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Nancy Pezarkar

BILINGUAL HUMAN RESOURCES LEADER with 13+ Years of Business & Consulting Experience helping executives in driving an improved organization & employee performance.  Created & transformed underperforming departments into value-adding talent with companies ranging from 75 – 1,000+ employees.  Skilled in:

●  Benefits Administration
●  Change Management
●  Employee Relations, Diversity & Inclusion
●  HR Information Systems (HRIS)
●  Leadership Development
●  Organization Development
●  Performance Management
●  Regulatory Compliance
●  Talent Management

Felipe Negron

We spend over 90,000 hours of our lives at work. 
Have you ever stopped to notice how the language around you determines whether those hours feel like a burden or a breakthrough?

Culture isn’t found in a handbook or a mission statement on a wall. 
It’s found in the air between us.

It’s the way a manager reacts when a deadline is missed. 
The way a colleague reaches out when you’re drowning in emails. 
The way a room feels when a "silly" idea is actually heard.

Think about the weight of these phrases:
"I've got your back" — Fear disappears.
"How can I help?" — Isolation ends.
"Take care of yourself" — Humanity returns.

It’s about moving from "me vs. you" to "us vs. the challenge." 
When we change the script, we change the energy. 
When we change the energy, we change the results.

Small shifts. Real support. 
That’s where the magic happens.
A positive workplace isn't defined by the absence of stress, 
but by the presence of psychological safety. 

The right words don't just improve the day—they transform the person.

Which of these 7 phrases do you hear the most in your current role? If you haven't heard one lately, try being the first person to say it today. 👇✨

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BILINGUAL HUMAN RESOURCES LEADER with 13+ Years of Business & Consulting Experience helping executives in driving an improved organization & employee performance.  Created & transformed underperforming departments into value-adding talent with companies ranging from 75 – 400+ employees.  Skilled in:

●  Benefits Administration
●  Change Management
●  Employee Relations, Diversity & Inclusion
●  HR Information Systems (HRIS)
●  Leadership Development
●  Organization Development
●  Performance Management
●  Regulatory Compliance
●  Talent Management

I help organizations get better results through people | Learner Success Team Lead / People Coach

Hard conversations don't fail because of what needs to be said—they fail because of how it's said. The best leaders know that accountability without partnership is just criticism in disguise.

There's a version of accountability that destroys trust. 
And a version that builds it.

The difference? 
One word at a time.

Most leaders think being direct means being blunt. 
So they say things like: 
"You always miss deadlines." 
"That's not how we do things here." 
"I'm disappointed in you."

And they wonder why people shut down. 
Why defensiveness increases, and performance decreases. 
Why did the conversation that was supposed to fix things make them worse?

Here's what they're missing:
Hard conversations aren't about being harsh. 
They're about being clear, kind, and solution-focused.

Instead of "You always miss deadlines" 
Try: "I noticed the last three projects came in late. What's getting in your way?"

Instead of "That's not how we do things"
Try: "Help me understand your approach. Here's what usually works for us..."

Instead of "I'm disappointed in you"
Try: "This isn't the result we needed. Let's figure out what went wrong."

See the shift?

One version is an accusation. 
The other is an invitation to solve the problem together.

One creates shame. 
The other creates accountability.

One closes the door. 
The other opens it wider.

Great leaders don't avoid hard conversations. 
They know how to have them in ways that make people better, not bitter.

They focus on outcomes, not blame. 
They ask questions before giving answers. 
They partner in the solution instead of just pointing out the problem.

And when the conversation is over? 
The person walks away knowing exactly what needs to change
And believing they can actually do it.

That's the difference between criticism and coaching. 
Between management and leadership. 
Between breaking people down and building them up.

The best leaders hold people to high standards while giving them the clarity, support, and respect they need to meet them. Hard conversations should make people better, not bitter.

Which phrase do you need to swap out in your next tough conversation? Drop the number below 👇

We have to stop seeing employees as just cogs in a machine. 
They're the architects, the innovators, the problem solvers.

Look at the drawing: the boss is comfortable, but the employee is walking a tightrope.

