Every action, by every person, creates our world.
Formal bio, for those who need it
Dr. Melis Senova is a pioneer in human-centered leadership, known for blending neuroscience, somatic intelligence, regenerative thinking, and design into transformative leadership experiences. With a PhD in human factors and decades of experience working across industries and cultures, Melis brings depth, clarity, and quiet strength to her work.
Helping leaders lead like life depends on it.
She is the founder of This Human, a platform dedicated to developing the inner life of leaders. From shaping national leadership programs for central banks to creating deep leadership coaching program for individuals, her work reflects a reverence for humanity and a commitment to systems that heal, not just perform.
Melis is also the author of This Human and Design Character, an international speaker who inspires with warmth, insight, and situational wit. Her approach is both strategic and soulful—inviting leaders to slow down, listen deeper, and lead in harmony with life.
More details, for those who like it
I've spent my life captivated by the human condition, yearning to understand it. Initially, I delved into neuroscience, specialising in brain research and publishing papers on brain imaging. Yet, the more I explored, the more I realised that using my own brain to comprehend the complexities of the brain itself was an endless cycle.
A shift in perspective became necessary, leading me to pursue a PhD in Human Factors with the Defence Department. Focusing on situational awareness in fighter pilots, I designed auditory displays to reduce their visual workload.
In this process, I discovered a deep passion for designing for the human condition, rather than analysing and describing it.
For the past two decades, this has become my focus. I've worked with governments, businesses of all sizes, and various sectors, striving to help organisations recognise the significance of embracing the human experience within their products, services, and systems—both internally and externally.
In 2009, Huddle was born to instil this understanding within organisations. We sought to make a difference, not just within our own organisation, but in the world at large.
Hence, Huddle Academy emerged, a platform to share our knowledge and empower more organisations to understand the profound impact of prioritising the experiences of others.
To keep the ripple effect going, I launched this human community. This is a platform that connects creative, committed and conscious designers and leaders from all around the world, together. The people in this community are equipped with shaping our future. They are busy doing the hard inner development work to become unstoppable in the face of drastic change
