Let's Take This Offline
Episodes
Governing in the AI era with Shirley Chowdhary
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI is no longer a peripheral tech topic; it is a fundamental governance challenge colliding with leadership at the highest levels. In this episode, we...
Let's Take This Offline 2026 Season Trailer
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for the new season of Let's Take This Offline.Hosted by business journalist Narelle Hooper, this season features conversations with leading ...
How to redesign work in the age of AI with Professor Sharon Parker
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Work design isn’t just about dividing tasks and streamlining processes – it’s about shaping how people experience their work: the meaning they f...
New truths about how we work with Kate Bravery
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Skills shortages, shifting employee expectations and the rapid rise of AI are transforming how we think about work. For HR leaders, the challenge is n...
Building influence and credibility with the C-suite with Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz AM and Ben Morris
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Credibility with the C-suite is built over time through commercial fluency, disciplined inquiry and a deep understanding of how people strategy drives...
Is your workforce ‘quietly cracking’? with Dr Michelle McQuaid
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many employees are quietly cracking, according to new research. Beneath the surface of professionalism and productivity, one in two Australian workers...
Trailer: Season five of Let's Take This Offline is coming soon
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian HR Institute has some fantastic guests lined up for season five of Let's Take This Offline, including Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, Benjamin Mor...
How to accurately measure your organisation's culture with Charlie Sull
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most leaders agree that culture drives performance – but too often, it's reduced to a values exercise rather than a measurable, strategic asset. The...
Mastering the mindsets to embrace change with Richard Gerver
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a world of constant disruption, HR leaders are being asked to help people build the mindsets needed to navigate change. In this episode, leadership...
Navigating boardroom dynamics with Dr Juliet Bourke
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Engaging with the board is a critical skill for HR leaders — but navigating board dynamics isn’t always straightforward.In this episode, we’re j...
Reframing impostor syndrome: leading with confidence and values with Kemi Nekvapil
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feelings of self-doubt are not uncommon – especially for leaders stepping into more senior roles or navigating spaces where they don’t fit the con...
Moving from HR into executive leadership with Chris Lamb FCPHR
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode delves into the journey from HR leader to non-HR executive, exploring how to blend the strengths of HR expertise with the commercial and ...
Rethinking your business’s approach to change with Ashley Goodall
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the world of HR, change is often seen as a catalyst for innovation and growth. But HR leaders also need to champion stability without stifling prog...
HR's guide to building psychosocially safe workplaces with Tanya Heaney-Voogt
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we unpack the shift from viewing psychosocial safety as a compliance exercise to embracing it as a strategic imperative. Tanya Heaney...
Reframing HR's role with Isa Notermans
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the evolving role of HR and the expanding remit of people practitioners in today’s complex work environments.Isa Noterma...
How to craft DEI strategies that stick with Liz Griffin FCPHR
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of deep listening and how it can elevate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategies beyon...
How to prepare for an HR leadership role with Tiffany Blight CPHR
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the HR profession continues to evolve, the competencies required for effective HR leadership are quickly becoming more complex and wide-ranging. ...
Creating inclusive cultures for neurodivergent employees with Aron Mercer
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Around 15% of the population identify as neurodivergent. However, this is sometimes invisible within organisations, often because employees don't ...
How HR practitioners can become culture leaders with Siobhan McHale
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
HR practitioners are often tasked with 'fixing' cultural issues, but as Siobhan McHale, Executive General Manager of People, Culture and Chang...
Navigating the evolving skills landscape with Ravin Jesuthasan
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ravin Jesuthasan, global thought leader and Senior Partner and Global Leader for Transformation Services at Mercer, talks about how H...
How HR can care for their own mental health with Dr Adam Fraser
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
HR is an incredibly rewarding profession, tackling some of the most pressing workplace challenges, from navigating layoffs to meeting the high expecta...
Building strong relationships at work with Michael Bungay Stanier
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A key part of being an effective HR practitioner is about building strong, strategic and trusting relationships with key stakeholders in order to buil...
Doing HR differently with Lucy Adams
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where the HR profession has been elevated to new heights, how can HR professionals maintain the momentum they've gained over the past few y...
Rethinking learning and development with Rod Farmer
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode two of AHRI's new podcast, host Shelley Johnson speaks with McKinsey and Company's Expert Associate Partner Rod Farmer about how HR...
Designing a culture journey with Shane Hatton
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the inaugural episode of AHRI's brand-new podcast, host and HR professional Shelley Johnson talks all things culture with Shane Hatton, a cultu...