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Creating the space for change

Humanava is a leadership development platform dedicated to fostering leaders who build diverse, mindful, and impactful communities. Our mission is to empower individuals and teams to initiate and embrace change within a supportive environment. We believe in creating the space for intentional development, knowing it leads to meaningful transformation.

Before Humanava, there was Stand Up For Passion, a storytelling series founded in New York City in 2014. The concept? Seven inspiring and diverse speakers, each with seven minutes to share their story of transformation. These stories — so real, so personal — inspired honesty and genuine connection. At the end of every event, instead of rushing out into the night, people stayed. They had meaningful conversations. They left with the glow of found community and shared experience. They felt part of something special, something magic.

Those events sparked change. Participants transformed their careers, pursued new passions, and made significant life changes. Speakers found the confidence to step into leadership or write books. Stand Up For Passion became a conscious community across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The format broadened. We offered team-building workshops and collaboration with leaders from well-known organizations. Each event was still based on the belief that all humans desire and deserve authenticity and positive change.

Then, Covid hit. Events around the world got canceled, and spaces fell silent. In this global pause, Humanava was born.

Today, we continue to carry forward the spirit of Stand Up For Passion through Humanava, adapting to new ways of connecting and growing. We are back to creating impactful events and offering leadership training, with the same intention of fostering meaningful change. Our commitment to building diverse, mindful, and impactful communities remains stronger than ever. We invite you to join us on this journey.

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Train your leaders and teams with essential human skills and build a high-performing, purpose-driven workplace.

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We handpick speakers through interviews and community feedback, followed by personalized coaching sessions. Speakers participate in a full rehearsal before the event to ensure an impactful delivery.

Cast. Coach. Empower

Organize a corporate event where speakers share their personal journeys and experiences, strengthening company culture and engaging employees.

Corporate Events

Create an event celebrating women leaders, featuring speakers who share their experiences and strategies for overcoming challenges.

Women in Leadership

Drive innovation within your organization by hosting an event where speakers share stories of creativity and groundbreaking ideas, fostering a culture of innovation.

Innovation Initiatives

Create an event centered on diversity and inclusion, featuring speakers sharing personal journeys that fosters understanding and empathy.

Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives

Experience the endless possibilities with our signature format.

One event, versatile applications

Organize a Stand Up for Passion event for your organization. Engage your community and inspire minds.

7 speakers + 7 minutes ∞ inspiration

We believe every speaker deserves the opportunity to shine, regardless of their experience level. That’s why we provide comprehensive training to ensure each speaker delivers their best.

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We believe building a better, human-centric future requires commitment from leaders and people across entire organizations. This isn't possible without the support of a community. Join in on the discussion, share knowledge and let's meet at one of our events.

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An intergenerational engineering team at CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research) aimed to enhance collaboration and communication within their diverse group. Our impactful team-building program played crucial role in bridging generational gaps and fostering a more cohesive and productive working environment.

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Using our unique event format, we helped the UNHCR organize an inspirational storytelling event centered on the theme of inclusion. While the organization already has a rich diversity of cultures and backgrounds, they aimed to deepen their sense of inclusion.

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We prioritize collaboration and community to foster inclusivity and respect.

1. Human-Centered Philosophy

We recognize that true growth involves a balance of skills, mindset, and well-being.

2. Holistic Focus

Our programs are designed to evolve with the needs of our participants.

3. Adaptive Programs

Our commitment is to create a lasting positive impact for individuals and organizations.

4. Sustainable Positive Change

An Optimal Environment for Growth

Why Humanava?

Partner with us to create thriving, motivated, and high-performing teams.

Engage your employees to drive business growth

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Elevate your organization with learning experiences designed to promote collaboration and achieve peak performance.

Cultivate your leaders.

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Communication skills for the modern manager

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Transform your managers into effective leaders with our expert-led masterclasses, designed to develop essential leadership skills.

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We take the community approach to solving challenges, designing high-impact learning experiences that foster collaboration and creativity. 

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Access high-quality, expert-led masterclasses that promote individual learning.

Strengthen teamwork and communication with our team development programs.

Create a sense of unity with events designed to foster meaningful connections.

Interact with a personalized AI coach for support and continuous learning.

Our programs blend digital learning with in-person workshops and events, enabling your teams to achieve meaningful outcomes.

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Our signature method leverages the power of storytelling to strengthen team relationships.

Connect through Storytelling

Experience our signature team development programs designed to enhance collaboration.

Leverage the Power of Teamwork

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Adaptive team coaching program

Opt for a team building session for immediate impact, or embark on our comprehensive team development program for a deeper, sustained transformation.

Two Paths, One Goal

Well-developed teams are more efficient and productive, maximizing the use of resources and time.

Improved Productivity

Teams that work well together are better at identifying problems and coming up with innovative solutions.

Better Problem Solving

Team development helps ensure that all team members are aligned with the company’s goals driving collective success.

Aligned Goals

Investing in team development contributes to a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Positive Workplace Culture

Team development is key to unlocking performance. Invest in your team's growth and see a lasting positive impact.

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Professionals aiming to boost their leadership and team-leading skills.

Managers or Team Leads

Individuals seeking to lead their businesses with purpose and build cohesive teams.

Entrepreneurs

Those in roles focused on developing others who want to deepen their coaching skills.

Coaches

Those transitioning into new roles or industries who want to strengthen their leadership and soft skills.

Career Changers

Master the skills that will advance your career to the next stage.

Is this program right for you?

Enhance your leadership skills, celebrate your growth, and receive expert guidance throughout this 12-week program culminating in earning your Leadership and SelfDiscovery Certificate.

Weeks

A fully integrated learning experience that combines video lessons with live skill-building sessions. Study at your own pace with comprehensive recordings, readings, and tools. All content is accessed through our custom platform.

Hours Total

Each module comprises of asynchronous, self-paced components – 10 hours of bite-sized video lessons, and 3 hours of readings, handouts, interactive sessions, and knowledge checks over a 13-week period.

Modules

Transform your knowledge into action during facilitated skill-building sessions. Each module provides 90 minutes of interactive activities, giving you the chance to engage in small groups to refine your skills and confidently apply them in real-world scenarios.

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Our cohorts are designed for busy professionals! Our live sessions will usually meet once a week for 2 hours and run for 5-6 weeks.

My team is really busy. How can we fit this into our schedule?

We record every live session and make it available for you and your team for replay.

What if I miss a live session?

Not exactly in the traditional sense. You will be given exercises that you can put into practice during the week. Of course you don’t have to participate — but we hope you will, as it really brings the learning to life.

Will there be homework?

Yes! We organize cohorts by specific themes for individuals. Please reach out to us at contact@humanava.com.

Can I join a cohort myself?

Each course is one to two hours long and contains around 10 short video modules.

What are the masterclasses like?

If you’re interested in teaching for us, we’d love to hear from you! Send us a message at contact@humanava.com.

Can I be an expert for Humanava?

For any technical problems, please send an email to contact@humanava.com.

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‘Mānava मानव' means ‘human’ in Sanskrit. Combined with the English word ‘human’, our name represents our inclusive global humanity. You can pronounce it HUMAN-ava or hu-MANAVA, whichever you prefer.

Why the name Humanava?

Human or soft skills are the qualities that are unique to human beings: creativity, intuition, self-awareness, communication, flexibility, compassion, empathy, emotional intelligence, and many more. Our soft skills training programs encourage you to develop these abilities.

What are human skills? What is soft skills training?

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