Uncover the Human
What’s the right way to live life? There are as many answers to this question as humans on the planet, so co-hosts Cristina Amigoni and Alex Cullimore set out to pursue the one theme everyone is seeking in their answer: authenticity. Uncover the Human explores the questions we all ask to pursue an authentic life and find connection and humor along the way. Each guest adds a facet to the discussion and illuminates what it means to work with human nature - at home and in the office. Uncover the Human is brought to you by Siamo, the company leading the charge to humanize the workplace.
Episodes
204 episodes
Why Skipping Activation Breaks Your Strategy
In this hosts-only episode of Uncover the Human, Cristina and Alex dive into one of the most overlooked—and costly—gaps in organizational life: activation, the critical phase between having a great idea and actually implementing...
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Season 6
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Episode 199
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32:47
What Happens When We Listen Before, During, And After
Meetings feel heavy when people stop listening, and they stop listening when the room isn’t designed for them. We sit down with Oscar Trimboli to unpack how listening truly works at work—and why it starts before a single word is spoken. From a ...
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Season 6
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Episode 198
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54:17
From Brain Pancakes To Bestseller
Two Authors Walk Into A Deadline And Try Not To CryA bestseller tag is nice, but the real story is everything it took to get there—and what we learned about authentic leadership by trying to write it down. We pulled back the curt...
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Season 6
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Episode 197
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33:29
Exploring The Authenticity Upgrade Part 4 of 4
In this episode of Uncover the Human, Cristina Amigoni and Alex Cullimore close out their book series with guest Aaron Wilson to explore what it really means to lead with authenticity in an era shaped by group dynamics and artificial i...
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Season 6
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Episode 196
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29:56
Exploring The Authenticity Upgrade: Part 3 of 4
In this episode of Uncover the Human, Cristina Amigoni and Alex Cullimore dive into the power of deep listening—the often-overlooked skill that transforms conversations, relationships, and leadership. Joined by Aaron Wilson, the...
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Season 6
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Episode 195
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28:58
Exploring the Authenticity Upgrade Part 2 of 4
What does it mean to truly lead yourself before you lead others? In this episode of Uncover the Human, Cristina and Alex explore the foundation of authentic leadership—beginning with self-awareness, values, and the courage to live in a...
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Season 6
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Episode 194
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23:15
Exploring The Authenticity Upgrade Part 1 of 4
Cristina and Alex kick off a mini-series around their book, The Authenticity Upgrade: Rebooting Leadership for Real Humans, arguing that culture and authenticity—not org charts and processes—determine whether change sticks. They ...
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Season 6
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Episode 193
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28:24
Pitchforks Optional, Boundaries Required
In this lively and deeply reflective episode of Uncover the Human, Cristina and Alex dive into the “respectrum” — the full range of how respect and disrespect show up in our lives, workplaces, and society. They explore how easily we ju...
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Season 5
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Episode 192
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24:26
Navigating Change When Survival is the Goal
In this episode of Uncover the Human, Cristina and Alex dive into the messy, often overwhelming experience of navigating change. From workplace restructuring to global uncertainty, and even the rise of AI, they explore what it means to...
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Season 5
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Episode 191
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32:43
The Power of Presence: Being Fully Human with Amanda Gilchrist
In this episode, licensed therapist and organizational consultant Amanda Gilchrist joins us to explore what real support looks like in a hyper-stimulated world. Amanda flips the script on “helping” by reminding us that it’s not a leader’s—or a ...
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Season 5
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Episode 190
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1:02:56
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Following Your Internal Compass with Laura Shepherd
In this episode of Uncover the Human, Alex and Cristina sit down with leadership coach Laura Shepherd for a rich conversation about following your internal compass. Laura shares her journey from corporate success to scuba instructor to...
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Season 5
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Episode 189
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45:08
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Finding Compassion Behind the Wheel: Life Lessons with Connie Warden
In this conversation, author and acupuncturist Connie Warden joins Cristina and Alex to talk about her book Speeding to Compassion—a project born from her surprising realization that her mindfulness practice didn’t extend to the driver...
