Professional Engagement
Leadership, safety, and human connection in action.
In the realm of safety and organizational performance, Humans Among Us works at the intersection of humanity, systems thinking, and leadership helping individuals and organizations understand how context, systems, and relationships shape behavior and learning.
My professional work is centered on relationships and grounded in a simple belief: growth happens when people are given space to learn from experience and share their stories. Over time, this relationship-centered approach has shaped my work across areas such as organizational learning and development, leadership, storytelling, and reflective dialogue.
This page introduces my writing, speaking engagements, and collaborative learning events; informed by professional experiences, my personal journey, and a deep interest in how relationships, culture, and environment shape the way we live, work, and grow
Speaking & Leadership
Sharing insights and experiences that inspire leadership and human-centered safety practices.
Learning Lab Santa Fe New Mexico , March 10th – 13th, 2026 Facilitators – Ivan Pupulidy, PhD | Professor &
Wichita, Kansas November 10-12, 2025 How to Learn from Normal Work: A Mind-Mapping Exercise Presented by: Ivan Pupulidy, Ph.D. &
Insights & Reflections
Thoughtful articles exploring safety, leadership, and meaningful human impact.
On my flight to Santa Fe for a Learning Lab, I was listening to Daniel Pink’s book A Whole New
I was recently asked a question by a colleague in the industry that reflected a widely held but deeply limiting
With my ongoing interest in organizational learning through storytelling, I’ve come to understand that storytelling isn’t just about sharing experiences.
Complex Adaptive System In today’s Complex Adaptive Systems work environment particularly in safety, which according to Ivan Pupulidy, PhD Crista
I recently heard a powerful quote, “People don’t follow ideas; people follow people (leaders)” on Simon Sinek“A Bit of Optimism”
Driven by the understanding that perspectives are inherently tied to intent and goals, I’ve questioned the underlying assumptions and strategies
Professional Engagements and Collaborative Dialogue
Meaningful learning begins with conversation. If your organization is interested in exploring dialogue around relationships, systems thinking, storytelling, or integrating Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles into your work, I welcome the opportunity to collaborate.
Together, we can create space for reflection, learning, and stronger connections within your teams and systems.
Contact me to begin a conversation about professional engagement or collaborative learning events.