Embodying change: Transforming power, culture and well-being for people in aid
A podcast for humanitarians who want to work in closer alignment to core values like compassion, accountability, solidarity and equity. Born in 2020 in collaboration with CHS Alliance and Mary Ann Clements, the podcast is now entering its next evolution and is hosted by Melissa Pitotti.
- Update frequency
- every 21 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 61
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
21. Root. Rise. Pollinate!
Shawna, Kristen and Rufaro tell the story of Root. Rise. Pollinate! and share learning from their experiment to shift culture through connecting inner and outer transformation.
Shawna Wakefield, Krist…
20. Building Belonging with Brian Stout
Melissa and Brian Stout of Building Belonging discuss how transformation happens – for individuals, groups, societies and the planet. This includes inviting others to co-create compelling visions, ho…
19. Torrey Peace of Aid for Aid Workers
This episode is dedicated to humanitarians around the world on World Humanitarian Day.
Melissa and Torrey Peace of Aid for Aid Workers Leadership Podcast do a podcast exchange about people-centred lea…
18. Paula Ramírez of Breathe International
Melissa talks with Paula Ramírez of Breathe International.
In their conversation they cover:
- Her journey from focusing on peacebuilding for nations to peacebuilding from within.
- The political aspect of …
17. Hope Chigudu reflects back on the Global Gathering
Melissa talks with Hope Chigudu, reflecting back on the 20-21 May Global Gathering entitled “Living our values: Care, culture and power in aid organisations” held by the CHS Alliance.
In their convers…
16. Mary Ann Clements previews the Global Gathering
In this conversation Mary Ann Clements explains the background and the hopes for the 20-21 May 2021 CHS Alliance virtual Global Gathering on Living our values: Care, culture and power in aid organisa…
15. Leading Well Part 2 with Naser Haghamed
At the end of January 2021 Naser Haghamed completed his 5-year stint as the CEO of Islamic Relief Worldwide. Melissa reflects back with him about leadership, staff well-being and organisational cultu…
14. Leading Well Part I with Julia Sánchez
Melissa talks with Julia Sánchez, the former Secretary General of ActionAid International. The conversation was part of an ICVA-CHS Alliance joint project engaging aid leaders on the issues of staff …
13. Commitment Eight with Gozel Baltaeva and Adrien Muratet
Melissa talks with Gozel Baltaeva and Adrien Muratet about Commitment Eight of the Core Humanitarian Standard. What are the data and the practitioners saying about people management in the humanitari…
12. Listening to your people with Roger Parry
How can we know how staff are doing during these crazy times? Ask them.
Melissa talks with Roger Parry, Director of Agenda Consulting. His organisation specialises in employee and volunteer engagemen…
11. Small but potent acts of compassion with Rachel Coghlan and Jules Frost
Melissa and Jules Frost talk with Rachel Coghlan about what humanitarians can learn from palliative care.
Palliative care improves the quality of life of patients and their families who face problems …
10. Brendan McDonald from Uncomfortable Revolution
In this episode, Melissa talks with Brendan McDonald, co-founder and COO of Uncomfortable Revolution. They explore lessons learned from a big push to get the issue of aid worker well-being on the age…
9. People at the Centre with JRS' Melly Preira
Melissa talks with Melly Preira, the Human Resources Director at the Jesuit Refugee Service, about how she introduced major changes to her humanitarian organisation's approach to staff support.
Melly…
8. The Vulnerable Humanitarian with Gemma Houldey
Mary Ann catches up with Gemma Houldey. We hear Gemma's nuanced perspective on the idea of the "perfect humanitarian," the need for new ways of working that value vulnerability, and the insights gain…
7. Duty of Care at IRC with Lana Baqaeen
In this episode Lana Baqaeen a Regional Staff Care Specialist for MENA Region with International Rescue Committee talks with Mary Ann about the work they are doing on their Duty of Care programme.
La…
6. Mental Health in Aid with Imogen Wall
In this show, you'll hear Mary Ann interview Imogen Wall, an independent consultant working in the humanitarian aid sector, mental health advocate and a specialist around well being in the sector. An…
5. COVID, Organisations & Mental Health with Dr. Peter Mills
In this show, you'll hear Mary Ann interview Dr. Peter Mills, Medical Director of Cigna. They talk about the mental health impacts of Covid-19 and the need for organisations to be prepared to help me…
4. Coping with Covid Mindfully with Hitendra Solanki
Hitendra Solanki is a senior lecturer in development studies at London South Bank University. He’s been active in the development and humanitarian sector for over 16 years. Most recently, he worked a…
3. Coping with COVID & its impact on our lives Part Two with Don Bosch
In this show, you'll hear Melissa interview Don Bosch, Director of Risk Psychology and HEAT Training at the Headington Institute. Don is a licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst with 35 yea…
2. Coping with COVID & its impact on our lives Part One with Kristin Duncombe
In this show, you'll hear Melissa interview Kristin Duncombe a therapist and couples counsellor, life coach, and author. She’s based her career on working with international and expatriate individual…