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Global Skills Podcast

Vanessa Wainwright
Artificial Intelligence
Learning and Development
Skills Gap
Education
Talent Acquisition
Sales
Ireland
Hospitality
Apprenticeships
Abodoo
Upskilling
Leadership Development
Recruitment
Employee Engagement
Neurodiversity
Construction Industry
Europe
Google
NIIT
Learning Agility

Hosted by Vanessa Wainwright — global skills strategist and industry leader with over 22 years of experience. The Global Skills Podcast explores one of the most urgent challenges of our time: closing the global skills gap and future-proofing talent in an age of rapid change. Each episode, Vanessa speaks with brilliant leaders from business, education, and government, that are shaping the future of... more

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In this episode of the Global Skills Podcast, I sit down with Stefania Giannini, former Assistant Director-General for Education at UNESCO and former Minister of Education, Universities and Research in Italy, to explore how education must evolve to p... more

In this episode of the Global Skills Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Dave Hockham, Associate Head of School at the University of Greenwich, National Teaching Fellow, researcher, and education leader, to explore why creativity and human-centered skills are... more

I'm joined today by Mark Ramos, a global learning and AI transformation leader who has held senior roles at Google, Novartis, and Cornerstone, and is a Fellow at Harvard's Graduate School of Education Learning Innovation Laboratory. We talk about why... more

In this special solo episode of the Global Skills Podcast, I wanted to step away from my usual guest interviews and explore a question that has been sitting with me for years: if employers say they can’t find skilled people, and job seekers say they ... more

In this episode, I sit down with Thom Staight, General Manager of Global Talent Acquisition for EMEA and Asia at Microsoft, to explore how AI is reshaping hiring, careers, and the future of work. Thom shares his journey from studying history and phil... more

In this episode, I’m joined by Clare Dygert, a learning systems architect and chief learning strategist at SweetRush, now part of the NIIT group. We explore how AI is transforming learning, why personalized and adaptive learning is becoming essential... more

In this episode, I’m joined by Josh Chernikoff, who has spent more than two decades (20+ years) working alongside education founders, edtech innovators, and learning leaders. Together, we explore what it really takes to turn great ideas into real imp... more

In this episode, I sit down with Franz Gilbert, who operates at the intersection of talent, technology, and transformation. Franz shares his unconventional career journey into HR and how it shaped his perspective on building human-centered business m... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. David Hockham
Strategic academic leader, researcher and national teaching fellow; associate head of school at the University of Greenwich
University of Greenwich
Episode: Creativity, Career Pathways And The Future Of Skills With DR Dave Hockham
Marc Ramos
Global learning and AI transformation leader
Google; Novartis; Cornerstone; AI First Startups
Episode: Rethinking Learning & Development in the Age of AI with Marc Ramos
Thom Staight
Global talent leader at Microsoft, leading TA at scale in EMEA and Asia
Microsoft
Episode: Why Learning Agility Is the Most Important Career Skill in the AI Era – with Thom Staight
Clare Dygert
Learning systems architect and chief learning strategist at SweetRush, now part of NIIT
SweetRush (NIIT)
Episode: How AI Is Transforming Learning and Skills Development with Clare Dygert
Josh Chernikoff
Entrepreneur and educator focused on turning education ideas into real classroom impact
Ed Sales Elevation Experience (3E method)
Episode: Josh Chernikoff on Scaling EdTech: How to Turn Education Ideas into Real Impact
Franz Gilbert
Global Growth Leader for Human Capital Strategy and Innovation at Deloitte
Deloitte
Episode: Humanoids, AI Agents & the Future Workforce: Rebuilding Work from the Ground Up with Franz Gilbert
Jon Allan
Head of Learning, Innovation and Research at the British Parking Association
British Parking Association
Episode: Reinventing Your Career: Transferable Skills, Redundancy & Finding Opportunity with Jon Allan
Oonagh Kelly
Chief People Officer at the National Treasury Management Agency
National Treasury Management Agency
Episode: How Learning Agility Shapes the Future of Work with Oonagh Kelly
John O'Halloran
President of University College Cork, scientist by background, systems thinker by nature
University College Cork
Episode: Rethinking Education with John O’Halloran: Skills, Purpose & the Future of Work

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Vanessa Wainwright
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Skills First Hiring in Hospitality: A Real-World Conversation with Ben Sewell
Q: Why is attrition such a challenge in hospitality, and what can leaders do about it?
Attrition is driven by budget pressures and long hours without adequate support; leaders can mitigate it by investing in clear career pathways, supportive leadership, and apprenticeship programs that align retention with meaningful progression.
Skills First Hiring in Hospitality: A Real-World Conversation with Ben Sewell
Q: What are your thoughts on apprenticeships as a solution for hospitality talent?
Apprenticeships are a huge opportunity for attracting and retaining staff in hospitality, helping with on-the-job training, essential literacy skills, and creating visible career ladders that make long-term commitment more likely.
How AI Is Transforming Learning and Skills Development with Clare Dygert
Q: So whose responsibility is it ultimately for an individual to take ownership of their skills gap and learning—employer or employee?
Clare emphasizes that the employee should own their learning, while acknowledging that employers must provide accessible learning opportunities and a supportive benefits package that includes learning, but the initiative largely rests with the individual to drive their own development.
Human Skills in an AI World: Sales, Confidence, and Communication with Joe Dalton
Q: What got you into sales and what's kept you in sales?
Dalton describes discovering sales by realizing he could earn money for talking, followed by a lifelong passion for human connection, language, and the systematic study of selling as a craft.
Federico Menna on Europe’s Digital Skills Gap and the Power of Ecosystems
Q: What is the value of a micro-credential to lifelong learning and where is the industry going?
The industry is consolidating; micro-credentials will become crucial as a smaller set of reference standards emerge, with private sector players like Google and Microsoft deeply involved but not replacing universities, emphasizing collaboration between industry and higher education.

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The show centers on closing the global skills gap and future-proofing talent through interviews with leaders spanning business, education, and government. Across episodes, listeners get practical takes on AI-enabled workforce planning, skills taxonomies, and transferable capabilities that let people move between roles and industries. Hosts explore how organizations design learning ecosystems, map competencies, and deploy responsible AI, with recurring threads on learning agility, career resilience, and human-centric leadership. A distinguishing aspect is frequent emphasis on collaboration between public and private sectors, along with real-world applications from large enterprises to smaller institutions, often tied to practical tools and s... more

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2. Marc Ramos
3. Thom Staight
4. Clare Dygert
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7. Jon Allan
8. Oonagh Kelly

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