In this episode, Alex peels back the curtain on how he helped GoDaddy scale its global reach to 6 million people and reduce external job board spending by a massive 83%—all by turning everyday teammates into organic brand advocates. We move past surface-level marketing talk to give you the exact framework you need to build an authentic, lived culture that naturally attracts elite talent. Whether you are an HR executive looking to stretch your budget, a founder trying to scale a global team, or an employer brand practitioner wanting to level up your digital strategy, this conversation is packed with real-world, actionable data. Connect with Alex Her on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alexherTimecodes:00:00 — Introduction and guest welcome00:48 — Trends shaping employer branding05:44 — Stop / Start / Continue for employer branding in 202708:44 — Employer advocacy and the shift to GEO / LLM visibility13:14 — AI in recruitment and employer brand risk17:24 — Storytelling across a global organization22:37 — Internal employer branding and retention25:16 — Top 3 tips for employer branding in 2026–2027Subscribe to Happy@Work for more insights on building a workplace that people genuinely love.#EmployerBranding #TalentAcquisition #EmployeeAdvocacy #RecruitmentMarketing #HRStrategy #FutureOfWork #HappyAtWork #AlexHer

We hear the term "psychological safety" everywhere, but what does it actually look like in practice? Today on Happy@Work, I am joined by leadership coach Nancy Zakharia Ohanessian, who specializes in helping organizations build trust, sharpen leadership capabilities, and create genuinely human-centered environments.Together, we unpack why psychological safety is far more than just a trendy corporate buzzword—it is the non-negotiable foundation for real engagement, sustainable performance, and employee well-being. Nancy explains that everyday leadership behaviors, rather than formal company policies, determine whether people feel safe sharing ideas, admitting mistakes, and challenging the status quo.Connect with Nancy Zakharia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-zakharia-ohanessian-pcc-7608244/ Timecodes:00:00 — Intro and guest welcome00:22 — Nancy’s background and work in talent development01:35 — Biggest leadership challenges today02:53 — What emotional intelligence means for leaders04:37 — Cultural differences and psychological safety05:51 — Building psychological safety in teams10:47 — Why leaders should show vulnerability and mistakes14:07 — Becoming more people-centered as a leader15:31 — Practical steps: curiosity, questions, normalization of mistakes19:25 — Workplace well-being and mental health trends22:26 — Reducing stress for leaders and employees23:23 — Stress management: control vs influence28:45 — Team rituals for connection and recharge31:46 — Recognition, gratitude, and feedback33:09 — 3 key takeaways on psychological safetySubscribe to Happy@Work for more episodes on modern leadership, workplace culture, and building high-trust teams.#PsychologicalSafety #LeadershipDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceCulture #HappyAtWork #TrustInLeadership #HumanCenteredLeadership

Do you dread the start of the workweek? In this episode, Kon Apostolopoulos reveals how to transform your approach to employee happiness, elevate talent acquisition efforts, and build sustainable performance—whether in the office or in remote work setups.We’ve all been there—staring down Monday morning with a mix of exhaustion and anxiety. But how do we move from merely surviving the week to genuinely thriving? Kon shares research-backed, practical strategies for leaders to cultivate deep meaning, manage team energy, and foster environments where high output doesn't cost people their mental health. We dive into why the way your team approaches Monday is actually a powerful diagnostic for your entire organizational culture.Whether you're an executive looking to protect your culture, an HR leader trying to boost retention, or a professional wanting to reclaim your weekly energy, Kon’s insights offer the practical roadmap you need.Connect with Kon Apostolopoulos on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkon/Timecodes:00:00 — Introduction to Happy at Work and guest intro01:07 — Why Mondays feel bad, and how that can change02:12 — Leaders have the biggest impact on Monday energy03:16 — People leave supervisors, not companies04:15 — The four needs: valued, connected, productive, supported08:42 — Practical leadership tips: safety, trust, respect, belonging, attention, appreciation13:24 — Leading remote and multinational teams19:16 — How trust is built: consistency between words and actions22:57 — How leaders can ask better questions and hear the truth27:49 — How organizations, HR, and leaders can help people enjoy Mondays31:32 — 3 takeaways: engagement, resilience, performanceSubscribe to Happy@Work for more episodes on leadership, organizational performance, and human-centric workplace culture.#WorkplaceCulture #EmployeeEngagement #Resilience #LeadershipDevelopment #HappyAtWork #HumanPerformance #burnout