Fame Host (https://fame.so) The Future Is Human https://podcasts.fame.so/the-future-is-human https://feeds.fame.so/the-future-is-human In a world racing toward automation, what makes us irreplaceable? The Future is Human explores how people and technology can grow together without losing what makes work meaningful: creativity, connection, and vulnerability. Hosted by Naomi Trickey and Ella McCann Tomlin from Mews, this podcast brings authentic, insight-driven conversations with leaders, innovators, and employees who are reimagining workplace culture. From candid stories of scaling organizations without sacrificing humanity to bold perspectives on diversity, AI, and leadership, each episode dives into what it really takes to build human-centered companies at scale. Whether you’re a People & Culture leader, a tech innovator, or simply curious about the future of work, you’ll hear fresh perspectives that challenge binary narratives and offer actionable insights to create workplaces where humans—and businesses—thrive. Because the future of work isn’t humans vs. technology. The future is human. Copyrights © 2026 All Rights Reserved by Mews en Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:37:47 +0000 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:41:56 +0000 https://content.fameapp.so/uploads/yxq2k5n1/d12602d0-e23d-11f0-bb6c-01aa57514c2d/d12603e0-e23d-11f0-9206-a10508f1e3dc.png The Future Is Human https://podcasts.fame.so/the-future-is-human In a world racing toward automation, what makes us irreplaceable? The Future is Human explores how people and technology can grow together without losing what makes work meaningful: creativity, connection, and vulnerability. Hosted by Naomi Trickey and Ella McCann Tomlin from Mews, this podcast brings authentic, insight-driven conversations with leaders, innovators, and employees who are reimagining workplace culture. From candid stories of scaling organizations without sacrificing humanity to bold perspectives on diversity, AI, and leadership, each episode dives into what it really takes to build human-centered companies at scale. Whether you’re a People & Culture leader, a tech innovator, or simply curious about the future of work, you’ll hear fresh perspectives that challenge binary narratives and offer actionable insights to create workplaces where humans—and businesses—thrive. Because the future of work isn’t humans vs. technology. The future is human. Mews In a world racing toward automation, what makes us irreplaceable? The Future is Human explores how people and technology can grow together without losing what makes work meaningful: creativity, connection, and vulnerability. Hosted by Naomi Trickey and Ella McCann Tomlin from Mews, this podcast brings authentic, insight-driven conversations with leaders, innovators, and employees who are reimagining workplace culture. From candid stories of scaling organizations without sacrificing humanity to bold perspectives on diversity, AI, and leadership, each episode dives into what it really takes to build human-centered companies at scale. Whether you’re a People & Culture leader, a tech innovator, or simply curious about the future of work, you’ll hear fresh perspectives that challenge binary narratives and offer actionable insights to create workplaces where humans—and businesses—thrive. Because the future of work isn’t humans vs. technology. The future is human. No No episodic Mews In a world racing toward automation, what makes us irreplaceable? The Future is Human explores how people and technology can grow together without losing what makes work meaningful: creativity, connection, and vulnerability. Hosted by Naomi Trickey and Ella McCann Tomlin from Mews, this podcast brings authentic, insight-driven conversations with leaders, innovators, and employees who are reimagining workplace culture. From candid stories of scaling organizations without sacrificing humanity to bold perspectives on diversity, AI, and leadership, each episode dives into what it really takes to build human-centered companies at scale. Whether you’re a People & Culture leader, a tech innovator, or simply curious about the future of work, you’ll hear fresh perspectives that challenge binary narratives and offer actionable insights to create workplaces where humans—and businesses—thrive. Because the future of work isn’t humans vs. technology. The future is human. In a world racing toward automation, what makes us irreplaceable? The Future is Human explores how people and technology can grow together without losing what makes work meaningful: creativity, connection, and vulnerability. Hosted by Naomi Trickey and Ella McCann Tomlin from Mews, this podcast brings authentic, insight-driven conversations with leaders, innovators, and employees who are reimagining workplace culture. From candid stories of scaling organizations without sacrificing humanity to bold perspectives on diversity, AI, and leadership, each episode dives into what it really takes to build human-centered companies at scale. Whether you’re a People & Culture leader, a tech innovator, or simply curious about the future of work, you’ll hear fresh perspectives that challenge binary narratives and offer actionable insights to create workplaces where humans—and businesses—thrive. Because the future of work isn’t humans vs. technology. The future is human. Ella McCann-Tomlin team-mws@fame.so No No No The value of play and creativity at work ft. Preben Arentoft https://podcasts.fame.so/e/xnvl32pn-preben-arentoft The value of play and creativity at work ft. Preben Arentoft 11 No No 71ypnkw0 Modern workplaces may be suffering from a creativity crisis. But like with most things in life, there’s a solution for this too. In this episode of The Future is Human, host Naomi Trickey sits down with Preben Arentoft, Agile Coach at the LEGO Group, to explore why unlocking team potential requires embracing play and curiosity, how to cultivate creative problem-solving amid pressure to deliver and the key strategies to build human-centered teams in an AI-driven world. Tune in to discover why creativity, exploration and serendipity are the one thing no machine can replicate. This is how you get colour back into your organisation.  Modern workplaces may be suffering from a creativity crisis. But like with most things in life, there’s a solution for this too. In this episode of The Future is Human, host Naomi Trickey sits down with Preben Arentoft, Agile Coach at the LEGO Group, to explore how organisations can bring colour back into the workplaces.  


