Between the Lines
Exploring people, systems, stories, and the contexts that shape how we work and live.
My professional work explores what often lives between the lines: the context, relationships, systems, stories, and experiences that shape how we understand one another, make decisions, learn, and work together.
Much of this work has been shaped by my experience in safety and organizational performance, where I have learned that understanding people requires us to look beyond behavior alone. We must also become curious about the systems around them, the relationships they depend on, the environments in which they work, and the experiences they carry with them.
At the heart of my work is a simple belief: meaningful learning begins when we create space for people to share their experiences, challenge what we think we know, and explore the fuller story together.
This relationship-centered approach informs my work across safety, organizational learning, leadership, systems thinking, storytelling, and reflective dialogue. It is also shaped by my personal journey, cultural experiences, photography, and an enduring curiosity about what it means to be human.
Here, I share my writing, speaking engagements, professional dialogues, and collaborative learning experiences; all part of an ongoing exploration of how curiosity, context, and human connection can help us better understand how we live, work, learn, and grow.
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Speaking & Leadership
Sharing insights and experiences that inspire leadership and human-centered safety practices.
Organizational Learning Through Storytelling July 31st, 2026 I had the privilege of returning to Africa to keynote the SAIOSH Conference
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
If your organization is exploring how storytelling, systems thinking, Human and Organizational Performance (HOP), and employee experiences can deepen learning, I welcome the opportunity to support that conversation.
Engagements may include consultations, workshops, safety keynotes, or workplace conversations that help teams better understand how context, relationships, and systems shape the way work is experienced and performed.
Contact me to begin a conversation about professional engagement or collaborative learning events.
