HUMHR Career Insights

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HUMHR Career Insights is a global career and professional development podcast designed to help professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs navigate today’s evolving world of work. Each episode delivers practical career advice, workplace insights, and real-world strategies to help you grow, pivot, and excel no matter your industry, role, or stage of career. We explore topics such as career growth, leadership, personal branding, entrepreneurship, the future of work, skills development, resilience, and workplace trends. Through in-depth conversations with industry experts, senior leaders, entrepreneurs, and global professionals, listeners gain actionable insights drawn from lived experience, not theory. Our guests share lessons learned, career turning points, and practical tools you can apply immediately. Whether you are early-career, mid-career, returning to work, transitioning industries, building a business, or leading teams, HUMHR Career Insights equips you with the clarity, confidence, and knowledge to make informed career decisions and thrive professionally. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms. 🍵 Support the work: If you’ve found value in HUMHR Career Insights, you can support the show in a small, one-time way by buying me my favourite tea on Patreon. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/buy-me-my-tea-150067047?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

  1. 2D AGO

    Why Relying on ChatGPT Is Making Us Less Critical—and What We Must Do About It - A conversation with Omar Chaudhry

    Most of us are unknowingly fueling a cycle that’s eroding our mental health, security, and humanity itself. Omar Chaudry, Cybersecurity Specialist and Technology Ethicist, reveals why today’s digital landscape might be doing more harm than good and how we can reclaim control before it’s too late. In this eye-opening conversation, Omar dives into how smartphones and AI have evolved from helpful tools into addictive, fatigue-inducing, and even dangerous entities. He shares concrete insights on how constant bombardment from our devices is a playground for hackers, and why cybersecurity is vital to protect our data and our lives. You'll discover how the relentless pursuit of profit in big tech compromises our wellbeing, and the risk of AI not serving us but draining our resources and energy. Omar breaks down practical frameworks emphasizing why technology should serve us, not enslave us. He explores critical questions like: Are AI-driven classroom tools aiding children’s learning or robbing them of essential skills? How can we use older, more resilient technologies to stay secure and autonomous? And why do the world’s tech elites still send their kids to university to learn how to think critically while encouraging others to skip higher education? This episode is perfect for tech professionals, parents, students, and anyone concerned about the future of digital ethics. Omar’s unique perspective as one who has who’s worked with governments, NGOs, and independent consulting offers a nuanced view of how we can shape a safer, more equitable digital future. If you’re worried about AI’s unchecked growth, data security, or the mental toll of constant connectivity, you’ll find actionable advice here. As the tech industry accelerates faster than our ability to regulate it, the question remains: What role should ethicists and cybersecurity experts play in steering us toward responsible innovation? Omar warns of a near-future where AI may influence decisions we can’t undo unless we act now. This isn’t just a conversation about technology; it’s a call to consciously reassert human agency, challenge the status quo, and build a digital world that truly serves humanity. If you believe technology can be a force for good this episode is essential listening. Join us to understand how to navigate and influence the fast-changing landscape of AI, cybersecurity, and digital ethics before it’s too late.

    1h 3m

  2. FEB 6

    Culture as Currency: Music, Identity & Entrepreneurship with Hope Masike

    What does it really mean to choose music as a career, and can culture become a sustainable livelihood? In this episode of HUMHR Career Insights, we turn the spotlight on creative entrepreneurship and explore where culture, identity, and livelihood intersect. Through an honest and reflective conversation with a special guest, we unpack what it takes to build a career in the creative industries, the realities of monetizing talent, and why culture is not just heritage, but currency. The episode touches on music as a career choice, the meaning and role of cultural instruments like the mbira, the relationship between identity and income, and the broader conversation around entrepreneurship in Africa. It challenges the idea that talent alone is enough, and highlights the discipline, strategy, and resilience required to build something sustainable. Please note: due to technical challenges during recording, you may notice a slight echo in the first few minutes of this episode. The audio improves shortly, and the conversation is well worth staying for. This episode is for anyone considering a non-traditional career path, navigating creative entrepreneurship, or thinking deeply about how purpose and possibility meet in their work.

    1h 3m

  3. JAN 30

    Batje’s Take #6: Open Roads, Open Minds

    In this episode of Batje’s Take, I reflect on my powerful conversation with Wani Joana Kahasha , a story rooted in resilience, exposure, and growth in fragile contexts. Wani’s journey reminds us that a dream can turn into a plan, and a plan into a product but also that entrepreneurship and career paths are rarely linear. We talk about the importance of being “heavy on the roads,” and how physical movement and exposure open our minds, shape our confidence, and shift our mindset. This reflection also acknowledges a difficult truth: sometimes businesses fail not because of poor decisions or lack of effort but because of forces beyond our control, such as conflict and instability. Resilience, in those moments, is not about denial, but about rebuilding with courage and clarity. From hard lessons about entrepreneurship to the belief that you really can be anything; this episode is a reminder that growth often comes from discomfort and that open roads can lead to open minds. We didn’t share a listener story this week, but please keep sending in your stories of growth-mindset leaders you’d like us to celebrate.

