We are very excited to have Kelli Oberndorf back on the podcast and announce that she will be the newest member to the SIAMO family! Kelli has a background as an organizational coach, facilitator, and community builder. On today’s podcast we discuss the unfortunate misconception on what it means to…
We, as a community, need to reduce our environmental impact and make it more sustainable. Gareth Evans is someone who is very achievement oriented in a sustainable way. He saw building solutions at the asset where the energy is needed being critical. Gareth joined us on the podcast to discuss…
We can play at work, and we can work at home. Work and play are on a spectrum as we practice showing up as our authentic selves in life and work. Our latest guest Sarah Filman is a pro at play, and her work reminds leaders to listen actively, build…
When everything changes in the corporate world, humans are still humans. In an insightful episode of Uncover the Human, Aaron Velky helps us practice finding balance and awareness - both in soccer and in the workplace. From slapping Band-Aids onto complex problems to finding solutions with limited tools, Aaron shares…
We can't do it all alone, and we shouldn't have to. Humans are innately social and community is a natural part of our being. There is an infinite amount of growth, success, and support available to all of us. So let's help each other get there, Human to Human. In…
We have all gone through countless changes in our lives, in our organizations, and in the world around us. It doesn't necessarily mean changing gets easier. In fact, it's usually pretty hard. There is always resistance to new ways of being, plans that don't work out, and risk in embracing…
Our bodies and emotional centers process information faster than the rational mind. As Cristina likes to say, "The body knows before the mind does." Our latest Uncover The Human guest is Becca Marshall, founder of ActivXchange and expert on showing up consciously and actively in everyday life. In a powerful…
Our latest guest Betsy Westhafer is an expert in facilitating conversations between organizations and their customers. Her work with The Congruity Group empowers organizations to get aligned with their customers, elevate their conversations, deepen their relationships, and improve their strategies and outcomes. Through transparency and judgement-free feedback sessions, executive teams…
From achieving his goal of becoming trilingual by age 30 to working with founders of early-stage companies, Bill Powell has dedicated his work to redefining relationships with ourselves and others to create a world of more meaningful, authentic connection. He uses a people-first approach to take startups to the next…
How can we lead our organizations into a better future? By taking care of the people who will help you get there! Our latest guest Lyn Wineman leads with curiosity, purpose, and enthusiasm. In an impactful conversation about the culture at her advertising agency KidGlov, Lyn reminds us that all…
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…
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…
This is your reminder from the Siamo team: 💡 Imperfections make us human. 💡 And they also make for great entertainment! Here are a few bloopers from our recent Denver Startup Week Workshop on Creating SPACE. If you'd like to learn something about creating a human-first organization, we promise our…
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…
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…
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” —Jane Goodall #earthday #natureconnection #humanconnections #impact #weare
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Unlock the power of customer value at #KAMCon2022 in Boulder, CO. In our talk "Human Relationship Based Account Management", you’ll learn how to: Build Trust with your Partners, Clients, and Teams with the following Human and Interpersonal Skills ✅ Deep and Active Listening ✅ Acknowledging and Validating ✅ Creating dialogue…
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,…
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…