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Season 5
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Episode 188
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39:45
Building Authentic Communication: From Breathing to Body Language with Bailey Massey
In this conversation with speech and communication coach Bailey Massey, Alex and Cristina explore why communication remains the universal solution—and universal problem—at work and at home. They dig into the often-ignored half of communication ...
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Season 5
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Episode 187
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45:57
Reaching the Subconscious: How Behavior Actually Changes with Kristin Malek
In this episode of Uncover the Human, Cristina and Alex sit down with Kristin Malek, founder of the Behavior Change Design Institute, to explore how real change happens—whether in individuals, organizations, or society. Kristin draws f...
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Season 5
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Episode 186
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1:02:20
Rethinking Employee Engagement
In this episode of Uncover the Human, Cristina and Alex take a candid look at the challenges and misconceptions around employee engagement, especially the reliance on large-scale surveys. They question the accuracy and usefulness of en...
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Season 5
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Episode 185
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39:37
Navigating Uncertainty: Human Connection in an AI-Driven World with Andy DeShong
In this episode of Uncover the Human, Cristina Amigoni and Alex Cullimore are joined by Andy DeShong for a deep, philosophical conversation on the intersection of AI, leadership, and humanity. Together, they explore the profound shifts...
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Season 5
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Episode 184
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48:23
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What Happens When You Embrace Your Whole Self? with Jude Schweppe-RERUN
On today's episode of Uncover the Human we have Jude Schweppe joining us. Jude has an eye opening way of approaching her work life. Her background is in performing arts. Jude loves being creative, and transitioned into advertising. She fi...
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Season 5
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Episode 183
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57:00
Finding Your Path When Everything Shifts with Tina Morris-RERUN
In this heartfelt and insightful episode of Uncover the Human, hosts Cristina Amigoni and Alex Cullimore welcome guest Tina Morris to explore the often-overlooked emotional and psychological layers of transitions. From corporate transf...
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Season 5
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Episode 182
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48:01
When Silence Speaks: Understanding Ghosting - RERUN
Why do we ghost and get ghosted? From the corporate world to intimate relationships, Cristina and Alex discuss what it means to ghost someone from two perspectives: the person who doesn't like to respond and the person who feels disrespected wi...
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Season 5
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Episode 181
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39:02
The Power of Self-Discovery: Understanding Your Natural Strengths Through Assessment-RERUN
In this repeat of the kickoff episode of Season Two of Uncover the Human, Cristina and Alex reflect on their podcasting journey—from humble closet recordings to a full-blown professional setup—and dive into one of their favorite ...
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Season 5
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Episode 180
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42:57
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What happens when we stop assuming and start asking? With Amanda Gulino - RERUN
In this powerful episode of Uncover the Human, hosts Cristina Amigoni and Alex Cullimore welcome Amanda Gulino, founder of A Better Monday, for an authentic conversation on burnout, values alignment, and what it means to build a career...
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Season 5
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Episode 179
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56:57
Art of Human Connection in Presentations with Meridith Grundei - RERUN
In this episode of Uncover the Human, hosts Cristina Amigoni and Alex Cullimore sit down with Meridith Grundei, a dynamic presentation coach and improv facilitator, to explore how authenticity, story, and vulnerability transform public...
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Season 5
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Episode 178
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55:46
Purpose Is Being, Not Doing: Discover Your True Self with Rick Harrigan - RERUN
What does it mean to live a purposeful life? Life Purpose Coach Rick Harrigan knows firsthand the painful disconnect between external success and internal emptiness. After 20+ years in corporate entertainment with all the trappings of the Ameri...
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Season 5
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Episode 177
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51:06
What Happens When We Remember the Human Behind Every Decision?
What happens when we place humans at the center of every workplace decision? Anne-Catherine Nielsen, founder of Equo Magna, brings her rich experience from the hospitality industry to tackle this question in a conversation that couldn't be more...
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Season 5
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Episode 176
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1:03:09
Setting Boundaries That Stick with Eimear Zone-RERUN
In this episode of Uncover the Human, hosts Cristina Amigoni and Alex Cullimore welcome back returning guest Eimear Zone to explore one of the most universally challenging yet empowering topics in personal and professional life: settin...
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Season 5
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Episode 175
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46:45
