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Welcome to the We Are Human Leaders podcast. We have big, candid and impactful conversations about human-centered leadership at work and beyond. We focus on what’s novel: new takes on leadership, new research and insights, new ways of looking at things.

We share stories, data, inspiration and insight in conversations designed to spark ‘aha’ moments – and empower you and other Human Leaders to create change, lead authentically and build workplaces where people thrive.

Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Scroll down for our latest episodes.

Layoffs, Redundancies and Career Shifts: Navigating Challenging Changes with Leanne Elliott
Alexis Zahner Alexis Zahner

Layoffs, Redundancies and Career Shifts: Navigating Challenging Changes with Leanne Elliott

One of the most traumatic experiences we can have in the workplace is being made redundant. Learn how to navigate this as a Leader and a person being made redundant.


We unpack how to manage major layoffs and redundancy as a leader, what supports to offer your team. And, how to navigate this major life change as an individual with Business Psychologist Leanne Elliott.

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The Unseen Leader: the Power of Understated Leadership with Martin Gutmann Ph.D.
Alexis Zahner Alexis Zahner

The Unseen Leader: the Power of Understated Leadership with Martin Gutmann Ph.D.

Does history really offer us the best examples of what it takes to be a great leader?

In this episode we unpack The Unseen Leader, the recent book of Author, Professor and Historian Martin Gutmann Ph.D. to understand the stereotypical tales history presents us about great leadership, and rethink what qualities it really takes to lead well.

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We’re always on the hunt for amazing guests who bring relevant, timely and human-centric conversations to the fore. Our listeners are intelligent, highly engaged Leaders who are motivated, curious learners. If you are or have someone in mind, tell us!

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  • "Heartfelt impact"

    Thank you Alexis and Sally for this inspiring, informative and actionable episode. You truly teach that success doesn’t have to mean disconnect or sacrifice (long-term). Thank you!

    • Kaitlin

  • "Putting humanity back into leadership"

    Alexis and Sally continue to bring forward the conversations that so many of us are having - why aren’t leaders showing more humanity.

    Their work is about the change that we are all hoping to see. The pandemic was the catalyst and Alexis & Sally are the change makers.

    • Maxwell

  • "Inspiring & exciting"

    Alexis & Sally are such interesting and inspiring speakers on the podcast! Can't wait to listen to the next episode.

    • Katrien