Organized Chaos

Organized Chaos is a podcast dedicated to helping 7-figure companies grow to 9-figure ones by turning HR into rocket fuel for their growth. I'm your host Nahed Khairallah, and I've been helping companies do just that for more than a decade. In each episode, I'll dive into HR topics that have a significant impact on your company's growth and leave you with actionable advice that will help your business reach its full potential.

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Latest episodes

12 August 2025

The Real Impact of Bad Meetings on Scalability

This podcast episode with Kristy Hissa of Kairos reveals how inefficient meetings directly impede a company's ability to scale by draining valuable resources and creating organizational drag. The conversation offers practical strategies to combat this, such as setting clear objectives and ensuring only necessary participants attend. Furthermore, the episode explores how AI tools can optimize time management, shifting the focus from effort to impact, which is crucial for sustainable growth.

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29 July 2025

Ep. 26 - Manufacturing a New Era of Employee Engagement

This episode explores the evolving landscape of employee engagement in manufacturing, highlighting the transition from traditional HR to innovative, data-driven practices. The conversation delves into the challenges of startup life, the importance of frontline leadership, and actionable strategies for improving workforce retention. Listeners will gain practical insights into measuring and enhancing employee dynamics to boost productivity and company success.

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15 July 2025

Ep. 25 - The Evolving Workforce: Integrating AI in HR, Leadership, and Beyond

This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, founders, HR professionals, and anyone curious about the practical realities and future of AI in business. Hear real-world advice on merging AI with human skills, keeping your organization innovative, and leading teams into the next phase of digital transformation.

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01 July 2025

Ep. 24 - Burning Cash & Building Teams: Inside a Startup Founder's Mind

Tushar Makhija, co-founder of TeamOhana, shares his journey from an immigrant to a successful SaaS entrepreneur, emphasizing the hard work and resilience required. He discusses the challenges of scaling a business, the critical role of strong networks, and his belief that "burning cash is like breathing oxygen" for growth. Tushar highlights the importance of aligning systems, processes, and people for effective workforce intelligence and fiscal responsibility, advocating for a pragmatic approach to startup growth that prioritizes clear communication and a dedicated team, even if it means challenging conventional notions of work-life balance.

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17 June 2025

Ep. 23 - Navigating Recruitment Challenges in Startups

In this engaging episode, Annemarie Penny, a leading expert in startup recruitment, shares her journey from finance to HR, her passion for relationship-driven talent acquisition, and her insights into how startups can overcome common recruitment challenges. During the conversation, we also reflected on themes like groupthink, AI’s impact on hiring, and the importance of balancing expectations in recruiting.

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03 June 2025

Ep. 22 - The Hidden Cost of Success: Mental Health in Entrepreneurship

This episode addresses the mental toll of entrepreneurship and walks through some strategies for overcoming them.

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