Rafael Gonzalez - Podcast Details

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Deconstructing Comp Tammy Boyd: For The Kids!Send a textIn this episode of Deconstructing Comp, Yvonne Guibert and Rafael Gonzalez welcome Tammy Boyd, newly appointed President of Kids' Chance of Florida, for a meaningful conversation centered on service, leadership, and the life-changing impact of educational scholarships for children affected by workplace injury or fatality. Tammy shares how her career in workers’ compensation shaped her understanding of the human ripple effects of injury, and why Kids’ Chance became a mission she felt called to lead.The discussion highlights the heart of Kids’ Chance of Florida’s work: providing hope, st...

2026-02-1039 min

Deconstructing Comp Season 5 Wrap Up With Yvonne and RafaelSend us a textYvonne and Rafael take time to reflect on Season 5, their accomplishments, and the time they spent with guests. They also discuss new features of Deconstructing Comp, including the launch of the Work Comp Changemaker Awards, a new website, a monthly newsletter, a YouTube channel, and so much more! Grab your headphones, your favorite beverage, and let's go have a chat!¡Muchas Gracias! Thank you for listening. We would appreciate you sharing our podcast with your friends on social media. Find Yvonne and Rafael on Linked In or fol...

2025-12-1635 min

Deconstructing Comp Darrell Mathis: O-Block Grit and Work CompSend us a textIn this episode, Yvonne and Rafael talk with Darrell Mathis, Director of Workers’ Compensation for the City of Chicago, and explore his work to modernize and manage one of the nation's largest municipal programs. Darrell shares his 33-year journey from the private sector to public service, offering candid insights into program reform, transparency, and talking about “paying what we owe.” He discusses how Chicago has transformed litigation strategy, reduced claim backlogs, and improved fairness for injured employees, all while supporting first responders facing unimaginable risks. City...

2025-12-0548 min

Deconstructing Comp Jeff Adelson: Soft Skills in a Tough SystemSend us a textIn this episode, co-hosts Yvonne Guibert and Rafael Gonzalez talk with expert defense attorney and educator Jeff Adelson in a candid conversation about two often-overlooked forces in workers’ compensation: ethics and empathy. Together, they explore how small shifts in behavior, perspective, and communication can create better outcomes for injured workers and claims professionals alike.From managing ethical gray zones to acknowledging the human side of every claim, Jeff brings decades of insight, humor, and heart to the conversation. This episode challenges us to rethink the role of compassion in cl...

2025-11-2147 min

Deconstructing Comp David Langham: Floridiana and Work CompSend us a textIn this episode, Yvonne and Rafael catch up with Judge David Langham, Deputy Chief Judge of the State of Florida, and a prolific writer, blogger, educator, and speaker. If you're curious about the history of Florida’s workers’ compensation system, and you want to learn what "stare decisis" is, don’t miss our conversation with Judge Langham. He's widely recognized as the leading legal authority on this topic. In addition to a concise and thorough history lesson on the Florida work comp system, we discuss a few other key points s...

2025-11-0738 min

Deconstructing Comp Rosa Royo: Getting Creative in MiamiSend us a textIn this episode, Yvonne and Rafael chat with friend and colleague Rosa Royo, Director, Workers' Compensation and Loss Prevention at Miami-Dade County Public Schools. This is Rosa's second time visiting us at Deconstructing Comp. This school system is the third largest school system in the country with 450 school sites, 335,000 students and over 40,000 employees (based on most current statistics). We start off the episode talking about what each of us are doing creatively that we have not done before, or haven't done in a while. Rosa talks about playing string instruments, Rafael t...

2025-10-2845 min

Deconstructing Comp Gina Jacobs: Defending Claims With PurposeSend us a textIn this episode of Deconstructing Comp, Yvonne and Rafael welcome Gina Jacobs, a defense attorney with Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel LLP, to share what it’s like navigating workers’ compensation from the defense side. Joining from Orlando, Gina brings a candid look at how defense counsel approaches claims, collaborates with employers and carriers, and works toward fair resolutions within Florida’s workers' compensation system.Gina’s journey into law is one of purpose and passion. After spending more than 10 years as a claims professional, working with Crawford & Company, Zenith In...

2025-10-1345 min

Deconstructing Comp Paolo Longo: Inside First Responder ClaimsSend us a textIn this episode of Deconstructing Comp, Yvonne and Rafael talk to Paolo Longo, a claimant attorney based in Florida, to explore the realities of representing injured workers, especially first responders. Paolo shares how his career path led him from the state attorney’s office to becoming a dedicated advocate for employees navigating the workers’ compensation system.He explains the unique legal protections and presumptions that apply to Florida’s firefighters, police officers, and other first responders, particularly around heart disease, hypertension, and other conditions presumed to be job-related. Paolo also h...

2025-09-3044 min

Deconstructing Comp Scynthia Syfrett: SHARP Lessons in RiskSend us a textIn this episode of Deconstructing Comp, Yvonne Guibert and Rafael Gonzalez welcome Scynthia Syfrett, Workers’ Compensation Program Manager at SHARP Healthcare in San Diego. Scynthia offers her perspective on managing a large deductible program, with a $1 million per-claim deductible, and the lessons in risk that come with operating at this scale.Our conversation examines how large deductible programs shift a significant portion of the claims exposure back to the employer, presenting both opportunities and challenges. Scynthia explains why careful oversight, proactive claims ma...

2025-09-1842 min

Deconstructing Comp Robert Rassp: Basics of WC BenefitsSend a textDisclaimer: The views expressed in this episode are Judge Robert Rassp’s personal opinions and do not reflect the official position of the State of California, Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC), or the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB).In this episode of Deconstructing Comp, Yvonne and Rafael are joined by Judge Robert Rassp for a straightforward discussion about the fundamental benefits of workers’ compensation and why they are important. Judge Rassp walks us through the foundation of the system, from medical treatment to temporary and perm...

2025-08-2946 min

Deconstructing Comp Dr. Marcos Iglesias: Cultivating A Recovery MindsetSend us a textIn this episode, Yvonne and Rafael talk to Dr. Marcos Iglesias, Chief Medical Officer at AF Group. Dr. Iglesias shares his journey from occupational medicine to the executive level and the lessons he’s learned about helping injured workers recover faster and more fully. Drawing on decades of experience, Dr. Iglesias offers candid, practical advice for younger clinicians entering the workers’ compensation space, emphasizing the importance of looking beyond symptoms to understand why a patient isn’t improving.He explains how focusing on what an injured worker truly needs to feel suppor...

2025-08-1152 min

Deconstructing Comp Mollie Kallen: Communication is KeySend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with industry powerhouse Mollie Kallen to explore the often misunderstood role of case managers* in workers’ compensation. With over 30 years of experience leading one of the largest case management companies in the country, Mollie brings unmatched insight into how effective communication, not just clinical expertise, drives better outcomes for injured employees, employers, and claims professionals alike.We talk about what makes a great case manager, how communication breakdowns can derail even the best-intentioned care plans, and why advocacy and collaboration are more important th...

