UNBiased

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...

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 i...

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 p...

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 t...

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...

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 desig...

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 d...

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...

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 g...

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,...

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, Roha...

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 the...

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...

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 t...

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, marketi...

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....

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 J...

Khayshie Tilak Ramesh, a fierce advocate for multiculturalism and intersectional gender equality, board director, Multicultural Youth Commissioner of Victoria, Australia between 2019 and 2021 and Australia’s representative at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York for the past 2 years running joins me once again to kick off a new season of UNBiased podcast. We dive deep i...

Late last year I challenged myself to making 2024 a year of doing less and being more. First part of that challenge – figuring out what that means to me in practical terms. Turns out, "doing less and being more" is easier said than done!  That's also why my beloved podcast is taking a short break. At 50 episodes strong, it felt like time to hit refresh. I'm diving deeper, uncover...

Wrapping up 2023 with a commitment to bid farewell to burnout in 2024! Joined by DEI expert Khayshie Tilak Ramesh, who shares both her personal experiences with burnout as well nuggets from her tried and tested programmes for getting from burnout to balance. But Khayshie's systemic approach goes beyond quick fixes, addressing the energy drain faced by underrepresented groups in demanding syste...

Joining me on the latest episode of UNBiased is Siang Lu.  Siang is the award-winning author of The Whitewash , the co-creator of The Beige Index and the creator of #dumbbookstagram . The Whitewash won Audiobook of the Year at the 2023 Australian Book Industry Awards and the Glendower Emerging Writer Award at the Queensland Literary Awards, and was shortlisted at the NSW Premiers Literary Awards....

Rounding off a series of episodes exploring cognitive biases that I uncovered through my own journey in private practice before studying bias itself – this week highlighting some of the biases that keep us tethered to the status quo. Overcoming biases begins with understanding. Identify and unlock a new way of thinking to discover the unknown unknowns.  

Ever been told not to be the first on the dancefloor? Well, that unconventional advice came from a senior partner rallying a large group of us at the launch of our "Innovation Committee" at a law firm I worked for some time ago.   "Why not lead from the front?" you might ask. The answer lies in understanding cognitive biases, which every one of us has.  We've heard so many...

Cognitive diversity isn’t spoken about enough in the DEI world.   Conversations I’ve had over the past few weeks made me reflect on my early experiences as a new lawyer. When I started out in law school surrounded by the people who would become my colleagues for at least the next 2 years, I was convinced I’d found my people. I belonged. And there can be no better feeling, particularly in an indust...

Joining me today is Tash Menon -  CEO & Co-Founder of global creative technology company, Mash. Founded in 2018, Mash’s foundational belief is that there’s a more creative way to do creative services. Having flipped the traditional agency model on its head — by curating bespoke creative teams from referral-only freelancers — Mash has cultivated a global community of creatives working across 28...