{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a06ef0fd98ee73f63157e73/6a4681950069388b7aba03b6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why Data Centres Need More Than Engineers | DEI, Talent & Breaking Into the Industry","description":"<p><strong>What if the biggest challenge facing data centres isn't power... but people?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this special bonus episode of <strong>DC + ME</strong>, Nick Worpole is joined by Hana Sutton and Stephen Bussette for an honest conversation about diversity, inclusion and the future of talent in the data centre industry.</p><p><br></p><p>Forget the corporate buzzwords. This is a real discussion about why the sector needs fresh perspectives, why so many people still don't know these careers exist, and what needs to change if we're going to build the workforce of the future.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're already in the industry, thinking about a career change, or simply curious about the people behind the digital world, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong></p><ul><li>Why the data centre industry can't afford to ignore the talent shortage</li><li>The importance of diversity of thought, skills and experience</li><li>Why so many careers in data centres still feel inaccessible</li><li>Hana's story of turning down a leadership role... twice</li><li>How initiatives like LEAP and Innovative Opportunities are opening doors for the next generation</li><li>Why representation matters—but shouldn't define your success</li><li>The advice Stephen gives to anyone walking into a room where they feel different</li><li><br></li></ul><p>At <strong>DC + ME</strong>, we're on a mission to make data centres easier to understand. No gatekeeping. No unnecessary jargon. Just honest conversations with the people shaping one of the world's fastest-growing industries.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Subscribe for more conversations on AI, sustainability, careers, digital infrastructure and the future of data centres.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow the hosts:</strong></p><p>Nick Worpole - <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-worpole-3796176a/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-worpole-3796176a/</a></p><p>Hana Sutton - <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/hana-sutton/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hana-sutton/</a></p><p>Stephen Bussette - <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-bussette/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-bussette/</a></p><p><br></p><p>#DataCentres #DigitalInfrastructure #DEI #Careers #Leadership #Talent #AI #Technology #Sustainability #FutureOfWork #DigitalTransformation #DCandME</p>","author_name":"Strativ Group"}