The Hupo Podcast

Hupo stands for Human Potential. Every week, we unlock this potential with APAC's brightest HR leaders, diving deep into people development, leadership, and the strategies driving workplace success. Whether you're an HR leader, people manager, or aspiring professional looking to elevate your game, The Hupo Podcast is your go-to for actionable advice and inspiring stories from the region's top HR minds’.

The Hupo Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Hupo, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Hupo hosts The Hupo Podcast, a business show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #15

  How Unilever International Innovates to Stay Ahead of the HR Game

  Apr 2, 202536 minS1

  <p>We welcome Larissa Murmann, Digital Chief HR Officer at Unilever International, to the Hupo podcast this week!</p><p>Larissa gives us an insider's perspective on some of Unilever International's most innovative HR practices: from 4-day work weeks to supporting top performers in starting their own companies, her team is truly leading the way! We dive into how to navigate digital transformations and build high-performing teams based on trust. </p><p>If you want to learn about the future of work from a leader charting the path, this episode is one you should not miss!</p>

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  Episode #14

  How AirAsia's CPO Navigated the Covid Crisis with Culture

  Mar 25, 202539 minS1

  <p>In this week's episode of the Hupo Podcast, we speak with AirAsia's CPO, Intan Shahira, on how she built an engaged, resilient, and evolving post-Covid culture.</p><p><br></p><p>Intan takes us through her career milestones, from consulting to HR, and dives into why it is essential for HR leaders to have a seat at the business table. This is a conversation you won't want to miss!</p>

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  Episode #13

  13. How to Build Scalable People Strategies That Drive Transformation with Victoria Bethlehem

  Feb 17, 202530 minS1

  <p>This week on the Hupo Podcast, we sit down with Victoria Bethlehem, Group Human Resource Director at Education in Motion, to unpack what it takes to build people strategies that scale and drive transformation.</p><p><br /></p><p>Victoria has led HR in both multinationals and high-growth startups, tackling everything from strategy misalignment to culture breakdowns. </p><p><br /></p><p>She shares how to turn HR from reactive to strategic, cut through the noise with the Look, Listen, and Learn approach, and redefine real employee well-being.</p><p><br /></p><p>We also get into lessons from...

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  Episode #12

  12. How SIM Transformed into a Skills-Based Organisation with Sara Yik

  Feb 5, 202530 minS1

  <p>In this week's episode of Hupo's Podcast, we speak with Sara Yik, CHRO at the Singapore Institute of Management, on how aligning roles with business strategy transformed the organization.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Sara shares how SIM redesigned its organisational structure from a clean slate, ensuring every role was purposefully mapped to business goals—not as a headcount-cutting exercise, but as a shift towards a skills-based approach and continuous learning, including the launch of a corporate learning academy.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The result? A more strategic workforce and a 100+ spot jump in Singapore’s Best Employer rank...

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  Episode #11

  11. How to Become a Business-First HR Leader: Lessons from Dharma Chandran, CPO at Toll Group

  Jan 22, 202536 minS1

  <p>In this episode of the Hupo Podcast, we’re joined by Dharma Chandran, Chief People Officer at Toll Group, as he shares why being commercially savvy is a game-changer for HR leaders.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Taking us through his fascinating career journey, from making a pivot into HR to driving transformative change at top organizations, Dharma offers powerful insights on how HR leaders can elevate their influence by aligning HR strategies with broader business objectives and thinking like true business partners.<br /></p>

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