Pheww! What a month it has been. We began the year with a few focused goals and seeing them being accomplished month on month has been nothing short of a delight.

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate six remarkable women from our Human on the Inside series who are redefining what leadership looks like.

The new psychosocial regulations across Australia are clear: you’re not just expected to keep people physically safe; you’re responsible for protecting their psychological health too. 

And the stakes are high. 

2025 turned out to be a bit of a main-character year for Maxme India. What began as a mission to build human skills across professionals, students, educators and healthcare practitioners grew into a larger movement - (The good kind. No placards involved).

If you’ve ever cried on the floor of your share house, half-eaten UberEats on the coffee table, scrolling LinkedIn and wondering if everyone except you got the secret “How to adult” manual… hi. You might be in a quarter-life crisis.

In this edition of “Human on the Inside,” Natalie MacDonald, founder of Working @ It, helps leaders, teams, and brands amplify their voice through storytelling and strategy, guiding them to show up authentically and with impact.

In this edition of “Human on the Inside,” Matt Bywater reflects on how his purpose-driven career has been shaped by a deep passion for helping people and creating meaningful impact.

Walking through the halls of DIDAC India this tension was everywhere. EduTech founders, educators, policymakers and industry leaders gathered to talk about the future of learning. But the real conversation wasn’t just about innovation. It was about identity.

In this year’s Human on the Inside roundup, we look back at the standout moments from our 2025 interviews with industry leaders, innovators and some all round legends.

As AI takes over more technical and repetitive tasks and our world of work rapidly changes,  the leaders who stand out are those who can interpret complexity, translate it for humans, and hold space for uncertainty.

In this edition of “Human on the Inside,” Rupa Chakravaty reflects on how her values-driven upbringing shapes the way she teaches and guides her students.

In this edition of “Human on the Inside,” Sharon Grant shares how she blends innovation with purpose-led leadership across MOD3RN Care and RMS Tech. She’s a global operator who pairs commercial excellence with deep human connection.

How often do you just sit down and reflect on your own superpowers or emotions? 

Fresh from SXSW Sydney 2025, and looking past the AI buzz, we have some key takeaways to share with you.

In this edition of “Human on the Inside,” Kuldeep Chauhan, International SEO & AEO Expert at DeltaReco, shares how he combines analytical precision with human connection to build global digital visibility.

We’ve all played Calendar Tetris: 30 minutes becomes 60, four people become twelve, and the only decision made is which colour the next meeting invite should be. Meanwhile, your real work is at the gym - watching your focus do burpees. Let’s fix that.

In this edition of “Human on the Inside,” Matthew Lanham, COO at Lysander and Board Director at Volleyball Victoria — shares how he develops people and teams to thrive, championing human skills, risk-taking and pathways in community sport.

In this edition of “Human on the Inside,” Amy Gildea reflects on her journey from frontline nursing to senior leadership in international development. She defines leadership as creating conditions for collective flourishing.

Leadership expert Arpan Roy highlights that human skills like empathy, adaptability, and communication will define leadership in 2026. Tailored training programs help leaders build self-awareness and resilience to guide teams through uncertainty.

In this edition of “Human on the Inside,” Rosa Stathis, Founder of The Social Expression, shares how she helps organisations build authentic connections with diverse communities. With experience across government, corporate, and multicultural sectors, she champions communication that empowers and includes.