Are we outsourcing our thinking to AI, and what does that mean for leadership, decision-making and HR?

What happens when HR stops telling people what to think, and starts helping them think for themselves? In this episode, I speak with critical thinking expert Bethan Winn about reclaiming our “human edge” in a tech-saturated world.

We discuss cognitive sovereignty, decision confidence, and why soft skills are anything but soft. Bethan shares practical ways leaders can strengthen strategic thinking and create space for better decisions, even in fast-paced, reactive workplaces.

If you’re wrestling with how to stay human in a high-tech workplace, this one’s for you. You’ll walk away with fresh insight into how we lead, relate, and choose. Plus the tools to help your team do the same.

What’s one decision this week you could pause before reacting to? Where could you connect before automating? Let’s keep the conversation going. Connect with us on LinkedIn

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Is your reward system really reflecting what you value most, or just what’s easiest to measure?

As the year wraps, I sat down with Warren Land, Director of the Reward Practice and one of Australia's leading experts in remuneration and incentive design, to talk about what rewards are really saying in our workplaces. This conversation goes beyond the bonus to look at fairness, transparency, and the power dynamics hiding in our pay structures.

You’ll hear what’s changing in total rewards, what leaders often get wrong about incentives, and how to spot when your pay practices are sending the wrong message. If you’ve ever struggled with making reward systems more human, more honest, and more useful, this one’s for you.

What are you really rewarding in your organisation right now? And what story is your reward system telling? Let’s talk about it, connect with me on LinkedIn

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What does fairness look like when AI is making the decisions?

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we hire, develop, and lead, but who benefits when we rush to automate? In this episode, I speak with Aubrey Blanche, Director of Ethical Advisory and Strategic Partnerships at The Ethics Centre, about why AI isn’t just a tech issue, it’s a human one.

We explore the messy middle of ethical leadership, the overlooked risks in how HR teams use AI, and how to ask better questions before adopting shiny tools. Aubrey brings years of experience from Atlassian and Culture Amp to help us rethink what fairness really means in the age of automation.

If you want to future-proof your HR practices and lead with intention instead of hype, this episode is your prompt to pause, reflect and redesign. Because every system has a heartbeat, and it better still be human.

What questions are you asking before using AI in your people practices? What would fairness look like if you designed it today? Let’s keep this conversation going, connect with me on LinkedIn

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What does fear look like in your workplace, and what would happen if we replaced it with trust?

This episode of Reimagining HR is a heart-first, straight-talking conversation between me and workplace transformation expert Prina Shah. We unpack what fear-based leadership really looks like, how it shows up in our systems and behaviours, and what it takes to lead with trust and courage instead.

We talk about HR’s unique role, absorbing fear, protecting trust, and helping leaders do both. We also explore legacy, cultural transformation, and why the consultation process needs a serious rethink. If you're a HR professional or leader navigating complex change, this one’s for you.

Are you stuck in fear-based HR? What legacy do you want to leave behind in your work? Let’s start a real conversation, connect with us on LinkedIn and tell us what stood out.

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What happens when your job title fades and you’re no longer the go-to HR guru? Who are you then?

Ever felt like your whole identity is wrapped up in your job title? In this episode, I talk about the messy truth about identity in HR. From burnout to belonging, and from Cambodia to corporate Australia, I share what I’ve learned about separating self-worth from work ethic, and why that matters more than ever in our profession.

I discuss what makes identity in the workplace so powerful and so risky, including the bonds that shape who we are at work and how HR professionals often lose sight of their own purpose. There’s a deep cost when performance becomes a proxy for value, and I’ve lived it.

This episode is a call to rethink who we are in HR, not just as fixers and compliance officers, but as truth-tellers, bridge builders and culture architects. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your role or unsure where you truly belong, this one’s for you.

So, who are you really, without the title, the inbox, the org chart?

I'd love to hear from you:

How do you define yourself at work?

What would you do if your job disappeared tomorrow?

Have you ever felt lost in your role as an HR professional?

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Feeling the weight of holding it all together in HR? What if your exhaustion isn’t just stress... but accumulated trauma?

HR fatigue is real, and it’s quietly burning out the people at the heart of our workplaces. In this solo episode, I talk about the emotional weight of being the organisational shock absorber, and why traditional HR models are no longer sustainable for many of us.

You’ll hear why exhaustion in HR goes deeper than just being busy, what people fatigue really looks like, and how it connects to imposter syndrome and moral distress. I’ll also share practical tools you can start using this week, like the courageous check-in, boundary setting with bravery, and how to build structural safety around you.

This episode is a reminder that you’re not just the caretaker of culture. You are part of it. And you deserve to feel safe, seen and supported, too.

What’s one thing you can do this week to feel safer in your HR role? Say no? Ask for help? Or maybe take a breath before you break?

Let me know, and if this resonated, share it with another HR peer who might need to hear it too.

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What if your team could build real trust and momentum without the old-school hierarchy?

In this episode, I’m joined by Keith Ferrazzi, renowned coach, author of Never Eat Alone and Never Lead Alone, and leading voice on connection and teamship. We talk about what it takes to build genuine human connections in fractured workplaces, why “serendipity bonding” doesn’t cut it anymore, and how AI is reshaping the way teams are formed.

We cover the power of co-elevation, leading without authority, and why cultural change is simpler than we make it. Keith also shares his personal story, from growing up poor to coaching Fortune 500 execs, and why relationships, not credentials, shaped his path.

If you’ve been feeling the disconnect or you’re tired of old HR playbooks, this episode will spark a rethink on how we build culture, team accountability, and trust in today’s hybrid world.

Do you feel your organisation's culture has stalled? What simple practices could you start today to change it? Let’s keep the conversation going. Connect with us on LinkedIn here.

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Are your people spiritually starving at work and is that quietly costing your business?

In this episode, I’m talking about soul food at work. Not catered lunches or coffee tabs, the real stuff. The kind that nourishes your spirit and shifts a workplace from transactional to transformational.

I’ll walk you through what feeding the soul looks like inside an organisation, and why it’s far from fluffy. You’ll hear how practices like gratitude, purpose alignment and emotional awareness are backed by science (not just vibes), and why they directly impact performance, creativity and retention.

I also share my own story: the burnout, the pivot, the four years in Cambodia that changed everything and how those experiences shaped my obsession with helping leaders bring soul food back into their workplaces.

What’s your soul food at work? What nourishes or drains you in your day-to-day? Start small, try one soul food practice with your team this week. And if this resonated, come connect with me on LinkedIn here. We’d love to hear your HR horror stories or the rituals that work for you.

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