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The Being Human Podcast

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What does it mean to be human in this world we find ourselves living in? Amelia Vegting and Jez Francis explore some experiences common to us all, and how they affect us. With the help of some special guests, they hope to learn a bit more about themselves and each other.We are just add water, a global creative consultancy. We love people, what happens between, and how that impacts individuals’ happiness and productivity, and how organisations perform. Whether we're helping our clients to build brilliant leaders for today and tomorrow, enriching cultures, or connecting and inspiring whole teams, we lean heavily on our background in both business and the creative arts.Email our hosts Amelia Vegting (amelia@sojustaddwater.com) and Jez Francis (jfrancis@sojustaddwater.com) to say hello. They would love to hear from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36 episodes

episode Photographs: What does it mean to capture a moment? artwork

Photographs: What does it mean to capture a moment?

Amelia and Jez sit down with renowned photo editor and visual storyteller Kira Pollack to explore how photographs shape what (and who) we see. From her years at TIME Magazine to her role as Creative Director at Vanity Fair, she lifts the lid on the often‑invisible role of the photo editor: commissioning photographers, advocating for their work, and navigating the creative and ethical decisions behind some of the world’s most recognisable and powerful images. Through her fellowship at Harvard, she’s exploring how technology and oral histories might help us preserve visual history while protecting authorship and trust, turning her role of advocating for photographers shot by shot into a longer‑term project to build archives where images are remembered not just as files, but as evidence of what they saw, and the stories, risks, and relationships behind each frame. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

1 May 2026 - 1 h 8 min
episode Ethics: How can we stay true to our values under pressure? artwork

Ethics: How can we stay true to our values under pressure?

For the first episode of series four, Amelia and Jez sit down with ethics advisor Ben Wilberforce-Ritchie to explore how ordinary people make ethical choices in a messy, pressurised world. From speed limits and office policies to laws and social norms – exploring that fact that “we can” is not the same as “we should.” Ben shares how his work in high-risk corporate environments has shaped his view that ethics isn’t about being perfect, but about thinking critically, noticing the grey areas, and trying to polish our small corner of the world. Ben gives advice on how we can build better judgment, create cultures where people feel safe to speak up, and make good decisions when it matters most. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

30 Mar 2026 - 55 min
episode Adventure: How do we lead ourselves and others into the unknown? artwork

Adventure: How do we lead ourselves and others into the unknown?

In this final episode of series 3 of the Being Human Podcast, hosts Amelia Vegting and Jez Francis are joined by leadership, team culture and resilience expert Mark Denton. Mark shares his remarkable experience leading a diverse, amateur crew in the world’s toughest round-the-world yacht race, highlighting the importance of vulnerability, inclusive leadership, and teamwork under intense pressure. Through candid stories of success, setbacks, and learning from failure, Mark reveals what it takes to build genuine togetherness and high performance - whether at sea or in the workplace! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

30 Dec 2025 - 53 min
episode Voice: Why do accents amplify assumptions? artwork

Voice: Why do accents amplify assumptions?

Amelia and Jez explore the human voice. With Heather Hanson, an expert in global communication, they explore the power of voice and accent in shaping identity and status. Heather shines a light on accent bias and how it persists both socially and professionally, and the price we pay as a result. The notion of 'good' and 'bad' English is challenged, and the case for more inclusivity in how we perceive and value different accents is made. The conversation delves into practical strategies for individuals to make their voices heard in the workplace and beyond, and for leaders to create more inclusive communication cultures. Heather's insights reveal how deeply ingrained accent biases are and the importance of self-awareness in overcoming them, ultimately emphasising that being human means communicating and connecting with others, regardless of how we sound. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

17 Oct 2025 - 54 min
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