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/

Trina Sunday is a human-first leadership strategist, HR advisor and creator of the HEART Work™ model, helping HR leaders and People & Culture professionals build workplaces where people and performance thrive side by side. With more than 25 years of experience across HR, organisational development and leadership advisory in Australia, Asia and global leadership communities, she works with HR leaders and executive teams to strengthen leadership capability, shape workplace culture and drive human-first organisational transformation. Through the Heart at Work with Trina Sunday podcast, leadership programs and advisory work, Trina is passionate about empowering HR professionals to move beyond compliance and lead the future of HR with courage, clarity and influence.

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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/

Trina Sunday is a human-first leadership strategist, HR advisor and creator of the HEART Work™ model, helping HR leaders and People & Culture professionals build workplaces where people and performance thrive side by side. With more than 25 years of experience across HR, organisational development and leadership advisory in Australia, Asia and global leadership communities, she works with HR leaders and executive teams to strengthen leadership capability, shape workplace culture and drive human-first organisational transformation. Through the Heart at Work with Trina Sunday podcast, leadership programs and advisory work, Trina is passionate about empowering HR professionals to move beyond compliance and lead the future of HR with courage, clarity and influence.

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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/

Trina Sunday is a human-first leadership strategist, HR advisor and creator of the HEART Work™ model, helping HR leaders and People & Culture professionals build workplaces where people and performance thrive side by side. With more than 25 years of experience across HR, organisational development and leadership advisory in Australia, Asia and global leadership communities, she works with HR leaders and executive teams to strengthen leadership capability, shape workplace culture and drive human-first organisational transformation. Through the Heart at Work with Trina Sunday podcast, leadership programs and advisory work, Trina is passionate about empowering HR professionals to move beyond compliance and lead the future of HR with courage, clarity and influence.

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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/

Trina Sunday is a human-first leadership strategist, HR advisor and creator of the HEART Work™ model, helping HR leaders and People & Culture professionals build workplaces where people and performance thrive side by side. With more than 25 years of experience across HR, organisational development and leadership advisory in Australia, Asia and global leadership communities, she works with HR leaders and executive teams to strengthen leadership capability, shape workplace culture and drive human-first organisational transformation. Through the Heart at Work with Trina Sunday podcast, leadership programs and advisory work, Trina is passionate about empowering HR professionals to move beyond compliance and lead the future of HR with courage, clarity and influence.

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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. 

SHOW NOTES: https://reimaginehr.com.au/the-future-of-work-starts-with-connection-with-keith-ferrazzi/

Trina Sunday is a human-first leadership strategist, HR advisor and creator of the HEART Work™ model, helping HR leaders and People & Culture professionals build workplaces where people and performance thrive side by side. With more than 25 years of experience across HR, organisational development and leadership advisory in Australia, Asia and global leadership communities, she works with HR leaders and executive teams to strengthen leadership capability, shape workplace culture and drive human-first organisational transformation. Through the Heart at Work with Trina Sunday podcast, leadership programs and advisory work, Trina is passionate about empowering HR professionals to move beyond compliance and lead the future of HR with courage, clarity and influence.

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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.

SHOW NOTES: https://reimaginehr.com.au/soul-food-at-work-feeding-your-people-fuelling-your-culture/

Trina Sunday is a human-first leadership strategist, HR advisor and creator of the HEART Work™ model, helping HR leaders and People & Culture professionals build workplaces where people and performance thrive side by side. With more than 25 years of experience across HR, organisational development and leadership advisory in Australia, Asia and global leadership communities, she works with HR leaders and executive teams to strengthen leadership capability, shape workplace culture and drive human-first organisational transformation. Through the Heart at Work with Trina Sunday podcast, leadership programs and advisory work, Trina is passionate about empowering HR professionals to move beyond compliance and lead the future of HR with courage, clarity and influence.

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Are HR leaders really locked out of the CEO seat, or are we holding ourselves back?

In this episode, I talk about the real reasons HR professionals aren’t landing the top job, and why it’s not because we're underqualified.

From imposter syndrome to commercial confidence and the myth of “not being given the chance.” I break down the habits and mindset traps keeping us small and how to break free from them.

You’ll walk away with practical ways to strengthen your CEO readiness: how to build your personal board, sharpen your commercial edge, and say yes before you're 100% ready.

This one’s for the HR leader who’s ready to stop waiting and start leading.

So what’s the next move for you? Is it finally putting your hand up? Getting closer to the numbers? Or just backing yourself the way others already do?

Wherever you’re at, I’d love to hear it. Come say hi over on LinkedIn here.

SHOW NOTES: https://reimaginehr.com.au/stop-waiting-to-be-chosen-why-hr-must-claim-the-ceo-path/

Trina Sunday is a human-first leadership strategist, HR advisor and creator of the HEART Work™ model, helping HR leaders and People & Culture professionals build workplaces where people and performance thrive side by side. With more than 25 years of experience across HR, organisational development and leadership advisory in Australia, Asia and global leadership communities, she works with HR leaders and executive teams to strengthen leadership capability, shape workplace culture and drive human-first organisational transformation. Through the Heart at Work with Trina Sunday podcast, leadership programs and advisory work, Trina is passionate about empowering HR professionals to move beyond compliance and lead the future of HR with courage, clarity and influence.