2025-07-1148 min

Deconstructing Comp Bill Zachry: Sisterhood of Traveling Body PartsSend a textIn this engaging and insightful episode, co-hosts Yvonne Guibert and Rafael Gonzalez sit down with legendary industry leader Bill Zachry for a deep-dive into the realities shaping today’s California workers’ compensation system, and other state systems around the country. We explore rising WC costs, why it makes sense to manage and treat psychosocial barriers to recovery early on in the claim — or risk higher costs down the road, and other tips and observances he's made along the way. Bill shares powerful stories from his career, including how he entered the syst...

2025-06-2350 min

Deconstructing Comp Nelson Gonzalez: About Return To WorkSend us a textIn this episode, Yvonne Guibert catches up with Nelson Gonzalez, Executive Director - Florida, Rehab Without Walls® NeuroSolutions, and they talk about Return to Work. In the workers' compensation system, a return-to-work (RTW) policy or program helps injured or ill employees safely and efficiently return to work. The goal or purpose is to minimize downtime, reduce costs, and maintain employee skills and productivity. Join the conversation to hear Nelson's perspective on why RTW programs are so essential, why some RTW programs fall short, what a good RTW program should inc...

2025-05-2741 min

Deconstructing Comp Joseph Sousa: California LoveSend us a textIn this episode, Yvonne and Rafael chat with Joseph Sousa, Workers' Compensation Program Manager for the City of San Diego. In our conversation, we learn from the perspective of a self-insured, self-administered workers' compensation program administrator, and what is important to that stakeholder perspective. One thing that stands out is the numerous benefits of operating a self-insured, self-administered program for both the employer and employees. The employer gains total control over various aspects, especially compared to purchasing an insurance policy from an external insurer. Since all employees work for the same e...

2025-05-0949 min

Deconstructing Comp Amy Cooper: Time to Rise!Send us a textIn this episode, Yvonne and Rafael talk to Amy Cooper, Vice President Sales, Carrier Practice at Gallagher Bassett, and founder of Rise®, an amazing insurance community dedicated to empowering early-career professionals, attracting new talent, fostering networking opportunities, and providing access to invaluable resources, as described on the Rise® website. We are so excited to have Amy as our guest. We've been watching the tremendous growth of the Rise® community and the annual Rise® Leadership Summit that happens every June. So listen as we...

2025-04-3027 min

Deconstructing Comp LIVE: 2025 FL Bar and WCCP WC ForumSend us a textRecently, Yvonne and Rafael attended the 2025 Florida Bar and WCCP Workers' Compensation Forum, April 9-11, in Orlando, Florida. Unfortunately, there was no wi-fi available to do live streaming, which is what we planned to do, but we did talk to several folks and conducted short interviews to capture their excitement and thoughts about the conference. Conference interviews include: Judge David Langham, Florida Deputy Chief Judge of Compensation ClaimsStacy Hossman, Executive Director of WCCPOneill Martinez, FL MediatorYvonne and Rafael take time to cat...

2025-04-1851 min

Deconstructing Comp History of Workers Comp with Alex SwedlowSend us a textJoin us as we kick off Season 5 with Alex Swedlow, President of CWCI and the "History of Workers' Compensation." Alex Swedlow is the President of the California Workers' Compensation Institute (CWCI). Alex is a previous guest on our podcast and we are so happy to welcome him back with his version of a brief "History of Workers' Compensation." As you will see, he is also a Workers' Compensation "nerd", just like Yvonne and Rafael, and he loves to talk about the history of our system which can be traced ba...

2025-02-2847 min

Deconstructing Comp Season 5 Intro with Yvonne and RafaelSend us a textHere we go with Season 5! We can't believe we are kicking off the fifth season of Deconstructing Comp! Co-hosts Yvonne Guibert and Rafael Gonzalez are back and ready to welcome a new season of conversations with their guests. This year, we are returning to our original idea of breaking down the workers' compensation system into bite-sized digestible nuggets of information. We call it the "Cliff's Notes" approach to understanding workers' compensation. Please join us on our new journey. We think it will be fun for prof...

2025-02-1424 min

Deconstructing Comp Season 4 Wrap Up with Yvonne and RafaelSend us a textYvonne and Rafael take some time to relive and review 2024 Season 4 and chat about a few changes they will make for Season 5. Thank you for listening! ¡Muchas Gracias! Thank you for listening. We would appreciate you sharing our podcast with your friends on social media. Find Yvonne and Rafael on Linked In or follow us on Twitter @deconstructcomp

2024-12-2045 min

Deconstructing Comp Marijo and Jenn: a moment focused on AWWCSend us a textCome along with us as we catch up with two of the brightest leading women in our industry: Marijo Storment and Jenn Ryon. We start, as we usually do at the beginning of our episodes, discovering what Marijo and Jenn studied in school. Then, we chat about what it was like to launch ForzaCare. Next, we take a deep dive to focus on an organization that is near and dear to our hearts: Alliance of Women in Workers' Compensation (AWWC). Yvonne served as a Florida ambassador to the organization fo...

2024-09-1453 min

Deconstructing Comp Dr. Tyrone Spears: Be Good, Do Good.Send us a textWe have a special treat for you just in time for a long weekend! Dr. Tyrone Spears, Chief of the Workers' Compensation Division for the City of Los Angeles, is one of the best and brightest in the business. Yvonne and Rafael recently caught up with him for a lively, thought-provoking episode! If you know Tyrone, you know he is a servant leader who continually does good things for others. Find out what he studied in school, what career path he considered, and how he found himself in the...

2024-08-3058 min

Deconstructing Comp Brenda Cogdell: Workplace PossibilitiesSend us a textJoin Yvonne and Rafael as they chat with one of their hometown "sheroes" Brenda Cogdell, Director - Risk and Safety Division, Hillsborough County. Brenda shares her enthusiasm for her role at Hillsborough County and for the risk and insurance industry where she has dedicated her career to shaping a culture of caring for the employees she serves. Together we explore her journey from graduating from Tampa's University of South Florida (Go Bulls!) to entering the risk management industry, serving as the risk manager at the City of Manassas, Virginia, th...

2024-08-1442 min

Deconstructing Comp Halfway There! With Yvonne and RalphSend us a textHere is a bonus episode where your co-hosts Yvonne Guibert and Rafael Gonzalez pause to reflect on Season 4 so far. Can you belief half the year is already gone? Neither can we. Join us for a quick recap of what we've done so far on our podcast. We talk about the guests we've had and those who are joining us soon. ¡Muchas Gracias! Thank you for listening. We would appreciate you sharing our podcast with your friends on social media. Find Yvonne and Rafael on Linked In or f...

2024-07-2036 min

Deconstructing Comp Nikki Jackson: I'm Nerdy and I Know It!Send us a textIn this episode, Yvonne and Rafael talk to Nikki Jackson, aka Nerdy Nikki. Why Nerdy Nikki? Because she loves talking about risk management and anything related to Property Casualty Insurance industry and she constantly pushes herself to learn more! She also loves to share her knowledge with others. We are lucky to know her! We get to know more about Nikki during our chat and we talk about how to attract and retrain new talent AND Artificial Intelligence, one of our favorite topics! FACT CHECK CORRECTION: Yvonne mentioned Caryn S...

2024-07-1244 min

Deconstructing Comp Jeff Gurtcheff: AI + Talent Gap SolutionsSend us a textLet’s get to know Jeff Gurtcheff, Chief Claims Officer at Corvel. He joins us from just outside Atlanta, GA in Alpharetta, and he is a former neighbor to Rafael! Wow!In this episode, Jeff shares his educational background, a little about what it was like to live next door to Ralph, his journey into the insurance and workers’ compensation industry, and how he has grown up through the insurance industry. We learn how at Corvel they are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to improve the claims management proce...

