Work Comp Over Wine

Patricia Carothers RN

Work Comp Over Wine is a relaxed, honest conversation for case managers, nurses and injured workers in the workers' compensation field.

Episodes

  1. Sep 4

    ✨ The Power of the PAMily: A Conversation with Nichole Ellis

    What happens when a company truly puts its people first? This week on Work Comp Over Wine, we're joined by Nichole Ellis from PAM Health for a conversation about culture, connection, and what it really means to be part of the PAMily. We talk about creating an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference every day. It's easy to see why so many people love working with and for PAM. Their commitment to their team members shines through in everything they do, and Nichole shares some great insights on how that people-first mindset creates a ripple effect that impacts employees, patients, and partners alike. And honestly, if you've ever had the chance to meet Nichole, you know she is one of those people who just makes an impression. Her passion for the workers' compensation industry, dedication to helping others, and genuine ability to connect with people are evident in everything she does. From her impressive career journey to her leadership role at PAM Health, she has built a reputation as a trusted resource, advocate, and relationship-builder. More importantly, she is simply a wonderful human being, and we had an absolute blast spending time with her during this conversation. This is one of those conversations that leaves you feeling inspired about what's possible when organizations genuinely care about their people. So grab a glass of wine and join us as we talk culture, leadership, impact, and why being part of the PAMily is about so much more than work. 🍷❤️ Want to be on WCOW? Send your stories to workcompoverwine@mynetrn.com and make sure you follow us! 🍷Cheers!

  2. Jul 16

    First Sip with Shari Starkey: Creating Teams That Thrive & Not Just Survive 💪

    Grab a glass and join us as we sit down with Shari Starkey, Senior Vice President of Claims at CorVel and founder of Starkey Leadership, for a conversation that goes way beyond just claims handling and KPIs. We talk about what leadership actually looks like when the spreadsheets are put away, the emails stop dinging (for five minutes), and you're trying to lead real humans through stress, change, growth, and the occasional workplace chaos. Shari shares her journey from adjuster to executive leadership, her passion for NeuroLeadership, and why understanding how the brain works can completely change the way we communicate, coach, and build stronger teams. We dive into burnout, psychological safety, leadership mistakes, developing future leaders, and creating environments where people can do their best work without sacrificing themselves in the process. Whether you're managing a claims team, leading a case management program, growing your career, or simply trying to become a better leader in workers' comp, this episode is packed with honest insights, real-world lessons, and plenty of "wow, I've never thought about it that way" moments. Pour yourself a glass and join us for a conversation about leadership, resilience, growth, and remembering that behind every claim, every case, and every metric is a human being. 🍷 About Shari Starkey Shari Starkey is the Senior Vice President of Claims, Western Region at CorVel, where she focuses on claims excellence, operational strategy, leadership development, and building high-performing teams. She is also the founder of Starkey Leadership, where she helps leaders better understand how people think, respond, grow, and perform through the lens of neuroscience and NeuroLeadership. 🔗 Connect with Shari Starkey Leadership: https://www.starkeyleadership.com/ LinkedIn: / shari-starkey-926b8ba7 Reach Out to Work Comp Over Wine 🍷 workcompoverwine@mynetrn.com

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Work Comp Over Wine is a relaxed, honest conversation for case managers, nurses and injured workers in the workers' compensation field.