What You’ll Learn:

  • How to use questions as a coaching tool to spark imagination and shift team perspective
  • Why fostering psychological safety through humor and playfulness directly accelerates problem-solving and business delivery
  • The "integrity of collaboration" framework for building accountability without adding pressure
  • How to recognise and eliminate anti-patterns that silently drain team performance 
  • Why deep listening and noticing effort transforms team motivation and retention 
  • The role of tangible, material experiences in grounding teams and unlocking creativity in a digital-first world
  • How to balance urgency and quality by maintaining situational awareness and contextual leadership 
  • Why continuous learning mindset matters more than any framework as AI reshapes work

Tune in to discover why creativity, exploration and serendipity are the one thing no machine can replicate.

 
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]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mews Mews 2484 Modern workplaces may be suffering from a creativity crisis. But like with most things in life, there’s a solution for this too. In this episode of The Future is Human, host Naomi Trickey sits down with Preben Arentoft, Agile Coach at the LEGO Group, to explore why unlocking team potential requires embracing play and curiosity, how to cultivate creative problem-solving amid pressure to deliver and the key strategies to build human-centered teams in an AI-driven world. Tune in to discover why creativity, exploration and serendipity are the one thing no machine can replicate. This is how you get colour back into your organisation. Modern workplaces may be suffering from a creativity crisis. But like with most things in life, there’s a solution for this too. In this episode of The Future is Human, host Naomi Trickey sits down with Preben Arentoft, Agile Coach at the LEGO Group, to explore why unlocking team potential requires embracing play and curiosity, how to cultivate creative problem-solving amid pressure to deliver and the key strategies to build human-centered teams in an AI-driven world. Tune in to discover why creativity, exploration and serendipity are the one thing no machine can replicate. This is how you get colour back into your organisation. Creativity in the Workplace, Workplace Innovation, Team Collaboration, Psychological Safety, Agile Leadership, Future of Work, Human-Centered Leadership, Creative Problem Solving, AI and Creativity, Employee Engagement Select 67 more words to run Humanizer. No No What we gain and what we grieve when AI enters the workplace ft. Debora Gallo https://podcasts.fame.so/e/p8llzkk8-debora-gallo What we gain and what we grieve when AI enters the workplace ft. Debora Gallo 10 No No x1l62991 AI is changing a lot more than the way we work - at an essential level, it’s changing the way we see ourselves. In this episode of The Future Is Human by Mews, host Ella McCann-Tomlin sits down with Debora Gallo, VP of Talent Development at Mews, to talk about what it really feels like to lead people through the AI era; a moment that is reshaping expertise, identity, connection and confidence at work. From her own experience of reinvention across Argentina, Australia and the Netherlands to the emotional shock of feeling “heard” by a machine, Debora offers candid and deeply human insights about agency, grief, optimism, leadership and the courage it takes to keep people at the centre when the pressure to move fast is everywhere. To many, AI seems like the gift that keeps on giving. But the truth is, with AI in our lives, we stand to grieve just as much as we stand to gain, if not more. In this episode of The Future Is Human by Mews, host Ella McCann-Tomlin speaks with Debora Gallo, VP of Talent Development at Mews, about what it means to lead through this strange tension of fast work vs. human work, without pretending the emotional cost is not real.

She reflects candidly on the first time AI felt personal, not because of what it could do, but because of what it made her feel, the fear of losing mastery, the risk of becoming too self-reliant and the quiet grief that comes when parts of your expertise become suddenly available to everyone.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why reinvention is becoming one of the most important skills for the future of work
  • How leaders can help people move towards agency without ignoring what is being lost in the process 
  • Why AI can feel emotionally powerful even when we know it is not human
  • How to protect your voice, judgment and mastery when using AI tools
  • Why the pressure to be “all in” on AI can make people feel ashamed of asking hard questions
  • How remote-first work and AI-enabled self-reliance can increase isolation if leaders are not intentional
  • Why the best leaders in this moment will offer more than task direction - they will offer honesty, presence and human connection

Tune in for a conversation about staying human when the ground is shifting and why the organisations that keep their heart through this moment may be the most successful ones. 

