The Unlock: Humanity at Work

Join Sumona and Dr. David Larson in this episode as they talk about unlocking the power of our human bodies. Dr. Larson, a kinesiology expert, professor at Arizona State University, and a personal trainer, shares the importance of physical health in strengthening our core and keeping us centered across challenging situations. Hear how we can build up our tolerance to stress, and understand the benefits of self-care to become more resilient and strong. Dr. Larson offers scientific evidence and practical advice that will inspire you to tap into the true potential of your human body. Tune in to learn how strengthening our bodies helps us to think clearly, live longer, and lead others more effectively.

Join Sumona and Scarlett as they explore how love can conquer even the most heart-wrenching tragedies. Scarlett lost her son in the Sandy Hook massacre but found solace in words that he left behind: Nurturing. Healing. Love. Scarlett transformed her grief to action by creating the Choose Love movement, which has helped millions of children develop the skills of courage, gratitude, forgiveness, and compassion. In an honest conversation about the darkest moments we experience, hear how we can overcome fear and anger with love. Be inspired to choose love in your own life and help spread it to every corner of the world.

Idealis is proud to pledge a percentage of every dollar we earn to support the Choose Love movement, which is helping to develop human-centered character traits in the future leaders of our world. Join us in our pledge to choose love as we unlock our humanity at work.

Join host Sumona as she speaks with Jim Galligan, Director of Creative Strategy at JK Design, as they explore the power of human-centric design principles in capturing the essence of companies. With a deep focus on understanding people, JK Design helps leaders build authentic and genuine cultures that are reflected in their brand stories.

Through the art of listening and learning, Jim and his team translate their client's vision into words and imagery that truly reflect their identity. In this podcast, Jim and Sumona discuss the importance of language as a way to communicate humanity outwardly, and how JK Design's approach to brand storytelling helps companies showcase who they are and who they can be.

Allison Baum Gates broke into venture capital after realizing that she had the power to create opportunity and have greater impact in the world as an investor. In this episode, Allison and Sumona talk about how venture capital has the potential to unlock new ways of working and living for all of us -- as long as we keep our humanity intact and in focus along the way.

As a General Partner at SemperVirens, Allison and her team spend their time finding, supporting and connecting talented people who are reimagining the future of work in the world. Her new book, "Breaking into Venture," is a practical and thoughtful guide for anyone who is interested in venture capital.

At work, we have one thing in common across all our differences: our shared humanity. Join organizational psychologist and founder of idealis., Dr. Sumona De Graaf, as she brings together extraordinary people who lead with humanity at work, from the classroom to the boardroom and beyond.

The Unlock amplifies the voices of leaders who keep a relentless focus on the human center in all that they do. Guests will share how leading with humanity at work has unlocked something powerful within themselves, and has had radiating impact on human lives, companies, and society. Hearing their stories may unlock something in you, too.