    7 min

  4. JAN 26

    Bonus Episode | A Career Reinvented: From Wall Street to Humanitarian Advocacy- Rachel Mikanagu

    In the middle of Season 4 of HUMHR Career Insights Entrepreneurship as a Career Choice we pause for a special bonus episode that takes us back to a foundational theme of the podcast: The Power of Storytelling. This episode is a throwback to Season 2, where we explored the human stories behind careers, the decisions, pivots, risks, and moments of reckoning that shape professional lives. And fittingly, Season 4 has quietly become a season of reconnections. In this deeply reflective conversation, I reconnect with an old friend whose remarkable career journey began in finance, working in global markets, before taking a bold and unconventional turn into humanitarian leadership and advocacy. From Wall Street to Asia, and later into some of the world’s most complex humanitarian contexts, her story is one of courage, reinvention, and purpose-driven work. We talk about career pivots, identity shifts, influence without profit, leadership in high-pressure environments, and what it really means to redefine success over time. Whether you’re navigating a career transition, questioning a path that looks “right on paper,” or simply drawn to powerful human stories this episode is for you

    50 min

  5. JAN 16

    Building Businesses in Fragile Economies | Wani Joana Kahasha

    🎧 Episode Description What does it really mean to choose entrepreneurship as a career in a fragile, conflict-affected context? In this episode of HUMHR Career Insights, Batje Chibafa is joined by Wani Joana Kahasha , an industrial engineer, social impact entrepreneur, and development practitioner working at the intersection of technology, women’s empowerment, and community resilience in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Wani shares her non-linear entrepreneurship journey from building Kivu Spices, an agritech venture digitizing local value chains that was ultimately forced to close due to the war in Eastern DRC, to leading digital transformation initiatives at Kivu Impact Center. She offers an honest look at the realities of building businesses in fragile economies, reminding us that entrepreneurship is not always “peaches and cream.” We explore Africa as a rising continent, the power of digital skills and AI literacy, feminist leadership, and what it truly takes for entrepreneurs, especially women to survive, adapt, and rebuild in the face of uncertainty. Drawing on her experience supporting over 6,700 women entrepreneurs through World Bank–supported programs, Wani reflects on resilience, failure, and the future of work in Africa. This is a candid, hopeful, and deeply human conversation about entrepreneurship against the odds and why the work of building still matters.

    1h 25m

  6. JAN 9

    Batje's Take #5 - The Power of Unplugging

    In this episode of Batje’s Take, Batje reflects on her recent conversation with JD Wetherspoon and shares personal insights on resilience building, intentional reset, and creating communities that last. Recorded during a season of pause and reflection, this episode explores the power of unplugging from our devices, what true resilience looks like especially for young people and why purpose must always come before profit. Batje also shares her own perspective on goal-setting, career momentum, and why personal and professional growth doesn’t have to follow the calendar year. The episode closes with a timely and light-hearted listener story that highlights the importance of preparation, especially when navigating interviews with mission-driven and faith-based organizations. This is a reflective, grounding episode for anyone navigating career transitions, leadership growth, or simply seeking clarity and alignment in their work. Key themes include: Resilience building in practice The impact of intentional digital detox Purpose-driven careers and leadership Rethinking New Year’s goals and timelines Career preparation and interview readiness Stay inspired.

    8 min

  7. 12/19/2025

    Designing Resilience: J.D. Weatherspoon. on Civic Architecture, Entrepreneurship & Africa Rising

    In this episode, Batje sits down with J.D. Weatherspoon., a globally minded civic architect whose work spans continents, communities, and causes. From youth mentoring and HIV research with Harvard’s Forgotten Epidemic project to co-founding Mastermind Connect and designing resilience hubs at Peregrine Consultants, J.D. has built a career centered on systems that hold people together when things fall apart. We explore entrepreneurship through a new lens, civic architecture and unpack how continuity, culture, and community trust shape ventures that last. J.D. also shares his insights on Africa Rising, the power of diaspora-driven innovation, and where he sees the next frontier for purpose-led entrepreneurs across the Global South. If you’re an entrepreneur, development professional, or builder at heart, this conversation will expand how you think about impact, equity, and legacy.

    1 hr

  8. 12/12/2025

    Batje’s Take #4 — Reflections on Brand Building, Preparedness & Growth Mindset Leadership

    In this episode of Batje’s Take, I reflect on my recent conversation with Dennis Mambure and the unexpected journey behind how the episode was released. What was scheduled didn’t get published and a backup episode stepped in and taught me a powerful lesson on preparedness, flexibility, and the realities of podcasting. I also share a thoughtful listener summary that beautifully captured the essence of this conversation, including key takeaways such as: Personal branding rooted in corporate experience and exposure The 3 Es: Education, Experience & Exposure The need to unlearn, relearn, and keep learning How AI should complement, not replace, your expertise Why every business is ultimately in the business of people Passion. Purpose. People. And the courage to start early, fail, correct, and restart I close with a celebration of a growth mindset leader, inspired by a listener response to last week’s call for stories. This week, we honour a leader, whose mentorship, foresight, and old-school thoroughness shaped a generation of professionals. This reflection is about brand, leadership, resilience — and the people who shape who we become. 🎧 Listen in and share your own growth mindset leader story for a future Batje’s Take.

    7 min
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HUMHR Career Insights is a global career and professional development podcast designed to help professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs navigate today’s evolving world of work. Each episode delivers practical career advice, workplace insights, and real-world strategies to help you grow, pivot, and excel no matter your industry, role, or stage of career. We explore topics such as career growth, leadership, personal branding, entrepreneurship, the future of work, skills development, resilience, and workplace trends. Through in-depth conversations with industry experts, senior leaders, entrepreneurs, and global professionals, listeners gain actionable insights drawn from lived experience, not theory. Our guests share lessons learned, career turning points, and practical tools you can apply immediately. Whether you are early-career, mid-career, returning to work, transitioning industries, building a business, or leading teams, HUMHR Career Insights equips you with the clarity, confidence, and knowledge to make informed career decisions and thrive professionally. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms. 🍵 Support the work: If you’ve found value in HUMHR Career Insights, you can support the show in a small, one-time way by buying me my favourite tea on Patreon. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/buy-me-my-tea-150067047?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

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  • Creator
    batje
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
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