Designing for Human Flourishing: A Neuroscience-Based Approach to Organizational Success – A conversation with Sasha Farley

In this episode, we explore a human-centered, neuroscience-based approach to Organization Development consulting that places people at the heart of organizational success. Sasha Farley introduces the powerful idea of moving beyond survival into human flourishing—a shift in mindset that encourages growth, thriving, and well-being not just in business, but across society. Using the metaphor of houseplants to illustrate the difference between merely surviving and truly thriving, Sasha highlights how organization development principles like participation, listening, and systems thinking can foster environments where individuals and communities flourish.

Sasha and I discuss how leaders can design environments that foster growth, resilience, and collective well-being. This conversation invites practitioners and leaders to reimagine development not only in business contexts but also in broader societal systems, where flourishing becomes a central goal.