Humain Org with Susan Caesar

Susan Caesar
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How do we design the systems that will carry us into a flourishing future?Welcome to Humain Org, a space for leaders, systems thinkers, and innovators exploring how to harness technology in service of all life. Hosted by Susan Caesar, Director of AI at the International Coaching Federation, and founder of non-profit humain.org, this podcast is a journey into the heart of how we build the infrastructure of tomorrow.At Humain Org, we believe that technology should be the fabric that supports our communities, organizations, and governments, elevating human agency and protecting the natural world. We move beyond the hype to listen to real-life stories and ethical insights that help us navigate the challenges of our time with wisdom and integrity.Join us as we explore how to partner with artificial intelligence to create a world where humanity, technology, and nature thrive together.What to expect: Systemic Insights: How to build ethical AI frameworks that augment rather than replace human wisdom.Life-Centered Innovation: Conversations on harnessing technology for the benefit of the living world.Collective Movement: Stories from practitioners and experts who are shaping a future where potential flourishes at scale.Connect with us: Website: humain.org LinkedIn & Facebook: @humainorg #AI #Ethics #Future

  1. Scale vs. Soul: Reversing the Value Hierarchy with AI Pioneer Andy Sitison

    DEC 12

    Scale vs. Soul: Reversing the Value Hierarchy with AI Pioneer Andy Sitison

    Tech veteran and AI thought leader Andy Sitison joins us to discuss his philosophy of blending human-centered design with the accelerating pace of technology. Andy argues for a "reversed hierarchy of value," challenging the corporate world to prioritize the Planet and Society before the Economy. He explains how organizations have the opportunity to move beyond profit decisions to maximize human happiness, inclusivity, and belonging. In this episode, we explore: Scale vs. Soul: The importance of design and intent when introducing AI, and how technology can actually enhance, not detract from, the human experience.AI for Deeper Understanding: Andy shares how he uses custom generative AI agents to analyze complex human stories, uncovering emotive patterns like joy and anxiety to understand customer needs beyond traditional surveys (including a case study on middle-aged women with Listen Ventures).The Trust Crisis: A candid discussion on the existential threat to trust in the digital world, the lack of societal values governing AI, and the urgent need for human agency in the age of data exploitation.From Global to Local: Andy’s personal journey of "redemption" and how he found grounding and purpose through local conservation work on the Chesapeake Bay, offering a powerful message to listeners on why their job "doesn't matter that much" compared to connecting locally and building a better life.If you're looking for an inspiring perspective on how to be a "better employee," a better leader, and how to use technology to nurture both people and the planet, this conversation with Andy Sitison is essential listening. https://sharemorestories.com/ https://www.humain.org/ Send us a text https://www.buzzsprout.com/2390159

    36 min
  2. The Human Operating System: Upgrading People for the AI-Saturated Age with Barbara Wittmann

    DEC 7

    The Human Operating System: Upgrading People for the AI-Saturated Age with Barbara Wittmann

    Unlocking Digital Wisdom: The Human Side of AI and Transformation In this illuminating episode with Barbara Wittmann, founder of the Digital Wisdom Collective, we explore why most digital transformation projects fail due to people, not technology.  Barbara introduces the concept of the Human Operating System (HOS) and reveals how organizations can shift from rigid Control to Coherence and Speed to Sense-Making.  Learn how to identify and empower the "Ecosystem Stewards" in the middle layer of your organization, the hidden champions who cultivate the collective intelligence and ethical mindset needed to thrive in an AI-saturated world.  This is a must-listen for leaders ready to move beyond linear thinking and embrace the human magic of the future of work. https://www.digitalwisdomcollective.com/ https://www.humain.org/ Send us a text https://www.buzzsprout.com/2390159

    30 min
  3. The Real Barriers to Scaling AI: Why Leadership, Not Algorithms, Drives Success

