The Human Side Of Emergency Management Podcast

If you’ve ever wondered what leadership feels like behind the scenes, this episode is for you. In Episode 6, I sit down with Mike DeGrosky for a powerful conversation about leading under pressure — the decisions, the emotions, the integrity, and the humanity behind it all. Mike brings rare insight and humility as we unpack what it means to show up for people when it matters most. It’s honest, thoughtful and full of the kind of wisdom you only get from lived experience.

A grounded, generous conversation with Fabio Silva from Portugal, on leading through complexity, communicating risk with clarity, and staying human in high‑pressure environments. Episode 4 cuts through the noise and gets to the real work of communicating leadership in a changing climate.

In this episode, Scott Dehnisch takes us inside the human reality of working across fragile countries and high‑risk environments. From the moral weight of decision‑making to the moments that reshape a leader under pressure, Scott shares raw insights working in international emergency operations. It’s an honest, grounded conversation about courage, consequence, and what it really means to serve communities on the edge.

When the pressure hits, humanity matters most — this podcast goes straight to the heart.The Human Side of Emergency Management Podcast is a raw and honest look at the people behind emergencies — the leaders, paid and volunteers, who carry the emotional weight of this work. Hosted by Australian emergency management leader Vivien Thomson, the podcast explores the courage, compassion, connection, and lived experience that shape real leadership in high‑stakes environments. Through open conversations and shared wisdom from around the world, listeners are invited to reflect on what they’re learning, how they’re growing, and what it truly means to lead with humanity. Because at the end of the day, that’s the heart of what we do.