FINDING MY HUMANITY

Reclaim what it truly means to be human at work - together it's possible to find the person behind the professional. This is not a feel-good memoir or a polished leadership book. It s the story of what really happens when your body, your life, and your leadership all begin to collapse it takes to slowly and gently reclaim them. Told with brutal honesty and grounded wisdom, this book invites you to witness one woman s journey from corporate high-achiever to chronically unwell, to something more human, more whole, and more honest. Through personal stories, hard-earned insights, and practical tools, it offers a pathway back to your own health, integrity, and humanity without bypassing the reality of what it costs. If you re exhausted or tired of the corporate hustle, and longing for a more gentle way to lead and live that honours your humanity, this book this gentle rebellion might be for you. Cathryn Nicholls is a courageous transformation and technology leader with decades of experience driving complex change across government, finance, utilities, and defence. Known for her rare ability to lead high-pressure programs while staying grounded in emotional intelligence, she brings both lived experience and professional expertise to every room she enters. After facing serious illness, burnout, and the collapse of her personal life, Cathryn began a journey to reclaim her health, humanity, and sense of self a journey she now shares to help others lead with courage, connection, and clarity in an increasingly complex world. She holds a Business degree from the University of Washington, a Graduate Diploma in Psychology from Bond University, and multiple certifications in Organisational Change, Project Management, and Advanced Leadership Mentoring. Cathryn is dedicated to evolving leadership from the inside out. Cathryn continues to lead in Digital, Data, and Cyber while rediscovering, together with others, what it means to be human. Through her work, she explores how corporate leadership can honour our shared humanity in every moment. Go to thehumanitarianleader.com and cathrynanicholls.com Instagram cathryn.nicholls Linkedin Cathryn Nicholls