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Talent First

Michelle Edmondson

Talking about what really matters in technology innovation - diversity and inclusion, the future with AI, accessibility and equality and, of course, how to get in and up in this industry. Whatever is happening in technology - it is always Talent First.

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00:47:53

‘Positive Cyber Solutions: Navigating Compliance,...

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2025/11/07

SEASON FIVE: In this week's episode, I chat to Emma Derbi and Rachael Medhurst, the Founders of Positive Cyber Solutions. We chat compliance, security (and how they are not one and the same) and what businesses of all sizes need to do to be secure. We also talk about where companies are getting lost when it comes to compliance and how AI is confusing the landscape.About our guests:Rachael Medhurst is the Co-Founder of Positive Cyber Solutions Ltd, bringing over a decade of combined industry and

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00:46:25

‘From TikTok to chatbots - Raising our kids to be...

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2025/10/31

SEASON FIVE: In this week's episode of Talent First, I chat to Anna Sarjantson, Founder of Screen-Safe about the impact that social media and AI is having on our young people, and how we as parents, teachers and adults need to 'normalize the awkward' and have those conversations about online behaviour that are so necessary today. We also talk about her services for parents and schools, as well as about the things parents might not realise about platforms like TikTok and Snapchat.About

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00:47:00

'Stories That Protect: Cybersecurity, Safety, and the...

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2025/10/24

SEASON FIVE: This week, I welcome back the wonderful Wendy Goucher, Cyber Consultant at Arcanum and author of the Nettie in Cyberland series for children, and the Canon Doyle stories for our older relatives. We chat about just how much the tech landscape has changed in the past three years since her first appearance, and how we can continue to protect our families in these increasingly complex digital times.About our guest:Wendy Goucher is a Cyber Security Consultant at Arcanum Cyber where she gets

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00:47:05

‘The Future of First Impressions: AI in Candidate...

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2025/10/17

SEASON FIVE: In this week's episode of Talent First, I speak to Rob Griesmeyer and Kevin Johnson about their company Screenz.ai and the huge benefits to AI screening and assessments when it comes to interview - for both the candidate and the hiring team. We talk nervous interviewees, open questions and the data that helps TA teams make the best choices when it comes to top talent.About our guests: Rob Griesmeyer is Co-Founder and CTO of Screenz.ai, an AI-powered platform eliminating the most

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00:49:56

‘Upskill, Reskill, Adapt: Thriving Amid AI Change’...

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2025/10/03

SEASON FIVE - In this week's episode of Talent First, I chat to Ben Tasker, Senior AI Learning Strategist for National Grid. After all the news about AI generated layoffs, I wanted to learn more about how tech professionals can prepare and not panic when it comes to this iteration of tech. We talk about upskilling, reskilling (and how to find the time), as well as how to hire for skills not traditional pathways. Ben also describes just how agentic AI will effect the org chart.About Our Guest:Ben

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00:57:47

"Parenting in a Digital World: Building Boundaries...

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2025/09/26

SEASON FIVE: *Sensitive subject matter*. In this week's episode of Talent First, I welcome back one of my favourite guests to the show, Nadja El Fertasi, Founder of Thrive with EQ who talks to me about her most recent offshoot of this venture, Shield with EQ. Nadja's mission is to empower individuals and families to build their personal Emotional Firewalls against scams, deepfakes, and online manipulation. We talk about a sensitive topic, but one that we all need to be aware of, and that is

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00:41:55

"Cybersecurity Gaps in AI: What Companies Need to...

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2025/09/19

SEASON FIVE: This week sees the return of the wonderful Lisa Ventura who talks to me about her new venture the AI and Cyber Security Association whose mission is to secure the future of AI and defend the future of security by supporting companies with training, policy and governance and risk mitigation around the use of AI integration.We chat about her career to date, the features and benefits of working with AICSA, the biggest risks being faced at the moment and who is really responsible for AI in

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00:44:21

"From Legacy to Leadership: SAP Migration, Predictive...

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2025/09/12

SEASON FIVE: In this week's episode, I chat to Christopher Carter, Chairman and CEO at Approyo and four time best-selling author. We talk all things SAP migration, the security risks and how Approyo helps mitigate them through their range of services, and what really makes for successful change management.About Our Guest:Since 2011, Carter's worked with companies in over 55+ different industries. His advice has been featured on Inc., Forbes, ASUG.com, Tech Target, Entrepreneur, CRN, and many

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00:53:09

‘Pro-Tech or Protect? Parenting, Teaching, and...

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2025/09/05

SEASON FIVE: In this week's episode of Talent First, I chat to parenting expert Sue Atkins about something that is becoming of increasing concern to parents globally - children and technology. When is the right time to give your child a smartphone? What should schools be doing and what support do they need? Is the UK government doing all it can to tackle online safety and security? For parents, teachers and security people - this is one not to miss.About Our Guest:Sue Atkins is an

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00:49:48

‘Who’s Really Logging In? AI Agents, Access, and the...

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2025/08/29

SEASON FIVE: In this weeks episode, I chat to Diana Kelley, CISO at Noma about a range of issues around AI integration, policy and governance and about what she is seeing when it comes to the impact of generative AI on recruitment and hiring. We also talk about the CISO role - is it becoming totally unmanageable and will we see a rise in the Deputy CISO position - or will CISOs need to become HR managers for AI Agents?About Our Guest:Diana Kelley is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at

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00:49:39

‘AI Literacy in Higher Education:Are We Preparing...

