In this host-only episode of Uncover the Human, Cristina Amigoni and Alex Cullimore name what so many people are quietly feeling: collective burnout. As organizations race from one transformation to the next—AI, restructures, new priorities—teams feel stuck on a runaway bus with no stop cord. Change keeps coming, but there’s no time to let anything land, no space to choose, and no chance to recover. The result? Disenfranchisement, exhaustion, and a growing sense that work is happening to people instead of with them.
With humor, honesty, and a cascade of vivid metaphors, this conversation explores why nonstop change erodes trust, innovation, and psychological safety—and what leaders can do instead. Cristina and Alex argue for the radical (and uncomfortable) idea of pausing: letting seeds grow, creating space to listen, and allowing teams to “be” long enough for real progress to emerge. From hackathons to step-by-step AI adoption, they make the case that slowing down isn’t falling behind—it’s how you avoid burning everyone out while still moving forward. If you’re tired of running and wondering whether there’s a more human way to lead change, this episode of Uncover the Human will feel like a deep exhale.