2024-06-2946 min

Deconstructing Comp Dionne Lacey-Artis: What's YOUR Why?Send us a textAre you ready to get to know Dionne Lacey-Artis, Chief Business Officer and Customer Centric Leader at Optum Workers' Comp and Auto No-Fault? Even if you DO know her, we think you will learn some things you DON'T know, when you listen to this podcast episode.Dionne is based in Atlanta, Georgia. 'Yvonne Guibert and Rafael Gonzalez enjoy deconstructing issues in workers' compensation, however, it seems our podcast platform has taken on a new role...deconstructing our guests, and discovering how they came to be in th...

2024-05-1346 min

Deconstructing Comp Laura Michaels: Walking the WalkSend us a textAre you ready to meet Laura Michaels, MS, OT, PSHO, Occupational Health and Safety Manager for City of Palm Springs? Yvonne and Rafael recently met Laura at the PARMA 2024 conference in Indian Wells, CA, and boy do we LOVE her! Shout out to Jennifer Johnson for putting together a beautiful dinner at PARMA that brought us together. From the very first conversation, we knew we liked Laura. She possesses a very particular set of skills that combined make her one powerful risk and safety professional. She is getting it do...

2024-04-2647 min

Deconstructing Comp Ramona Tanabe: In Data We TrustSend us a textRamona Tanabe is our latest guest, right on the heals of the 40th Annual WCRI Issues & Research Conference, March 5-6, 2024, in Boston, MA. This is Ramona's second time as a guest on Deconstructing Comp. Join us as we discuss and recount highlights from the recent conference in Boston. Ramona turns the tables on Yvonne and asks her to share what sessions she learned something new at the conference. We also talk about Ramona's first year as CEO and how her experience has been. Plus, a few other fun details. To...

2024-03-2943 min

Deconstructing Comp Carlos Luna: Let's Work TogetherSend us a textYvonne and Rafael FINALLY catch up with Carlos Luna, who lives in Denver, Colorado. It took us a while to schedule an interview with Carlos, but it is well worth the wait! So, come along, and let's get all caught up with Carlos about his new role at New Reign Capital, his deep and varied thoughts about our amazing industry, and, sadly, as he shares his thoughts about the recent loss of a beloved work friend and colleague, Joe Frank Rodriguez. Talking to Carlos is very easy. He is ex...

2024-03-0149 min

Deconstructing Comp Yvonne and Rafael's 10 Issues for 2024Send us a textFor the second year, Yvonne and Rafael identify ten issues to frame their conversations with guests as they kick off a new season. Here we go with Season 4! Are you ready? Our issues are...Provider Shortages - Healthcare jobs are growing faster than any other industry, yet there is a shortage of experienced doctors and clinicians to fill the openings. This is straining the entire healthcare system; we certainly feel it in workers' compensation. https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/health-202-primary-care-shortage-data/https://fortune.com/2024/02/14/america-shortage-primary-care-doctors-work-ai-physician-burnout-crisis/

2024-02-1545 min

Deconstructing Comp Yvonne and Rafael: That's A Wrap for Season 3!Send us a textJoin Yvonne and Rafael as they pause for a few minutes to reminisce about all the fun they had interviewing guests in their 3rd season! Grab your headphones and get ready for a few laughs -- you can always count on Rafael's laughter in each and every episode!¡Muchas Gracias! Thank you for listening. We would appreciate you sharing our podcast with your friends on social media. Find Yvonne and Rafael on Linked In or follow us on Twitter @deconstructcomp

2023-12-2138 min

Deconstructing Comp Dr. Leslie Cadet: Walking in PurposeSend us a textWow, what a fantastic conversation with Dr. Leslie Cadet, a native of Tampa, FL! In this episode, we learn that Leslie grew up in Tampa and started her education at none other than University of South Florida (USF), Yvonne's alma mater and Rafael's adjunct teaching university for 20+ years! From there, she went on to the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where she became a medical doctor, then on to Harvard's T. H. Chan School of Public Health, where she earned her Master of Public Health (MPH), Occupational and Environmental H...

2023-12-0837 min

Deconstructing Comp Julian Robinson: ¡hablamos en español!Send us a text¡Qué lindo! ¡Hablamos con Julian Robinson en español! How lovely! We are speaking with Julian Robinson in Spanish!During our recording of our podcast episode with guest Julian Robinson, we learned he speaks fluent Spanish! So we recorded a short bonus episode talking in Spanish. Well, it's mostly Julian and Yvonne, with Rafael listening in. Still a fun diversion. ¡Disfruten queridos oyentes! Enjoy dear listeners!¡Muchas Gracias! Thank you for listening. We would appreciate you sharing our podcast with your friends on social media. Find Yvo...

2023-12-0505 min

Deconstructing Comp Roberta Mike: Georgia and Mentoring On My MindSend us a textCome along with Yvonne and Rafael and get to know Roberta Serena Mike, Field Claim Adjuster for Strategic Comp in Georgia!As you will learn, Roberta has spent her entire career in the insurance industry. She started with The Travelers and liked workers' compensation early on. In this episode, Roberta shares with us the twists and turns of her career. She talks about leaving Garden City, New York, moving to Georgia, and how she built a name for herself with a solid reputation that had several companies seeking her ou...

2023-10-1339 min

Deconstructing Comp Raja Sundaram: Do. Or do not! There is no try.Send us a textDo you know Raja Sundaram with Plethy, Inc.? If not, you are in for a treat! Raja is a workers' comp newbie. He and his company Plethy have entered the workers' compensation scene in the last few years and they are making some big waves! If you missed the Star Wars reference in the title, it is considered one of the most iconic quotes from the original movie. It is from Yoda during his training with Luke Skywalker: “No, Try Not! Do or Do Not, There Is No Try.” It is very f...

2023-10-0651 min

Deconstructing Comp Jim Allsup: Ticket To WorkSend us a textCome along with us and get to know Jim Allsup, founder of Allsup Employment Services and the Ticket to Work program for individuals who qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. Individuals who qualify are offered Vocational Return to Work services free of charge. In this episode, Yvonne and Rafael talk to Jim about the Ticket to Work program and what he says is a little-known benefit for individuals who qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. Learn more about the Ticket to Work program here: https://www.allsupemploymentservices.com/

2023-09-0545 min

Deconstructing Comp Brandi Lewis: Live at WCI!Send us a textBrandi Lewis is one busy woman! We were lucky to catch up with her at the WCI conference for a live podcast interview. Join Yvonne and Rafael as we talk with Brandi, learn about what she's been up to lately, and talk to her about the business she founded and now chairwoman of Health Plus Trans, providing transportation, translation, and ancillary services. Among her many skills and talents, Brandi is a phenomenal event planner and turned our WCI Salsa Party into a top-notch, red-carpet event not to be missed! Sh...

2023-09-0214 min

Deconstructing Comp Kirsten Kaiser Kus: WCI Live!Send us a textFinally, Yvonne and Rafael catch up with Kirsten Kaiser Kus, an attorney with Downey and Lenkov, LLC at WCI. We have been hot on her trail for some time now, trying to schedule an interview. Luckily, she had time to spare and sit down with us at WCI. Get to know more about Kirsten and what she has been up to. Visit her profile here: https://www.dl-firm.com/attorneys/kirsten-l-kaiser-kus/¡Muchas Gracias! Thank you for listening. We would appreciate you sharing our podcast with your frie...

