UNBiased

What if the real challenge in an AI age isn’t keeping up with technology, but holding on to what makes us distinctly human?

In this episode of UNBiased, I’m joined by organisational psychologist, executive coach and Beyond Belonging author Judy Liu to explore what happens when we stop living by the scripts of who we think we should be.

We talk about belonging and choice, the labels we internalise, why success can sometimes narrow rather than expand our sense of possibility, and what it means to reconnect with our “weird and wonderful” selves.

We also explore a different way of thinking about AI: not simply as a tool to help us produce more, but as an opportunity to make more space for creativity, curiosity and thinking. What if idle time is productive? What if frustration is part of the process? And what happens when we use AI as a coach rather than an answer machine?

A conversation about agency, creativity and finding home in who you are — at a time when knowing what is genuinely yours may matter more than ever.

I highly encourage all of you to check out Judy's book, Beyond Belonging: https://www.penguin.sg/book/beyond-belonging/#

What if the real constraint on how we adapt to AI isn’t the technology — but how we think?

In this episode of UNBiased, I speak with neuroscientist, entrepreneur and REWIRED founder Parul Sharma about what happens when rapidly changing technology collides with deeply ingrained patterns in our brains.

We explore AI anxiety and the identities we build around what we believe we’re capable of; why accomplished people can go quiet at exactly the wrong moment; and what neuroscience can teach us about deliberately rewiring how we respond to change.

We also ask what AI might be reflecting back at us about our own thinking — and why thriving in this next era may require something harder than simply learning new skills: learning to unlearn.

A fascinating conversation about AI, visibility, leadership and the very human work of adapting to what comes next.

AI is changing how we work, learn and live—but are we paying enough attention to how it's changing the way we think?

In this episode of UNBiased, I sit down with cybersecurity entrepreneur and SafeSync founder Rohan Wickremesinghe to explore one of the most important questions of the AI era: how do we build digital resilience when technology is evolving faster than any of us can keep up?

Drawing on decades of experience helping organisations navigate cyber risk—and our own conversations as parents raising two daughters—we discuss why digital safety is no longer just a technical issue. It's a human one.

Together we explore:

• Why restricting technology isn't enough—and why education matters more.
• How schools, parents and organisations are all learning in real time.
• What "digital safety" really means in an AI-enabled world.
• Why we should assume our data is already out there—and what to do about it.
• The role of judgment, curiosity and critical thinking when using AI.
• Why ChatGPT should never be your final answer.

Whether you're leading a business, raising children, or simply trying to navigate an increasingly digital world, this conversation offers practical insights into building the mindset and capabilities needed to thrive—not just survive—in the age of AI.

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What should we teach when answers are abundant?

For generations, education was built around access to knowledge. Learn the information. Memorise it. Repeat it.

But in a world where AI can instantly provide answers, that model is being challenged.

In this episode of UNBiased, I sit down with educator, curriculum designer and former architect Noopur Joshi to explore what learning might look like in the age of AI.

Together, we discuss the shift from memorisation to problem-solving, why judgment and discernment are becoming increasingly valuable, and how parents, educators and leaders can help young people develop the skills that technology cannot replace.

We also explore the rise of AI among children, the risks of outsourcing thinking too early, and why creating space for uncertainty may be more important than ever.

In this episode:

▪️ What happens when answers become abundant
▪️ Why education is moving towards problem-solving and metacognition
▪️ The role of judgment in an AI-enabled world
▪️ AI, bias and the development of young minds
▪️ Why human connection still matters
▪️ The importance of "incorporating the pause"

What happens when we stop treating AI as a technology conversation and start treating it as a human one?

In this episode of UNBiased, I sit down with software engineer, community builder and Rag Tech co-host Natasha Lum to explore some of the questions sitting beneath the AI hype cycle. Together we discuss judgment, curiosity, expertise, sustainability, and why questioning may be one of the most important skills of the AI era.

From Silicon Valley incentives and AI governance to the role of non-technical professionals in shaping the future, this conversation challenges the idea that AI belongs solely to technologists. Instead, it argues for a more human, interdisciplinary approach—one where lawyers, educators, psychologists, leaders and technologists all have a role to play.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the pace of change or wondered whether anyone really has the answers, this episode is an invitation to start asking better questions.

Topics discussed:
• AI, judgment and human decision-making
• Why curiosity matters more than certainty
• The role of questioning in an AI-driven world
• Sustainability, constraints and innovation
• Expertise, authority and who gets to shape the future
• Why the future belongs to interdisciplinary thinking

Humans or Technology? Humans AND Technology...

What happens when a changing generation meets an unchanging mindset?

