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The Human Edge Podcast

Culture and retention intelligence for CEOs and executive teams in high-pressure, people-heavy industries. Hosted by Annastacia Wainaina.

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How Dr. Jonathan Chernilo’s Pontinet Cut Unnecessary Referrals by 55%

Most healthcare systems don't have a diagnosis problem. They have a referral problem. Dr. Jonathan Chernilo, founder of Pontinet, explains how a structured referral network for frontline GPs cut unnecessary specialis…

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How Dr. Jonathan Chernilo’s Pontinet Cut Unnecessary Referrals by 55%
Sep 09, 2026 · S1E16 · 50:39

How Dr. Jonathan Chernilo’s Pontinet Cut Unnecessary Referrals by 55%

Most healthcare systems don't have a diagnosis problem. They have a referral problem. Dr. Jonathan Chernilo, founder of Pontinet, explains how a structured referral network for frontline GPs cut u…

Leading with Kindness in High-Trauma Environments: Build a Resilient Culture | Kathryn Lawrence
Aug 26, 2026 · S1E15 · 1:01:37

Leading with Kindness in High-Trauma Environments: Build a Resilient Culture | Kathryn Lawrence

Can you lead with kindness while holding high standards of accountability in an environment shaped by trauma, burnout, and systemic inequality? Most organisations talk about values, but very few oper…

When Clinical AI Shapes Patient Care: Govern the Power Before It Scales | Dwayne Boyes
Aug 20, 2026 · S1E14 · 56:21

When Clinical AI Shapes Patient Care: Govern the Power Before It Scales | Dwayne Boyes

When AI influences who gets escalated, where patients are treated, and what gets missed, healthcare leaders are no longer only building products. They are reshaping power, access, accountability, and…

Silent Distress Is a Workplace Risk: Mental Health Support Men Will Use | Dr. Philip Armstrong
Aug 19, 2026 · S1E13 · 1:01:44

Silent Distress Is a Workplace Risk: Mental Health Support Men Will Use | Dr. Philip Armstrong

Mental-health risk does not always look like a crisis. In remote, high-pressure, and male-dominated workforces, people can earn well, work long shifts, and still become isolated, distressed, sleep de…

How AI Can Improve Lending Without Losing the Human Connection | Julian Fayad
Aug 13, 2026 · S1E12 · 44:41

How AI Can Improve Lending Without Losing the Human Connection | Julian Fayad

AI can make lending faster, more transparent, and easier to navigate, but automation without human judgement can damage trust at the moment customers need it most. Julian Fayad, CEO and founder of Lo…

Build trust through clinical leadership and integrity
Jul 08, 2026 · S1E11 · 39:35

Build trust through clinical leadership and integrity

Building trust in clinical settings requires more than just technical expertise; it demands leadership with integrity and human accountability. This video explores how clinical leaders can build and …

Retain your best people by leading with heart
Jul 01, 2026 · S1E10 · 57:28

Retain your best people by leading with heart

Retaining your best people starts with leading with heart and empathy. This video explores why human-centered leadership is a commercial necessity, not just a soft skill, and how it impacts retention…

The biggest misconception about work culture and how to fix it
May 20, 2026 · S1E9 · 50:13

The biggest misconception about work culture and how to fix it

Work culture is often misunderstood as perks or social activities. This video reveals the biggest misconception about culture and provides a practical framework for leaders to build a culture that tr…

When loss reshapes your path: how to lead and move forward
May 13, 2026 · S1E8 · 50:00

When loss reshapes your path: how to lead and move forward

When a leader faces profound personal loss, it can fundamentally reshape their path and mission. This video explores how grief can be channeled into purposeful leadership and systemic change, particu…

Why mental health must become infrastructure
May 05, 2026 · S1E7 · 58:49

Why mental health must become infrastructure

Mental health is not just a personal issue; it is a critical organizational infrastructure. This video explains why leaders must treat mental health as a foundational element for building resilient a…

Lead with presence, not just motivation
Apr 26, 2026 · S1E6 · 36:52

Lead with presence, not just motivation

Leadership is not about constant motivation; it is about presence and managing your internal state under pressure. This video explores how leaders can build consistent performance by mastering their …

Work culture: the key to organizational performance
Apr 19, 2026 · S1E5 · 48:53

Work culture: the key to organizational performance

Workplace culture is a measurable commercial advantage. This video reveals how leaders can turn culture into a performance driver that improves retention, innovation, and profitability. Next step:…

How Leaders Reduce Burnout and Improve Productivity | Dr. Tessa Bailey
Dec 08, 2025 · S1E4 · 49:46

How Leaders Reduce Burnout and Improve Productivity | Dr. Tessa Bailey

Burnout, low productivity, and disengagement are often treated as individual problems when the work environment itself may be creating the risk. Dr. Tessa Bailey explains how leaders can reduce psych…

Turn Personal Loss into Purposeful Leadership
Nov 23, 2025 · S1E3 · 22:47

Turn Personal Loss into Purposeful Leadership

Personal loss can change how leaders see risk, people, purpose, and transformation. Sandra Tembo shares how grief, identity, and a 20-year career across corporate banking and telecommunications shape…

How to Prevent Midlife Burnout and Reclaim Energy | Wambui Ndung'u
Nov 16, 2025 · S1E2 · 25:43

How to Prevent Midlife Burnout and Reclaim Energy | Wambui Ndung'u

Midlife burnout often begins quietly. Poor sleep, brain fog, exhaustion, weight changes, Sunday dread, and loss of purpose can be treated as normal until they begin affecting performance, leadership,…

How Rejection Builds Resilient Leaders and Careers | Mawunyo Gbogbo
Oct 27, 2025 · S1E1 · 50:53

How Rejection Builds Resilient Leaders and Careers | Mawunyo Gbogbo

A failed exam score does not have to define a career. Mawunyo Gbogbo shares how rejection, persistence, evidence of value, and a non-linear path helped her build a career in journalism and public sto…

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