Episodes

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Listening First, Leading Better: Authentic Leadership & Upstream Care with Beth Houck What happens when a CEO leads with listening—and builds a company that catches crises before they happen? In this episode of Human Side Up,...

From ICU to Finish Lines: Redefining Strength with Michelle Boyd What happens when life forces you to stop—and you choose to come back stronger? In this powerful episode of Human Side Up, host Natasha Nuytten sits down with M...

Reflective, Intentional, and Human-First: Redefining Leadership with Dennis Richter What if leadership wasn’t about following a prescribed path, but about weaving together lived experiences, values, and the courage to do it d...

Rooted, Radical, and Real: Leading Movements for Justice with Yamani Yansa What if the call to lead wasn’t a choice, but a responsibility you couldn’t turn away from? In this powerful episode of Human Side Up, Natasha Nuytten...

Outed, Honest, and Home: Leading with Courage and Connection with Meagan O’Nan What if the hardest conversation you’ve ever had… made you the leader you were meant to be? In this deeply human episode of Human Side Up, Natasha...

Zig-Zag Careers, Smart Cuts, and Story-Driven Leadership with Shane Snow What if the best path forward isn’t a ladder—but a sideways leap? In this episode of Human Side Up, Natasha Nuytten is joined by Shane Snow—award-winnin...

What if true leadership isn’t about being fearless—but being real? In this episode of Human Side Up, Natasha Nuytten is joined by Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton—executive coach, author of The Myth of the Fearless Leader, and organ...

Queer Wisdom & Transformational Leadership: A Deeper Conversation with Dr. Joel A. Davis Brown In this powerful follow-up episode, Natasha sits down once again with Dr. Joel A. Davis Brown—cultural strategist, organizational ...

Breaking Barriers: Leadership, Bias & the Business of Being Human What does it take to lead with conviction—when the world would rather see you fail? In this episode, Natasha Nuytten sits down with Kenneth Williams, former ML...

From Metrics to Meaning: Reinventing Leadership Through Connection hat if the key to better performance isn’t found in KPIs or dashboards—but in deeper human relationships? In this episode, Natasha Nuytten sits down with Jaso...

From Dorm Room to $1B: Power, Purpose, and the Future of Women’s Leadership What does it take to build a billion-dollar company—and still center purpose, people, and progress? In this episode, Natasha sits down with Liz Eltin...

From Adversity to Empowerment: Resilience, Leadership, and the Human Factor Leadership isn’t just about influence—it’s about overcoming, adapting, and showing up with purpose. In this episode, Natasha sits down with Luis Vela...

What does it take to break barriers in sports leadership? Sara Toussaint, Co-CEO of TMJ, for an insightful conversation on leadership, diversity in sports, and the future of women’s athletics. From growing up in Chicago’s vib...

Leadership takes many forms—whether it’s driving change within a Fortune 500 company or transforming lives through second chances. In this episode, Natasha sits down with Tonya Eggspuehler, VP of Organizational Development an...

What does it mean to lead with authenticity and intention? Join Natasha as she sits down with Angela Cheng-Cimini , former SVP and CHRO at Harvard Business Publishing, for a powerful conversation on leadership, self-care, and...

Join Natasha for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Joel A. Davis Brown, a thought leader in leadership, culture, and organizational transformation. In this episode, Dr. Brown challenges traditional leadership models and ex...

In the second episode of Human Side Up , Natasha Nuytten welcomes Lisette Nieves, President of the Fund for the City of New York, to discuss her impact as a social entrepreneur, public sector leader, and policy expert in work...

Kicking off Human Side Up , our host Natasha Nuytten sits down with Charlene Li, a leading figure in digital transformation. In this episode, Charlene shares her vast knowledge and experience, drawing from her groundbreaking ...