Human Side Up

Human Side Up
Podcast Description
What happens when we stop ticking boxes and start building real change? Hosted by Natasha Nuytten, CEO of CLARA, Human Side Up flips the script on diversity, equity, and inclusion by diving into the raw, authentic stories behind the headlines.
This isn’t about policies or platitudes—it’s about the leaders, changemakers, and innovators rewriting the rules. From CEOs rethinking workplace culture to advocates championing worthy causes, we uncover the strategies and human moments driving true transformation.
With every episode, we go deeper—exploring the processes, breakthroughs, and bold decisions shaping workplaces and communities where everyone belongs. If you’re ready to challenge norms, rethink leadership, and reimagine what’s possible, this is the podcast for you.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes related to organizational culture, social innovation, and digital transformation. Episodes feature discussions such as the impact of generative AI on business strategies with guests like Charlene Li and innovative approaches in nonprofit sectors with leaders like Lisette Nieves. The focus areas include practical strategies for fostering workplace inclusivity and the human moments that lead to real transformation in communities.

What happens when we stop ticking boxes and start building real change? Hosted by Natasha Nuytten, CEO of CLARA, Human Side Up flips the script on diversity, equity, and inclusion by diving into the raw, authentic stories behind the headlines.
This isn’t about policies or platitudes—it’s about the leaders, changemakers, and innovators rewriting the rules. From CEOs rethinking workplace culture to advocates championing worthy causes, we uncover the strategies and human moments driving true transformation.
With every episode, we go deeper—exploring the processes, breakthroughs, and bold decisions shaping workplaces and communities where everyone belongs. If you’re ready to challenge norms, rethink leadership, and reimagine what’s possible, this is the podcast for you.
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 organizational change expert—for a candid and thought-provoking conversation on leadership, vulnerability, and doing the inner work.
Drawing from decades in human resources, organizational development, and DEI leadership, Dr. Hampton shares how navigating fear, embracing personal truth, and showing up with intention are foundational to transformational leadership. Together, she and Natasha explore what it means to lead with empathy and strategy in high-stakes environments—and why being human is one of the most powerful tools a leader has.
This episode is a guide for any leader who’s ready to get honest, get clear, and grow forward.
Highlights & Takeaways
💡 Why fear isn’t a weakness—and what it can teach you
💡 How to balance authenticity with responsibility
💡 Creating space for hard conversations around race, illness, and loss
💡 The power of story, reflection, and values-driven leadership
💡 How to build inclusive cultures from the inside out
Learn more about Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton
🔗 LinkedIn
📖 The Myth of the Fearless Leader
Human Side Up
What happens when we stop ticking boxes and start driving real change? Hosted by Natasha Nuytten, CEO of CLARA, Human Side Up flips the script on diversity, equity, and inclusion by uncovering the real, raw stories behind the headlines.
This podcast isn’t about corporate checklists—it’s about the leaders, changemakers, and innovators rethinking workplace culture and championing transformation. From breakthrough strategies to bold decisions, we explore what it truly takes to build workplaces and communities where everyone belongs.

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