UNBiased

Dharshi Harindra

All of us carry our own biases. They are a product of our environment, our upbringing, and our lived experiences. Through guest interviews and their stories, UNBiased explores the way bias affects the lives of others, and what we can do to address it.

  1. 11/24/2025

    UNBiased Episode 66 with Holly Cope

    Humans or Technology? Humans AND Technology... What happens when a changing generation meets an unchanging mindset? In this episode of UNBiased, I'm joined by Holly Cope — ex-lawyer turned global legal innovator and founder of the Global AI Skills Summit for Lawyers. We’re at a fascinating crossroads in the legal profession. We’ve got a new generation of lawyers who won’t settle for the same pressures we once accepted, but who are still ambitious in their own way. We’ve got new technologies designed to free us from the late nights and heavy workloads. And yet… we seem stuck in a cycle of curiosity, cynicism, and resistance to change. Holly calls it one of the biggest transformations the industry has ever seen, not just in tools, but in mindset and culture. We explore: 🔹 The clash between generational expectations and traditional firm structures 🔹 Why the biggest barrier to AI adoption isn’t tech — it’s trust 🔹 How law firms can evolve without losing their human core 🔹 The power of community and conversation in shaping what comes next If you’ve ever wondered how to balance innovation with identity or how to lead through uncertainty, this conversation is for you.

    35 min

  2. 10/07/2025

    UNBiased Episode 65 with Anne Rayner

    Meeting People Where They Are – While Not Losing Sight of Where You're Going. Continuing the theme of productivity and new approaches to it, I’m joined on UNBiased Podcast by Anne Rayner. Anne is a seasoned panel moderator, public speaker, and presenter, sharing her insights on the future of work & productivity. As the founder of Productivity Bargain, she spearheads innovative approaches to modern workplace productivity. Leveraging her extensive leadership expertise, Anne helps businesses structure work for sustainable high performance With over two decades of experience in the Insights industry, Anne served as the Chief Solutions Officer for Kantar APAC, as well as Managing Director of Malaysia, Cambodia, and Myanmar, leading business transformations in all three markets. She led Inclusion & Diversity across APAC, and launched Lean In Girls in Singapore. Anne challenges the old master–servant mindset of the workplace and asks us to see productivity and inclusion not as separate, but deeply connected. When we shift focus from hours to outcomes, we create equity, unlock innovation, and redesign work for both people and performance. We explore: 🔹 Why the four-day work week is the ultimate vision and why resistance remains despite overwhelming evidence of its benefits 🔹 The tension between control and trust in debates like return-to-office mandates 🔹 How valuing time differently can close equity gaps, including the gender pay divide 🔹 Practical steps leaders can take to balance pressure for results with the needs of their people. If you’ve ever wondered how work could be both more effective and more human, this conversation is for you.

    40 min

  3. 08/04/2025

    UNBiased Episode 64 with Simi Rayat

    We’ve normalised “powering through.” But what if joy wasn’t just a nice-to-have—what if it was the strategy? In this episode of Unbiased, I speak with Simi Rayat, award-winning business psychologist, executive psychology coach, and author of Productivity Joy. Simi has spent over two decades helping leaders shift from survival mode to sustainable impact. In her new book, she shares a science-backed 5-minute daily ritual that reframes productivity not as output, but as energy, clarity and connection. We explore: 🔹 The real reason so many professionals feel stuck or burnt out 🔹 How Simi’s 5Qs Formula helps interrupt reactive patterns 🔹 The cost of ignoring joy in leadership 🔹 How motherhood, identity and lived experience shape her work 🔹 What a joyful and inclusive workplace looks like—and how to start building one If you’re someone who’s done all the things but still feels depleted, this episode is for you.

    45 min

  4. 06/16/2025

    UNBiased Episode 63 with Carolin Barr

    On this latest episode of UNBiased, I’m welcoming Carolin Barr to talk bias and sustainability. Carolin is a passionate and driven entrepreneur and sustainability advocate.  In 2020, Carolin founded susGain, a B-Corp certified, social enterprise on a mission to connect eco and socially conscious stakeholders in a way that creates mutual value. And they do so through a reward-based mobile app designed to help drive sustainable behavioural change within communities through plug-&-play engagement campaigns whilst measuring the impact created. Before setting up susGain Carolin worked in an HR consulting and change management firm, and it’s at the intersection of sustainability and change management that I came across Carolin late last year when she delivered a TedX talk in Singapore and the theme was overcoming cognitive bias in sustainability. And so much of what she shared joined dots between topics covered with previous guests on this podcast when it comes to how we address and overcome some of the biases that stop us from being the best version of ourselves.

