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.
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 differently?
In this insightful episode of Human Side Up, Natasha Nuytten sits down with Dennis Richter—Chief of People at Fullscript—for a conversation that is as candid as it is deeply human. From growing up in one of the poorest zip codes in the U.S. to serving in the military after 9/11, Dennis has built his leadership philosophy on reflection, intentionality, and an unwavering respect for the people around him.
His journey zigzags across industries and roles—from technical work to people leadership and back again—offering him a perspective that’s both expansive and grounded. For Dennis, leadership isn’t about titles or linear career ladders; it’s about building trust, honoring integrity, and creating environments where people can thrive as whole humans.
Together, Natasha and Dennis explore what it means to reject the playbook, embrace failure as a teacher, and design organizations where every individual—whether a manager or a “builder”—is valued for their contribution.
This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered what it truly looks like to lead with heart, humility, and intention in a world being reshaped by technology and change.
Highlights & Takeaways
💡 Why reflection and intentionality are Dennis’s guiding principles
💡 How lived experience—from the military to tech—shapes leadership more than any resume
💡 The danger of forcing people into management roles they don’t want (and what to do instead)
💡 Why respect, integrity, and human connection remain non-negotiables in the age of AI
💡 How to build organizations where people are thriving—not just surviving
Learn more about Dennis Richter:
🔗 LinkedIn
Human Side Up
What happens when we stop following the playbook and start writing our own? Hosted by Natasha Nuytten, CEO of CLARA, Human Side Up cuts through the noise to reveal how real leaders create workplaces where people can thrive.
This isn’t about theory or trends—it’s about the practical strategies, hard-won lessons, and breakthrough moments that move the needle for the teams, cultures, and communities they serve.
Connect with Natasha:
🔗LinkedIn
🎧 Listen on Spotify
📺 YouTube
Connect with CLARA:
🔗 LinkedIn
🌐Website
📺 YouTube
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