2023-09-0221 min

Deconstructing Comp Ash and Friends: WCI Live!Send us a textWe are so happy to connect with our brand new friends we made at WCI for the first time! Ash Afzal with Bismark Medical. Join us for a fun group conversation with Ash, Amina, Bilal, Mohammed and "T"Another set of first-timers that Yvonne met through the Whova app. Bismarck is a family-owned company in the DME business, and they are looking to expand into the workers' compensation market. Yvonne and Rafael are like two kids in a candy store!For more information about Bismarck Me...

2023-09-0218 min

Deconstructing Comp Richard Boyer; WCI Live!Send us a textDo you know Maxine Topper? Wowza, do we have a treat for you! Meet her son Richard Boyer, anesthesiologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and co-founder of HoopCare, a Cornell Tech Run Startup. Richard joins us to chat about his tech startup, HoopCare. HoopCare is transforming preoperative medical clearance with telemedicine and AI.Fascinating conversation. Yvonne and Rafael are super pumped up by conversations with such young and driven professionals who have their sights on workers' compensation and how they can improve the system. How lucky are...

2023-09-0214 min

Deconstructing Comp Chrissy Gaul: WCI LIVE!Send us a textYvonne and Rafael talk to Chrissy Gaul LIVE! Sunday, as we gear up for the WCI Conference starting Monday, 8/21, in Orlando, Florida. This is part of our LIVE! Conference series. These are shorter episodes and are unedited.To learn more about Carisk Partners:https://www.cariskpartners.com/¡Muchas Gracias! Thank you for listening. We would appreciate you sharing our podcast with your friends on social media. Find Yvonne and Rafael on Linked In or follow us on Twitter @deconstructcomp

2023-08-2119 min

Deconstructing Comp Duane Johnson and Dr. Tomer Anbar: WCI LIVE!Send us a textYvonne and Rafael talk to Duane Johnson and Dr. Tomer Anbar LIVE! Sunday, as we gear up for the WCI Conference starting Monday, 8/21, in Orlando, Florida. This is part of our LIVE! Conference series. These are shorter episodes and are unedited.To learn more about Institutes of Health:https://institutesofhealth.org/¡Muchas Gracias! Thank you for listening. We would appreciate you sharing our podcast with your friends on social media. Find Yvonne and Rafael on Linked In or follow us on Twitter @deconstructcomp

2023-08-2116 min

Deconstructing Comp Natalie Torres: WCI LIVE!Send us a textYvonne and Rafael talk to Natalie Torres LIVE! Sunday, as we gear up for the WCI Conference starting Monday, 8/21 in Orlando, Florida. This is part of our LIVE! Conference series. These are shorter episodes and are unedited. To learn more about PriMedical, visit: https://www.primedicalinc.com/¡Muchas Gracias! Thank you for listening. We would appreciate you sharing our podcast with your friends on social media. Find Yvonne and Rafael on Linked In or follow us on Twitter @deconstructcomp

2023-08-2116 min

Deconstructing Comp Nick Ferrante: WCI Live!Send us a textYvonne and Rafael talk to Nick Ferrante LIVE! Sunday, as we gear up for the WCI Conference starting Monday, 8/21 in Orlando, Florida. This is part of our LIVE! Conference series. These are shorter episodes and are unedited. To learn more about gain life, visit: https://www.gainlife.com/¡Muchas Gracias! Thank you for listening. We would appreciate you sharing our podcast with your friends on social media. Find Yvonne and Rafael on Linked In or follow us on Twitter @deconstructcomp

2023-08-2116 min

Deconstructing Comp Doug Clark: WCI Live!Send us a textYvonne and Rafael talk to Doug Clark LIVE! during the WCI-Give Kids the World Village Volunteer Service Day ahead of the WCI Conference in Orlando, Florida. Doug talks to us about what's going on at the 2023 WCI-GKTW volunteer service day. It's a day that the WCI-Spirit to Serve committee plans for all year! Nearly 600 volunteers, 106 different companies, 25 projects at the village. If you live near the Orlando, FL, area, there is still time to join us tonight for our annual WCI-GKTW Gala! Our theme is Candy Kingdom! Wear something br...

2023-08-1908 min

Deconstructing Comp Stuart Colburn: TXWCC Live!Send us a textFinally, Yvonne and Rafael catch up with their good friend and colleague, Stuart Colburn! Stuart is a defense attorney and partner with the Downs & Stanford, PC law firm headquartered in Austin, Texas. Tune in to this episode and get to know more about Stuart! He is one of the best in the business! Stuart is a regular speaker and moderator for industry events like the Texas Workers' Compensation Conference, National Workers' Comp and Disability Conference, WorkCompCentral webinars and educational events, and so much more! He is also the co-author of...

2023-07-1426 min

Deconstructing Comp Erica and Jennifer: TXWCC Live!Send us a textWow! We have double the fun as Yvonne and Rafael sit down with Erica De La Cruz and Jennifer Hopens of the Texas Division of Workers Compensation (DWC). Erica and Jennifer take time to explain their roles with the DWC; clearly, they both have a passion for what they do. You'll be able to hear that during this conversation. We also discussed the opening session at the Texas Workers' Compensation Conference, the DWC Executives Panel, a great panel discussion where each executive explained their role in the division, what th...

2023-07-1420 min

Deconstructing Comp Amy Lee: TXWCC Live!Send us a textAmy Lee sat down with Yvonne and Rafael during the Texas Workers' Compensation Conference in Austin, Texas. Amy is currently the President of Steadfast Policy Strategies, LLC. She is a knowledgeable workers' compensation expert, having worked in several roles at the Texas Division of WC for many years. She also spoke during the conference about getting back to the basics of indemnity and medical benefits. Amy is delightful and so smart! When you listen to this episode, you'll find she also has a wicked sense of humor! Plus, she is...

2023-07-1414 min

Deconstructing Comp Dr. Trang Nguyen: TXWCC Live!Send us a textAt the Texas Workers ' Compensation Conference, Yvonne and Rafael talk to Dr. Trang Nguyen. Dr. Nguyen, is the President and owner of MedicusRx. She is a practicing, fellowship-trained Occupational Medicine physician in Houston, Texas. She completed her Doctoral degree in Epidemiology at the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine. She is a frequent speaker, author, and member of the Advisory Board for several medical journals and the ODG Guidelines. Dr. Nguyen is a physician reviewer for Health and Human Services (HHS) Commission, The Office of the Inspector General for Texas.

2023-07-1414 min

Deconstructing Comp Commissioner Jeff Nelson: TXWCC Live!Send us a textYvonne and Rafael kick off their live podcasting at the Texas Workers' Compensation Conference with Texas WC Commissioner Jeff Nelson. Listen to our chat with the commissioner as we get to know him and what is on his mind as commissioner. Many thanks to Kate Sidora, Director of External and Media Relations, and Melissa Gale, Communications Dir., Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation for their assistance coordinating our chat with Commissioner Nelson. For more information about the annual Texas Workers' Compensation Conference or the division, please visit:...