In this episode of UNBiased, I'm joined by Holly Cope — ex-lawyer turned global legal innovator and founder of the Global AI Skills Summit for Lawyers.

We’re at a fascinating crossroads in the legal profession. We’ve got a new generation of lawyers who won’t settle for the same pressures we once accepted, but who are still ambitious in their own way. We’ve got new technologies designed to free us from the late nights and heavy workloads. And yet… we seem stuck in a cycle of curiosity, cynicism, and resistance to change.

Holly calls it one of the biggest transformations the industry has ever seen, not just in tools, but in mindset and culture. We explore:

🔹 The clash between generational expectations and traditional firm structures

🔹 Why the biggest barrier to AI adoption isn’t tech — it’s trust

🔹 How law firms can evolve without losing their human core 🔹 The power of community and conversation in shaping what comes next

If you’ve ever wondered how to balance innovation with identity or how to lead through uncertainty, this conversation is for you.

Meeting People Where They Are – While Not Losing Sight of Where You're Going.

Continuing the theme of productivity and new approaches to it, I’m joined on UNBiased Podcast by Anne Rayner.

Anne is a seasoned panel moderator, public speaker, and presenter, sharing her insights on the future of work & productivity.

As the founder of Productivity Bargain, she spearheads innovative approaches to modern workplace productivity. Leveraging her extensive leadership expertise, Anne helps businesses structure work for sustainable high performance

With over two decades of experience in the Insights industry, Anne served as the Chief Solutions Officer for Kantar APAC, as well as Managing Director of Malaysia, Cambodia, and Myanmar, leading business transformations in all three markets. She led Inclusion & Diversity across APAC, and launched Lean In Girls in Singapore.

Anne challenges the old master–servant mindset of the workplace and asks us to see productivity and inclusion not as separate, but deeply connected. When we shift focus from hours to outcomes, we create equity, unlock innovation, and redesign work for both people and performance.

We explore:

🔹 Why the four-day work week is the ultimate vision and why resistance remains despite overwhelming evidence of its benefits

🔹 The tension between control and trust in debates like return-to-office mandates

🔹 How valuing time differently can close equity gaps, including the gender pay divide

🔹 Practical steps leaders can take to balance pressure for results with the needs of their people.

If you’ve ever wondered how work could be both more effective and more human, this conversation is for you.

We’ve normalised “powering through.” But what if joy wasn’t just a nice-to-have—what if it was the strategy?

In this episode of Unbiased, I speak with Simi Rayat, award-winning business psychologist, executive psychology coach, and author of Productivity Joy.

Simi has spent over two decades helping leaders shift from survival mode to sustainable impact. In her new book, she shares a science-backed 5-minute daily ritual that reframes productivity not as output, but as energy, clarity and connection.

We explore:

🔹 The real reason so many professionals feel stuck or burnt out

🔹 How Simi’s 5Qs Formula helps interrupt reactive patterns

🔹 The cost of ignoring joy in leadership

🔹 How motherhood, identity and lived experience shape her work

🔹 What a joyful and inclusive workplace looks like—and how to start building one

If you’re someone who’s done all the things but still feels depleted, this episode is for you.

On this latest episode of UNBiased, I’m welcoming Carolin Barr to talk bias and sustainability. Carolin is a passionate and driven entrepreneur and sustainability advocate. 

In 2020, Carolin founded susGain, a B-Corp certified, social enterprise on a mission to connect eco and socially conscious stakeholders in a way that creates mutual value. And they do so through a reward-based mobile app designed to help drive sustainable behavioural change within communities through plug-&-play engagement campaigns whilst measuring the impact created.

Before setting up susGain Carolin worked in an HR consulting and change management firm, and it’s at the intersection of sustainability and change management that I came across Carolin late last year when she delivered a TedX talk in Singapore and the theme was overcoming cognitive bias in sustainability.

And so much of what she shared joined dots between topics covered with previous guests on this podcast when it comes to how we address and overcome some of the biases that stop us from being the best version of ourselves.

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by the incredible Mishma Kumar-Jonson — an extraordinary storyteller and therapist, Mish is the founder of The Iceberg Foundation — a mental health charity for BIPOC, queer and neurodivergent humans and is the principal practitioner at Niram, a BIPOC focused EMDR practice.

Together, we explore:

🔹 What it means to come home to the body in a world that teaches disconnection — especially for those navigating trauma, marginalisation, or burnout.

🔹 How storytelling can reconnect us when history, systems, and experiences have divided us.

🔹 How safety isn’t something we “earn” by conforming, but something we can build through relationships, storytelling, and slowness.

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to shrink yourself just to belong, this conversation is a gentle call back to your own truth.