Reimagining HR with Trina Sunday
Have you ever hoped for someone to save you time and effort by sorting through the overwhelming amount of HR content and letting you know what deserves your attention?
Join HR Game Changer Trina Sunday as she challenges conventional HR practices and dives straight into the heart of what matters. After two decades in HR, Trina understands the struggle of feeling time-poor and uninspired. She uses her knack for connection and facilitating meaningful storytelling to bring fresh perspectives from global thought leaders and real people who've been where you are.
From successes to setbacks, she’ll navigate it all as we strive for happy and healthy people and workplaces. Reimagining HR is your shortcut to meaningful insights and strategies that truly make a difference.
Episodes
25 episodes
24. Reimagining HR in Divisive Times
Just when you thought you knew what was in store for HR in 2025... the landscape has changed.From political shifts and cultural clashes to the rollback of DEI initiatives, there’s no shortage of challenges shaking up workplaces right no...
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Episode 24
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37:59
23. HR Trends for 2025: Part 3 Organisational Tactics
What does it take for organisations to thrive amidst the challenges of talent disruptions and technological change?In this final episode of my three-part series unpacking AIHR's HR Trends Report for 2025, I run through the tactical stra...
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Episode 23
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38:27
22. HR Trends for 2025: Part 2 Shifting Dynamics
How can HR leaders turn the challenges of shifting talent dynamics into opportunities to create a thriving, future-ready workplace?This episode is part two of the AIHR HR Trends Report for 2025, highlighting how shifting talent dynamics...
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Episode 22
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28:11
21. HR Trends for 2025: Part 1 Technological Transformation
Are you ready to embrace AI in HR and future-proof your organisation?In this episode, I explore the cutting-edge insights from AIHR’s HR Trends for 2025 report, talking about how technology and AI are reshaping the workplace. You’ll hea...
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Episode 21
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32:08
20. Global Insights Into HR Excellence with Deborah Wilkes
What does reimagining HR truly look like, and how can HR leaders rise to meet today’s challenges?In this episode I sit down with Deborah Wilkes, founder of Enable HR International, to explore how HR can step into a more impactful and st...
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Episode 20
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47:03
19. Creating Equitable Organisations with Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano
Are you ready to reimagine how HR can truly make an impact? In this episode, I sit down with Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano, Vice President of Equitable Operations at CultureAmp, to talk about the critical shifts needed to create equitable, inclusive...
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Episode 19
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56:09
18. Beyond Buzzwords: Straight Talk on Strategy with Alicia McKay
Are you tired of strategies that just gather dust on the shelf? Wondering how to make real change happen in your organisation?In this episode, I speak with Alicia McKay in New Zealand about HR strategy and connecting with the rest of th...
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Episode 18
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57:22
17. Reimagining Mental Health: Real Talk with Michelle Daw
Ever feel like the lines between work and life are getting blurrier every day?I sit down with Michelle Daw, principal psychologist at Brave Heart Wellbeing, to discuss the deep connection between mental health at work and home life. We ...
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Episode 17
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49:30
16. Accommodations and Adjustments to Reach an Untapped Workforce
How can you meet employees where they’re at so they can do their best work—and stick around? In this episode I talk about the power of reasonable accommodations and adjustments—small but impactful changes that help people access work, t...
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Episode 16
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28:10
15. HR Leaders at the Brink: Banishing Burnout with Kelly Swingler
Are you or your team feeling burnt out?In this episode, I sit down with Burnoutologist Kelly Swingler, who shares her powerful personal journey from corporate burnout to becoming a global advocate for healthy workplaces and employees. K...
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Episode 15
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53:58
14. HR Caught in the Middle: Whose Side Are We On?
Are you ever caught in the crossfire between advocating for employees and aligning with your organisation’s goals?In this episode, I talk about the challenging dual role that HR professionals face every day. I run through real-world exa...
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Episode 14
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18:37
13: Disengaged and Disconnected: Strategies to Reignite Your Workforce with Claire Seeber
If you have been looking for some ideas to get your workforce more engaged, this is the episode for you!Following the release of Gallup's recent State of the Global Workplace report showing that around two-thirds of the workforce is dis...
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Episode 13
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46:25
12. Career Crossroads: Finding Clarity in HR
Are you feeling stuck in your HR career, unsure of your next steps or how to navigate the ever-changing landscape? In this episode, I dive into the "golden triangle of career clarity" that will help you align your unique skills, experie...
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Episode 12
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27:43
11. Improving HR’s Brand and Reputation
Are you an HR professional frustrated with how your role is perceived? In this episode I talk about the real reasons behind HR's negative reputation and, more importantly, how we can turn it around. I discuss the misconceptions about HR, the ch...
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Episode 11
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20:46
10. People Analytics: A Game Changer for Impactful HR with Richard Rosenow
If you’re curious about driving data-informed decisions in your workplace, this episode is for you!Today, I chat with people analytics expert Richard Rosenow about how this field is revolutionising HR, but how people will always remain ...
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Episode 10
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33:20
9. Executive Insights: The CEO’s Perspective on HR with Michelle Redfern
Ever wondered how to strategically land a seat at the table with top decision makers? This is a must-listen episode for how to make yourself invaluable in your organisation.We chat to CEO Michelle Redfern about the value HR professional...
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Episode 9
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47:58
8. Navigating Mental Health in our Workplaces with Peta Slocombe
Have you ever wondered who is truly responsible for mental health in your workplace?I sit down with Peta Slocombe, a distinguished psychologist and the founder of Performance Story, to tackle this pressing question. We talk about the ro...
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Episode 8
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44:15
7. From Home to Workplace: Responding to Domestic Violence
Have you ever been unsure how to assist an employee who is suffering family and domestic violence at home?In this episode we look at practical tips your workplace can implement to assist victims of violence.If people ask for hel...
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Episode 7
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38:04
6. Productivity and Reimagining Space with Donna McGeorge
When was the last time you sat down and did nothing? This episode will make you question if you might be addicted to activity!In this episode, we chat with productivity coach Donna McGeorge about the value of adding space into our lives...
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Episode 6
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49:07
5. Organisational Trauma and the Elephants in the Room with Yemi Penn
If you’ve ever thought that the words ‘organisation’ and ‘trauma’ don’t go together, this episode will challenge your thinking!!Today we chat with author, speaker, engineer and entrepreneur Yemi Penn about the types of organisational tr...
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Episode 5
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32:42
4. Design Thinking and Agile HR with Natal Dank
If you have ever wondered what the term agile HR means, and how it can relate to your organisation, this episode is for you!Today we are joined by agile HR expert and pioneer Natal Dank, whose work focuses on defining modern HR for the ...
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Episode 4
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42:07
3. Reimagining HR and Maximising Our Impact
Imagine an HR world where the rules are redefined, where the status quo is not only challenged but dismantled and rebuilt with heart, strategy, and purpose. That's the vision shared in this episode. Trina shares her personal journey and her mis...
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Episode 3
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16:23
2. Finding Clarity and Purpose in Cambodia
Have you ever felt stuck in a job that drains you, day after day, to the point where you question every decision that led you there? This episode features a story that might inspire you to make a radical change.Imagine being at the peak...
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Episode 2
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19:07
1. From Soul Destroying to Soul-Enriching HR
Ever wondered what it takes to truly transform the HR landscape? Trina Sunday is a force of nature who's done just that. Trina shares her unfiltered career journey from PR to becoming an HR trailblazer, and the life lessons learned alon...
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Episode 1
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14:34