You can't expect dedication when you offer instability.
You can't demand ownership when you offer zero respect.

Take care of the people. 
It's about fair pay, yes. 
But it’s also about saying "thank you." 
It’s about flexible hours when life happens. 
It’s about investing in their growth.

They aren't a cost to be cut; they are the most valuable investment you have. A company is only as strong as its weakest link, which often happens to be a broken spirit.

Employees aren't just workers; they are the irreplaceable backbone of your company. 

Prioritize their well-being, and they will, in turn, become the fiercest champions of your business's success.

What's the best (or worst) example of an employee being treated like a 'disposable' asset you've ever seen? Share your thoughts below! 💬👇

Most salespeople kill trust before they ever build it. They're so focused on closing the deal that they forget the person on the other end is deciding whether they even want to work with them.

Here's the truth about sales:
People don't buy from you because of your pitch. 
They buy because they trust you.

And trust? 
That doesn't come from pressure. 
It comes from patience.

Most salespeople show up with an agenda: 
Close the deal. 
Hit the quota. 
Move fast.

So they say things like: 
"Let me tell you about my company." 
"Can you just sign today?" 
"This deal won't last long." 
"What's taking so long?"

And they wonder why clients ghost them.

Because every one of those phrases screams: 
"I care more about this sale than I care about you."

The best salespeople? 
They flip the script entirely.

Every phrase shift does the same thing: 
It puts the client first. 
It removes pressure. 
It builds trust.

And trust is what turns conversations into partnerships. 
Prospects into clients. 
One-time deals into long-term relationships.

Sales isn't about convincing someone to buy. 
It's about helping them decide if you're the right fit.

And when you lead with that? 
You don't have to chase deals. 
They come to you.

Trust is the currency of great sales. You can't pressure someone into it, manipulate someone into it, or shortcut your way to it. You earn it by caring more about their success than your commission.

Which phrase shift resonates most with you? Or which one have you been guilty of saying? 👀 Drop it below. And if you know a salesperson who needs this reminder, send it their way. 🤝

Felipe Negron, SHRM-SCP

We often think management is about metrics and deadlines, 
but it’s actually about human impact. 
Will you be the reason someone thrives, or the reason they eventually walk out the door?

At the end of the day, your title doesn’t define you—
your influence does. 

A Manager sees the potential behind the person. 
They mentor. 
They listen. 
They treat a mistake as a lesson, not a weapon. 
They celebrate the small wins, 
like a quiet "good job" in the hallway 
or a shout-out during a team meeting.

Then, there’s the Damager. 
The one who leads through fear. 
The one who picks apart morale until there’s nothing left but burnout. 
Watching problems multiply while they point fingers… 
It doesn’t just hurt the business; it hurts the person. 
We’ve all had both. One leaves you inspired to do more. 
The other leaves you checking the clock until 5:00 PM.

Leadership is a choice between building up or tearing down, 
and the legacy you leave depends entirely on whether you lead with empathy or ego. 
A true leader understands that their greatest success is the success of their people.

We’ve all encountered a "Damager" at some point in our careers. What’s one quality you think every great leader MUST have to avoid becoming one? Let’s discuss in the comments! 👇

What if HR’s biggest problem isn’t effort—
But focus?

 So much time gets burned on:
 • chasing signatures
 • fixing mismatched data
 • answering the same “status update” emails
 • reacting to urgency instead of building capacity

It’s not that HR isn’t working hard.
It’s that the work is pulling HR away from impact.

Because the real value lives in:
 • building high-performing teams
 • developing people, not just records
 • planning the workforce before it breaks
 • strengthening culture before retention becomes a fire drill

Admin keeps the lights on.
Strategy moves the business forward.

 HR shouldn’t just run processes, it should shape performance.
 Less time on friction. More time on people.

 What’s one HR task you’d automate or eliminate to free up impact?
 Comment below 👇 or share this with your HR team 💬

You can have the perfect qualifications on paper, 
But if you can’t articulate your value in the room, 
The opportunity stays out of reach. 

Most interview "failures" aren't about a lack of talent—
they’re about a lack of intentionality.

