Are We There Yet?

Are we leading from conscious choice, or from stress, ego, and conditioning? Who are we beneath the roles and personas we construct to function in society? What if the biggest problem in leadership isn’t strategy, but self-regulation?

In this episode, Aram Cargill unpacks with Sonja and Jamie a systems-based view of leadership rooted in neuroscience, physiology, and human behavior. Aram challenges common ideas around authenticity, arguing that leadership isn’t about self-expression, it’s about self-regulation, humility, and the ability to hold pressure without passing it on.

The conversation explores how being present in our body through stress relief, sleep, breath, and even food rituals shape our capacity to lead, why our digital environment is eroding our ability to relate to others, and what it means to build sustainable leadership in a rapidly changing world.

What is Are We There Yet??

Are We There Yet? is about recognizing, defining, and building pathways toward a more sustainable working future. How can we collaborate with others in a way that brings authenticity and durability to our projects and relationships? What tools can we leverage to communicate productively towards a shared goal? What can leaders do to shape where we’re going, and how to get there? Hosts Sonja Ernst and Jamie Hardy are two humans on a quest to understand just where we’re headed, in monthly conversations with pioneers, professors, artists, and experts in the fields of science, technology, placemaking, coalition building, AI, and so much more. Whether you're a business leader, a technology enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of how we do things, this podcast is for you.