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

Get ready for the new season of Let's Take This Offline.

Hosted by business journalist Narelle Hooper, this season features conversations with leading HR and business thinkers on the most pressing and emerging issues shaping the profession today.

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SHOW NOTES

Connect:

1. Connect with Narelle Hooper on LinkedIn: au.linkedin.com/in/narellehooper
2. Follow AHRI on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ahri/
3. AHRI members can join the AHRI LinkedIn Lounge to access bonus content and continue the discussion: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13848256/
4. Not yet an AHRI member? Join today and access a range of benefits, as well as a passionate community of HR practitioners: https://www.ahri.com.au/ahri-membership