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Humain Leaders
How do we design the systems that will carry us into a flourishing future?
Welcome to Humain Leaders, a space for leaders, systems thinkers, and innovators exploring how to harness technology in service of all life. Hosted by Susan Caesar, Director of AI at the International Coaching Federation, and founder of non-profit humain.org, this podcast is a journey into the heart of how we build the infrastructure of tomorrow.
At Humain Org, we believe that technology should be the fabric that supports our communities, organizations, and governments, elevating human agency and protecting the natural world. We move beyond the hype to listen to real-life stories and ethical insights that help us navigate the challenges of our time with wisdom and integrity.
Join us as we explore how to partner with artificial intelligence to create a world where humanity, technology, and nature thrive together.
What to expect:
Systemic Insights: How to build ethical AI frameworks that augment rather than replace human wisdom.
Life-Centered Innovation: Conversations on harnessing technology for the benefit of the living world.
Collective Movement: Stories from practitioners and experts who are shaping a future where potential flourishes at scale.
Connect with us: Website: humain.org LinkedIn & Facebook: @humainorg
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Episodes
40 episodes
Success by Design: Why the AI Era Demands a Change-Ready Leader
Why do 70% of business transformations fail? While many blame the technology, Damian Kirk argues it is rarely a people problem—it is a design failure. In this episode, Damian joins us to pull back the curtain on organizational resil...
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Humanizing AI Transformation with Michelle Caryn Paul
In this episode of Humain Org, organizational psychologist Michelle Caryn Paul joins the show to discuss why the leap to Artificial Intelligence is less about software installation and more about human mindset readiness. Drawing f...
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Scale vs. Soul: Reversing the Value Hierarchy with AI Pioneer Andy Sitison
Tech veteran and AI thought leader Andy Sitison joins us to discuss his philosophy of blending human-centered design with the accelerating pace of technology.Andy argues for a "reversed hierarchy of value," challenging the corpora...
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The Human Operating System: Upgrading People for the AI-Saturated Age with Barbara Wittmann
Unlocking Digital Wisdom: The Human Side of AI and TransformationIn this illuminating episode with Barbara Wittmann, founder of the Digital Wisdom Collective, we explore why most digital transformation projects fail due to people, not t...
The Real Barriers to Scaling AI: Why Leadership, Not Algorithms, Drives Success
Guest: Dr. Justin Trombold, President and Founder of Anderson Advisors Host: Susan Caesar, Founder of humain.org and Director of AI for ICFWhat truly holds organizations back from realizing value with AI? It's...
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The Dawn of Bio-Computing: Harnessing the Power of Living Neurons
An Interview with Dr. Ewelina Kurtys of Final SparkStep into the future of computation with Dr. Ewelina Kurtys, a neuroscientist and AI expert leading the charge in bio-computing at the Swiss startup Final Spark....
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Humain Leadership™ in the Age of AI: Why Your Strategy Is Backwards (MIT Just Proved It)
Despite billions invested in generative AI, MIT’s State of AI in Business 2025 reveals a startling truth: 95% of organizations see zero return. The problem isn’t the technology, it’s leadership. In this episode of humai...
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Seeing Through Many Lenses: AI, Identity, and the Power of Inclusive Innovation
In this solo episode of Humain Org, Susan Caesar, Director of Artificial Intelligence at ICF, reflects on her recent presentation to the ICF Black and Indigenous People of Color Member Resource Group, led by Kaumudi Goda, w...
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Nan Li: How AI Empowers Human Ingenuity
Navigating the AI revolution? This episode is for you. Join host Susan Caesar and fellow human-centric AI executive Nan Li as they explore how AI is fundamentally changing our world. Nan, a thought leader with two decade...
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Ray Waite on AI, Design, and the Future of Business
A dynamic and thought-provoking conversation with AI and innovation expert Ray Waite, founder of Lighthouse Force. Join us as we explore the evolution of AI from its early days at IBM Watson to its current transformative impact on b...
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Navigating the "Whitewater Era": Leadership, AI, and the Human Brain
Step into the future of work with this special episode of HumainOrg, directly from the ICF Future Workforce Summit in Berlin! Join us as we unpack key insights from thought leaders on navigating rapid change, harnessing AI responsibly, and rede...
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From Stardust to Startups: Day 1 at the ICF Germany Future Workforce Summit
Join us on HumainOrg E29 as we kick off a two-part special from the ICF Future Workforce Summit in Berlin! In this captivating episode, we dive into Day 1, exploring the evolving landscape of work, technology, and human development.
The Human-AI Partnership: Navigating the Future with Julian Warszawski
Join us as we dive deep into the world of AI with Julian Warszawski, Principal Engineer at Shopify and former Engineering Lead at Airbnb. Julian shares his unique insights on the critical role of human understanding and critical thinking in the...
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Cultivating Thriving Cultures: A Conversation with Simon Lamb
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Simon Lamb, founder and CEO of Purposeful Change and co-founder of Meaning. With over two decades of experience, Simon is an expert in organizational development and change, deeply passiona...
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Moral Minds and Digital Futures with Janet Pauketat of The Sentience Institute
Join host Susan in a captivating conversation with Dr. Janet Pauketat, a social psychologist and researcher at the Sentience Institute, as they explore the evolving landscape of AI and moral consideration. Dr. Pauketat delves into h...
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Connections 2025: AI and the Workforce Evolution
Artificial Intelligence is here, transforming how we hire, coach, and develop the workforce. But with this rapid evolution comes a critical question: How do we embrace AI's potential while safeguarding our human values and ensuring ethical, inc...
The AI Edge: Transforming Enterprise Operations with Shirish Nimgaonkar and eBlissAI
Join us for a deep dive into the world of AI-driven automation with Shirish Nimgaonkar, Founder and CEO of ebliss AI. Shirish brings a wealth of experience from Silicon Valley, venture capital, and M&A advisory, to the forefront of device a...
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Faith: Pope Francis, AI & The Vatican
Journey into the heart of the Vatican as we explore Pope Francis's profound vision for navigating the age of Artificial Intelligence. From his final acts of compassion to his urgent call for ethical AI development, discover how his human-center...
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Humanity, AI and Nature: A Thriving Future.
This episode dives deep into a fascinating future where human ingenuity, artificial intelligence, and the natural world exist in harmony. Based on Susan Caesar's document from April 16th, 2025, we explore the optimistic projections of the World...
AI & Impactful Leadership Hiring with Michelle Ansell
This podcast episode of "humainorg" hosted by Susan Caesar features Michelle Ansell, a Managing Partner at Douglas Jackson, an executive search and recruitment consultancy. Michelle is described as a leading expert in executive search with over...
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AI & Neurodiversity with Shanttel Kemawor, Josh Budd & Isabelle Kirk
In this thought-provoking episode, we tackle the intersection of AI and neurodiversity with three experts leading the way.Shanttel Kemawor, a Data & AI Engineer at Sage, brings her experience in building cutting-edge AI soluti...
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Humain Leadership - The Future of Work
AI is here, and it's changing everything. This episode explores the profound impact of artificial intelligence on the workplace, comparing its potential to the Industrial Revolution. We'll unpack the opportunities and challenges, in...
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Lee Gould v3 AI's Cheerleader
Join us as Lee Gould shares her unique 'vibe coding' approach to AI, discussing its power to augment skills, revolutionize learning, and the importance of understanding AI bias. Learn how she went from experimenting with Taylor Swift lyrics to ...
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