2023-07-1222 min

Deconstructing Comp Andrew Sabolic: Get the Led Out!Send us a textThis week's guest is Andrew Sabolic, the new Executive Director at the Workers' Compensation Institute. Andrew shares his educational background, how his career path brought him into the workers' compensation realm, and reflects on his time (20 years!) with the Florida Division of Workers' Compensation. And there's more!Yvonne and Rafael enjoy chatting with Andrew, discovering a few little-known facts, and hearing about his plans for the WCI Conference now and in the future. Why "Get the Led Out?" Well, you'll have to listen all the way to the end o...

2023-07-0747 min

Deconstructing Comp Judge David Langham: Donut HolesSend us a textThis episode is full of great conversation and laughs as Yvonne and Rafael catch up with friend and colleague, the Honorable David Langham from Pensacola, FL. David W. Langham has been Florida's Deputy Chief Judge of Compensation Claims since 2006. His legal experience spans over 30 years, including workers' compensation, employment litigation, and medical malpractice. David has presided over thousands of hearings and more than 700 trials. He is a prolific writer, passionate about mentoring and bringing young attorneys into the WC industry. In addition to his duties as Deputy Chief Judge, Da...

2023-06-2347 min

Deconstructing Comp Evelyn McGill: Leadership Advance VirginiaSend us a textCome along with Yvonne and Rafael as we chat with Evelyn McGill, Executive Director for the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission in Richmond, VA. Evelyn talks to us about her career and what it has been like to build a top workplace culture over the past ten years at the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission. Grab a beverage, put in your headphones, and let's go talk to Evelyn!https://workcomp.virginia.gov/¡Muchas Gracias! Thank you for listening. We would appreciate you sharing our podcast wi...

2023-06-0941 min

Deconstructing Comp Faith Mason: Turkey Bacon, Discomfort and DiversitySend us a textIn this episode, Yvonne and Rafael talk with Faith Mason, Industry Speaker, DEI Consultant, and Vice President of Strategic Analytics at Arch Insurance. Find out what Faith studied in college, the path she took that brought her into the insurance and workers' compensation industry, and how she has shaped her career since she got here. Discover Faith's fascinating journey that underscores our theme: no matter your background, there is a spot for you in the workers' compensation industry!We take a pretty deep dive (way past 30 minutes!) in our c...

2023-04-0651 min

Deconstructing Comp Dr. Les Kertay: Mental Health IS HealthSend us a textDr. Les Kertay, Ph.D., Vice President of Behavioral Health at Axiom Medical, joins Yvonne and Rafael to discuss mental health and well-being within the workers' compensation system. Mental health issues have long been avoided within workers' compensation. We are starting to discuss it more frequently, post-Covid, but we have a long way to go before workers' compensation fully embraces how to manage mental health as a component of a workers' compensation claim. In this episode, we discuss with Dr. Kertay why there has been such a reluctance to in...

2023-03-2344 min

Deconstructing Comp Ramona Tanabe: New Heights with WC ResearchSend us a textFollow along with Yvonne Guibert and Rafael Gonzalez as they chat with Ramona Tanabe, Executive Vice President and Counsel at Workers' Compensation Research Institute (WCRI). They explore her educational background and career in workers' compensation doing public policy research.Ramona gives us a glimpse of her work with WCRI, where she has worked for over two decades! Plus, we'll get a sneak peek at what we have to look forward to at the upcoming WCRI Annual Issues & Research Conference in Phoenix, AZ. What is WCRI? Founded in 1983, the Workers C...

2023-03-0931 min

Deconstructing Comp Bill Zachry: Who gets paid to do the right thing?Send us a textIn the first episode of Season 3, Yvonne and Rafael sit down with Bill Zachry to chat about:his education and career choiceswhy he chose the insurance / workers' compensation industryeven though it has been proven that doing the right thing saves money (get the injured worker the care they need, then get them back to work ASAP) why the industry is still resistanthow identifying at-risk injured workers early on and focusing on getting them the care they need ASAP saves employers 40% on claims costsa paper* he co-authored called "Chronic Pain Explained," available for...

2023-02-2338 min

Deconstructing Comp Yvonne and Rafael's Ten WC Issues for 2023Send us a textFor Season 3, Yvonne and Rafael identified ten issues to frame conversations with guests:The great talent shortage. What are we doing to find and retain good people? We will face this issue for the foreseeable future, which will significantly impact the healthcare industry, including workers' comp. Mental health and well-being. Mental health issues continue to dominate as a leading societal problem in the US. There is increasing demand to prioritize mental health and consider how it impacts injured workers' ability to recover. What are we doing a...

2023-02-1033 min

Deconstructing Comp Wrapping Up Season 2 - FinaleSend us a textYvonne and Rafael wrap up Season 2 of Deconstructing Comp with their thoughts about guests, lessons learned along the way, and considerations for Season 3. Workers' compensation may be a small industry, but it certainly has a vast pool of interesting professionals and endless issues to ponder. ¡Muchas Gracias! Thank you for listening. We would appreciate you sharing our podcast with your friends on social media. Find Yvonne and Rafael on Linked In or follow us on Twitter @deconstructcomp

2022-12-3022 min

Deconstructing Comp Kristen and Holmes Breaking the Mold Part 2Send us a textAnd it continues...Just when you think we are done, we're not! Be sure to listen to the very end for rare "outtakes" that really should have been cut, but it's so damn funny we left it in. There's no way to describe this one. Kristen Chavez and Holmes Lilley definitely break the mold! In this episode, we get to know Kristen and Holmes and we chat about life, laughs, hard work, change, the workers' compensation industry, more laughs, developing friendships, and working together to raise money for...

2022-12-2130 min

Deconstructing Comp 1-2-3-4 Barry Dillard We Want More!Send us a textListen in as Yvonne and Rafael catch up with our good friend Barry Dillard, VP of Risk Management Services at Walt Disney World. Barry chats about what it was like coming back into the office after the pandemic, and a few other significant changes he experienced over the past couple of years, along with Disney cast members. Barry is a popular guy in our industry, and while he is very humble about his popularity, there are many folks who look up to him and are eager to hear his thoughts about t...

2022-09-2136 min

Deconstructing Comp Sabrina Taylor Mitchell: Faith and Loop-De-LoopsSend us a textJoin Yvonne and Rafael as they talk with Sabrina Taylor Mitchell, AVP Southeast Region of PMA Companies. Sabrina is full of surprises in this episode. Sharing about herself, her family, how she worked her way through school as a young mom, she charted a course for herself, and guess what? The course wasn't always traveling in a straight line. She chats about navigating loop-de-loops and curly q's. Sabrina is an amazing servant leader. In addition to her very demanding full-time job, she mentors others in a variety of ways. Not...

2022-08-2340 min

Deconstructing Comp Judge Steele: Oh The Places You'll Go via Moot CourtSend us a textTake some time with Yvonne and Rafael as they lean in and get to know the Honorable Jacqueline Steele. We talk to her about growing up in Tampa, getting her undergrad degree from the University of South Florida (go Bulls!), attending law school, and how a Moot Court Competition landed her in the workers' compensation industry. We also chat about some twists, some turns, and how a 25-year career results in lifelong friends. She also dishes on what it's been like to leave her long-time career as a workers' co...

