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 al...
Apr 07, 2025•36 min
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...
Mar 10, 2025•42 min
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...
Feb 10, 2025•39 min
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...
Jan 27, 2025•46 min
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 regu...
Jan 13, 2025•35 min
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 f...
Dec 23, 2024•45 min
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 le...
Dec 02, 2024•37 min
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 selec...
Nov 18, 2024•37 min
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 ...
Nov 06, 2024•46 min
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...
Oct 22, 2024•36 min
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 into how biases shape our decisions, influence our sense of belonging, and even impact burnout. We ex...
Oct 08, 2024•37 min
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, uncovering new themes, and lining up inspiring guests to explore: How our biases sculpt the world around us ...
Jan 29, 2024•11 min
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 systems, and we explored the need for systemic change alongside the personal. ✨ For any of you who feel t...
Dec 25, 2023•47 min
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. In our conversation we delved into The Whitewash in all its punchy, poignant, entertaining and laugh-...
Dec 10, 2023•42 min
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.
Nov 26, 2023•14 min
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 varied stories and lived experiences of biases through the podcast. Today we take a step back to break ...
Nov 13, 2023•13 min
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 industry known for its long hours – we were going to be spending a whole lot of time together. When I first ...
Oct 22, 2023•22 min
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 countries, with global brands such as Netflix, Breitling, Accor Hotels and some of Asia Pacific’s fa...
Oct 01, 2023•38 min
I’m joined this week by Sandeep Varma. Sandeep is the Founder and CEO of award-winning South Asian Australian media startup SAARI Collective. SAARI works to build the capacity of South Asians to write and build media skills. After being selected for funding by the Google News Equity Fund, SAARI Collective built a media list of 101 South Asian Startup Founders - a list and report which launched last month. During this episode Sandeep shares his unique approach to storytelling and his mission to g...
Sep 16, 2023•57 min
I’m joined this week by Charlotte Faul. Charlotte is the founder of Purple Consulting a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Consultancy, uniquely specialising in Disability Inclusion. Charlotte has a disability, chronic pain which resulted in Charlotte being on long term sick leave. When she returned to work Charlotte realised just how many barriers people with disabilities face in the workplace and how rarely disability is prioritised in DEI plans. The fact that so many people in business alr...
Sep 01, 2023•36 min
This week’s guest on UNBiased is Jahin Tanvir, CEO of the Australian School of Entrepreneurship, 3-time TEDx speaker, board director, media personality, and angel investor who was named in the 2022 list of the 40 under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians, at the age of 21. Jahin shares his personal journey and professional insights as an award-winning advocate for young people, and diversity and inclusion. It’s impossible not to be inspired by Jahin’s drive and optimism to effect change. Hope ...
Aug 21, 2023•38 min
6 months since moving and it’s time to lay all the questions on the table as I start to dig deeper into labels, identity, and how we shift the needle on D, E, and I when what it means can differ so much between groups, organisations and countries. To those who work in and/or maintain their commitment to DEI, do you still get affected by your own biases? At a time when DEI fatigue has set in and budgets are getting slashed, does DEI need a rebrand?
Aug 05, 2023•14 min
I’m joined this week by Junie Baptiste Poitevien. Junie is the Founder & CEO of Propel Innovations, a boutique for UX research and inclusive design, tapping into overlooked niche markets for consumer brand businesses to give them a competitive edge. Junie is a co-Author of Undefeated, Junie is also host of the podcast Uncover Untapped Markets, and is training for her third Ironman70.3. Junie has broken into the tech industry as a non-tech by tapping into her entrepreneurial spirit to start s...
Jul 21, 2023•40 min
Tune in this week to hear the dynamic Pernilla Nordstrom share her story of high achievement, being driven by a mix of passion, dedication and FOMO (fear of missing out), only to lead to burnout. What followed was Pernilla learning in her forties, that she has ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder). Pernilla joins a growing number of adult women getting diagnosed with ADHD, and amidst some degree of controversy around this development it was great to hear some of her firsthand experienc...
Jul 09, 2023•43 min
Tune in this week to hear my conversation with Vividhata Founder, and Physicist, Arti Agrawal to hear about her journey to combine her 2 core passions of science and social justice as an Indian woman and proud member of the global LGBTQIA+ community. As well as hearing Arti's story navigating academia and science as an Indian, lesbian woman, we reflect on just how far we’ve come in terms of addressing intersectionality compared to when Arti was starting out her scientific career, and the imp...
Jun 26, 2023•36 min
Rakan Brahedni is on a mission to inspire others to live more mindful and meaningful lives. He is a technologist, futurist, health coach, father-of-two, and author of 2021 book, Mindful Futurism - Paving the Way for future generations. Through Rakan sharing his journey both personal and professional we engaged in a thought-provoking discussion on bias, technology, and the importance of adopting a mindful approach to innovation with a preference for being an “early experimenter” rather than an ea...
Jun 06, 2023•45 min
Founder, D&I practitioner and podcast host Lisa Mulligan joins me on UNBiased this week. Lisa is the Founder and Director of The Culture Ministry. It has been her dream to establish a pragmatic and experienced business offering D&I consultancy and support services that are provided by experienced people who have actually delivered D&I work within organisations across Asia. Not only has she realised this dream, but Lisa has been instrumental in building communities of DEI professional...
May 18, 2023•23 min
Such a pleasure to chat with Melbourne-based coach, freelance general counsel, DEI consultant, speaker and author, @Niti Nadarajah on the latest episode of UNBiased podcast. Niti advocates for a range of issues including gender and racial equity, and through her business, Coaching by Niti, helps to empower women who are feeling stuck in their careers to get unstuck by connecting them to their inner compass. Niti was recognised as a LinkedIn Top Voice (Gender Equity) in 2022 and is also a certifi...
Apr 13, 2023•35 min
My guest today is someone who truly brings her absolute whole self to everything she does, I'm joined by Krystle McGilvery. Krystle is an award-winning Founder of Mind Over Money, a finance training and education consultancy, she is a Behavioural Finance specialist, Podcaster, Mentor, and Coach. Krystle combines finance and psychology to improve financial decision-making, confidence, and wellbeing. She has worked with the likes of Equifax, Moonpig, and AllBright. Krystle comes to us from the...
Mar 26, 2023•34 min
Welcoming back my second repeat guest on UNBiased, Rohan Wickremesinghe. Rohan joined me as my very first guest recording from our closet in Canberra, Australia. As well as holding the coveted position of being my life partner and Husband, Rohan spent close to 2 decades working with huge players in the Banking, Insurance and Consumer industries around the world managing technology projects and technology risk. Hear his perspectives on the Big Move to Singapore; being the first and only in his or...
Mar 09, 2023•21 min