    32 min

  5. 05/12/2025

    UNBiased Episode 62 with Mishma Kumar-Jonson

    In this powerful episode, I’m joined by the incredible Mishma Kumar-Jonson — an extraordinary storyteller and therapist, Mish is the founder of The Iceberg Foundation — a mental health charity for BIPOC, queer and neurodivergent humans and is the principal practitioner at Niram, a BIPOC focused EMDR practice. Together, we explore: 🔹 What it means to come home to the body in a world that teaches disconnection — especially for those navigating trauma, marginalisation, or burnout. 🔹 How storytelling can reconnect us when history, systems, and experiences have divided us. 🔹 How safety isn’t something we “earn” by conforming, but something we can build through relationships, storytelling, and slowness. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to shrink yourself just to belong, this conversation is a gentle call back to your own truth.

    36 min

  6. 04/07/2025

    UNBiased Episode 61 with Sudhir Tiku

    On this latest episode of UNBiased I'm joined by Sudhir Tiku. Sudhir is a Technical philosopher,Automation expert and a Certified Futurist, based out of Singapore, where he also works as Vice President for Asia Pacific and China at Bosch Singapore. Sudhir is member of IEEE  (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and also a badge  holder of AI Ethics from London School of Economics. He is a regular at TEDx circles in Asia Pacific on  topics of AI and its impact on humanity. He is also a blogger, author and a climber. Sudhir is the first technologist that I had encountered personally who showed the same depth of knowledge, care and understanding for the nuances around AI that extended beyond what the technology can actually do to history, ethics, law, culture and more. Through his optimistic and intersectional lens, Sudhir tempered my impatience with the ability for society and regulation to keep up with change with some reminders on where we currently are in the life cycle of this new revolution. We explore AI’s evolution to date – how it’s moved from infancy toward a more complex, nuanced understanding of the world through generative and agentic AI. From historically skewed image datasets that underrepresented entire populations to the growing push for fairness in AI, progress is happening.  This conversation is for anyone who cares about the future of technology, equity, and the responsibility we all share in shaping AI for good.

    36 min

  7. 03/10/2025

    UNBiased Episode 60 with Bilal Mahmood

    In this episode of the UNBiased Podcast, I’m joined by Bilal Mahmood – a senior lawyer, politician, thought leader in the world of diversity and inclusion, and the first Convenor of the City Muslim Network, fostering allyship and connection across London’s financial hub. We dive into the complexities of representation - that representation alone isn’t enough unless it’s coupled with environments genuinely open to transformation. Bilal reflects on the last five years as an inflection point, where conversations about inclusion have become more visible, but so has the resistance. As societal tensions rise, they highlight the risk of complacency: that without sustained pressure, the momentum for change could be lost, or worse, weaponised against those fighting for equity. This is a powerful conversation for anyone who has ever felt the push and pull between making an impact and making it through the door.

    42 min

  8. 02/10/2025

    UNBiased Episode 59 with Shawn Lim

    The road to inclusion is paved with authenticity, understanding, and curiosity. In this week’s episode of the UNBiased Podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Shawn Lim - a passionate advocate for representation and authentic inclusion. Shawn is a seasoned media and editorial consultant with over a decade of experience in journalism, specialising in the intersection of business, technology, media, and advertising. As the author of Human Algorithm, a newsletter that explores the convergence of technology, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Shawn leverages sharp insights and thought leadership to uncover the strategies shaping a more equitable and sustainable future for brands and industries.  We dive deep into the challenges of breaking free from traditional gender roles, the importance of supporting neurodiversity, and why representation matters—especially in media. In this episode, Shawn shares: The importance of amplifying voices and challenging gender norms, neurodiversity, and stereotypes, especially outside of awareness months like Pride or International Women’s Day How media and advertising can shape consumer trust and build meaningful, long-term societal change His personal journey and how it’s shaped his commitment to inclusivity and allyship Practical steps for becoming an ally – starting with simple actions like using pronouns and reaching out to someone who has lived the experiences you want to support Subscribe to Shawn's Human Algorithm Substack: https://humanalgorithm.substack.com/ Follow and connect with Shawn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mediumshawn/

    39 min
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All of us carry our own biases. They are a product of our environment, our upbringing, and our lived experiences. Through guest interviews and their stories, UNBiased explores the way bias affects the lives of others, and what we can do to address it.

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  • Creator
    Dharshi Harindra
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dharshi Harindra
  • Show Website
    UNBiased