2022-08-1935 min

Deconstructing Comp Abbie Hudgens: Queen of Tennessee Workers' CompSend us a textJoin us for a special treat with none other than Abbie Hudgens, Administrator for the Tennessee Bureau of Workers' Compensation. It's always a treat to talk with Abbie, a true southern belle and Tennessee native. However, she just announced her retirement effective August 31, so sharing time with her to discuss her career is truly a special treat. Yvonne and Rafael share a few laughs, learn a lot about Abbie, how she came to be in the workers' comp industry, what she has accomplished while here, and so much more.

2022-07-1741 min

Deconstructing Comp Beauty and Beast in BusinessSend us a textIn this episode, Yvonne and Rafael lean in hard to get to know Angel Guerra Chagolla, based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. Where do we begin with Angel? You just have to listen to this episode. Angel is a perfect example of how you can come into this industry, start at ground level, and go all the way to the top. What does it take? Curiosity, persistence, grit, and the desire to make a difference. Angel shares her journey through the insurance industry and how she navigated all of l...

2022-06-2249 min

Deconstructing Comp Dr. Geralyn Datz a.k.a. "The Party Crasher"Send us a textJoin us - Yvonne and Rafael - for a super fun episode where we get to know Dr. Geralyn Datz, Medical and Pain Psychologist and President of Southern Behavioral Medicine Associates, based in Hattiesburg, MS. Dr. Datz had us laughing from the very start. Spend a few minutes with us as we share a few laughs, discuss how she came to be in the workers' comp industry, get a brief review of her career, and more. You'll find that not only is Dr. Datz incredibly funny, but she also's a...

2022-05-3048 min

Deconstructing Comp The Evolution of Dr. Claire MuselmanSend us a textDr. Claire Muselman is back! We are happy to welcome back Dr. Claire Muselman to our podcast. So much has changed since the last time she was on the show. Yvonne and Rafael share some laughs as we catch up with Dr. Claire on some important changes in her career and life. Now taking on risk management as chief risk officer with Emory Industrial, Dr. Claire explains some of the fascinating changes she has managed over the past year. She also shares about the journey of n...

2022-05-1643 min

Deconstructing Comp Catastrophic Care and Maximum Allowable TorquageSend us a textYvonne and Rafael talk with Donna Check, co-founder of NeuLife Rehabilitation based in Mt. Dora, Florida. Donna talks with us about growing up in Long Island, what she studied in school, how she ended up in the workers' comp industry, and why she decided to pursue a career in brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Of course, there are many interesting stories that she shares with us along the way. Grab your headphones and your favorite beverage, this is a fast and furious episode!NeuLife Rehab offers spe...

2022-04-2832 min

Deconstructing Comp Texas Workers' Comp and The Long GameSend us a textIn this episode, Yvonne and Rafael chat with Bill Minick, a Texas attorney, risk management consultant, and pioneer of Texas injury benefit management programs. Some people refer to this kind of program as a workers' comp "opt-out" program. He is the founder and former chairman of PartnerSource, the leading provider of responsible alternatives to traditional workers’ compensation for businesses operating in the state of Texas. Bill shares his educational background and how he wandered into the workers' compensation space. He also gives a fantastic historical overview of Texas workers' compensation and the...

2022-04-1545 min

Deconstructing Comp Hamming it Up With John RuserSend us a textIn this episode, we get to know John Ruser, President and CEO at Workers' Compensation Research Institute (WCRI). According to the WCRI website, WCRI was founded in 1983 and they are an independent not-for-profit research organization which strives to help those interested in making improvements to the workers' compensation system by providing highly-regarded, objective data and analysis. You are in for a special treat! Yvonne and Rafael kick off this episode speaking Spanish, because they discovered John was hanging out in San Juan, Puerto Rico when they recorded the episode. ¡Que rico!

2022-03-0333 min

Deconstructing Comp The Taming of the SkewSend us a textYvonne and Rafael catch up with Alex Swedlow, President of California Workers' Compensation Institute (CWCI). According to their website, CWCI provides data, practical analyses and real-world expertise on issues and trends affecting California workers' compensation. Many look to CWCI's research as an indicator of important trends and issues in the workers' compensation space, as California is such a large, unique and significant state to consider. Join Yvonne and Rafael as they explore Alex's background, how he arrived in the workers' comp space and perhaps a few fun facts you...

2022-02-2349 min

Deconstructing Comp Thoughts on Protoplasm, Opioids and Work CompSend us a textJoin Yvonne and Rafael as they kick off Season 2 of Deconstructing Comp with none other than Joe Paduda, industry expert, speaker and blogger, author of the Managed Care Matters blog. Joe is one of the foremost experts in the workers' compensation industry. Yvonne and Rafael catch up with Joe as he discusses how he landed in our industry, what he's been up to lately, and what we should be looking at in terms of important issues on the horizon. If you don't know Joe, I'm not sure what rock yo...

2022-02-1648 min

Deconstructing Comp Season 2 Intro: Yvonne and RafaelSend us a textHere we go! Listen to Yvonne and Rafael chat about kicking off their second season of Deconstructing Comp. They share how 2022 started with a bang and how excited they are to continue their podcasting journey getting to know the people in the workers’ compensation industry. ¡Vamanos! ¡Muchas Gracias! Thank you for listening. We would appreciate you sharing our podcast with your friends on social media. Find Yvonne and Rafael on Linked In or follow us on Twitter @deconstructcomp

2022-02-1209 min

Deconstructing Comp That's a Wrap! Season 1 Concludes at WCI in OrlandoSend us a textListen up as Yvonne and Rafael chat about the conclusion to Season 1 of Deconstructing Comp. They seized the opportunity to record a final episode while attending the first Workers' Compensation Institute conference in Orlando since 2019! This is a short episode chatting about lessons learned during the first season of recording a podcast together, thoughts about attending the WCI conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott for the first time in two years, thinking about featured guests and how they'll approach Season 2. Grab your headphones and get ready to share so...

2021-12-2216 min

Deconstructing Comp Greg McKenna: Why Storytelling MattersSend us a textGet to know Greg McKenna, National Practice Leader, Public Sector. Yvonne and Rafael chat with Greg about his educational background, why he chose to practice law, working in governmental affairs for Gallagher Bassett , his current role and more. Greg literally "grew up" in the industry with family ties to Gallagher Bassett. Hear what that was like for him as a kid and how he feels about coming full circle with his work at GB. Lean in and find out why Greg thinks storytelling is an essential part of...

2021-12-1050 min

Deconstructing Comp Licia Thompson: From Macy's to Reinvention StrategistSend us a textMeet Licia Thompson! Licia retired in 2019 after 22 years with Macy's, an iconic American retail brand. Her role at that time was National Director, Workers' Compensation Return to Work, Managed Care & Vendor Management. After retirement, Licia decided to become an author, and recently launched her first book: "When Your Soul Whispers: Strategies for leaders to redefine values and move forward after life's transitions." She also is a coach and consultant and calls herself a "reinvention strategist."Join Yvonne Guibert and Rafael Gonzalez for another fascinating conversation about careers in the w...

