Humain
by Susan Caesar
Success by Design: Why the AI Era Demands a Change-Ready Leader
About this podcast
How do we design the systems that will carry us into a flourishing future?
Welcome to Humain, a space for leaders, coaches, 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 humain.org, this podcast is a journey into the heart of how we build the infrastructure of tomorrow.
At Humain, 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
The newest 20 of 40 episodes
- Success by Design: Why the AI Era Demands a Change-Ready Leader · 40 min · Episode 40Why 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…
- Humanizing AI Transformation with Michelle Caryn Paul · 40 min · Episode 39In 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…
- Scale vs. Soul: Reversing the Value Hierarchy with AI Pioneer Andy Sitison · 36 min · Episode 38Tech 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…
- The Human Operating System: Upgrading People for the AI-Saturated Age with Barbara Wittmann · 30 min · Episode 37Unlocking Digital Wisdom: The Human Side of AI and Transformation In this illuminating episode with Barbara Wittmann, founder of the Digital Wisdom Collective, we explore why…
- The Real Barriers to Scaling AI: Why Leadership, Not Algorithms, Drives Success · 57 min · Episode 36Guest: Dr. Justin Trombold, President and Founder of Anderson Advisors Host: Susan Caesar, Founder of humain.org and Director of AI for ICF What truly holds organizations back…
- The Dawn of Bio-Computing: Harnessing the Power of Living Neurons · 28 min · Episode 35An Interview with Dr. Ewelina Kurtys of Final Spark Step into the future of computation with Dr. Ewelina Kurtys, a neuroscientist and AI expert leading the charge in…
- Humain Leadership™ in the Age of AI: Why Your Strategy Is Backwards (MIT Just Proved It) · 9 min · Episode 34Despite 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…
- Seeing Through Many Lenses: AI, Identity, and the Power of Inclusive Innovation · 10 min · Episode 33In 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…
- Nan Li: How AI Empowers Human Ingenuity · 30 min · Episode 32Navigating 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…
- Ray Waite on AI, Design, and the Future of Business · 31 min · Episode 31A 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…
- Navigating the "Whitewater Era": Leadership, AI, and the Human Brain · 29 min · Episode 30Step 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…
- From Stardust to Startups: Day 1 at the ICF Germany Future Workforce Summit · 24 min · Episode 29Join 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…
- The Human-AI Partnership: Navigating the Future with Julian Warszawski · 30 min · Episode 28Join 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…
- Cultivating Thriving Cultures: A Conversation with Simon Lamb · 27 min · Episode 27Join 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…
- Moral Minds and Digital Futures with Janet Pauketat of The Sentience Institute · 36 min · Episode 26Join 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…
- Connections 2025: AI and the Workforce Evolution · 12 min · Episode 25Artificial 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…
- The AI Edge: Transforming Enterprise Operations with Shirish Nimgaonkar and eBlissAI · 43 min · Episode 24Join 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…
- Faith: Pope Francis, AI & The Vatican · 28 min · Episode 23Journey 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…
- Humanity, AI and Nature: A Thriving Future. · 4 min · Episode 22This 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…
- AI & Impactful Leadership Hiring with Michelle Ansell · 23 min · Episode 21This podcast episode of "humainorg" hosted by Susan Caesar features Michelle Ansell, a Managing Partner at Douglas Jackson, an executive search and recruitment consultancy…







