In a world where change is no longer a season but the weather, today’s leaders are feeling the strain. From AI disruption to shifting employee expectations, the pace of business has left many teams stuck in survival mode. On this episode of Great Mondays Radio, host Josh Levine talks with Zarah Gulamhusein—HR executive, IPO veteran, and culture operator across SaaS and Fintech—about what it really takes to lead through uncertainty.

This conversation explores how today’s best leaders build trust without needing all the answers. We talk about why alignment beats control in high-velocity environments, how to create “zones of certainty” amid chaos, and the power of honest, frequent communication. Zarah shares real-world practices for scaling clarity, modeling vulnerability, and reducing fear—so teams can move faster and stay grounded, even when everything’s in flux.

If you’re a leader navigating chaos, a manager trying to do right by your people, or just someone who’s tired of the old playbook and ready for a new way to work—this one’s for you.

About Our Guest:

Zarah Gulamhusein is a seasoned HR executive with 20+ years leading people strategy across IPOs, M&As, and global expansions at companies like PagerDuty, Glue Mobile, and Adyen. She specializes in helping leaders build resilient, human-centered cultures that thrive through change. Connect with Zarah on LinkedIn.

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