The Talent Transformation Podcast

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.Enjoy the episode!

IBM is on a mission to become the most productive company in the world, delivering $3.5 billion in increased efficiency in just two years. With a further billion now eyed for 2026, Avature CEO Dimitri Boylan sat down with IBM’s Jon Lester to discuss his HR team becoming “Client Zero” of the transition to a true enterprise-wide AI-human hybrid working model and what that means in practice for skills and the future of work.Tune in for IBM's Vice President of HR Technology, Data and Artificial Intelligence on:Why productivity transformation starts with outcomes, not toolsThe power of consolidating platforms and processes to move from fragmented HR to a consistent, fast-moving global model.How to use AI-driven services to streamline support, reduce friction and create continuous employee feedback loops.Why enterprise AI requires governance by design and the need to ground generative AI in context, guardrails and human oversight to ensure trust and accountability.How to prepare for a hybrid human–AI workforce by building skills frameworks, operating models and enablement practices where agents handle tasks and humans provide judgment.We hope you enjoy it!

Welcome back to The Talent Transformation Podcast from Avature. The world of work is going through profound change. And we’re here to talk about that and how you can navigate your way through it. In this show, Dimitri Boylan, CEO of Avature, an AI-powered platform for strategic HR, speaks to trailblazers, changemakers and HR pioneers at the forefront of the talent industry. Our guests provide practical insights that can help you deliver meaningful change wherever you work, so no matter where you are on your talent transformation journey, we hope this podcast has something for you. This season, we have a stellar lineup of guests from IBM, Siemens Energy, Mantech, Georgetown University, Deloitte, Transcom, STRABAG, The Council of Europe and The US Chamber of Commerce. So stay tuned!This is the movement shaping the future of work.-----Follow Avature for more insights:🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avature  🔹 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AvatureChannel Additional content to consider:AI Impact Report 2026: https://avature.ai/ebook/ai-impact-report-2026/?utm_source=TT_podcast49378&utm_medium=acast&utm_campaign=acast_desc&utm_term=organic&utm_content=trailerYour Guide to Strategic HR Leadership: https://www.avature.net/guide/your-guide-to-strategic-hr-leadership/?utm_source=TT_podcast49378&utm_medium=acast&utm_campaign=acast_desc&utm_term=organic&utm_content=trailerNavigating AI Disruption and Opportunity in HR – A CHRO’s Guide to AI: https://avature.ai/ebook/navigating-ai-disruption-and-opportunity-in-hr-a-chros-guide-to-ai/?utm_source=TT_podcast49378&utm_medium=acast&utm_campaign=acast_desc&utm_term=organic&utm_content=trailer

Jennifer Shappley, former VP of Talent at LinkedIn, joins Avature CEO Dimitri Boylan for the season finale of The Talent Transformation Podcast.From scaling Express Scripts during hypergrowth to leading total talent strategy at one of the world’s most influential tech brands, Jennifer shares hard-earned insights on uniting TA and TM, building practical skills-based plans, and navigating the pressure to “do something with AI.”An unmissable conversation with one of HR’s most thoughtful leaders.----Follow Avature for more insights:🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avature  🔹 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AvatureChannel 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Avature  🔹 X: https://twitter.com/Avature  Additional content to consider:Your Guide to Strategic HR Leadership: https://tinyurl.com/ydv4nsn7 Navigating AI Disruption and Opportunity in HR – A CHRO’s Guide to AI: https://tinyurl.com/2vz6ktse Your Guide to Adopting a Skills-Based Approach: https://tinyurl.com/9jjcawrk