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What if the skills you’ve honed in HR are exactly what’s needed to be a CEO?

In this episode, I challenge one of the most frustrating myths in the business world. That HR leaders can’t become CEOs. I spotlight some standout CHRO-to-CEO success stories, from Leena Nair’s leap from Unilever to Chanel, to Mary Barra’s transformation of General Motors, to Anne Mulcahy pulling Xerox back from the brink.

These aren't just career highlights; they’re proof that people leadership is business leadership.

You’ll hear how these leaders used empathy, trust, and cultural reset strategies to steer global companies through massive disruption. I talk about what made them the right choice in moments of crisis and why HR is often the proving ground for top leadership.

This is the episode every HR leader needs to hear if they’ve ever felt stuck or underestimated.

Whether you're eyeing the C-suite or cheering others on, you’ll leave with a sharper lens on what it really takes to lead, and why it’s time to rethink where HR fits in the executive hierarchy.

Which HR-to-CEO story inspired you the most? Tag us on LinkedIn here, I’d love to hear your thoughts and celebrate the trailblazers you're watching. And if this episode made you rethink what’s possible, share it with a HR mate who needs the reminder.

SHOW NOTES: https://reimaginehr.com.au/why-chros-make-the-best-ceos-in-times-of-chaos/

Trina Sunday is a human-first leadership strategist, HR advisor and creator of the HEART Work™ model, helping HR leaders and People & Culture professionals build workplaces where people and performance thrive side by side. With more than 25 years of experience across HR, organisational development and leadership advisory in Australia, Asia and global leadership communities, she works with HR leaders and executive teams to strengthen leadership capability, shape workplace culture and drive human-first organisational transformation. Through the Heart at Work with Trina Sunday podcast, leadership programs and advisory work, Trina is passionate about empowering HR professionals to move beyond compliance and lead the future of HR with courage, clarity and influence.

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What happens when a Coldplay kiss cam moment spirals into a corporate crisis, executive resignations, and a global HR debate?

In this episode, I unpack the very public Coldplay kiss cam controversy that led to the sudden exit of Astronomer’s CEO and CPO, and what it reveals about power dynamics, bias, and the hidden cracks in organisational culture. Using this as a case study, I explore how HR should respond when the function itself is caught in the storm.

We’ll talk about why due process matters, even when public opinion is demanding instant action. I share why a romantic relationship between a CEO and their HR leader is the “Mount Everest” of conflicts, and how gender bias in media coverage can quietly shape public perception. I’ll also cover what succession planning, crisis communication, and independent investigation should look like in moments like this.

By the end, you’ll have practical takeaways on handling power and intimacy at work, spotting media bias, and protecting HR’s credibility when trust takes a hit.

If you were in the HR team at Astronomer right now, what would you do first? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Connect with us on LinkedIn and join the conversation.

SHOW NOTES: https://reimaginehr.com.au/hr-on-the-big-screen-leadership-power-the-coldplay-kiss/

Trina Sunday is a human-first leadership strategist, HR advisor and creator of the HEART Work™ model, helping HR leaders and People & Culture professionals build workplaces where people and performance thrive side by side. With more than 25 years of experience across HR, organisational development and leadership advisory in Australia, Asia and global leadership communities, she works with HR leaders and executive teams to strengthen leadership capability, shape workplace culture and drive human-first organisational transformation. Through the Heart at Work with Trina Sunday podcast, leadership programs and advisory work, Trina is passionate about empowering HR professionals to move beyond compliance and lead the future of HR with courage, clarity and influence.

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What if leading with heart was the most strategic move you could make?

In this episode of Reimagining HR, I challenge the old-school discomfort around emotions in the boardroom and unpack why heart-led leadership isn’t fluffy, it’s functional. From the red dust of the Pilbara to the pressure of the C-suite, I share real stories, data and practical tools that prove heart is hardwired for performance.

You’ll hear about the ripple effects of compassion in action, autonomy that works, and connection rituals that don’t feel like corporate karaoke. Plus, we unpack the four micro-moves every CEO can make this week to lead with heart, without losing their edge.

If you’re sick of the “too emotional” label and want your culture to thrive, not just survive, this one’s for you.

Tried any of these heart moves? Copped an epic eye-roll in the process? I'd love to hear what reactions you’re seeing. Connect with us on LinkedIn.

SHOW NOTES: https://reimaginehr.com.au/put-a-little-heart-into-it-mate-why-soft-hr-is-solid-gold/

Trina Sunday is a human-first leadership strategist, HR advisor and creator of the HEART Work™ model, helping HR leaders and People & Culture professionals build workplaces where people and performance thrive side by side. With more than 25 years of experience across HR, organisational development and leadership advisory in Australia, Asia and global leadership communities, she works with HR leaders and executive teams to strengthen leadership capability, shape workplace culture and drive human-first organisational transformation. Through the Heart at Work with Trina Sunday podcast, leadership programs and advisory work, Trina is passionate about empowering HR professionals to move beyond compliance and lead the future of HR with courage, clarity and influence.

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