UNBiased

On this latest episode of UNBiased I'm joined by Sudhir Tiku. Sudhir is a Technical philosopher,Automation expert and a Certified Futurist, based out of Singapore, where he also works as Vice President for Asia Pacific and China at Bosch Singapore.

Sudhir is member of IEEE  (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and also a badge  holder of AI Ethics from London School of Economics. He is a regular at TEDx circles in Asia Pacific on  topics of AI and its impact on humanity. He is also a blogger, author and a climber.

Sudhir is the first technologist that I had encountered personally who showed the same depth of knowledge, care and understanding for the nuances around AI that extended beyond what the technology can actually do to history, ethics, law, culture and more. Through his optimistic and intersectional lens, Sudhir tempered my impatience with the ability for society and regulation to keep up with change with some reminders on where we currently are in the life cycle of this new revolution. We explore AI’s evolution to date – how it’s moved from infancy toward a more complex, nuanced understanding of the world through generative and agentic AI. From historically skewed image datasets that underrepresented entire populations to the growing push for fairness in AI, progress is happening. 

This conversation is for anyone who cares about the future of technology, equity, and the responsibility we all share in shaping AI for good.

In this episode of the UNBiased Podcast, I’m joined by Bilal Mahmood – a senior lawyer, politician, thought leader in the world of diversity and inclusion, and the first Convenor of the City Muslim Network, fostering allyship and connection across London’s financial hub.

We dive into the complexities of representation - that representation alone isn’t enough unless it’s coupled with environments genuinely open to transformation. Bilal reflects on the last five years as an inflection point, where conversations about inclusion have become more visible, but so has the resistance. As societal tensions rise, they highlight the risk of complacency: that without sustained pressure, the momentum for change could be lost, or worse, weaponised against those fighting for equity.

This is a powerful conversation for anyone who has ever felt the push and pull between making an impact and making it through the door.

The road to inclusion is paved with authenticity, understanding, and curiosity. In this week’s episode of the UNBiased Podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Shawn Lim - a passionate advocate for representation and authentic inclusion. Shawn is a seasoned media and editorial consultant with over a decade of experience in journalism, specialising in the intersection of business, technology, media, and advertising. As the author of Human Algorithm, a newsletter that explores the convergence of technology, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Shawn leverages sharp insights and thought leadership to uncover the strategies shaping a more equitable and sustainable future for brands and industries. 

We dive deep into the challenges of breaking free from traditional gender roles, the importance of supporting neurodiversity, and why representation matters—especially in media.

In this episode, Shawn shares:

• The importance of amplifying voices and challenging gender norms, neurodiversity, and stereotypes, especially outside of awareness months like Pride or International Women’s Day

• How media and advertising can shape consumer trust and build meaningful, long-term societal change

• His personal journey and how it’s shaped his commitment to inclusivity and allyship

So a theme I’m keen to explore with my guest today is the power of community, particularly today when we are more and more disconnected in person, but hyperconnected online. How do we get the best of all worlds, and is this possible.

Joining me on this week's UNBiased to explore the power of community and how we can hit the sweet spot of integrating online and offline worlds, is my guest, Rohan Bilimoria.

Rohan is an international lawyer whose career has spanned the globe with market leading Magic Circle and US law firms and Fortune 500 companies across London, Moscow, New Delhi, Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney. 

He is the Founder of Law Ninjas, a global community for lawyers which started as a what’s app group with 10 in-house lawyers back in 2017. Today it has transformed into a community for thousands of lawyers and law students around the world. Law Ninjas has conducted free workshops for over 60 law schools, received Businessworld’s Legal Entrepreneur of the Year Award, launched a new platform at lawninjas.co, hosted 9 General Counsel Summits in India, Australia, South Africa and the United Kingdom, and is continuing to grow at an exponential rate.

In this episode, Rohan shares:

Learn more about Law Ninjas here: https://lawninjas.mn.co/

Joining me on the latest episode of UNBiased is personal trainer and co-founder of More Than Muscle Ltd, Natalie Pilides.

Natalie's mission is to get a barbell in the hands of every woman, and it's her goal to make strength and fitness as accessible and enjoyable for as many as possible.

And she focuses predominantly today on women in their 40s and 50s to help them feel as strong and as fit as they've ever felt before.  Nat is called upon to deliver workshops across the country and called on regularly by corporate organisations to support staff health and wellness programs.

In this conversation we go beyond the gym floor and discuss everything from breaking gym stereotypes to how strength training can empower women, and we tackle the mindset shift needed to embrace challenges, whether in the gym or in life.

In this episode of the UNBiased Podcast, I sit down with Imogen Short – a thought leader who champions the power of storytelling in leadership.