    NOV 16

    The Real Barriers to Scaling AI: Why Leadership, Not Algorithms, Drives Success

    Guest: Dr. Justin Trombold, President and Founder of Anderson Advisors Host: Susan Caesar, Founder of humain.org and Director of AI for ICF What truly holds organizations back from realizing value with AI? It's not the algorithms, the data, or the tech stack, it's the alignment, ethics, and organizational clarity that makes AI work for humans. In this candid conversation, Dr. Justin Trombold , founder of Anderson Advisors, diagnoses the gap between AI pilots and sustained performance, arguing that the biggest risk with AI is organizational self-deception, not hallucination. We dive into: The Alignment Gap: Why less than one-third of organizations align their GenAI strategy with enterprise goals.Organizational Debt: The challenge to hierarchical, command-and-control structures posed by dynamic AI and human components.The 5 Principles of AI Readiness: Assessing your organization's capability across strategy, cross-functional execution, end-user proficiency, scalability/adaptability, and regulatory/ethical compliance."Win Where You Are Today": The pragmatic approach to AI investment that starts with an honest look at your current capabilities.Freedom Within a Framework: How adaptive leadership and a culture of "confident humility" can foster trust, agency, and creativity.If you're a leader struggling to move past pilot programs, tune in to discover why success depends as much on the internal ethics and structure of your firm as it does on the technology. https://humain.org/ Start your own value-creating GenAI Journey with Antesyn's "rapid" diagnostic here: https://www.antesynadvisors.com/blank-3 Send us a text https://www.buzzsprout.com/2390159

    57 min
  4. The Dawn of Bio-Computing: Harnessing the Power of Living Neurons

    OCT 12

    The Dawn of Bio-Computing: Harnessing the Power of Living Neurons

    An Interview with Dr. Ewelina Kurtys of Final Spark Step into the future of computation with Dr. Ewelina Kurtys, a neuroscientist and AI expert leading the charge in bio-computing at the Swiss startup Final Spark. The exponential energy demands of current AI models pose a major climate challenge. The solution? Living neurons. Dr. Kurtys explains why this is the only way forward: neurons are an incredible one million times more energy efficient than digital hardware. In this fascinating discussion, Dr. Kurtys pulls back the curtain on how Final Spark is manufacturing these new types of computers: From Skin to Brain: She details the process of turning commercially available human skin cells into living human neurons.The Neuro-Platform: Learn how these 10,000-neuron 3D structures, or neurospheres, are placed on electrodes to send and receive signals, beginning the biocomputer experiment.The Grand Vision: The company's ultimate goal is to build a massive bio-server, a cloud-accessible computer that could run complex AI models like large language models (LLMs).The Road Ahead: Challenges and Ethics Dr. Kurtys discusses the enormous 10-year project timeline, which requires a $50 million investment to accelerate research and development. But the potential reward is immense: a technology that could be 10 times cheaper to run than a digital equivalent, a huge market advantage driven by energy efficiency. The biggest hurdle isn't engineering, but neuroscience: nobody knows how to program neurons. The team's immediate three-year focus is on solving this problem of "learning in vitro", teaching neurons to perform simple tasks. Finally, Dr. Kurtys addresses the most common ethical question: consciousness. While currently a non-issue, she discusses why Final Spark is actively engaging philosophers to prepare for a future when bio-computers may become truly intelligent. Listen in to discover the revolutionary work being done to create an AI infrastructure that is cheaper, greener, and built on the very stuff of life. Curious to see it in action? Dr. Kurtys encourages listeners to check out the Final Spark website to see the "butterfly demo," a live, simple demonstration controlled by living neurons. https://butterfly.finalspark.com/ https://finalspark.com/ https://www.humain.org/ Send us a text https://www.buzzsprout.com/2390159

    28 min
  5. Humain Leadership™ in the Age of AI: Why Your Strategy Is Backwards (MIT Just Proved It)

    AUG 31

    Humain Leadership™ in the Age of AI: Why Your Strategy Is Backwards (MIT Just Proved It)

    Despite billions invested in generative AI, MIT’s State of AI in Business 2025 reveals a startling truth: 95% of organizations see zero return.  The problem isn’t the technology, it’s leadership. In this episode of humainorg, Susan Caesar unpacks the “GenAI Divide” and shows how Humain Leadership™, leadership grounded in listening, clarity, and trust, is the missing ingredient for AI adoption that truly works. You’ll hear: Why 95% of AI pilots stall, and how shadow AI is changing the workplace.Case studies of leaders who get it right (Johnson & Johnson, VWV Law Firm, Colgate-Palmolive).Practical steps to practice Humain Leadership™ and guide AI adoption ethically, safely, and human-centered.AI’s future isn’t about mastering the tools. It’s about mastering ourselves. https://www.humain.org/ Send us a text https://www.buzzsprout.com/2390159