BMC, a global leader in software solutions, drives autonomous digital enterprises through its cutting-edge automation and service management technologies, supporting critical operations worldwide. With 86 percent of the Forbes Global 50 relying on BMC, the company's talent acquisition team plays a crucial role in aligning recruitment strategies with long-term business goals to ensure they have the right talent to sustain their success.At the #AvatureUpfront EU conference in London, Jen Corio, BMC’s Director of Talent Acquisition, joined Avature CEO Dimitri Boylan on the Talent Transformation Podcast to discuss how emerging technologies, curiosity, and authentic storytelling can help future-proof workforces. Tune in for insights on building a workforce that is ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow.----Follow Avature for more insights:🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avature  🔹 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AvatureChannel 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Avature  🔹 X: https://twitter.com/Avature  Additional content to consider:Your Guide to Strategic HR Leadership: https://tinyurl.com/5cr78zpn Navigating AI Disruption and Opportunity in HR – A CHRO’s Guide to AI: https://tinyurl.com/mrf8w52s

As AI reshapes how we hire, develop and retain talent, HR leaders face a critical challenge: how to embrace innovation without losing sight of ethics and trust.In this episode, Avature CEO Dimitri Boylan speaks with Dr. Yi-Chieh (EJ) Lee of the National University of Singapore to explore what responsible AI looks like in HR, from culturally aware chatbot design to co-creating with AI. If you're building the future of talent, this one’s for you.-----Follow Avature for more insights:🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avature  🔹 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AvatureChannel 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Avature  🔹 X: https://twitter.com/Avature  Additional content to consider:Your Guide to Strategic HR Leadership: https://tinyurl.com/mr465y5u Navigating AI Disruption and Opportunity in HR – A CHRO’s Guide to AI: https://tinyurl.com/yyh4dyk8

What do Formula One and global defense have in common? A relentless demand for top-tier talent and no room for error.In this episode, Avature CEO Dimitri Boylan sat down with Mark Wilson, former Head of Talent at McLaren and Group People Director of TA at Babcock, to unpack how elite organizations build high-performance teams under pressure. From navigating the double-edged sword of brand magnetism to tackling candidate fraud and orchestrating global workforce plans that span 12,000 miles, Mark shares lessons from two decades at the front lines of talent transformation.----Follow Avature for more insights:🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avature  🔹 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AvatureChannel 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Avature  🔹 X: https://twitter.com/Avature  Additional content to consider:Your Guide to Strategic HR Leadership: https://tinyurl.com/2pk752zc Navigating AI Disruption and Opportunity in HR – A CHRO’s Guide to AI: https://tinyurl.com/9vpmsxa4 

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the HR landscape, talent leaders face the challenge of understanding how AI will transform recruitment, workforce selection, and employer branding. With new strategies and tools emerging weekly, many talent leaders are overwhelmed by the potential risks and opportunities AI presents.In this episode of the Talent Transformation Podcast, Andrew Dennan, Head of Volume Recruitment at Emirates, shares his approach to navigating these uncertain times with optimism and calm. Drawing from his extensive experience, Dennan offers valuable insights on gaining business support for digital transformation and how skills-as-a-currency will shape career pathways in the future. Tune in for practical advice and a grounded perspective on leveraging AI in talent management.----Follow Avature for more insights:🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avature  🔹 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AvatureChannel 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Avature  🔹 X: https://twitter.com/Avature  Additional content to consider:Your Guide to Strategic HR Leadership: https://tinyurl.com/yyr8cf3r Navigating AI Disruption and Opportunity in HR – A CHRO’s Guide to AI: https://tinyurl.com/45cen5bv Your Guide to Adopting a Skills-Based Approach: https://tinyurl.com/5te2naem

On The Talent Transformation Podcast, we usually feature HR and business leaders, but this episode is different. I sat down with Chloe Dalton, a triple-sport elite athlete and Olympic gold medalist, to explore what high performance really looks like under pressure.Chloe’s journey—from professional basketball to Olympic rugby to Australian rules football to founding the [female]athlete project—isn’t just inspiring. It’s a playbook for adaptability, continuous learning and navigating change with purpose. These are exactly the capabilities organizations are trying to build today, and Chloe brings a lived perspective that any HR leader can learn from.----Follow Avature for more insights:🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avature  🔹 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AvatureChannel 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Avature  🔹 X: https://twitter.com/Avature  Additional content to consider:Your Guide to Strategic HR Leadership: https://tinyurl.com/44d8rspe