The Talent Transformation Podcast

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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What happens when the hype fades and AI starts reshaping work behind the scenes?

In this episode of The Talent Transformation Podcast, Avature CEO Dimitri Boylan speaks with Georgetown professor Alberto Rossi about the quieter, structural shifts AI is driving across organizations. Together, they explore why true digital transformation isn’t just about technology, it’s about rethinking workflows, redefining skills and reigniting curiosity.

🎧 Topics include:
Why doubling productivity doesn't mean halving headcount
The high-impact use cases hiding in repetitive, compliance-heavy tasks
How workflow mismatches stall AI adoption
What automation is doing to early-career learning paths
Why curiosity may be the most valuable skill of all

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The energy sector is growing fast — and hiring faster.

As the industry races to meet the dual demands of renewable transition and AI-driven growth, Siemens Energy has undergone a radical talent transformation.

In this episode, Avature CEO Dimitri Boylan speaks with Alain Proietti, Global Head of Talent Acquisition, who took on the challenge of revamping a legacy-bound TA function inside a 97,000-person "start-up." From overwhelmed recruiters to predictive workforce planning, hear how his team built a high-performance engine now delivering 2.5x the volume in less than half the time.

Tune in for expert insights on:
Right-sizing requisition loads to create space for strategic work, quality hiring, and deeper partnership with the business.
Skills-based hiring beyond traditional talent pools, unlocking adjacent markets to build resilient pipelines.
Continuous workforce planning, using regular, data-backed check-ins instead of static annual cycles.
Segmenting TA roles for focus and consistency, separating administration, sourcing, and strategic advisory to improve outcomes.
Applying AI to streamline and standardize hiring, boosting quality and consistency while reducing manual effort.

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