We’ve all been there. 
The palms get sweaty. 
The brain fogs up. 
And suddenly, "Tell me about yourself" feels like a trick question.
Preparation is the bridge between being qualified and being hired. 

It’s the difference between:
Rambling... or using a clear structure.
Using empty buzzwords... or sharing a real story.
Asking "What’s the pay?"... or asking "How can I help this team grow?"

It’s not about being a "perfect" candidate. 
It’s about being an engaged one. 
Researching that one recent company milestone. 
Connecting your past wins to their future problems. 
Simply showing up as someone who did their homework.

Confidence is a byproduct of preparation.
When you swap generic answers for intentional stories, 
you stop being just another applicant and 
start being the solution they’ve been looking for.

Which of these interview hurdles has been the toughest for you to clear? Drop a "🙌" if you're ready to level up your interview game this year!

Ever been in a situation where a negative work environment felt like it was crushing you? 
It turns out that how you treat people leaves a far deeper mark than you might think.

We've all seen it—or perhaps even been through it. 
A colleague leaves, 
seemingly moving on quickly. 

But the sting of disrespect... 
The echoes of a shouted word... 
The feeling of being misunderstood... 
These aren't forgotten. 
They linger, not just for the person who left, 
but as a silent lesson on the power of empathy (or the lack thereof). 
Your ego might win a battle, 
but empathy wins hearts and minds—
and that's a victory that truly lasts.

Terminating an employee or pushing them out due to a toxic environment leaves an indelible mark. 

While they may thrive elsewhere, the memory of mistreatment persists, highlighting the critical importance of empathetic communication in any professional setting.

Have you witnessed how kindness (or the lack of it) truly impacts a workplace? Share your thoughts below. 👇

We grow up thinking careers follow a straight line — step by step, level by level.
But real life? It’s a maze of twists, restarts, surprises, and lessons we never saw coming.

Career expectations look clean and simple.
School → College → Internship → Job → Manager → Executive.
A smooth climb.
A steady rise.

But the truth is…
Most of us walk a path that loops, dips, and sometimes feels like it’s going backwards.

There are seasons of:
• Layoffs you didn’t plan for
• Career breaks you didn’t expect
• Courses you suddenly need
• Jobs that weren’t “part of the plan”
• Detours that end up shaping who you become

And instead of a straight line, it becomes a journey full of:
growing, unlearning, reinventing, and trying again.

And that’s okay.
Because progress isn’t always linear, but it’s always possible.

A meaningful career isn’t built in a straight line.
It’s shaped by every twist, pause, setback, and comeback along the way.

What part of your career journey surprised you the most? Share your story, someone might need to hear it today. 💬✨

A good salary will get someone in the door. 
But it won't keep them there. 
It won't make them care. 
And it definitely won't make them stay when things get hard.

Let's be honest about what salary does:
It pays rent. 
It covers bills. 
It provides security.
And that matters. 
People need to feel financially stable to do their best work.

But here's what salary doesn't do:
It doesn't make someone excited to show up on Monday. 
It doesn't make them feel seen, valued, or heard. 
It doesn't make them recommend your company to their talented friends.

Salary is a transaction. 
You work. 
They pay you.

But culture? 
Culture is a transformation.
It's the difference between clocking in and being invested. 
Between doing the minimum and going the extra mile. 
Between tolerating a job and building a career.

Culture is what happens when:
People feel like they belong, not just like they're employed. 
Leaders care about their growth, not just their output. 
Mistakes are learning opportunities, not reasons to panic. 

Wins are celebrated together, not just reported up the chain. 
Feedback flows both ways, not just top-down. 
Trust is built through actions, not just stated in values on a wall.
You can pay someone well and still lose them.
No amount of money will make them stay.

But a strong culture?
It makes people want to be there. 
It makes them protect the team. 
It makes them bring their best, not just their time.

Salary builds security. 
Culture builds belonging.
Salary is what you negotiate. 
Culture is what you experience.
Salary keeps people fed. 
Culture keeps people engaged.

