The Authenticity Upgrade
Rebooting Leadership for Real Humans
About the Book
Do you ever feel like work was designed for robots, not humans?
You’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone.
We’ve all felt it: the endless meetings, the burnout, the sense that no one’s really saying what they mean. Most workplaces run on systems that ignore the very thing that makes them work — people.
The Authenticity Upgrade is about changing that.
Drawing on decades of experience in leadership, coaching, and organizational transformation, Cristina Amigoni and Alex Cullimore show what happens when we stop fighting human nature and start working with it.
This isn’t another “fix your mindset” book. It’s a practical guide to leading, collaborating, and showing up with authenticity both at work and in life.
Learn how to:
Create teams that thrive, not just survive
Turn small, authentic actions into lasting change
Navigate the future of work — including AI — without losing your humanity
Lead with courage and emotional intelligence
Build trust and connection through genuine communication
Whether you’re leading a team, an organization, or your own personal growth, The Authenticity Upgrade will help you build a workplace (and a life) that works the way humans actually do.
Because the future of success is human.
“Leadership is at its best when it’s human. These practices help us expand our skills, connect more deeply, and enjoy the process along the way.”
-Lyn Wineman, President
“Authentically human leadership – these principles are crucial for leaders that care about their people.”
-Stephen Wiggs, VP Infrastructure
“Refreshingly human take on leadership! This approach gets to the core of working with humans.”
-Kyle Shaffar, VP Engineering
“A philosophy that helps you ‘Lead Human’ - recognizing that people are humans not resources”
-Chuck Devries, CTO
“The secret sauce to unlocking joy and humanity at work!”
-Katherine Warren, COO
