Stijn Staes

The Future of Innovation Is Human – with Dan Wood

What if the biggest challenge of innovation isn't technology, but our ability to remain human?

In this episode of Becoming Human Again, I sit down with Dan Wood, entrepreneur, innovation architect, former British Army officer, and founder of INSO, to explore the human side of leadership, creativity, and change.

Why do we fear change when curiosity comes so naturally to us as children? How do organizations lose their creative spark as they grow? And what can leaders do to reconnect with the purpose that inspired them in the first place?

From artificial intelligence and our fear of the unknown to the power of curiosity, experimentation, and learning across disciplines, Dan shares insights from his unconventional journey through the military, finance, and entrepreneurship.

A conversation about rediscovering our curiosity, challenging the status quo, and remembering that meaningful innovation begins with people.

Because becoming human again might be our greatest innovation.

In this episode, Stijn sits down with Lisa McLeod to explore purpose, meaningful work, and what truly drives success. A thoughtful conversation about leadership, money, resilience, and why having a deeper sense of purpose can change the way we work and lead.

In this episode, Stijn sits down with Silvia Garcia to explore happiness, leadership, and what it truly means to live with purpose. A thoughtful conversation about human connection, fulfillment, and becoming more human in a world driven by achievement.

In this episode, Stijn is joined by Gita Vaid for a deep and thought-provoking conversation on consciousness, healing, and the evolving landscape of mental health.

Together, they explore what it means to truly understand the mind beyond traditional frameworks, touching on the role of psychedelics, self-awareness, and inner transformation. From breaking through limiting patterns to reconnecting with a deeper sense of self, this episode invites a more open and nuanced perspective on what healing can look like.

In this episode, Stijn is joined by Michael Shikashio for a thought-provoking conversation on what we can learn from dogs and what their behavior reveals about our own.

Together, we explore the human side of behavior through the lens of dog training, with a strong focus on leadership. From clear communication and consistency to setting boundaries and building trust, the principles that guide dogs turn out to be strikingly relevant in how we lead and relate to others.

In this episode, Stijn is joined by Timber Hawkeye for a reflective conversation on simplicity, gratitude, and the art of living mindfully in a noisy world. Together they explore the transition from doing to being, the power of letting go, and what it truly means to be human when we strip away the layers of expectation and complexity.

In this episode, Stijn is joined by Ryan James Kemp for a reflective conversation on presence, creativity, and what it means to live and work from a deeper sense of alignment. Together they explore awareness, personal growth, and the space beyond performance and productivity.

In this episode, We discusses Dr. Matthias Kamp’s insights on leadership, human behavior, and what it truly means to live and lead consciously in today’s world. A reflective conversation about awareness, growth, and the deeper layers beneath success and performance.

In this episode of Becoming Human Again, Stijn asks ChatGPT deeply human questions about emotion, purpose and what it truly means to be human. Can AI understand vulnerability? Can a machine reflect on the human heart? Discover the surprising answers in this unique conversation.

In this first pilot episode, Stijn Staes turns the microphone around. This time, he’s the one being interviewed.

Scott Russel sits down with Stijn for an open and honest conversation about his personal journey, his search for authenticity and what it truly means to “become human again.”

Together, they explore the questions that inspired the book and podcast:

💭 What happens when success and ambition no longer feel fulfilling?

💬 How do we lead — and live — from the heart?

A thoughtful beginning to a new chapter of meaningful dialogue.