 
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]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mews Mews 2600 AI is changing a lot more than the way we work - at an essential level, it’s changing the way we see ourselves. In this episode of The Future Is Human by Mews, host Ella McCann-Tomlin sits down with Debora Gallo, VP of Talent Development at Mews, to talk about what it really feels like to lead people through the AI era; a moment that is reshaping expertise, identity, connection and confidence at work. From her own experience of reinvention across Argentina, Australia and the Netherlands to the emotional shock of feeling “heard” by a machine, Debora offers candid and deeply human insights about agency, grief, optimism, leadership and the courage it takes to keep people at the centre when the pressure to move fast is everywhere. AI is changing a lot more than the way we work - at an essential level, it’s changing the way we see ourselves. In this episode of The Future Is Human by Mews, host Ella McCann-Tomlin sits down with Debora Gallo, VP of Talent Development at Mews, to talk about what it really feels like to lead people through the AI era; a moment that is reshaping expertise, identity, connection and confidence at work. From her own experience of reinvention across Argentina, Australia and the Netherlands to the emotional shock of feeling “heard” by a machine, Debora offers candid and deeply human insights about agency, grief, optimism, leadership and the courage it takes to keep people at the centre when the pressure to move fast is everywhere. AI upskilling, talent development leader, human side of AI, corporate AI adoption, future of work tech, empathy in leadership, remote work isolation, AI tool mastery, learning and development trends, humanizing technology No No From AI anxiety to AI agency: how design leaders can navigate the shift ft. Melanie Yencken https://podcasts.fame.so/e/v85j6zkn-melanie-yencken From AI anxiety to AI agency: how design leaders can navigate the shift ft. Melanie Yencken 9 No No 81q3vkr1 With AI occupying every nook and cranny of the workplace, designers are having to change the very way they think about their jobs. Because today, anyone can build anything. But not everyone knows what should be built. In this episode of The Future Is Human by Mews, host Naomi Trickey sits down with Melanie Yencken, Senior Director of Product Design for Growth and Premium at LinkedIn, to explore what AI is really changing about design, leadership and human creativity. From the invisible craft behind great products to why speed can be dangerous without judgment, Melanie’s insights prove that empathy, taste and emotional intelligence are becoming the most valuable currency for designers as execution gets automated. The promise of AI is speed - faster builds, faster decisions and faster execution. But just because something is done fast, doesn’t mean it’s done right - we’ve learnt at least this by now. So, what happens to the role of the designer? How must it change to ensure that solutions aren’t just built fast, but built to solve the right problems? In this episode of The Future is Human by Mews, host Naomi Trickey and Melanie Yencken, Senior Director of Product Design for Growth and Premium at LinkedIn, discuss. 

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why design earns a seat at the table by translating customer obsession into business impact
  • How leaders can move teams from AI anxiety to AI agency through safe experimentation
  • Why speed without deep thinking creates products that look the same, feel the same and solve very little
  • How psychological safety, rest and boundaries help teams stay creative in a high-pressure AI era
  • Why empathy, taste, judgment, conflict resolution and influence are becoming even more valuable
  • How AI can lower barriers to entry for underrepresented builders IF leaders intentionally create access

The need for speed has driven some of the greatest human inventions. But with AI, it turns out, speed can be the very thing getting in the way of true progress. Tune in to find out how design teams can navigate this complex moment. 
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]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mews Mews 2960 With AI occupying every nook and cranny of the workplace, designers are having to change the very way they think about their jobs. Because today, anyone can build anything. But not everyone knows what should be built. In this episode of The Future Is Human by Mews, host Naomi Trickey sits down with Melanie Yencken, Senior Director of Product Design for Growth and Premium at LinkedIn, to explore what AI is really changing about design, leadership and human creativity. From the invisible craft behind great products to why speed can be dangerous without judgment, Melanie’s insights prove that empathy, taste and emotional intelligence are becoming the most valuable currency for designers as execution gets automated. With AI occupying every nook and cranny of the workplace, designers are having to change the very way they think about their jobs. Because today, anyone can build anything. But not everyone knows what should be built. In this episode of The Future Is Human by Mews, host Naomi Trickey sits down with Melanie Yencken, Senior Director of Product Design for Growth and Premium at LinkedIn, to explore what AI is really changing about design, leadership and human creativity. From the invisible craft behind great products to why speed can be dangerous without judgment, Melanie’s insights prove that empathy, taste and emotional intelligence are becoming the most valuable currency for designers as execution gets automated. Melanie Yencken, LinkedIn product design, AI product design, design leadership, women in tech, Tech Ladies, human-centered AI, AI-native design, product innovation, UX leadership, Future of Human podcast No No Why are neurodivergent women the last to get diagnosed? ft. Noemi Varhelyi https://podcasts.fame.so/e/68r7v5ln-noemi-varhelyi Why are neurodivergent women the last to get diagnosed? ft. Noemi Varhelyi 8 No No 805r5381 What does inclusion in the workplace REALLY look like? For Noemi Varhelyi, it means giving people the space to truly be themselves instead of just accommodating differences. In this eye-opening episode of The Future is Human podcast, host Ella McCann-Tomlin sits down with Noemi, Customer Support Analyst at Mews and neurodiversity advocate, to explore how organizations can build genuinely inclusive cultures. Tune in for her candid and revealing insights on why ADHD and autism remain chronically underdiagnosed in women, why simple gestures like asking instead of assuming can be game-changers, and why the human touch - critical thinking, psychological safety, and authentic connection - must never be automated away. As the world gets more AI-driven, we ironically, can’t afford to get less human.  What does inclusion in the workplace REALLY look like? For Noemi Varhelyi, Customer Support Analyst at Mews, it means giving people the space to truly be themselves instead of just accommodating differences. In this eye-opening episode of The Future is Human podcast, host  Ella McCann-Tomlin sits down with Noemi to explore how organizations can build genuinely inclusive cultures.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Are we missing a hidden gender bias that keeps professional women undiagnosed?
  • Why calling their skills “superpowers” is the most damaging thing you can do for neurodivergent employees.
  • The 3-word mantra (“Ask, Don’t Assume”) that builds instant psychological safety.
  • The simple solution (Remote Work) that solves the sensory barriers most leaders miss.
  • The dangerous thing we’re outsourcing to AI: Critical thinking and human judgment.
  • How a simple “User Manual” template instantly eliminates friction between neurodivergent and neurotypical teams.

