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There are many traditional business practices that could use some modernization, and business networking is one of them. Thanks to the work of professionals like our latest guest Kristin McGinnis, the days of small talk and elevator pitches in a conference room are on their way out. Kristin's work is all about bringing our values and purpose to the forefront of our conversations, and cultivating meaningful connection and authentic conversation in the world of networking and beyond. Listen to our latest episode to learn how to leave the small talk behind, create spaces where everyone can be seen and heard, and set the stage for great conversations to happen. 

Emotions are part of being human. We can't avoid them entirely, but we can learn how to manage our emotions and work with them. Every strong emotion we experience is a chance to learn more about ourselves and how we show up in the world.In our latest episode of Uncover The Human, hosts Cristina and Alex share their experiences with emotional regulation, tools and methods for working through challenging emotional reactions, as well as books and resources to continue learning from. Listen now to learn more about using emotions as an opportunity to respond to situations in a way that aligns with who we are and who we want to be. 

In business and in life, relationships are part of our identity — They influence our culture and social norms, they can impact our our growth, and they contribute to our success. In our latest episode of Uncover The Human, we sit down with CRM expert and relationship facilitator JC Quintana to discuss the importance of relationships in the corporate world. JC teaches us about building serious relationships with both customers and employees to help our organizations truly thrive. With relationships built on transparency, candor, and mutually set expectations, we're guaranteed to succeed, together.

In another insightful episode of Uncover The Human, hosts Cristina and Alex recount their experience speaking at the 2022 KAMCon Conference in Colorado. Despite anxious feelings and nerves creeping up in the hours leading up to their stage time, Cristina and Alex managed to deliver a presentation they were proud of, reminding us that success is found in the power of being human. Listen to our latest episode of Uncover The Human to learn Cristina and Alex's tips for moving through the anxiety, creating a memorable presentation, and applying their concepts in the world of change management and beyond.  Available now, wherever you get your podcasts!

From our primary education to Corporate America, we're taught that our success and our worth can be measured. We go from tests to assessments, and we're assigned numbers and results that put us into boxes. In those boxes, there's little to no room for things like critical thinking and emotional intelligence. In our first ever in-person episode of Uncover The Human, we sit down with Uma Gopaldass and a few glasses of wine to discuss everything Education: how math is different now, Social Studies aren't actually all that social, and how to transcend the boxes we're put into throughout our lives. 

Mentorship can be so much more than a formal professional relationship with a C-Suite executive at our company. Mentors are all around us.  They are the people who inspire, influence, and impact us. In a truly inspiring, influential, and impactful episode, our latest guest Scott Miller provides insight on how to be a great mentor and a great mentee. He teaches us to look for mentors everywhere in our lives—to find people who inspire you to be a better leader, a better partner, a better human, and to be that person for others. 

Our latest guest, Amanda Gulino, is on a mission to make Mondays better for everyone. Through awareness and curiosity, Amanda teaches us to avoid assumptions, bust our own biases, and learn from others who we may not agree with. In yet another insightful and inspiring conversation, we're reminded  that there are no dead ends in our own growth development - it's all a part of the journey. Listen to our newest episode of Uncover the Human to learn more about finding fulfillment at work and making a bigger impact.

What happens when we start disliking our job? The answer isn't always to jump ship. With a little help from our latest guest Taylor Short, you can change your relationship to the ship and discover ways to find fulfillment in your work again. Taylor is a Job Reset Coach who promotes joy and flexibility in the workplace to help employees replenish their energy and avoid burnout. With her unique nature-informed insights, she teaches us how to redirect our energy and be more productive in the workplace and beyond.

Mindfulness isn't just about meditating every morning - it's about experiencing the present moment fully. It is a practice of being fully present and aware, and accepting where you are at in the present moment without judgement. It is a necessary skill for leaders! In our latest episode, hosts Cristina and Alex explain how mindfulness practice empowers leaders to cultivate more genuine connections to themselves and the people around them. Through active listening, journaling--and yes, meditation--we can learn to respond, rather than react.

Have you ever found yourself getting upset about something, then felt upset with yourself for being upset? This is a meta-feeling: how you feel about the feelings you're experiencing. In our latest judgment-free episode of Uncover The Human, our hosts Cristina and Alex take a deep-dive into emotions and the feelings we have about them. They teach us to overcome meta-feelings through the radical acceptance of our emotional experiences, conquering shame and guilt about our feelings, naming the emotion we're feeling to better work through it, and...screaming underwater at the local pool.