2021-12-0452 min

Deconstructing Comp Adam Seidner's Top Tip: Ask The Right QuestionsSend us a textListen to our latest episode with Dr. Adam Seidner, Chief Medical Officer with The Hartford. Dr. Seidner takes time out to chat with Yvonne and Rafael, and how he ended up getting in the workers' compensation industry, along some interesting details about his path from college to becoming a medical doctor. In this episode you will hear "a day in the life" as Dr. Seidner describes his typical work day and what that includes as chief medical officer with The Hartford. Dr. Seidner shares some interesting takeaways and lessons le...

2021-11-2742 min

Deconstructing Comp Order in the Court With Judge Robert RasspSend us a textJudge Robert Rassp is one of the coolest people in workers' compensation you will ever meet. Over 35 years of practicing law and he is now presiding judge WCAB Los Angeles District Office! There are so many cool things to know about Judge Rassp, you will just have to listen to this episode to discover them. Here are a few notable cool facts about Judge Rassp:Skipped his junior year of high school to start college at UC IrvineMet his wife while working at an observatoryHe is an adjunct professor at Pepperdine Caruso...

2021-10-141h 03

Deconstructing Comp Yvonne and Rafael: Time to Pause and ReflectSend us a textCan you believe it? We have released 14 episodes with more on the way! Our editor is on a break, so we decided to pause and reflect on our podcast episodes completed so far. We have really enjoyed getting to know the folks in the workers' compensation industry, learning about their career paths, decisions made from college that brought them to where they are today. We think it is such a fascinating way to peel back the layers and learn more about our guests and the workers' compensation and insurance industries.

2021-10-0614 min

Deconstructing Comp Steve Nichols: Navigating Texas Workers' CompSend us a textMeet Steve Nichols who joins us from the Austin, Texas area. If you want to know anything about Texas legislative issues, Steve is your person. Get to know him and subscribe to his Texas newsletter. Currently working as a consultant, Steve, served for many years as the Insurance Council of Texas (ICT) Manager of Workers’ Compensation Services. Prior to joining ICT, Steve worked for the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission as the manager of medical dispute resolution, APA hearing administrator, and mediator. He also served 23 years in the military on active duty and a...

2021-09-2252 min

Deconstructing Comp Bret Cade: Sports Broadcasting, Workers' Comp and Minoan SecretsSend us a textBret Cade, senior sales executive with Ascential Care Partners, lives in the Greater Atlanta area and has enjoyed a successful career in the workers' comp industry. Recently he sat down with Yvonne and Rafael and chatted about his career in the workers compensation industry. While he graduated from college with the dream to become a sports broadcaster, when that didn't pan out, he started working as a vocational rehab counselor for a company in Savannah, GA. That put him on a much different path. Listen to this episode to hear how Br...

2021-09-1551 min

Deconstructing Comp Straight Shootin' Work Comp With Ya’Sheaka WilliamsSend us a textIf you don't know Ya'Sheaka Williams, you ought to! She is one of the absolute best in the business. She is young, already with a good number of years of experience under her belt, she is smart, honest, funny, kind and genuinely interested in doing the right thing. In this episode, Yvonne and Rafael chat with Ya'Sheaka about her career, how she got started and some of the obstacles she has had to overcome along the way. Ralph goes straight to the heart of the matter, asking Ya'Sheaka to tell our l...

2021-09-0845 min

Deconstructing Comp Ready for Salsa Dancing at WCI in December 21?Send us a textHeading into Labor Day Weekend, Yvonne and Rafael pause to wish you and your family a fun, safe and peaceful weekend. We have enjoyed our podcasting journey thus far and we hope you have too. Please take a moment to subscribe to Deconstructing Comp on your favorite podcast platform, and we would love it if you give us a rating and review. This helps others find our podcast too. We wouldn't want anyone to miss out on all the fun, now would we? Hasta luego amigos! ¡Muchas Grac...

2021-09-0404 min

Deconstructing Comp Brian Allen's Epic Adventure as a Work Comp LobbyistSend us a textIn this episode, Yvonne and Rafael chat with Brian Allen, Vice President Governmental Affairs at Mitchell Pharmacy Solutions. Brian is one of the smartest and fascinating individuals in our industry and he joins us from Salt Lake City, Utah. Tune into this conversation as we learn about the interesting and varied twists and turns of Brian's career. He has done many things including working in law enforcement, banking, and insurance sales to name a few. He has also served in the Utah legislature, and for the past 18 years, he has focused on...

2021-09-0148 min

Deconstructing Comp Accidentally Workers' Comp with Jennifer WolfSend us a textIn this episode, Yvonne and Rafael chat with Jennifer Wolf of International Association of Industrial Accident Boards & Commissions (IAIABC) founded 107 years ago. Jenn is the executive director of IAIABC. She is an absolute gem of a person and a delight to engage with in conversation. Our industry is so lucky to have her...she is smart, she has a wonderful sense of humor and she is so knowledgeable about workers' compensation and the industry at large. Listen in as we chat about how she arrived in the industry, her memorable first day on...

2021-08-2535 min

Deconstructing Comp Lessons From The Far Side With Mark PewSend us a textYvonne and Rafael talk with Mark Pew, also known as the Rx Professor. Mark shares some recent, somewhat unsettling news, that has caused him to switch gears quickly, resulting in the launch of The RxProfessor, LLC. We are super excited about Mark's future in our industry. For many years he has been a prolific writer, speaker and presenter, focusing on topics that have to do with the "intersection of chronic pain and appropriate treatment."In this episode, we talk about important life lessons, the need to focus on and b...

2021-08-1845 min

Deconstructing Comp Danielle Lisenbey: We Need Engineers in Workers' Comp!Send us a textYvonne and Rafael catch up with Danielle Lisenbey, President of Medrisk. In this episode, she talks about the laughs she gets from watching her 2 year old grandson try to fit into his "Papa's shoes"; what it has been like to transition from Broadspire to Medrisk during the pandemic; how she got into the workers' comp industry; how she developed her affinity for adjusters and nurse case managers; why engineers should consider a career in our industry; how she thinks the new generations can help move the needle forward in workers' comp; how she...

2021-08-0339 min

Deconstructing Comp Cruel Shoes and MS Workers Comp with Jim AndersonSend us a textIn this episode, Yvonne and Rafael talk with Jim Anderson, defense attorney and senior founding member of Mississippi law firm Anderson Crawley & Burke, pllc with offices in Jackson and Oxford. Jim is one of the most knowledgeable people around when it comes to workers' compensation, particularly in the state of Mississippi. He is also one of the most dedicated folks in our industry, demonstrating what it means to be a servant leader. In addition to his law practice, he's heavily involved with organizing the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Educational Conference, th...

2021-07-2743 min

Deconstructing Comp A Passion for Case Management with Mollie KallenSend us a textGet ready for a jam-packed episode with co-hosts Yvonne and Rafael as they chat with their friend and colleague Mollie Kallen. Mollie is president and CEO of MKCM Inc., a nationwide case management firm specializing in workers' compensation and catastrophic case management services. Mollie is serious when it comes to the business of case management and also giving back to the workers' comp industry. WARNING: lots of laughs in this episode!(2:50) Mollie reveals what she did before getting into workers’ comp and how she was introduced to the workers’ comp industry

2021-07-2041 min

Deconstructing Comp Bringing More Humanity to WC Claims Handling with Dr. Claire MuselmanSend us a textJoin Yvonne and Rafael for a conversation with Dr. Claire Muselman, Vice President Workers' Compensation Center of Excellence at NARS. Claire is an absolute powerhouse. She's blazing new trails in the workers' compensation industry. She is making waves AND making positive changes in our industry. Pull up a seat and let's chat with Claire...Episode Highlights:(3:25) Claire on her new role at North American Risk Services (NARS)(7:15) Claire: what a Workers' Compensation Center of Excellence is and does (12:20) Rafael: the #1 reason people seek a workers' comp attorney(15:15) Cl...