As the world gets more AI-driven, we ironically can't afford to get less human. 
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]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mews Mews 2282 What does inclusion in the workplace REALLY look like? For Noemi Varhelyi, it means giving people the space to truly be themselves instead of just accommodating differences. In this eye-opening episode of The Future is Human podcast, host Ella McCann-Tomlin sits down with Noemi, Customer Support Analyst at Mews and neurodiversity advocate, to explore how organizations can build genuinely inclusive cultures. Tune in for her candid and revealing insights on why ADHD and autism remain chronically underdiagnosed in women, why simple gestures like asking instead of assuming can be game-changers, and why the human touch - critical thinking, psychological safety, and authentic connection - must never be automated away. As the world gets more AI-driven, we ironically, can’t afford to get less human. What does inclusion in the workplace REALLY look like? For Noemi Varhelyi, it means giving people the space to truly be themselves instead of just accommodating differences. In this eye-opening episode of The Future is Human podcast, host Ella McCann-Tomlin sits down with Noemi, Customer Support Analyst at Mews and neurodiversity advocate, to explore how organizations can build genuinely inclusive cultures. Tune in for her candid and revealing insights on why ADHD and autism remain chronically underdiagnosed in women, why simple gestures like asking instead of assuming can be game-changers, and why the human touch - critical thinking, psychological safety, and authentic connection - must never be automated away. As the world gets more AI-driven, we ironically, can’t afford to get less human. ADHD in women, Autism in women, Neurodiversity in the workplace, ADHD and autism diagnosis, Workplace accommodations for ADHD, Remote work for neurodivergent employees, ADHD misdiagnosis in women, Autism awareness at work, Mental health and neurodiversity, Human connection in the AI era No No Should you build your leadership playbook from your worst experiences? ft. Pat Phelan https://podcasts.fame.so/e/28xzq9x8-pat-phelan Should you build your leadership playbook from your worst experiences? ft. Pat Phelan 7 No No 60mk3xj0 Can intentional leadership be the missing piece that boosts employee performance? In this episode of The Future Is Human podcast, host Naomi Trickey sits down with Pat Phelan, Chief Revenue Officer at GoCardless for an eye-opening conversation about what’s REALLY required from leaders today. Tune in for his tried and tested strategies on building high-performing teams across global regions, keeping empathy and purpose at the center of both customer and employee experiences and being the guardian of your employees’ careers. In today’s day and age, it can be a real struggle to balance growth with values, but ironically, it’s a non-negotiable to do so. Tune in to find out how you, as a leader, can make it a reality. Can intentional leadership be the missing piece that boosts employee performance? In this episode of The Future Is Human podcast, host Naomi Trickey sits down with Pat Phelan, Chief Revenue Officer at GoCardless for an eye-opening conversation about what’s REALLY required from leaders today.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The universal truth that drives all workplace behavior
  • Why treating employee development as a privilege transforms team performance
  • The three metrics that prove development drives business results
  • How to maintain human connection in automated, transactional environments
  • Why "brutal transparency" requires consistency in how you receive feedback
  • How to build your leadership philosophy from negative experiences
  • How to preserve organizational soul while scaling

