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 I Became Athlete at 40 | Michelle Boyd

Recent Episodes

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...
Aug. 13, 2025

How Loss Turned Me Into a Leader | Yamani Yansa Hernandez

Rooted, Radical, and Real: Leading Movements for Justice with Yamani Yansa What if the call to lead wasn’t a choice, but a responsibility you couldn’t turn away from? In this powerful episode of Human Side Up, Natasha Nuytten...
July 30, 2025

Her Whole Town Turned on Her | Meagan O’Nan

Outed, Honest, and Home: Leading with Courage and Connection with Meagan O’Nan What if the hardest conversation you’ve ever had… made you the leader you were meant to be? In this deeply human episode of Human Side Up, Natasha...
July 16, 2025

How to Tell Stories That Actually Change People | Shane Snow

Zig-Zag Careers, Smart Cuts, and Story-Driven Leadership with Shane Snow What if the best path forward isn’t a ladder—but a sideways leap? In this episode of Human Side Up, Natasha Nuytten is joined by Shane Snow—award-winnin...
July 2, 2025

Navigating Fear, Race & Illness in the Workplace | Dr. Tonya Hampton

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 organ...