When was the last time you were tricked into doing acting exercises? Meridith Grundei's work as a Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Coach teaches us to show up, be present, and own a space. Her applied improvisational methods help people get out of their comfort zones to feel more comfortable, confident, and grounded as speakers. In this insightful episode, Meridith reminds us that our presentations aren't actually about us - they're about our audience. Listen to our latest episode to learn more about how improv can help you get out of your own way and have fun, tell a story that matters, and get curious to better serve your audience.

What do middle schools and corporations have in common? This may sound like the setup for a joke, but there's a lot to learn from our latest guest, middle school teacher and life coach Justin Oberndorf. As an ex-corporate employee, Justin found his passion in coaching middle schoolers and young adults, and is an inspiring example of how to take an $80,000 pay cut and never look back. In this latest episode of Uncover the Human, Justin teaches us the importance of building relationships with Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and how to show up for others so they want to show up for you.

Welcome back to Part 2 of our inspiring conversation with Susan Sanders and Rae English.  Human first, employee second. This is the approach that our guests Susan and Rae  take in their work: Improve the employee experience to build better organizations. Susan and Rae are on a mission to create space for positive change on the individual, organizational, and structural levels. They remind us that we don't have to know everything, we just have to contribute what we can and allow others to  do the same.In this inspiring two-part episode of Uncover the Human, we discuss creating space to show up as our authentic selves in the workplace, building community and fostering belonging in organizations, and so much more. Listen now and embrace positive change in your life and organization. 

Human first, employee second. This is the approach that our guests Susan Sanders and Rae English take in their work: Improve the employee experience to build better organizations. Susan and Rae are on a mission to create space for positive change on the individual, organizational, and structural levels. They remind us that we don't have to know everything, we just have to contribute what we can and allow others to  do the same.In this inspiring two-part episode of Uncover the Human, we discuss creating space to show up as our authentic selves in the workplace, building community and fostering belonging in organizations, and so much more. Listen now and embrace positive change in your life and organization. 

If a stranger asks you to tell them about yourself, where do you start? The majority of us would say "I am _____" and fill in the blank with: a coach, or a lawyer, or a CTO, or a therapist, or a mother. But those identities are often limiting, putting us in boxes based on what we do, rather than who we are. Join Alex and Cristina for an empowering conversation on identity and how we are all so much more than just our job titles. In this episode, they discuss where we often go wrong in forming identity, how to know if your identity is out of alignment with who you truly are, and how to unpack the boxes you may have put yourself in with a limited identity.

Rick Harrigan, certified Life Purpose Coach, joins Cristina and Alex on Uncover the Human this week. They discuss how removing external validation and listening to your inner voice is crucial in finding yourself and your life purpose. Purpose is defined by being, not by doing. It is a continuing journey that we are all on. Rick walks you through his own journey and how to start with changing your fear-based values into fearless values, even how "fun" can be a value. Listen to this episode to find out how you can apply your understanding and knowledge into actionable items in finding your purpose and bringing more joy into your everyday life. Find more at wearesiamo.com Follow us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/wearesiamoFollow us on Instagram @wearesiamo

Cristina and Alex interview authors of The Improv Mindset: Change Your Brain. Change Your Business, Gail & Bruce Montgomery on their latest book: CHANGE! A Leader's Guide to Fixing SH*T.  This episode discusses leadership and change management in a fun way. It's not just inspirational, but addresses how to take action and tangible steps to being a great leader. Discover how the experts in the latest frameworks of modern leadership thinking, such as comedic improv and  Emotional Intelligence, provide a game to being a leader with reflections, perspective, and clarity.   You can find Gail, Bruce and their book at https://www.experienceyes.com/.   Find more at wearesiamo.com

Everyone wants to be successful. Does that mean having $1,000,000, obtaining your dream job, or buying your dream house? Cristina and Alex offer a different perspective than the material success we've been conditioned to believe we want.   This episode offers a discussion around what it means to be successful from the inside-out. They suggest having a more fluid definition of success. By using our internal compass, core values, and being present in our lives, we can redefine success on our own terms and in the present moment. "Success" might be difficult to answer for yourself, however you'll end up happier, more fulfilled, and more successful! Find more at wearesiamo.com

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 without a response. Is there psychology around ghosting? Why do we take it so personally? We are all conscious that time is a precious resource and would like our time and effort to be acknowledged on both sides. This episode provides a discussion about why we do it and ways we can avoid ghosting. 

At the beginning of December 2021 we hosted our first roundtable discussion on "Burnout during the Holidays and Beyond".  We had an insightful and rich conversation with our panelists and guests, so we decided to share it on our podcast.   You can find the video of this event on our YouTube channel and our website.  Additionally, we also developed a free workbook to help you recognize and overcome burnout, downloadable from our website at https://www.wearesiamo.com/burnout-panel.