In today’s day and age, it can be a real struggle to balance growth with values, but ironically, it’s a non-negotiable to do so. Tune in to find out how you, as a leader, can make it a reality. 
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]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mews Mews 2584 Can intentional leadership be the missing piece that boosts employee performance? In this episode of The Future Is Human podcast, host Naomi Trickey sits down with Pat Phelan, Chief Revenue Officer at GoCardless for an eye-opening conversation about what’s REALLY required from leaders today. Tune in for his tried and tested strategies on building high-performing teams across global regions, keeping empathy and purpose at the center of both customer and employee experiences and being the guardian of your employees’ careers. In today’s day and age, it can be a real struggle to balance growth with values, but ironically, it’s a non-negotiable to do so. Tune in to find out how you, as a leader, can make it a reality. Can intentional leadership be the missing piece that boosts employee performance? In this episode of The Future Is Human podcast, host Naomi Trickey sits down with Pat Phelan, Chief Revenue Officer at GoCardless for an eye-opening conversation about what’s REALLY required from leaders today. Tune in for his tried and tested strategies on building high-performing teams across global regions, keeping empathy and purpose at the center of both customer and employee experiences and being the guardian of your employees’ careers. In today’s day and age, it can be a real struggle to balance growth with values, but ironically, it’s a non-negotiable to do so. Tune in to find out how you, as a leader, can make it a reality. No No Is fundraising about the pitch deck or the person? ft. Hemant Godhwani https://podcasts.fame.so/e/l8qw6px8-hemant-godhwani Is fundraising about the pitch deck or the person? ft. Hemant Godhwani 6 No No 80nvq890 What does human leadership look like in a world shaped by pressure, performance, and increasingly powerful technology? In this episode of The Future Is Human, host Ella McCann-Tomlin sits down with Hemant Godhwani, VP of Corporate Finance, Corporate Development, Investor Relations, and Treasury at Mews, to discuss why relationships remain irreplaceable in high-stakes fundraising, how to build authenticity while selling, and why structure matters as startups scale. What does human leadership look like in a world shaped by pressure, performance, and increasingly powerful technology? In this episode of The Future Is Human, host Ella McCann-Tomlin sits down with Hemant Godhwani, VP of Corporate Finance, Corporate Development, Investor Relations, and Treasury at Mews, to discuss why relationships remain irreplaceable in high-stakes fundraising, how to build authenticity while selling, and why structure matters as startups scale.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to build resilience through adversity
  • The win-win framework for sustainable high-performance cultures
  • How investor relationships take years to develop through consistent updates, personal connection, and genuine problem-solving support
  • Why selling and transparency are not contradictory 
  • How to develop authenticity as a non-naturally extroverted leader

Hemant Godhwani is VP of Corporate Finance, Corporate Development, Investor Relations, and Treasury at Mews, bringing over a decade of investment banking experience from JPMorgan, where he executed complex transactions across Europe, the US, and Asia Pacific. With expertise spanning fundraising, investor relations, capital allocation, M&A strategy, and IPO readiness, Hemant demonstrates how human relationships and trust remain irreplaceable in high-stakes finance and tech scaling.

Tune in to discover why creativity, exploration and serendipity are the one thing no machine can replicate.
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]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Mews Mews 2414 What does human leadership look like in a world shaped by pressure, performance, and increasingly powerful technology? In this episode of The Future Is Human, host Ella McCann-Tomlin sits down with Hemant Godhwani, VP of Corporate Finance, Corporate Development, Investor Relations, and Treasury at Mews, to discuss why relationships remain irreplaceable in high-stakes fundraising, how to build authenticity while selling, and why structure matters as startups scale. What does human leadership look like in a world shaped by pressure, performance, and increasingly powerful technology? In this episode of The Future Is Human, host Ella McCann-Tomlin sits down with Hemant Godhwani, VP of Corporate Finance, Corporate Development, Investor Relations, and Treasury at Mews, to discuss why relationships remain irreplaceable in high-stakes fundraising, how to build authenticity while selling, and why structure matters as startups scale. Hemant Godhwani, The Future is Human podcast, fundraising, investor relations, relationship-driven investing, corporate finance, M&A strategy, leadership in finance, investment banking, startup growth, human relationships in business No No Does mindset matter more than skill when hiring? ft James Stanier https://podcasts.fame.so/e/rn74vzq8-mindset-matter-more-than-skill-james-stanier Does mindset matter more than skill when hiring? ft James Stanier 5 No No k18ynvx0 What do fun, curiosity and human connection have to do with scaling technology teams successfully? As James Stanier, CTO, Veterinary at Nordhealth reveals in this episode of The Future is Human podcast - everything. Tune in as he and host, Naomi Trickey, explore why hiring for mindset matters more than experience, how to maintain trust and collaboration across remote teams and the critical strategies for keeping your organization human-centered as AI transforms the workplace. It turns out - if the question is how to lead teams that don't just build great products, but grow great people, the answer lies in making fun part of the workplace again. What do fun, curiosity and human connection have to do with scaling technology teams successfully? As James Stanier, CTO, Veterinary at Nordhealth reveals in this episode of The Future is Human podcast - everything. Listen in as he and host, Naomi Trickey explore the critical strategies that keep your organization human-centered as AI transforms the workplace. 

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to hire for mindset and potential rather than resume credentials
  • Why single sources of truth in asynchronous cultures are non-negotiable
  • The "clean escalation" framework for resolving technical disagreements without ego
  • How to use AI to augment, not replace, your leadership capabilities
  • Why long-term thinking (100-year company mentality) outperforms deadline-driven culture
  • The irreplaceable role of play and curiosity in engineering cultures

Tune in to learn how to bring fun back into the workplace. 