And here's the part leaders often miss:
You can't buy culture. 
You can't outsource it. 
You can't fake it with perks and pizza parties.

Culture is built through a thousand small decisions.
How you respond when someone makes a mistake. 
Whether you listen when they speak up. 
If you follow through on what you promise. 
How you treat people when no one's watching.

The best teams? They're not the ones with the highest salaries.
They're the ones where people feel like they matter, 
Where their work has meaning. 
Where they're part of something bigger than a paycheck.

So yes, pay people well. 
Compensate them fairly. 
Give them security.
But don't stop there.

Build a culture worth staying for. 
One that transforms how people feel about their work. 
One that makes them say, "I'm not just here for the money—I'm here because I believe in this."

Because at the end of the day?
Salary gets them in the door. 
Culture is what makes them want to stay.

What matters more to you in your current role—salary or culture? 
And if you had to choose, which one keeps you showing up? Drop your take below. 👇

It is easy to follow a crowd, but it takes a quiet kind of strength to stand still when everyone else is running the wrong way. 

Have you ever felt that inner tug-of-war between fitting in and staying true?

Sometimes, the loudest voice in the room isn’t the one speaking the truth.
We see it every day. 
The casual gossip everyone joins in on. 
The "shortcut" that becomes the office standard. 
The silence when someone should have spoken up.

It’s tempting to blend in. 
To let the "everyone is doing it" mentality quiet your conscience. 
But popularity isn’t a substitute for integrity.
Being a pioneer isn’t always about discovering new lands. 
Sometimes, it’s just about being the only one in the room who chooses kindness... who chooses honesty... even when it’s inconvenient.

Integrity is what you do when the spotlight is off and the crowd is gone.

When was a time you stood your ground even when it felt lonely? Share your story below or drop a "🙌" if you’re choosing to lead with integrity today!

Salary might open the door—but culture decides who stays.
And sometimes, those who never come back.

People leave jobs for many reasons.
Money is one of them.

But culture?
That’s different.
You can renegotiate pay.
You can adjust titles.
You can offer better benefits.

What you can’t undo
is a culture that drains energy,
silences voices,
or ignores people.

Because when someone leaves due to culture,
they’re not chasing more money—
they’re choosing peace, respect, and belonging.

People may leave for a salary.
They leave for good because of the culture.

What part of your workplace culture keeps people coming back or pushes them away? 💭👇

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What you say on repeat quietly becomes your reality.
Your voice is building something—every single day.

Look at how loud that message is.
Right in the middle of the city.
Impossible to ignore.

Because that’s how words work.
They fill space.
They influence movement.
They set direction.

The way you talk to yourself in traffic.
The way you describe your goals.
The words you use when things don’t go as planned.

“I’m always behind”
vs.
“I’m learning my pace.”

“I can’t”
vs.
“I’m figuring it out.”

Same life.
Different language.
Different outcome.

Your thoughts follow your words, and your actions follow your thoughts.
Change the way you speak—and you change what you believe is possible.

What’s one phrase you’re ready to retire—and one you’re choosing instead?
Drop it below 👇✨

Your future doesn’t need to be rushed — but it does need to be moved.
Because dreams only stay dreams until you act on them.

Dream in years.
Give yourself permission to imagine the big picture — the version of you that feels impossible today.

Plan in months.
Break the vision into pieces you can actually track, adjust, and build toward.

And act in days.
Tiny steps.
Consistent movement.
Simple actions that feel almost too small to matter —
But they stack, compound, and quietly change everything.

Maybe it’s sending one message.
Watching one tutorial.
Saving a little today.
Practicing for 10 minutes.
Starting before you feel “ready.”

Small daily actions pull the future closer.
They shrink the gap between who you are and who you want to be.

Long-term dreams need short-term courage.
Your progress will come from what you choose to do today — not someday.

What’s one small action you’ll take today toward your big dream? 🚀✨

The 3 PM crash hits almost everyone.

But that doesn’t mean it has to be your “normal”

That crash can make your focus drop, your energy slip, and your brain start searching for something sweet or caffeinated to pull you through the rest of the day.

