Ep 203 - Why Good People Leave: Communication, Recognition & Leadership with Karen Kirton

In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess sits down with HR consultant Karen Kirton to unpack one of the biggest challenges facing workplaces today: communication.From employee engagement surveys and leadership blind spots to gossip, trust, neurodivergence, and the difference between talking at people versus truly listening, this conversation dives deep into what actually creates healthy workplace culture.Karen shares what she’s learned from more than 20 years in HR and nearly a decade leading Amplify HR, including:The most common reasons employees feel dissatisfied at workWhy communication consistently ranks as one of the biggest workplace issuesThe difference between task management and genuine connectionHow leaders unintentionally create confusion, assumptions, and workplace gossipWhy psychological safety and vulnerability matter in leadershipSupporting different communication styles, neurodivergence, and strengths-based leadershipHow tools like DiSC, VIA strengths, and psychometric assessments can improve team dynamicsThis episode is an honest, practical, and deeply human one for you to listen to, especially for founders, managers, and leaders wanting to build workplaces where people actually feel seen, heard, and supported.If you’ve ever thought, “But we do communicate with our team,” this conversation might challenge what communication really means.Connect with Karen via LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenkirton/To sign up to Get Jasched Meditation+: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1215566/subscribeSend us Fan MailSupport the showEnjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life. Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at Jess Jasch, or https://j-leigh.com.au/ - I’d love to hear from you!Interested in booking a free consult to discuss wellbeing consulting, or embodied leadership coaching for you or your team? Book your time here: https://calendly.com/jess-jasch/book-zoom-now