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]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:06:00 +0000 Mews Mews 2912 What do fun, curiosity and human connection have to do with scaling technology teams successfully? As James Stanier, CTO, Veterinary at Nordhealth reveals in this episode of The Future is Human podcast - everything. Tune in as he and host, Naomi Trickey, explore why hiring for mindset matters more than experience, how to maintain trust and collaboration across remote teams and the critical strategies for keeping your organization human-centered as AI transforms the workplace. It turns out - if the question is how to lead teams that don't just build great products, but grow great people, the answer lies in making fun part of the workplace again. What do fun, curiosity and human connection have to do with scaling technology teams successfully? As James Stanier, CTO, Veterinary at Nordhealth reveals in this episode of The Future is Human podcast - everything. Tune in as he and host, Naomi Trickey, explore why hiring for mindset matters more than experience, how to maintain trust and collaboration across remote teams and the critical strategies for keeping your organization human-centered as AI transforms the workplace. It turns out - if the question is how to lead teams that don't just build great products, but grow great people, the answer lies in making fun part of the workplace again. Tech Leadership, Workplace Culture, People Management, Engineering Leadership, Future is human No No What happens when our safe spaces aren't safe for everyone? ft. Samir Habbad-Khaira https://podcasts.fame.so/e/p8m7w258-SamirHabbad-Khaira What happens when our safe spaces aren't safe for everyone? ft. Samir Habbad-Khaira 4 No No 70v59xl1 What if the communities built to keep us safe don't always get it right? And what if the workplaces committed to inclusion don't always go far enough? In this episode of Humans of Mews, host Ella McCann-Tomlin talks with Samir Habbad-Khaira, Customer Onboarding Manager at Mews, about what it means to exist at the intersection of multiple marginalised identities: queer, North African, Muslim-raised and a person of colour. They explore racism within LGBTQ+ spaces, the emotional toll of being both a community member and an activist and why doubling down on inclusion work even when times get tough isn't just an ethical choice - it's how you retain your best people. Nurturing intersectionality is a complicated thing, but that doesn’t mean it’s an impossible thing. In this candid episode of The Future Is Human by Mews, host Ella McCann-Tomlin welcomes Samir Habbad-Khaira, Customer Onboarding Manager at Mews, to explore identity, belonging and resilience at the intersection of race, sexuality and culture.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to recognise and actively dismantle exclusionary behaviour within workplaces
  • Why stepping back from activism and DEI leadership roles strengthens rather than weakens movements
  • The business case for ERGs and DEI initiatives beyond the checklist approach 
  • How to navigate multiple marginalised identities without compartmentalising your whole self
  • The critical difference between performative loudness and sustainable DEI work
  • Why emotional intelligence and human empathy are irreplaceable in the workplace

Tune if for a reminder that creating psychologically safe workplaces is a business imperative - not a nice-to-have.
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]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Mews Mews 2437 What if the communities built to keep us safe don't always get it right? And what if the workplaces committed to inclusion don't always go far enough? In this episode of Humans of Mews, host Ella McCann-Tomlin talks with Samir Habbad-Khaira, Customer Onboarding Manager at Mews, about what it means to exist at the intersection of multiple marginalised identities: queer, North African, Muslim-raised and a person of colour. They explore racism within LGBTQ+ spaces, the emotional toll of being both a community member and an activist and why doubling down on inclusion work even when times get tough isn't just an ethical choice - it's how you retain your best people. What if the communities built to keep us safe don't always get it right? And what if the workplaces committed to inclusion don't always go far enough? In this episode of Humans of Mews, host Ella McCann-Tomlin talks with Samir Habbad-Khaira, Customer Onboarding Manager at Mews, about what it means to exist at the intersection of multiple marginalised identities: queer, North African, Muslim-raised and a person of colour. They explore racism within LGBTQ+ spaces, the emotional toll of being both a community member and an activist and why doubling down on inclusion work even when times get tough isn't just an ethical choice - it's how you retain your best people. DEI in corporate culture, human-first workplace culture, workplace community building, corporate social responsibility, future of diversity initiative, human of mews, mews, future is human No No Are human-first teams possible in the age of AI? ft. Brandon Sammut https://podcasts.fame.so/e/58z722mn-are-human-first-teams-possible-in-the-age-of-ai Are human-first teams possible in the age of AI? ft. Brandon Sammut 3 No No 81znppm1 Building deeply human teams in an increasingly automated world may sound like an oxymoron - but it isn’t. In fact, it should be #1 on your priority list. In this episode of The Future is Human, host Naomi Trickey welcomes Brandon Sammut, Chief People and AI Transformation Officer at Zapier, to explore why maintaining human connection is your competitive advantage, how to design AI adoption that enhances rather than replaces human creativity and the leadership behaviors that scale culture across 900+ distributed team members. From Zapier's three-pillar impact model (efficiency, quality, employee experience) to practical approaches for remote-first cultures that thrive, this episode unpacks it all. Building deeply human teams in an increasingly automated world may sound like an oxymoron - but it isn’t. In this episode of The Future is Human, host Naomi Trickey welcomes Brandon Sammut, Chief People and AI Transformation Officer at Zapier, to explore what it takes to build said teams. 