We talk about the obstacles leaders face and how storytelling paired with emotional intelligence can help you tackle them. From creating purposeful narratives to reframing mundane tasks, Imogen shares practical techniques that will challenge how you think about leadership.

If you’re ready to rethink what it means to inspire and connect, this episode is for you.

Imogen is Asia Pacific Managing Director for Write the Talk, a creative agency that makes transformation work brilliantly for people and their organisations. As part of this, Imogen delivers CPD-accredited narrative training programmes for leadership teams that empower them to influence, engage and inspire more authentically.

You can learn more about Write the Talk and Imogen here: https://writethetalk.com/bio-imogen-short/

In this latest episode, we’re uncovering the untold power of weak ties and how they shape the future. In today's fast-paced world, we often look to networks for opportunities, but are we making the most of those connections outside our close circles? It's not just about having strong ties, but leveraging diverse connections to build new ideas, solve problems, and create lasting impact.

Exploring these topics with me is Jeyanti Yorke, a passionate advocate for social mobility, curiosity-driven leadership, and the power of connection. Jeyanti has built a dynamic career at the intersection of community building, leadership, and social impact.

Born in London, Jeyanti began her professional journey there working in corporate partnerships at the Prince's Trust and the Challenge, where she honed her skills in creating impactful collaborations including  Starbucks and HSBC.

In 2015, she co-founded Oikos, a pioneering platform that developed community apps for schools, churches, and political parties, helping these institutions strengthen their internal and external connections.

Now living in Singapore, Jeyanti has continued to expand her influence on a global scale. She co-founded Leaders.org, an exclusive community designed to help influential leaders cultivate "weak ties" in a safe and inviting environment. 

Balancing her professional achievements with her personal life, Jeyanti is a devoted mother of two young children and passionately advocates for the integration of people, advocacy, and the belief that leadership begins at home.

Learn more and connect with Jey here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeyanti-yorke-58901114/

https://www.leaders.org/#/

Find out more about Design Your Life here: https://designingyour.life/#

Joining me this week is Founder and Global CEO of Trinity P3, Darren Woolley. Darren has been leading the marketing management consulting industry for over 20 years, helping marketers and advertisers maximize the value of their marketing budgets.

With a background in science, advertising, and creative direction, Darren has a unique perspective and expertise in marketing strategy alignment, marketing procurement, marketing sustainability, marketing technology, media transparency, and agency selection and management. Darren works with more than half of the top 100 advertisers, as well as global clients across Asia, Europe, and North America, to deliver measurable results and competitive advantages.

Darren also commits an increasing amount of his time advocating for corporate inclusion as a business necessity in today's world where consumer engagement is key.

Darren adds his perspective today on the debate on whether DEI needs a rebrand, and if so what that would look like. In the world of corporate diversity and inclusion biases are vulnerable to override data when it comes to taking action and remaining accountable for DEI outcomes. We don’t always do what we should even though we know it’s the right thing. We are human.

Darren and I talk DEI against the backdrop of our own human nature and work through new ways to motivate ourselves towards change for good in our workplaces.

Bringing change-makers to the UNBiased podcast is what we’re all about, and this week’s guest, Charu Srivastava, is redefining how we see DEI in the workplace. A true advocate for meaningful change, Charu brings her wealth of experience in corporate communications, and DEI strategy to our conversation, sharing why DEI isn’t just a matter of policy but a game-changer for any organisation’s future.

Charu is a co-founder at TriOn & Co, a strategic communications consultancy, where she is Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Affairs Lead. She is also the Chair of the inaugural PRCA APAC Equality, Diversity & Inclusion committee. Charu brings with her over 15 years of experience in corporate and government affairs locally, regionally and internationally.

Over the years, Charu has led her teams to multiple wins and shortlists at the PRCA APAC Awards, PRISM Awards, PR Awards, SABRE awards. She was awarded Outstanding PR Mentor at the PRISM awards 2021.

She regularly speaks at industry events and conferences and is sought for her opinions on communications issues and trends.

Are you ready to rethink what DEI can truly mean? Listen to Charu’s invaluable insights!

We love a multi-hyphenate on UNBiased podcast and our guest this week, Helen McGuire, is mum of 3, entrepreneur, exited founder, certified Reiki master and photographer. Helen’s own lived experience in the corporate communications industry as a new mother in the workplace led her down a startup path to create a world first AI-driven DEI platform, Diversely.io with her co founder Hayley Bakker in January 2020, culminating with the acquisition of Diversely.io by world leading software company, The Access Group at the end of 2023.

She now adds author to her list of titles, and her first book, “The Female Founder Formula” is coming soon. Her passion underpinning the book is driving profit with purpose, and that’s just one of the topics that we get stuck into in our conversation.

Helen's book will be out soon. Connect with Helen, find out more about launch date and her services here: https://helenmcguire.co.