Human Side Up

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.

From team leads making their first big decisions to seasoned change-makers transforming entire industries, we dive into what works. Each episode unpacks the real processes behind impact: how leaders at every level think, adapt, and execute when it matters most—and how those choices shape the people they support and the inclusive environments they build.

If you’re ready to learn from people who are doing the work—not just talking about it—this is the podcast for you. Because the best insights come from anyone bold enough to create change that lifts people up.

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How to Lead Humans in the Age of AI | CEO, Kern & Partners Russell Kern

Recent Episodes

Nov. 5, 2025

How to Lead Humans in the Age of AI | CEO, Kern & Partners Russell Kern

Humans, AI, and the “Magnificent Middle” with Russell Kern What happens when you stop “managing” and start growing people—while inviting AI to help? In this episode of Human Side Up, host Natasha Nuytten sits down with Russel...
Oct. 22, 2025

ADHD as a Superpower in Leadership | CEO, Full Scale Matt Watson

High Urgency, Hyperfocus, and Human Leadership with Matt Watson What happens when ADHD isn’t a limitation—but a leadership engine? In this episode of Human Side Up, host Natasha Nuytten sits down with Matt Watson—serial entre...
Oct. 8, 2025

Dyslexia Made Me a Better Investor | David Hornik

Seeing Differently, Leading Generously: Dyslexia, Venture, and Human Connection with David Hornik What happens when a venture capitalist builds a career not on transactions, but on relationships—and embraces dyslexia as a lif...
Sept. 24, 2025

A Female CEO’s Playbook | Beth Houck

Listening First, Leading Better: Authentic Leadership & Upstream Care with Beth Houck What happens when a CEO leads with listening—and builds a company that catches crises before they happen? In this episode of Human Side Up,...
Sept. 10, 2025

How I Became Athlete at 40 | Michelle Boyd

From ICU to Finish Lines: Redefining Strength with Michelle Boyd What happens when life forces you to stop—and you choose to come back stronger? In this powerful episode of Human Side Up, host Natasha Nuytten sits down with M...
Aug. 27, 2025

The Human Side of Leadership | Dennis Richter

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 d...