Human Side Up

Human Side Up

What happens when we stop following the playbook and start writing our own? Hosted by Natasha Nuytten, CEO of CLARA, Human Side Up cuts through the noise to reveal how real leaders create workplaces where people can thrive. This isn’t about theory or trends—it’s about the practical strategies, hard-won lessons, and breakthrough moments that move the needle for the teams, cultures, and communities they serve.

From team leads making their first big decisions to seasoned change-makers transforming entire industries, we dive into what works. Each episode unpacks the real processes behind impact: how leaders at every level think, adapt, and execute when it matters most—and how those choices shape the people they support and the inclusive environments they build.

If you’re ready to learn from people who are doing the work—not just talking about it—this is the podcast for you. Because the best insights come from anyone bold enough to create change that lifts people up.

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Who Really Owns Workplace Culture? | Zach Blumenfeld & Nick Lombardino

Recent Episodes

Dec. 17, 2025

Who Really Owns Workplace Culture? | Zach Blumenfeld & Nick Lombardino

Culture Isn’t HR’s Job: Building Work That Feels Human with Nick Lombardino & Zach Blumenfeld What if culture wasn’t something you rolled out—but something you practiced, person by person, day by day? In this episode of Human...
Dec. 2, 2025

Will AI Take Your Job? | Ajay Malik

Let AI Do the Work: Becoming “Manager of One” in the Age of AI with Ajay Malik What if the future of work isn’t about replacing humans—but upgrading what we’re here to do? In this episode of Human Side Up, host Natasha Nuytte...
Nov. 19, 2025

How Leaders Fail Returning Moms | Alexa Starks

Reentry Isn’t a Moment—It’s a System: Designing Support That Works with Alexa Starks What if “welcome back” wasn’t the plan—just the starting line? In this episode of Human Side Up, host Natasha Nuytten sits down with Alexa S...
Nov. 5, 2025

How to Lead Humans in the Age of AI | CEO, Kern & Partners Russell Kern

Humans, AI, and the “Magnificent Middle” with Russell Kern What happens when you stop “managing” and start growing people—while inviting AI to help? In this episode of Human Side Up, host Natasha Nuytten sits down with Russel...
Oct. 22, 2025

ADHD as a Superpower in Leadership | CEO, Full Scale Matt Watson

High Urgency, Hyperfocus, and Human Leadership with Matt Watson What happens when ADHD isn’t a limitation—but a leadership engine? In this episode of Human Side Up, host Natasha Nuytten sits down with Matt Watson—serial entre...
Oct. 8, 2025

Dyslexia Made Me a Better Investor | David Hornik

Seeing Differently, Leading Generously: Dyslexia, Venture, and Human Connection with David Hornik What happens when a venture capitalist builds a career not on transactions, but on relationships—and embraces dyslexia as a lif...