    9 min

  6. AUG 24

    Seeing Through Many Lenses: AI, Identity, and the Power of Inclusive Innovation

    In this solo episode of Humain Org, Susan Caesar, Director of Artificial Intelligence at ICF, reflects on her recent presentation to the ICF Black and Indigenous People of Color Member Resource Group, led by Kaumudi Goda, with the support of Dr. Aikyna Finch, ICF VP DEIB. Through personal storytelling and professional insight, Susan explores: How our identities shape the way we design and use AIThe choice we face in coaching: replicate bias or reimagine equityThe role of trust, integrity, and benevolence in AI coachingParadigmatic shifts and the Hierarchical Complexity Model for measuring human + AI performanceInvitation to adopt Dr Matt Barney's AI Hippocratic Oath to safeguard dignity, confidentiality, and inclusionSusan closes with three powerful questions for the coaching and AI community: Do our AI Standards and Code of Ethics fully reflect our DEIB commitments?How can we influence AI providers to design for difference, including neurodiversity?How do we reckon with AI’s climate impact as part of our responsibility to the planet?Join Susan in reimagining AI through many lenses — and discover how diversity is not just an ethical imperative, but our most powerful design tool. https://www.humain.org/ https://coachingfederation.org/resources/featured-topics/diversity-and-inclusion/ Send us a text https://www.buzzsprout.com/2390159

    10 min
  7. Nan Li: How AI Empowers Human Ingenuity

    AUG 2

    Nan Li: How AI Empowers Human Ingenuity

    Navigating the AI revolution? This episode is for you.  Join host Susan Caesar and fellow human-centric AI executive Nan Li as they explore how AI is fundamentally changing our world.  Nan, a thought leader with two decades of experience, goes beyond the tech to discuss the four pillars of effective AI transformation, the critical ethical questions we must ask, and the four new "personas" that will define the jobs of the future.  Discover how AI can unleash human creativity, why it's a mirror of our values, and how we can ensure this technology benefits all of humanity. Tune in for a compelling conversation that connects AI with the human heart. https://substack.com/@nanalyticsai https://www.humain.org/ Send us a text https://www.buzzsprout.com/2390159

    30 min
  8. Ray Waite on AI, Design, and the Future of Business

    JUL 26

    Ray Waite on AI, Design, and the Future of Business

    A dynamic and thought-provoking conversation with AI and innovation expert Ray Waite, founder of Lighthouse Force.  Join us as we explore the evolution of AI from its early days at IBM Watson to its current transformative impact on businesses of all sizes. Ray discusses the shift from "tanker" corporations to "speedboat" startups in adapting to rapid change, the critical role of human-centered design, and the emerging concept of "super agency" in an AI-augmented world.  Discover how AI is becoming an equalizer for individuals and small businesses, the importance of human oversight and collaboration, and the ethical considerations shaping the future of this rapidly evolving technology. https://lighthouseforce.com/ https://www.humain.org/ Send us a text https://www.buzzsprout.com/2390159

    31 min
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How do we design the systems that will carry us into a flourishing future?Welcome to Humain Org, a space for leaders, systems thinkers, and innovators exploring how to harness technology in service of all life. Hosted by Susan Caesar, Director of AI at the International Coaching Federation, and founder of non-profit humain.org, this podcast is a journey into the heart of how we build the infrastructure of tomorrow.At Humain Org, we believe that technology should be the fabric that supports our communities, organizations, and governments, elevating human agency and protecting the natural world. We move beyond the hype to listen to real-life stories and ethical insights that help us navigate the challenges of our time with wisdom and integrity.Join us as we explore how to partner with artificial intelligence to create a world where humanity, technology, and nature thrive together.What to expect: Systemic Insights: How to build ethical AI frameworks that augment rather than replace human wisdom.Life-Centered Innovation: Conversations on harnessing technology for the benefit of the living world.Collective Movement: Stories from practitioners and experts who are shaping a future where potential flourishes at scale.Connect with us: Website: humain.org LinkedIn & Facebook: @humainorg #AI #Ethics #Future

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  • Creator
    Susan Caesar
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    38
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