Uncover the Human

When there is no trust, there is nothing, which is why we are re-running this very powerful conversation we had with Allison Torpey on leading with trust.  Trust is the cornerstone of healthy cultures, effective leadership, and successful relationships. Knowing this is one thing, practicing it is a far greater challenge. Allison joins this week to unpack her chosen leadership style - leading with...

Join us for a landmark episode of Uncover The Human - our 100th episode! Cristina and Alex take the hot seat and share their journey and how authenticity has transformed their lives. Enjoy this thought-provoking celebration and consider what authenticity can do for your life.

The key to success is building trusting relationships - a great reminder in this week's rerun episode with our dear friend Barbara Randell.   Standing at the intersection of 5 living generations, a global pandemic, and endless technologies bombarding us with information at all times, it is challenging to meaningfully connect with those around us. Connection is a central tenant of being human,...

In today's episode of Uncover the Human, Alex and Cristina delve into the topic of leading change. They emphasize the importance of being proactive and thinking ahead, rather than simply reacting to events as they unfold. By planning two, five, or even ten steps ahead, you can increase your chances of success and build confidence in your ability to navigate any curveballs that may come your w...

At the beginning of this new year, we are sharing our timeless conversation with  Sean Daly from 2021, when he joined the podcast to discuss a leadership style we can all benefit from: Servant Leadership.  Learning to lead is daunting, particularly given the variety of leadership models to choose from. From his storied career in sports, coaching, academics, and teaching, Sean shares how to put oth...

We are delighted to have Neil Scanlon and Rafal Dybacki on today's episode.  They were highly recommended to us as guests because of their authentic and truly humans-first leadership. They embody their company cover values in everything they do as a company, and live by them daily.   As leaders, they show vulnerability, humility, and a true growth mindset, knowing they are constantly learning...

As we close out the year, we decided to rerun one of our favorite episodes on the core of the social aspect of human nature: Emotional Intelligence. We spoke to Debbie Muno  &  Jeff Summers last year and EQ is even more relevant today.   Debbie and Jeff are experts in the Emotional Intelligence space and helping teams and organizations improve EQ, one of the most influential skills for workers...

On today's episode Alex and Cristina talk about the deep value of authenticity. With the Holidays coming up it's easy to lose your authentic self, to show up wanting everything to be perfect and everyone to be happy, putting that amount of pressure on yourself is not healthy. Our wish is for you to show up authentically.

In the middle of the holiday season, we can feel pulled in many directions, trying to meet a million external and internal expectations, while worrying about disappointing someone or forgetting something.   What a perfect opportunity to re-listen to a powerful conversation we had with Michanda Lindsey.  Life is full of lessons and it is not linear .  We explore the multi-facets of life, what it me...

On this episode, we welcome Gabe Ratliff - a creative who turned his personal burnout experience into a flourishing solopreneur shop helping creatives develop their businesses and lives.  Gabe shares the formative experiences that led to his understanding of the power of authenticity and vulnerability, and how he helps himself and his clients remember that they are always their own North Star.

The holiday season reminds us to appreciate the people around us, so what better time to re-run our conversation on respect with Duncan McLachlan.   Respect is both a noun and a verb. It is something we experience and a way we treat people (including ourselves). Entailing acknowledgement, appreciation, acceptance, and everything in between, respect is a basic human right.  This week Duncan McLachl...

On today's episode of Uncover the Human we have the pleasure to welcome Fran Gallaher. Fran has inspired us to embrace our intuition. Intuition is a key part of how our minds work, it's the AHA moment that most people don't even realize they have it until they start embracing it. Fran's life experiences helped her realize that accepting the intuitive part of herself and learnin...

Here is a replay of another one of our favorite episodes on leadership and the importance of self-leadership with Tony Gambill.  Leading people is a complex task made up of thousands of tiny decisions and interactions, weaving an intricate tapestry of relationships. Inevitably, we will make choices we wish to improve or to not repeat, so how do we improve at improving?  Tony Gambill, author of the...

On today's episode of Uncover the Human we have Jude Schweppe joining us. Jude has an eye opening way of approaching her work life. Her background is in performing arts. Jude loves being creative, and transitioned into advertising.  She finally blended coaching with a creative direction.   Jude is a firm believer in having fun in the workplace, people learn better when they're having fun...

As we wrap up the second year of Uncover the Human, we are going to switch to biweekly releases of new episodes for the next couple of months.  Here's the rerun of one of our many favorites, where we dig into the core of living authentically with Matthias Hartmann. Matthias founded emBodhi Life Coaching to help people get in touch with their core selves and shares his methods for finding your...

In today's podcast episode, Cristina and Alex welcome Kelli Oberndorf again to dive into empathy and perspective. Many think that empathy is a skill that one can learn. However, empathy is a mindset and a way of being in the world, and with each other. In the workplace, we tend to categorize empathy as something else we need to 'do', one more thing that we have to put on our plate....

On today’s podcast Uncover The Human Cristina and Alex discuss the difference between potential and capacity. Everyone can have the potential to do something however, if you are not at full capacity you are more likely to not succeed at your full expectations.  In terms of leadership, as far as potential and capacity, the role of leaders is to increase the capacity of their teams, to make sure tha...

Cristina and Alex speak about why at Siamo they "banned" the word “just” and the importance about doing things in harmony, things that are connected. It’s imperative to work together as a team to deliver something that is cohesive. Using phrases like “yeah well that’s just this department” or “our department just focuses on such and such” creates silos and disconnection. We can have memb...

We are very excited to have Kelli Oberndorf back on the podcast and announce that she will be the newest member to the SIAMO family!  Kelli has a background as an organizational coach, facilitator, and community builder.   On today’s podcast we discuss the unfortunate misconception on what it means to be a coach and how coaching overall can benefit your organization. Through the application of coa...

We, as a community, need to reduce our environmental impact and make it more sustainable. Gareth Evans is someone who is very achievement oriented in a sustainable way. He saw building solutions at the asset where the energy is needed being critical.  Gareth joined us on the podcast to discuss  today's energy reality.  There is someone deciding what we pay, how we get energy, if we get it, an...

We can play at work, and we can work at home. Work and play are on a spectrum as we practice showing up as our authentic selves in life and work.  Our latest guest Sarah Filman is a pro at play, and her work reminds leaders to listen actively, build on contributions from our teams, and find the things that energize us in our work. If we really want our organizations to foster creativity and innova...

When everything changes in the corporate world, humans are still humans. In an insightful episode of Uncover the Human, Aaron Velky helps us practice finding balance and awareness - both in soccer and in the workplace.  From slapping Band-Aids onto complex problems to finding solutions with limited tools, Aaron shares his metaphors, knowledge, and experiences with coaching leaders and businesses t...

We can't do it all alone, and we shouldn't have to. Humans are innately social and community is a natural part of our being. There is an infinite amount of growth, success, and support available to all of us. So let's help each other get there, Human to Human. In another inspiring conversation with our co-hosts, we learn about setting intentions, what it means to "live in the &...

We have all gone through countless changes in our lives, in our organizations, and in the world around us. It doesn't necessarily mean changing gets easier. In fact, it's usually pretty hard.  There is always resistance to new ways of being, plans that don't work out, and risk in embracing the unknown. But we've all adapted and made it through big changes before, and we are alw...

Our bodies and emotional centers process information faster than the rational mind. As Cristina likes to say, "The body knows before the mind does." Our latest Uncover The Human guest is Becca Marshall, founder of ActivXchange and expert on showing up consciously and actively in everyday life.  In a powerful conversation on shower arguments, perfection, and building safe environments, Be...