HR Engage Podcast

In this episode of HR Engage, host Jonathan Mamaril sits down with Tanya Hibbard, a “pracademic” who has steered people strategy everywhere from high-stakes automotive showrooms to remote mine sites and, most recently, oil-and-gas operations. Tanya unpacks how turning HR into a profit centre helped her rise from coordinator to multi-site leader, why mapping every stakeholder (even the finance team you forgot last time!) is non-nego...

From London boardrooms to Queensland beaches — meet Heidi Mayhew-Sanders. 🌍💼 

In this episode of the HR Engage Podcast with Jonathan Mamaril, you’ll step into the shoes of a global HR leader whose journey spans continents, career pivots, and powerful insights. Heidi opens up about transitioning from operations to HR, navigating the challenges of returning to the Australian job market after 17 years abroad, and what it really takes...

In this episode of the HR Engage Podcast, Jonathan sits down with Hayley Fielding, Head of People and Culture at Tunstall Australasia, whose journey into HR didn’t start in a boardroom — it started in a campervan. 🛻 From leading teams in retail and healthcare to becoming an executive HR leader, Hayley’s story is a masterclass in learning by doing, backing yourself, and building real impact in people’s lives at work. 

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In this episode of the HR Engage Podcast, Jonathan Mamaril sits down with Nathan Bryant, HR Manager at Nauru Airlines, for a refreshingly honest and insightful deep dive into what it really means to lead in today’s evolving HR landscape.

Nathan’s journey spans from stacking shelves on night shift to steering HR strategy across borders — and in this conversation, he unpacks it all. From industry pivots to building HR departments from...

Welcome to this episode of the HR Engage Podcast, with Jonathan Mamaril. Today, Jonathan talks with Sonya Law — an accomplished HR leader, leadership coach, and wellbeing advocate. 🌟

Sonya shares her inspiring journey from studying IT and accounting to becoming a respected voice in human resources and leadership. With a career spanning mining, education, and organisational transformation, she brings unique insights into t...

In this edition of the podcast, Jonathan sits down with the Rod Francisco, a HR leader with a diverse background that spans from his early career in the military to strategic roles in the resources sector and local government.

Rod shares his journey of transitioning from the army to human resources, where he developed his passion for leadership, culture, and values. He offers insights into the simplicity of effective HR pr...

Welcome to the HR Engage Podcast with Jonathan Mamaril, in this episode of Jonathan sits down with renowned HR leader Mark Linley, whose career spans over two decades across diverse industries including aviation, retail, corrections, and immigration. Mark brings rich insights from his 12 years in Dubai, where he managed regional HR operations for organisations with workforces exceeding 220,000 employees. With experience leading HR ...

In this episode of the HR Engage, host Jonathan Mamaril is joined by Oloff Visser, a seasoned executive with an impressive career across South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. From industrial relations and legal negotiations to large-scale change management and business transformation, Oloff’s journey is packed with wisdom for HR professionals at every stage of their career.

Jonathan and Oloff discuss what it really means for HR ...

Welcome to this edition of the HR Engage Podcast, with Jonathan Mamaril.  In this edition of the podcast, Jonathan talks with Paula Holden, a seasoned leader in HR and people & culture, with nearly 30 years of experience across executive leadership, board directorships, and workforce strategy. This episode explores Paula’s diverse career journey—from her early days in HR to her current role as Chief People Officer at the Royal ...

In this episode of the HR Engage Podcast, Jonathan Mamaril is joined by Samantha Pickering, Chief Operating Officer at Queensland Computers and a 40 Under 40 award recipient. With a career spanning diverse industries—from early childhood education to automotive sales and HR leadership—Samantha brings a wealth of experience in people management, leadership development, and workplace culture.

Together, they discuss the power of mentor...

🚀 Welcome to the HR Engage Podcast! Today, we sit down with Roseta Jacobs—a powerhouse in HR, learning & development, and workplace transformation. From growing up in apartheid South Africa to breaking barriers in corporate leadership, Roseta shares her inspiring journey, insights on workplace diversity, and why learning & development is the key to change.

🔹 What you'll learn in this episode:
✅ How Roseta's e...

In this episode of the HR Engage podcast, Jonathan Mamaril talks with Natasha Hydon. For those who work in government, whether local or state, Natasha probably needs no introduction. Her career spans decades and industries, with a central focus on connection—whether it’s people, systems, or ideas. From Melbourne to Mount Isa, Natasha’s journey is rich with lessons on adaptability, leadership, and the evolving role of HR in addressi...

In this edition of the podcast. Jonathan sits down with Dave Madeley, an accomplished HR Manager and People & Culture Leader, for an insightful discussion that challenges traditional HR perspectives.

Drawing from his unique background in law enforcement and extensive international experience, Dave brings a refreshing philosophy to HR management. He advocates for HR as a vital business support function, offering an alte...

In this episode of the HR Engage Podcast, Jonathan Mamaril talks with Nicole Hall. 

Nicole has had an incredible career journey, pivoting from economics and investments into senior HR roles across industries like mining, construction, and government. Most recently, she’s been driving people and culture initiatives in a retirement living company.

In this episode, she shares her unconventional path into HR through r...

Welcome to the first episode of the HR Engage Podcast with Jonathan Mamaril! In this debut episode, Jonathan is joined by Kerine Nightingale, a highly experienced HR professional with a remarkable consulting background.

Kerine dives into her career journey, sharing how being "thrown into the fire" early on helped her develop a fearless approach to tackling challenges, which became a cornerstone of her success in HR. She al...