The Talent Transformation Podcast

What does it take to modernize talent acquisition across 30+ countries without losing what makes each team work?

In this episode of The Talent Transformation Podcast, Avature CEO Dimitri Boylan speaks with Karen Beaman, Global Vice President of Talent Acquisition, about how Transcom evolved from a highly decentralized TA model to a global, tech-enabled strategy built for scale and nuance. From rebuilding workflows to rethinking change management, Beaman shares what it really takes to transform at speed while keeping people and purpose at the center.

Topics include:
Balancing global consistency with local flexibility
Why automating legacy processes won't drive real change
How clear success metrics create buy-in
The role of real-time data in continuous improvement
Making change stick through trust, dialogue, and early wins

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What does it take to modernize talent acquisition when the talent you need is scarce, highly specialized, and in constant demand?

In this episode of The Talent Transformation Podcast, Dimitri Boylan speaks with Ateesh Roye of MANTECH about reframing recruiting as a strategic supply chain — one that starts long before a requisition is opened and continues well beyond the hire. Drawing on experience across federal contracting, commercial enterprise, and RPO, Ateesh explains how owning employer brand, data, and engagement at the top of the funnel fundamentally reshapes outcomes across the entire talent lifecycle.

Topics include:
Why TA leaders must translate hiring outcomes into business impact
How brand and community engagement drive results long before applications
Why employer brand is a system, not a campaign
The power of data-driven funnel management over averages
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Ahead of the 2026 season, BWT Alpine Formula One Team driver Pierre Gasly joined Dimitri Boylan on The Talent Transformation Podcast to discuss the evolving role of data in Formula One, the balance between instinct and information, and how drivers adapt to increasingly complex environments.

In both racing and business, success comes from prioritizing the right inputs rather than just consuming more data. Gasly shares how drivers navigate millions of data points and why the real skill lies in knowing what to act on.

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In this episode of The Talent Transformation Podcast, Dimitri Boylan speaks with Tosh Onishi, former Head of Talent Acquisition APJ at Okta, about the growing intersection of talent acquisition and cybersecurity. As AI accelerates both innovation and risk, Tosh shares how hiring processes are being exploited in new ways and why TA teams must rethink how they assess identity, trust and authenticity.

Drawing on his experience in cybersecurity and global hiring, Tosh outlines how candidate fraud has evolved from isolated incidents to sophisticated, AI-enabled threats, and what organizations can do to stay ahead without compromising the candidate experience.

Topics include:
Why candidate fraud is becoming a critical risk in the age of AI
How remote hiring has expanded both access and vulnerability
The role of TA in verifying identity—not just assessing talent
Why partnerships between TA and security are now essential
How recruiters can surface insights that others in the hiring process miss

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What happens when agentic AI moves from experimentation to day-to-day reality in talent acquisition?

In this episode of The Talent Transformation Podcast, Avature CEO Dimitri Boylan sits down with Bhawna Bist, Managing Director, HR Strategy and Technology, at Deloitte, to explore why TA is often the first function to adopt AI — and why that leadership role now comes with new responsibilities. Drawing on Deloitte’s latest talent trends research and real-world work with global employers, the conversation cuts through the hype to examine governance, trust and the human work required when machines begin to act with greater autonomy.

Topics include:
How agentic AI is reshaping TA operating models and decision-making
Why change management is the most overlooked factor in AI adoption
How automation is flipping the TA value pyramid toward strategic work
Why TA is uniquely positioned to lead AI adoption across HR
The growing importance of fraud prevention, authenticity and risk management
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