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2025/08/22

SEASON FIVE: This episode was first aired in September 2024 - and it's incredible how much more complex things have become in that time.I speak to Professor Sarah Jones, Pro Vice Chancellor for Education at Solent University. We talk about passions that we share - how to enhance learning and teaching through technology, digital equity and accessibility and the future of education.We also discuss Sarah's work on AI literacy and her development of AI literacy frameworks for Higher Education

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00:48:49

‘Raising Resilient Digital Citizens:Rethinking Cyber...

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2025/08/15

SEASON FIVE - In this episode I’m joined by Joe Wells, a passionate and driven voice in cybersecurity who is determined to make the online world safer for children. Together, we explore Cyberherd, his inspiring initiative designed to guide parents, educators, and communities in protecting young people as they grow up in an increasingly connected world.Our conversation covers practical strategies for parents — including those with little technical knowledge — to engage their children in meaningful,

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00:47:47

‘Building MAXI: Navigating AI Innovation, Child...

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2025/08/08

SEASON FIVE: This episode, I chat to Aska Kuwabara, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Axartoys.ai and Founder of Getitdonewith.AI.We chat about her amazing new AI powered soft toy, MAXI, that aims to educate children not just around the use of AI but in traditional academic subjects too - no screen, just fun. We talk about her journey as a tech entrepreneur, what MAXI can do as well as the parental controls and guardrails that have to be put in place when it comes to EdTech. We also talk about

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00:57:11

‘Prebunking, Post-Truth, and Preparing the Next...

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2025/08/01

SEASON FIVE: In this episode of Talent First, I chat to Dr Elena Zehndorfer, academic, researcher and editor-in-chief at Blackheath Publishing. We cover a range of topics that will be of particular interest to parents of teenagers who are navigating the digital world. We discuss the issues of deepfake tech, how to parent in this post-truth era, and why our teens are susceptible targets for cyber criminals.About Our Guest:Dr. Elesa Zehndorfer is a Managing Partner at Austrian consulting firm Lakeside

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00:48:09

‘The Superhero Within: Recognising Our Cybersecurity...

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2025/07/25

SEASON FIVE - In this week's episode, I speak to Stuart Walton about all things security awareness and training for businesses and for the family. We talk about his superhero analogy when it comes to online safety, the different forms of social engineering we encounter every day and how to protect our loved ones in particular from becoming a victim of cybercriminals. With plenty of humour and heart, this is one not to miss.About Our Guest:Stu Walton is the Security Awareness Specialist for Pinsent

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00:53:13

'Demystifying AI: Ethics, Inclusion, and the Human...

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2025/07/18

SEASON FIVE: In this episode, the first episode of season 5 of our award-winning podcast, I speak to Brenda Darden Wilkerson, President and CEO of AnitaB.org. We discuss a range of topics on our responsibility for understanding AI, not just in organisation but as individuals, so that we have a voice when it comes to its implementation and integration. We also chat about AI literacy and education and why diversity is becoming increasingly important in the current geopolitical landscape.About Our

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00:49:02

‘How to SOAR: Creating Confident Careers in...

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2025/06/20

BONUS EPISODE: In this week's episode of Talent First, I chat to Dora Boussias, Founder of DoraB Global and a woman with a fascinating and inspiring personal story. We talk about her unique approach to leadership coaching, the frameworks she provides her cohorts so that they can SOAR and what being authentic really means. We also talk inclusivity, as well as about what is next for her fantastic organisation.About our guest:An award-winning thought leader in AI, Data, and Leadership, Dora

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00:43:28

"The Future of Cyber Leadership: Learning, Inclusion,...

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2025/05/30

BONUS EPISODE: In this week's episode of Talent First, I chat to Oluwadamilola Obamehinti, Founder of Cyber Culture Club about the future of this industry. We cover topics ranging from the issues in diversity, how Gen Z will learn leadership skills if working remotely and what tech leaders should really be concerned about when it comes to security.About Our Guest: Oluwadamilola has 14+ years of professional experience leading global security teams. She has worked at various technology companies s

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00:53:01

’More Than a CV: Building a Multi-Channel Career...

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2025/05/16

BONUS EPISODE: In this week's episode, I speak to the wonderful Suzie Henriques, Founder of The CV Bee who shares her wisdom and expertise in writing great resumes, and in career coaching.We talk about the services her company offers, the importance of a multi-channel approach to job search as well as how to craft a compelling resume.Avoid those LinkedIn charlatans who profess to be the best in CV writing, and listen in!About Our Guest:Suzie Henriques is a Career Coach working with

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00:48:10

'Romance Scams and Modern Exploitation: The crime,...

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2025/05/09

BONUS EPISODE (Some listeners may find this content sensitive): This week, I chat to Bronwyn Boyle, CISO at PPRO, about the crucial (and often misunderstood) issue of romance scams. We look at the increasing volume and complexity of these crimes from both the victim's and perpetrator's side, and discuss the propensity for victim blaming. Bronwyn also offers her solutions to these issues, and gives a shout out to companies who are already doing great things, and to the people whose

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