2021-07-1346 min

Deconstructing Comp Michele Adams: Transitioning to a New Role During the PandemicSend us a textIn this episode, Yvonne and Rafael welcome special guest Michele Adams, VP Risk Management Operations and Casualty Claims at Walmart, as they chat about her transition after a 24-year career with Disney. Michele shares interesting tidbits and insights that she discovered about herself through the recent transition as well as how she managed such a big career move in the midst of the pandemic. She also shares her advice for people who are either new to the workers' compensation industry or thinking about a career change. So, grab a sea...

2021-06-1535 min

Deconstructing Comp Introduction to Deconstructing CompSend us a textIn this episode, Yvonne and Rafael discuss why they decided to get into podcasting, and what they plan to accomplish in their episodes. Learn a few things about these co-hosts that perhaps you didn't know before and what is driving them to explore the complex workers' compensation industry, one conversation at a time. Among other things, they chat about their background, a few things they have in common, and what areas they plan to explore in upcoming discussions with guests. Grab a cup of coffee, or your favorite beverage and...

2021-06-0824 min

Deconstructing Comp TrailerSend us a textWelcome to Deconstructing Comp! Listen to Yvonne and Rafael as they introduce their new podcast. They chat about their approach to discussions about issues in the workers' compensation industry and a few interesting twists.¡Muchas Gracias! Thank you for listening. We would appreciate you sharing our podcast with your friends on social media. Find Yvonne and Rafael on Linked In or follow us on Twitter @deconstructcomp

2021-05-0203 min

Esteban Rafael Rafael González: Como tienes que invertir para el 2021La penultima semana del año y parece ser que aun siguen las noticias en esta oportunidad en el ambito financiero, en el apartado de las criptomonedas algo novedoso que no lo es tanto, invite al asesor financiero Rafael Gonzalez para que nos explicara todos los conceptos básicos y porque confiar en las criptomonedas en especial el Bitcoin cuando por primera vez pasa la barrera de los 20.000$, tambien hablamos de otros tipos de activos e instrumentos. Pertenece a nuestra Legion También estamos en: Web: http://www.estebanrafaeljr.com Podcast Radio: Suscríbete Pa' Que Sepais en: Apple Podcast http...

2020-12-2049 min

Educación Salud Emocional El Sistema Inmunologico por La Asesora Nutricional Herbalife Barcelonesa Sandra Gonzalez FernandezNuestro “Quinto Programa” de la “Tercera Temporada” de “Educación Salud Emocional” en “Asemfa Sevilla Radio 106.0 Fm”. Nuestro Técnico y Locutor Miguel Ángel Rafael González. “Nuestra Colaboradora Mensual” y “Asesora Nutricional Barcelonesa de “Herbalife” Sandra González Fernández”, nos hablan del “Sistema Inmunológico”. Este y otros programas están en http://educacionsaludemocional.blogspot.com Redes Sociales del programa: ¡¡¡suscribiros gratuitamente!!!! (Programa Audiovisual) - Facebook: Educación Salud Emocional - Twitter: @EducacionSalud2 - Instagram: educacionsaludemocional - YouTube: Educacion Salud Emocional (Programas de Sonido) - Ivoox: Educación Salud Emocional - Spotify: Educación Salud emocional - Podcasts: Educación Salu...

2020-11-1744 min

La Buena Salud y cultura Mental La Estrategias con La Pandemia porLa Psicologia Mexicana Martha Gabriela Ramirez Gonzalez.Nuestro Primer Programa de la Primera Temporada de la Cultura Mental en la 106.0 Fm de Asemfa Sevilla. Nuestro Técnico y Locutor Miguel Ángel Rafael González. Nuestra Colaboradora Puntual y Psicóloga Mexicana Martha Gabriela Ramírez González nos hablan de Las Estrategias con La Pandemia. Este programa y otros están en http://buenasaludculturamental.blogspot.com También en Redes Sociales del programa. ¡¡¡Podéis suscribiros gratuitamente!!! - Facebook: Buena Salud Cultura Mental - Twitter: @BuenaMental - Linkedin: Asemfa Cordoba - Ivoox: Buena Salud Cultura Mental - Spotify: Buena Salud Cultura Mental - YouTube: Buena Salud Cultura Mental - Pod...

2020-04-2842 min

Salud Mental Emocional Hispana La Violencia Emocional por La Psicoterapeuta Mexicana Giselle Gonzalez NuñezNuestro Cuarto Programa de la Segunda Temporada de Salud Mental Emocional Latino en la 106.0 FM. Nuestro Técnico y Locutor Miguel Ángel Rafael González. Nuestra Colaboradora y Psicóloga Giselle Gonzalez Núñez nos hablan de Violencia Emocional. Este y otros programas están en el Blog del programa que es http://saludmentalemocionalhispana.com Además de Redes Sociales de este programa - Ivoox: Salud Mental Emocional Hispana - Spotify: Buena Salud Cultura - YouTube: Salud Mental Emocional Hispana - Instagram: buenasalud_culturamental - Linkedin: Asemfa Cordoba. - Twitter: @BuenaMental - Facebook: Salud Mental Emocional Hispana - Podscats: Buena Salud y...

2019-10-2830 min

Educación Salud Emocional El Aprendizaje. Como Aprende El Cerebro por El Psicólogo Madrileño Fernando González Diaz.Nuestro Programa Número Veintidós de la Primera Temporada de la Educación Salud Emocional en la 106.0 FM de Radio Abierta Sevilla. Nuestro Técnico y Locutor Miguel Ángel Rafael González. Nuestro Colaborador Madrileño Fernando González Díaz nos habla del Aprendizaje. Cómo Aprende El Cerebro. Este y otros programas están en http://educacionsaludemocional.blogspot.com Redes Sociales del programa (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin, Ivoox, Spotify, YouTube y Pinterest). Además de www.asemfa.es y http://asemfa.blospot.com Por último en http://asemfasevilla.blogspot.com y http://asemfacordoba.blogspot.com

2019-05-2843 min

Salud Mental Emocional Hispana La diferencia entre Felicidad y Alegría por La Psicóloga Mexicana Martha Gabriela Ramirez González..Nuestro Programa Duodécimo de la Primera Temporada de Salud Mental Americana en la 106.0 FM. Nuestro Técnico y Locutor Miguel Ángel Rafael González. Nuestra Colaboradora y Psicóloga Mexicana Martha Gabriela Ramirez González nos habla de La Diferencia entre Felicidad y Alegría. Este y otros programas están en el Blog del programa que es http://saludmentalemocionalhispana.com Además de Redes Sociales de este programa (Ivoox, YouTube, Instagram, Linkedin y Pinterest). En Otras Redes Sociales del Programa Buena Salud Cultura Mental (Facebook, Twitter y Spotify). También en http://asemfasevilla.blogspot.com y http://asemfacordoba.blogspot.c...

2019-05-2828 min