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to structure AI adoption around leadership, talent and culture rather than technology alone
  • The Three-Part Impact Framework that Zapier uses for successful AI adoption
  • Why performance management should reward business outcomes, not AI adoption
  • How purposeful in-personal moments help maintain human connection at scale in the remote work context 
  • The advantage of hiring from non-traditional backgrounds and dropping degree requirements
  • Why AI fluency means cultivating liberal arts skills like critical thinking, empathy and discernment - not just technical skills
  • The "Talent Renaissance" model for distributed work for diversified workflows 

This conversation reminds us that AI isn’t here to replace humans. It’s here to elevate them. 
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]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:08:00 +0000 Mews Mews 2563 Building deeply human teams in an increasingly automated world may sound like an oxymoron - but it isn’t. In fact, it should be #1 on your priority list. In this episode of The Future is Human, host Naomi Trickey welcomes Brandon Sammut, Chief People and AI Transformation Officer at Zapier, to explore why maintaining human connection is your competitive advantage, how to design AI adoption that enhances rather than replaces human creativity and the leadership behaviors that scale culture across 900+ distributed team members. From Zapier's three-pillar impact model (efficiency, quality, employee experience) to practical approaches for remote-first cultures that thrive, this episode unpacks it all. Building deeply human teams in an increasingly automated world may sound like an oxymoron - but it isn’t. In fact, it should be #1 on your priority list. In this episode of The Future is Human, host Naomi Trickey welcomes Brandon Sammut, Chief People and AI Transformation Officer at Zapier, to explore why maintaining human connection is your competitive advantage, how to design AI adoption that enhances rather than replaces human creativity and the leadership behaviors that scale culture across 900+ distributed team members. From Zapier's three-pillar impact model (efficiency, quality, employee experience) to practical approaches for remote-first cultures that thrive, this episode unpacks it all. AI in the workplace, AI in the workplace, AI in the workplace, Future of work, Brandon Sammut No No Does becoming a mother reset your career? ft. Ally Mitchell https://podcasts.fame.so/e/x8y7v168-becoming-a-mother-ally-mitchell Does becoming a mother reset your career? ft. Ally Mitchell 2 No No l04r6l70 Becoming a parent changes everything - even the way you work. In this episode of The Future is Human podcast, host, Ella McCann-Tomlin, welcomes Ally Mitchell, Chief of Staff at Mews, to explore how pregnancy, birth, maternity leave and pregnancy loss intersect with career ambition, mental health and organisational culture. Drawing on her 15+ years in people operations, Ally shares raw, vulnerable insights into the isolation of being locked out of your work life while on maternity leave, managing anxiety and perfectionism and what leaders and organisations must do to genuinely support working parents. Becoming a parent changes everything - even the way you work. In this episode of The Future is Human podcast, host, Ella McCann-Tomlin, welcomes Ally Mitchell, Chief of Staff at Mews to to explore the full spectrum - maternity leave, mental health and everything in between. 

What You’ll Learn:

  • How you can use the Eisenhower Matrix as a parent returning to work
  • Why "I'm sorry for being sick" undermines your credibility
  • The critical difference between paternity and maternity leave disruption
  • How Ally reframes her high-functioning anxiety from a liability into a strategic asset 
  • The invisible grief of pregnancy loss at work
  • What managers must know about supporting returning parents

This raw conversation reveals why the intersection of motherhood and work can be navigated with intention, empathy and vulnerability. 
The Future Is Human is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Mews Mews 3045 Becoming a parent changes everything - even the way you work. In this episode of The Future is Human podcast, host, Ella McCann-Tomlin, welcomes Ally Mitchell, Chief of Staff at Mews, to explore how pregnancy, birth, maternity leave and pregnancy loss intersect with career ambition, mental health and organisational culture. Drawing on her 15+ years in people operations, Ally shares raw, vulnerable insights into the isolation of being locked out of your work life while on maternity leave, managing anxiety and perfectionism and what leaders and organisations must do to genuinely support working parents. Becoming a parent changes everything - even the way you work. In this episode of The Future is Human podcast, host, Ella McCann-Tomlin, welcomes Ally Mitchell, Chief of Staff at Mews, to explore how pregnancy, birth, maternity leave and pregnancy loss intersect with career ambition, mental health and organisational culture. Drawing on her 15+ years in people operations, Ally shares raw, vulnerable insights into the isolation of being locked out of your work life while on maternity leave, managing anxiety and perfectionism and what leaders and organisations must do to genuinely support working parents. The Future Is Human, Ella McCann-Tomlin, Leadership, WorkCulture , Motherhood, MentalHealth No No How do we scale without losing our humanity? ft. Meri Williams https://podcasts.fame.so/e/p8m7ylj8-insights-from-meri-williams How do we scale without losing our humanity? ft. Meri Williams 1 No No 70v54j71 Scaling teams in the age of AI may seem like a race in efficiency, but the truth is - teams can’t make it without empathy. In the launch episode of The Future Is Human podcast, host Naomi Trickey sits down with Meri Williams, seasoned CTO and chair of LeadDev, to explore what makes teams truly successful. Listen in for their thoughts on why vulnerability and psychological safety are non-negotiable in intense work environments, how neurodivergence and lived experience reshape leadership and the critical strategies for building diverse teams that outperform homogeneous ones. The takeaway is simple: succeeding in tech is less about the shiny tools at your disposal and WAY more about making care, curiosity and critical thinking (deeply human traits) your competitive advantage. Scaling teams in the age of AI may seem like a race in efficiency, but the truth is - teams can’t make it without empathy. In the launch episode of The Future Is Human podcast, host Naomi sits down with Meri Williams, seasoned CTO and chair of LeadDev, to explore what makes teams truly successful.


