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HR Unlocked with Lisa Oakley

People Associates & iHeartRadio NZ
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
Human Resources
Change Management
Burnout
Strategy
New Zealand
Clearpoint
Artificial Intelligence In Recruitment
Mediation
London, United Kingdom
Emotional Culture Deck
Awanui Group
Employment Relations
Global Expansion
Employment Law
TVNZ
KPMG
Kami App
Workplace Culture

HR Unlocked with Lisa Oakley is a leadership conversation series where thoughtful HR and business leaders share lived experience on people, risk, culture, and compliance. It is designed for business owners, senior leaders, and HR professionals across Australasia to learn from real decisions and leadership judgment. The show is a platform to honour the contribution of leaders willing to share their... more

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What if becoming a better leader isn't about adding more to your toolkit, but knowing what to let go of?

In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with Heather Langton, Chief People Officer at Spark, to explore what leadership, HR, and ... more

How can HR professionals stay relevant as AI changes the way work gets done?

In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with Alex Howieson, a senior People & Culture leader with experience across aviation, banking, media, healthcare, con... more

What separates change that leaves people exhausted from change that actually energises an organisation?

In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with Roz Urbahn, Chief Corporate Services Officer at Pāmu, for a wide-ranging conversation... more

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What changes when we stop asking people to fit into the workplace and start asking how the workplace can help different people succeed?In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with Sandy Hall, founder of Recognition, to explore neurodive... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Howieson
People & Culture extraordinaire, independent contractor with experience in organizational transformation and culture
Episode: Alex Howieson | AI, Commercial HR & the Future of People and Culture
Roz Urbahn
Chief Corporate Services Officer at Pāmu (New Zealand state-owned farming business)
Pāmu
Episode: Roz Urbahn - Pāmu | Leading Change, Mindset & the Future of HR
Sandy Hall
Founder of Recognition; ADHD coach; neurodiversity advocate; co-founder of Hatch and Hull podcast; author
Recognition
Episode: Sandy Hall - Recognition | ADHD, Neurodiversity & Rethinking How We Lead
Margo Thomas
Chief People Officer, Sime Motors
Sime Motors
Episode: Margo Thomas - Sime Motors - CPO | Human Leadership in an AI World
Nicola Taylor
Tax tech entrepreneur, co-founder of Tax Traders and Taxi
Tax Traders, Taxi
Episode: Nicola Taylor - Tax Traders & Taxi | Innovation, Leadership & Building Better Cultures
Samantha Ford
Chief People Officer, Awanui Group
Awanui Group
Episode: Samantha Ford & Heather Phillips - Awanui | Strategy, Leadership & Leading Organisational Change
Heather Phillips
Chief Strategy Officer, Awanui Group
Awanui Group
Episode: Samantha Ford & Heather Phillips - Awanui | Strategy, Leadership & Leading Organisational Change
Monica Ayers
Head of People Team at NZ Post (joined end of 2020)
NZ Post
Episode: Monica Ayers - NZ Post | Transformation, Workforce Capability & Leading Through Change
Wendy Baker
Chief People Officer at Brosnan
Brosnan
Episode: Wendy Baker - Brosnan CPO | Global HR Lessons for Building High-Performing Teams

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Lisa Oakley
Host of HR Unlocked and Director/Founder at People Associates, widely associated with leading episodes and guiding leadership conversations.

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Alex Howieson | AI, Commercial HR & the Future of People and Culture
Q: How do you see HR leading the integration of AI in organizations?
By translating business needs into HR-specific opportunities, focusing on governance, ethics, and measurable outcomes, and acting as a strategic partner to leadership rather than just a process enabler.
Wendy Baker - Brosnan CPO | Global HR Lessons for Building High-Performing Teams
Q: What leadership life lessons would you share?
Being curious and lifelong learning, staying across economics and governance, and leveraging AI as a tool to free time for meaningful conversations while maintaining human judgment in decision-making.
Wendy Baker - Brosnan CPO | Global HR Lessons for Building High-Performing Teams
Q: What did the American Express program teach you about business-facing HR?
The program helped her understand how the business works, improving credibility at the table and enabling better conversations with leaders about strategy, value chains, and customer impact.
Wendy Baker - Brosnan CPO | Global HR Lessons for Building High-Performing Teams
Q: What ingredients make HR professionals successful across borders?
She emphasizes openness, listening, curiosity, and the ability to partner with the business by asking the right questions and adapting to local contexts and regulatory environments.
Wendy Baker - Brosnan CPO | Global HR Lessons for Building High-Performing Teams
Q: Tell us what you were doing overseas?
Wendy describes moving from New Zealand to London, then roles at American Express across London, Sydney and Singapore, highlighting how international experience shaped her understanding of different employment laws, cultures, and business needs.

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What is HR Unlocked about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on leadership conversations with HR and business leaders who share lived experience in people, culture, risk, and compliance. Episodes feature practical decision-making, authentic storytelling, and frameworks drawn from real-world workplace challenges across Australasia, with guests ranging from HR chiefs to legal and organizational-development experts. Notable strengths include a practitioner-oriented tone, emphasis on culture as a driver of performance, and actionable takeaways for people leaders navigating change, tech, and workforce dynamics. The format and guest mix make it a strong fit for listeners seeking real-world insights from senior HR and business professionals who champion thoughtful leadership and human-cent... more

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1. Alex Howieson
2. Roz Urbahn
3. Sandy Hall
4. Margo Thomas
5. Nicola Taylor
6. Samantha Ford
7. Heather Phillips
8. Monica Ayers

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