Deconstructing Comp
Now in Season 4, we are still breaking down complex issues of workers' compensation into bite-sized nuggets, one conversation at a time. Yvonne Guibert and Rafael Gonzalez approach workers' comp conversations from different backgrounds. Still, they share many similar things, such as their love for family and friends, a passion for Latin culture, and good old-fashioned belly laughs. Join them as they chat with their industry friends and colleagues, learn more about their roles, laugh, and have fun on the journey. You might learn something along the way! See you soon! ¡Hasta pronto!
Episodes
118 episodes
Season 4 Wrap Up with Yvonne and Rafael
Yvonne 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!
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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45:31
Elise White: Change Forward
We are so happy to introduce you to Elise White, President of Change Forward Industries, based in the Atlanta Metro area in Georgia. Join us for an interesting conversation with Elise. You'll learn about her educational background,...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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53:30
Evelyn Eury: From Journalism to Insurance
In this episode, we get to know Evelyn Eury, Director of Program Claims, Occupational Risk/P&C Lead at Crum & Forster—a leading carrier in property and casualty, accident and health, and specialty insurance solutions. Evelyn shares her ...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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1:03:13
Melissa Marks: About Empathy
Let's get to know Melissa Marks, Senior Leave Supervisor at Pepsico. What does a "Leave Supervisor" do for an employer? Shout out to our friend
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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52:38
Cobos and McDonnell: Breakthrough for Brain Injury Advocates
We are so happy to bring you this episode featuring Dr. Crystal Cobos, Director of the Brain Injury and Concussion Clinic at Institutes of Health and Anne McDonnell, Advocacy and Affiliate Specialist for the Brain Injury Association ofAmeri...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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37:53
Jennifer Wolf: WC Data and Storytelling
In this episode, you will hear from Jennifer Wolf, President of the Minnesota Workers' Compensation Insurance Association (MWCIA). She talks about what she studied in college, how she found her way into our wonderful industry, and how she loves...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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51:41
Marijo and Jenn: a moment focused on AWWC
Come 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 scho...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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53:52
Dr. Tyrone Spears: Be Good, Do Good.
We 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 ca...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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58:23
Brenda Cogdell: Workplace Possibilities
Join 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 an...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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42:09
Les Shute: OOM and Artificial Hallucinations
Les Shute is the Chief Innovation Officer at Infinity Nurse Case Management. Join us in this episode as we learn more about Les, including what Les studied in school and what he aspired to do in his career. After graduating college as a...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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50:36
Halfway There! With Yvonne and Ralph
Here 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 ...
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Season 4
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36:45
Nikki Jackson: I'm Nerdy and I Know It!
In 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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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44:52
Jeff Gurtcheff: AI + Talent Gap Solutions
Let’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 abou...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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46:31
Chief David Picone: Blazing Trails In San Diego
Another first for you! We are thrilled to introduce you to Chief David Picone, our first-ever fire chief on our podcast. He is the Fire Department Battalion Chief and Health and Safety Officer with the City of San Diego.
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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56:32
Dionne Lacey-Artis: What's YOUR Why?
Are 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 li...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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46:37
Laura Michaels: Walking the Walk
Are 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! Sho...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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47:44
Josh Schuette: I am Kenough!
In this episode, we get to know a real superhero in the workers' compensation industry, Josh Schuette, DPT, MBA, WRP, Director of National Workers' Compensation Sales and Account Management at Brooks Rehabilitation. While there are so m...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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50:12
Ramona Tanabe: In Data We Trust
Ramona 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 a...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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43:57
Joe Paduda: Not So Swiftie!
In this episode, we talk to Joe Paduda, Principal of Health Strategy Associates, blogger, Syracuse Lacrosse fanatic, speaker and owner of a 1795 farmhouse in New Hampshire with a super squeaky farmhouse chair! Listen for the squeaky sounds duri...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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51:53
Carlos Luna: Let's Work Together
Yvonne 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 abo...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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49:47
Yvonne and Rafael's 10 Issues for 2024
For 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...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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45:50
Yvonne and Rafael: That's A Wrap for Season 3!
Join 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 laughte...
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Season 3
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Episode 49
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38:24
Dr. Leslie Cadet: Walking in Purpose
Wow, 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 m...
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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37:38
Julian Robinson: ¡hablamos en español!
¡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! ...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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5:13
Julian Robinson: Workers' Comp and Yerba Buena
Join us as we dive in and get to know Julian Robinson! Julian is the workers' compensation director at the City and County of San Francisco. Julian shares his educational background, studying business and then embarking on a study ...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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45:49