In this repeat of the kickoff episode of Season Two of Uncover the Human, Cristina and Alex reflect on their podcasting journey—from humble closet recordings to a full-blown professional setup—and dive into one of their favorite topics: self-assessments. The episode explores the value of assessments in fostering personal insight, team effectiveness, and workplace well-being. They share laughs and lessons from their own experiences with tools like StandOut, Working Genius, and the Genesis Emotional Intelligence assessment, highlighting how understanding your strengths, frustrations, and energy zones can transform both individual growth and team dynamics.

The conversation also emphasizes the importance of human-centered work—moving beyond bandwidth and spreadsheets to staff teams based on how people actually thrive. By examining what energizes or drains us and how we each uniquely contribute to the process of work, Alex and Cristina show how assessments like Working Genius can unlock empathy, improve collaboration, and create more sustainable and fulfilling workplaces. It’s a fun, real, and insightful episode that invites listeners to learn more about themselves while rethinking how we work together.

In this powerful episode of Uncover the Human, hosts Cristina Amigoni and Alex Cullimore welcome Amanda Gulino, founder of A Better Monday, for an authentic conversation on burnout, values alignment, and what it means to build a career—and life—on purpose. Amanda shares her personal journey from recruiting to leadership and culture consulting, emphasizing how her business emerged from deep curiosity and a desire to do work that reflects her values. Together, they explore themes of identity, burnout recovery, and the freedom that comes with choosing a slower, more intentional path—one that prioritizes energy, joy, and human connection over unchecked growth.

Listeners will gain insight into how burnout often stems from internal misalignment and external pressure, and how presence, curiosity, and intentional boundaries can help reverse that cycle. Amanda, Cristina, and Alex also unpack the nuance behind the Great Resignation, challenging the simplistic narrative that people “don’t want to work.” Instead, they reveal a deeper story about people reclaiming agency and seeking meaningful contribution in environments that value them. The episode is a rich, reflective invitation to pause, examine our defaults, and courageously design a life and career that support who we truly are.

In this episode of Uncover the Human, hosts Cristina Amigoni and Alex Cullimore sit down with Meridith Grundei, a dynamic presentation coach and improv facilitator, to explore how authenticity, story, and vulnerability transform public speaking. Drawing from her background in acting and teaching improv, Meridith shares how she helps clients become more comfortable and impactful presenters—not by mastering rigid formulas, but by connecting with their humanity. Through humor, insight, and practical tips, she invites listeners to shift their mindset from "performance perfection" to authentic service to the audience.

The conversation dives into how applied improv helps people find their voice, navigate presentation anxiety, and build trust in themselves and their stories. From confronting resistance and simplifying busy slide decks, to the underestimated power of starting with curiosity, Meridith emphasizes that great speaking isn't about flawless delivery—it's about connection. With laughter, inspiration, and a healthy dose of challenge, this episode offers a fresh and empowering take on what it truly means to be seen, heard, and remembered.