The problem is quick sugar hits feel helpful in the moment and then leave you more drained an hour later.

A fast spike almost always leads to a fast crash.

Your body needs something steadier.

Protein paired with healthy fat gives you slow, sustained energy that keeps your brain online and your mood supported through the hardest stretch of the afternoon.

Nuts, Greek yogurt, or a clean protein shake can help stabilize your energy without the slump that follows a sugar fix.

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Stress doesn’t hit all at once—it drips.
And if you don’t release it, it spills.

Think of stress like a bucket.

Every day, life pours something in:
work problems,
money worries,
relationship tension,
poor sleep,
constant change.

None of it is “too much” on its own.
Until it all adds up.

The mistake?
Waiting for the bucket to overflow before doing anything.

Relief comes from the small holes you create on purpose:
A short walk outside.
A real meal instead of rushing.
Moving your body—even gently.
Talking it out instead of holding it in.

Pausing. Breathing. Resetting.

You don’t need a total life overhaul.
You need a consistent release.
Stress isn’t a personal failure—it’s unmanaged buildup.
Drain the bucket regularly, and you regain control.

What’s one small way you’ll release stress today?
Comment with it and take that first step 💧✨

When you're lost and desperate, two paths appear. Which sign would you trust with your life?

That look of panic... It's the feeling of knowing there must be an answer, but not having the right information.

The world gives us signs all the time.
Some are long and vague. 
Others are precise and direct.

Knowledge is the key that translates the confusing signs into clear directions.
It's choosing the efficient route.
It's knowing the right person to ask.
It's understanding the fine print before you sign.
It's the difference between a nine-kilometer struggle and a fifty-meter solution.

Invest in your education—not just school, but constant learning about your career, your finances, your health, and yourself. It's the ultimate survival tool.

The depth of your knowledge directly determines the quality and efficiency of your decisions. Learn more to struggle less.

What is the most valuable piece of knowledge you've learned recently? Share it in the comments! 👇🧠

Life feels chaotic because we focus on what we can't control. 
But look closer—you're already holding the controller. 
The question is: are you using it?

Most people spend their energy on things they can't change.
The economy. 
Other people's opinions. 
Yesterday's mistakes. 
Tomorrow's uncertainties.
And they wonder why they feel powerless.

But here's the truth:
You have more control than you think. 
You just have to press the right buttons.
Your integrity? That's yours. 
The food you eat? Your choice. 
How thoughtful you are? Completely within your control. 
The type of friend you are? You decide that every single day.

Your beliefs shape your reality. 
Your effort determines your results. 
Your actions build your future. 
Your attitude colors everything you experience.

You can't control the hand you're dealt. 
But you can control how you play it.
You can't control what people say about you. 
But you can control whom you choose to become.

The game of life isn't rigged. You're just focusing on the wrong controls.
Stop staring at what's outside your reach. 
Start mastering what's already in your hands.

Which button do you need to press more intentionally today? Drop it below. 👇 And if this perspective shifted something for you, share it with someone who needs the reminder.

We're told to work hard, be loyal, and follow our passion. But what happens when the professional playbook doesn't match reality?

Let's drop the corporate myths and get real about work:

Hard work is not enough. 
You have to ensure it's seen. 
You have to advocate for yourself.

You are always replaceable. 
So focus on making an impact that lasts, 
not just clocking hours.

No one will set your boundaries for you. 
If you don't say 'no,' the assumption is you can handle more. 
Speak up in time.

Burnout is real and awful. 
Overtime isn't a badge of honor. 
Listen to your body and act accordingly.

Career growth takes time. 
Constant growth is the goal, 
but quick promotions are rare. 
Be patient. Be consistent.

And yes, loyalty isn't a two-way street. 
Companies need profits in the end, 
So always keep looking out for yourself first.

It’s about blending your ambition with a realistic view of the system you’re operating in.

A successful career requires more than just effort; it demands self-advocacy, emotional intelligence, and a clear understanding of the unwritten rules. Protect your energy, own your value, and be your own best strategist.

Which of these "hard truths" did you learn the hard way? Share your experience in the comments to help someone else! 💡

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