There’s a quiet tension in HR.

We’re told people are our greatest asset… right before people strategy gets pushed aside for operational urgency.

So what if there’s a braver way to lead work?

Heart at Work with Trina Sunday is for HR leaders and change-makers who believe people and performance can thrive side by side, and who refuse to let people become the collateral damage of ambition.
Hosted by human-first leadership strategist and creator of the HEART Work™ model, Trina Sunday brings 25+ years of global insights to honest conversations about influence, leadership under pressure, culture in action, and what it truly takes to build workplaces where people and performance thrive side by side.

This isn’t theory. It’s the real work behind courageous HR.

If you believe HR has both the power and responsibility to transform workplaces, you’re in the right place.

You’re not just tuning in. You’re stepping into a community of courageous change-makers redefining the future of work.

HR has a new future.
And it leads with heart.

Join me.

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There’s a quiet tension in HR.

We’re told people are our greatest asset… right before people strategy gets pushed aside for operational urgency.

So what if there’s a braver way to lead work?

Heart at Work with Trina Sunday is for HR leaders and change-makers who believe people and performance can thrive side by side, and who refuse to let people become the collateral damage of ambition.
Hosted by human-first leadership strategist and creator of the HEART Work™ model, Trina Sunday brings 25+ years of global insights to honest conversations about influence, leadership under pressure, culture in action, and what it truly takes to build workplaces where people and performance thrive side by side.

This isn’t theory. It’s the real work behind courageous HR.

If you believe HR has both the power and responsibility to transform workplaces, you’re in the right place.

You’re not just tuning in. You’re stepping into a community of courageous change-makers redefining the future of work.

HR has a new future.
And it leads with heart.

Join me.

Connect with Reimagine HR

• Website: https://trinasunday.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trinasundayofficial/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trinasundayofficial/
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What if the real story of HR isn’t about HR processes at all?

This episode marks a milestone. Not because it’s number 50, but because it prompted me to pause and really listen. Not just to the words, but to the patterns across every guest and every theme. It turns out, this podcast was never just about HR. It’s been about humanity, identity, grief, power, exhaustion, courage, and everything in between.

I share what stood out most from 50 episodes: the recurring truths about burnout, invisible labour, trust, and the human cost of broken systems. We talk about the questions that matter. Not “what’s best practice?”, but “what did that cost you?” and “what did you have to hold?”

This episode is full of honesty, clarity, and a refreshed sense of what HR is really for.

If you work in HR or lead people, this reflection might shift how you see your role. It’s not a wrap-up, it’s a reset. Tune in for some truth-telling, pattern spotting, and a new way of looking at what comes next.

What did this episode spark for you?
What have you been holding that no one sees?

I'd love to connect and keep the conversation going. Come find me on  LinkedIn.

SHOW NOTES: https://reimaginehr.com.au/what-50-conversations-about-hr-really-taught-me/

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Ever been pulled aside for a “quick chat” that blew out your whole day?

In this episode of Reimagining HR, I’m pulling back the curtain on what HR really looks like in Australia. From “she’ll be right” risk management to navigating the weird mix of informality and high-stakes regulation. This one’s for the HR professionals holding it all together, often with a straight face and a cancelled lunch.

You’ll hear what sets Australian HR apart. What makes our leadership style so uniquely low-key, and how we balance influence, culture and compliance with quiet strength. If you’ve ever mentally rewritten a policy during a meeting or turned a casual conversation into risk mitigation, you’re in the right place.

Which of these HR moments hit a little too close to home? What’s your version of the “quick chat”? Connect with me on LinkedIn and let’s swap stories:

SHOW NOTES: https://reimaginehr.com.au/only-in-australia-hr-humanity-and-the-unwritten-rules/

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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

SHOW NOTES: https://reimaginehr.com.au/the-human-edge-critical-thinking-ai-hrs-next-frontier-with-bethan-winn/

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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

SHOW NOTES: https://reimaginehr.com.au/beyond-the-bonus-what-were-really-rewarding-at-work-with-warren-land/

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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

SHOW NOTES: https://reimaginehr.com.au/eart-work-and-hard-tech-building-fairer-systems-in-the-age-of-ai-with-aubrey-blanche/

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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.

SHOW NOTES: https://reimaginehr.com.au/leading-beyond-fear-trust-courage-making-work-human-with-prina-shah/

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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?

Connect with me on LinkedIn and share your story: Reimagine HR on LinkedIn

SHOW NOTES: https://reimaginehr.com.au/who-am-i-without-the-job-title-the-real-hr-identity-crisis/

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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.

Connect with us on LinkedIn here and let’s keep this conversation going:

SHOW NOTES: https://reimaginehr.com.au/the-hidden-weight-of-hr-what-happens-when-people-who-care-for-everyone-stop-feeling-safe/

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