Expert’s answer: How Leaders Grow: Careers, HR, and the Truth About Training
In this insightful ЧайКО podcast episode, I share honest reflections on what it takes to grow as a leader. The conversation explores career development, modern HR, real training impact, and how managers transform from operational roles to strategic ones. From systems thinking to emotional maturity, this is a must-watch for leaders, HRs, and changemakers across the region.
MELA academy Business Showcase: Gamified learning for Business
In this showcase talk at Middle East Leadership Academy (MELA), I share why real learning happens when people stop overthinking and start engaging. By returning to a child’s mindset through play, flow, and gamified environments, adults open up, learn faster, and move from knowing to doing. This is how we design trainings that truly change behavior, not just transfer information.
Conversation on leadership, ethics, tough HR decisions, and my path as a business woman
In this episode of Kinetika on Gortsarar Alik FM106.5, I was invited not as an HR expert, but as a businesswoman – where we explored the personal and professional complexities behind tough leadership decisions. We touched on topics such as letting go of employees you disagree with, ethical boundaries in HR, and the emotional resilience required in high-stakes people management.
Evolution of HR and what is coming next | HR podcast powered by Magnus
In this episode of the HR Podcast, I joined the conversation to reflect on how Human Resources has transformed over the years – from administrative support to a strategic, people-centered function. We explored the evolution of HR, the challenges of modern workplaces, and the key trends shaping the future of talent, leadership, and culture.
Panel opening speech | OSHRM 8th Annual Conference 2025
In this panel opening speech at OSHRM 2025, I spoke about inclusion not just as a policy, but as a mindset rooted in hospitality. I asked the audience to challenge assumptions about leadership, silence, and technology – and reflect on how we create spaces where people are truly heard. It was an emotional and meaningful moment I’m proud to share with you.
OSHRM 8th Conference on the Future of Work, Muscat
Are we truly building inclusive workplaces – or just performing diversity for the spotlight? Join the panel at the OSHRM 2025 Annual Conference I, as moderator, and leading voices as panelists, will challenge the gap between DEI&B intentions and impact. Let’s move beyond checkboxes to real belonging.
From Stuck to Step Forward: Rethinking Your Career Direction
Where are you really in your career journey—moving forward or just standing still? This reflective piece invites you to pause, look back, and ask the right questions. Sometimes, one honest step can change everything.
OpenUP with Arpi Karapetyan | Episode #6 | Samvel Martirosyan
The guest of OpenUP. Episode 6 was Samvel Martirosyan, while the entire evening was accompanied by jazz pianist Karen Grigoryan. In the format of coaching, games, cozy atmosphere and positive vibes, we immersed ourselves in various stories, feelings, fears, aspirations and other interesting areas of Samvel’s life.
OpenUP. Episode 6 with Samvel Martirosyan, Yerevan
Wrapping up OpenUP. Episode 6 with photo highlights! Delighted that everyone enjoyed it and found value in the unique perspective the event offers on self-discovery and in-depth conversations. In the format of coaching, games, cozy atmosphere and positive vibes, we immersed ourselves in various stories, feelings, fears, aspirations and other interesting areas of Samvel’s life. Special thanks to my stage mates Samvel Martirosyan and Karen Grigoryan.
“The small book on the big lessons of life, or How we all come from childhood” book presentation, Yerevan
The presentation of my book, “The small book on the big lessons of life, or How we all come from childhood”, took place. I wrote this book in airports – no exaggeration! It started as professional literature but gradually transformed into a collection of short stories about the lessons from my childhood. And you know what? I like it. Because when choosing between sounding smart and being interesting, I always prefer the latter.