What You’ll Learn:

  • How to build psychological safety as your foundation for scaling
  • The “Purpose-Autonomy-Mastery-Inclusion” framework for sustainable high performance
  • Why "soft skills" aren't optional; they're learnable leadership multipliers
  • How to measure human-centered leadership with concrete metrics
  • The critical distinction between identity and behavior in feedback
  • Why "should we do this?" matters more than "can we do this?" in an AI-driven world


Turns out - succeeding in tech is less about the shiny tools at your disposal and WAY more about being caring, curious and thinking critically. 
The Future Is Human is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Mews Mews 3162 Scaling teams in the age of AI may seem like a race in efficiency, but the truth is - teams can’t make it without empathy. In the launch episode of The Future Is Human podcast, host Naomi Trickey sits down with Meri Williams, seasoned CTO and chair of LeadDev, to explore what makes teams truly successful. Listen in for their thoughts on why vulnerability and psychological safety are non-negotiable in intense work environments, how neurodivergence and lived experience reshape leadership and the critical strategies for building diverse teams that outperform homogeneous ones. The takeaway is simple: succeeding in tech is less about the shiny tools at your disposal and WAY more about making care, curiosity and critical thinking (deeply human traits) your competitive advantage. Scaling teams in the age of AI may seem like a race in efficiency, but the truth is - teams can’t make it without empathy. In the launch episode of The Future Is Human podcast, host Naomi Trickey sits down with Meri Williams, seasoned CTO and chair of LeadDev, to explore what makes teams truly successful. Listen in for their thoughts on why vulnerability and psychological safety are non-negotiable in intense work environments, how neurodivergence and lived experience reshape leadership and the critical strategies for building diverse teams that outperform homogeneous ones. The takeaway is simple: succeeding in tech is less about the shiny tools at your disposal and WAY more about making care, curiosity and critical thinking (deeply human traits) your competitive advantage. The Future Is Human, Naomi Trickey, Tech Leadership, Workplace Culture, People Management No No The Future Is Human Trailer https://podcasts.fame.so/e/pnllkz1n-the-future-is-human-trailer The Future Is Human Trailer 0 No No x0l692m0 In a world racing toward automation, what makes us irreplaceable? The Future is Human explores how people and technology can grow together without losing what makes work meaningful: creativity, connection, and vulnerability. Hosted by Naomi Trickey and Ella McCann Tomlin from Mews, this podcast brings authentic, insight-driven conversations with leaders, innovators, and employees who are reimagining workplace culture. From candid stories of scaling organizations without sacrificing humanity to bold perspectives on diversity, AI, and leadership, each episode dives into what it really takes to build human-centered companies at scale. Whether you’re a People & Culture leader, a tech innovator, or simply curious about the future of work, you’ll hear fresh perspectives that challenge binary narratives and offer actionable insights to create workplaces where humans—and businesses—thrive. Because the future of work isn’t humans vs. technology. The future is human. The Future Is Human is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Mews Mews 48 In a world racing toward automation, what makes us irreplaceable? The Future is Human explores how people and technology can grow together without losing what makes work meaningful: creativity, connection, and vulnerability. Hosted by Naomi Trickey and Ella McCann Tomlin from Mews, this podcast brings authentic, insight-driven conversations with leaders, innovators, and employees who are reimagining workplace culture. From candid stories of scaling organizations without sacrificing humanity to bold perspectives on diversity, AI, and leadership, each episode dives into what it really takes to build human-centered companies at scale. Whether you’re a People & Culture leader, a tech innovator, or simply curious about the future of work, you’ll hear fresh perspectives that challenge binary narratives and offer actionable insights to create workplaces where humans—and businesses—thrive. Because the future of work isn’t humans vs. technology. The future is human. In a world racing toward automation, what makes us irreplaceable? The Future is Human explores how people and technology can grow together without losing what makes work meaningful: creativity, connection, and vulnerability. Hosted by Naomi Trickey and Ella McCann Tomlin from Mews, this podcast brings authentic, insight-driven conversations with leaders, innovators, and employees who are reimagining workplace culture. From candid stories of scaling organizations without sacrificing humanity to bold perspectives on diversity, AI, and leadership, each episode dives into what it really takes to build human-centered companies at scale. Whether you’re a People & Culture leader, a tech innovator, or simply curious about the future of work, you’ll hear fresh perspectives that challenge binary narratives and offer actionable insights to create workplaces where humans—and businesses—thrive. Because the future of work isn’t humans vs. technology. The future is human. Mews, people and culture, future is human , Future of Work, Workplace Culture, AI and Humanity No No