Happy @ Work

About Happy @ Work

Hi, friends! I’m Caitlin Iseler, founder and CEO of Happyly, and you’re listening to Happy @ Work: Creating Business Success through Workplace Connection & Wellbeing. This podcast celebrates the inspiring people leaders who deeply understand the value of purposeful, people-first cultures and their connection to positive business outcomes. We shine a light on the incredible efforts of leaders creating exceptional workplaces where people thrive, and explore lessons learned and actionable insights for building connected, impactful teams. Thank you for joining us—we’re so glad you’re here!

Publisher

Caitlin Iseler, Happyly

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Jul 2021

Latest episode

12 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

1 of 55 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   12 Sept 2025

   Leading with Connection: Eoin Byrne on Engagement, Alignment & Belonging

   Caitlin had such a wonderful time connecting with Eoin Byrne, Chief People Officer at Poppulo, on this episode of Happy @ Work. They dove into how thoughtful communication, recognition, and alignment can make employees feel seen, motivated, and truly connected. You’ll love hearing Eoin’s stories about fostering belonging, celebrating wins, and helping people understand how their daily work matters— reminding us that when leaders lead with heart, everyone shines a little brighter.

2. 

   18 Aug 2025

   Engineering Culture & Leading with Heart – Featuring Q Hamirani

   In this magical episode, Caitlin Iseler welcomes Q Hamirani, Chief People Officer at HighLevel, to share his inspiring journey from engineering and finance to shaping people-first cultures around the world. With leadership experience at Airbnb, Paper, and now HighLevel, Q blends business acumen with a deep passion for human connection and growth.Together, they explore how intentional culture, bold people strategies, and leading with empathy can transform both teams and organizations. Q’s insights remind us that putting people at the center isn’t just good for culture—it’s essential for success.

3. 

   18 Aug 2025

   Living the Culture: Building Big Dreams into Everyday Leadership with Paaras Parker

   In this episode of Happy @ Work, Caitlin shares time with Paaras Parker, former CHRO at Paycor and now Chief People Officer at Greenhouse Software, about what it really takes to build and sustain a culture where people genuinely want to show up and do their best. Paaras shares how she and her team bring company values to life—through everyday actions, intentional leadership, and a deep commitment to helping people grow and belong. From life as a mom to shaping tools that support HR leaders everywhere, Paaras shows us how leading with authenticity can spark real change. Tune in for insights on authentic culture, dreaming big, and leading with intention.

Inside a recent episode

Embracing Connection: Amy Peck, Chief Connection Officer at Peoplehood, on Combatting Loneliness and Learning from the Next Generation

Published 3 Jun 2024 · Transcript excerpt

[…] The repetition of it creates long -term change. And so it's amazing how we at work don't get together and talk to each other as humans anymore. And there is another statistic out there that says that people who have a friend at work are much more likely to stay than making more money or any type of benefit programs. Yeah, it's so powerful. And I think that we are being taught by the next generation what really matters and what's going to move work forward. And it's not just about dollars, right? It is so much to do with the culture and certainly creating spaces for people to know each other and be seen as part of building a great culture. […]

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