The career ladder has long been the dominant metaphor for professional ambition, but what if there's another way?

In this episode, host Narelle Hooper speaks with Elatia Abate, former Vice President of HR at Dow Jones and globally renowned futurist, about why the ladder is shrinking, what comes next and how HR professionals can design a career that they love in one of the most uncertain periods in the history of work.

Further learning

• Attend AHRI's National Convention and Exhibition to hear more from Elatia in her keynote address. Register now: https://www.ahri.com.au/events-and-networking/nce
• Learn more about redesigning the future of work with AHRI's Contemporary Workforce Redesign Course: https://www.ahri.com.au/certification-and-training/short-courses/contemporary-workforce-redesign

Further reading

• Looking for ways to "future prepare"? Download your guide to the HR employment landscape in 2026: https://www.ahri.com.au/articles/4-trends-shaping-the-hr-employment-landscape-in-2026
• Before you make your next career move, consider these six questions: https://www.ahri.com.au/articles/questions-hr-ask-before-next-career-move

Connect:

• Follow AHRI on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42bZnZE87
• Connect with Narelle Hooper on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4cskpIq
• Connect with Elatia Abate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elatiaabate/
• AHRI members can join the AHRI LinkedIn Lounge to access bonus content and continue the discussion: https://bit.ly/3LIdWPB
• Not yet an AHRI member? Join today and access a range of benefits, as well as a passionate community of HR practitioners: https://bit.ly/4eST9pd

Leaders today are juggling more than ever, from complex regulation to rising cost pressures and evolving employee expectations. When overwhelm sets in, the most effective HR support often means getting back to basics.

In this episode, Pete Shepherd, executive coach and founder of Human Periscope, unpacks foundational habits and useful frameworks for early career HR practitioners looking to build confidence in coaching leaders through overwhelm.

Further learning

• Management and leadership essentials course: https://bit.ly/3Pvg0Nl
• Having difficult conversations course: https://bit.ly/4wAfMFk

Further reading

• AHRI members can read Pete Shepherd's contributions to the cover story for The HR Agenda. Not yet an AHRI member? Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4eST9pd

Connect:

• Follow AHRI on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42bZnZE87
• Connect with Narelle Hooper on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4cskpIq
• Connect with Pete Shepherd on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petershepherd3/
• AHRI members can join the AHRI LinkedIn Lounge to access bonus content and continue the discussion: https://bit.ly/3LIdWPB
• Not yet an AHRI member? Join today and access a range of benefits, as well as a passionate community of HR practitioners: https://bit.ly/4eST9pd

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 move beyond the hype to examine how generative AI is reshaping the core pillars of business: accountability, risk management and strategic decision-making.

Joining host Narelle Hooper is Shirley Chowdhary, an experienced board member and former CEO with a deep background in international leadership. Shirley provides a leader's view on the emerging governance risks that senior HR leaders must navigate to remain strategic partners to the leadership team and board.

Further learning

• AHRI course: AI & HR: What You Need to Know to Stay Compliant : https://bit.ly/4muFMxc
• AHRI course: Embedding Responsible AI: Shaping Workforce Planning & Culture Course: https://bit.ly/4vCZ8oc

Further reading

• Read AHRI's article '7 questions to help HR navigate the new AI governance frontier': https://bit.ly/4dM13Af
• Read Shirley's AICD article referenced in the article: https://bit.ly/4dMgtVb

Connect:

• Follow AHRI on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42bZnZE87
• Connect with Narelle Hooper on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4cskpIq
• Connect with Shirley Chowdhary on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Otd7ft
• AHRI members can join the AHRI LinkedIn Lounge to access bonus content and continue the discussion: https://bit.ly/3LIdWPB
• Not yet an AHRI member? Join today and access a range of benefits, as well as a passionate community of HR practitioners: https://bit.ly/4oSwaNn