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
112 episodes since 2021
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...
September 14, 2024
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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...
August 30, 2024
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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...
August 14, 2024
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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...
July 29, 2024
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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 ...
July 19, 2024
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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 ...
July 12, 2024
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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...
June 29, 2024
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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.
June 14, 2024
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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...
May 13, 2024
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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...
April 26, 2024
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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...
April 13, 2024
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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...
March 29, 2024
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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...
March 15, 2024
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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...
February 29, 2024
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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...
February 15, 2024
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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...
December 21, 2023
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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...
December 08, 2023
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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! ...
December 05, 2023
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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 ...
November 17, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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45:49
Dr. Anbar and Duane: The Dead Bird Mystery
Come along for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Tomer Anbar and Duane Johnson with the Institutes of Health. We caught up with them during the WCI Conference in Orlando, Florida. Duane Johnson obtained his Bachelor of Science de...
November 03, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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32:19
Roberta Mike: Georgia and Mentoring On My Mind
Come 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 a...
October 13, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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39:06
Raja Sundaram: Do. Or do not! There is no try.
Do 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! <...
October 06, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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51:55
Melissa Steger: A Double-Dog Dare!
Melissa Steger is the associate director of workers' compensation and unemployment insurance for the University of Texas System in Austin, Texas. In this episode, Melissa shares how she started her career in workers' comp, deliveri...
September 21, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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43:17
Jim Allsup: Ticket To Work
Come 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 Wo...
September 05, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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45:51
Brandi Lewis: Live at WCI!
Brandi 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 t...
September 02, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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14:50