Talent First

A podcast for those who put action into tech innovation. Whether you are an established tech team member, looking to pivot into this industry or you are seeking your first leadership role, this advice-driven podcast gives you the answers to all your questions!

Talent First is a technology podcast hosted by Michelle Edmondson, with 39 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Michelle Edmondson hosts Talent First, a technology show with 39 episodes published.

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  Episode #14

  'Stories That Protect: Cybersecurity, Safety, and the Digital Future' - with Wendy Goucher

  Oct 21, 202547 minS5

  <p>SEASON FIVE: This week, I welcome back the wonderful Wendy Goucher, Cyber Consultant at Arcanum and author of the Netta in Cyberland and Eesha 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.</p><p>About our guest:</p><p>Wendy Goucher is a Cyber Security Consultant at Arcanum Cyber where she gets to work in teams with some brilliant folks...

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  Episode #12

  ‘Upskill, Reskill, Adapt: Thriving Amid AI Change’ with Ben Tasker

  Oct 1, 202550 minS5

  <p>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.</p><p>About Our Guest: </p><p>Ben Tasker is a recognized leader...

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  Episode #11

  "Parenting in a Digital World: Building Boundaries and Emotional Firewalls" with Nadja El Fertasi

  Sep 23, 202558 minS5

  <p>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 sextortion and how it is impacting our young people. </p><p>About our guest: <...

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  Episode #8

  ‘Pro-Tech or Protect? Parenting, Teaching, and Thriving in a Connected World’ with Sue Atkins

  Sep 4, 202553 minS5

  <p>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. </p><p>About Our Guest:</p><p>Sue Atkins is an internationally recognised Parenting Expert, Broadcaster, Speaker, Freelance Writer...

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  Episode #5

  ‘Raising Resilient Digital Citizens:Rethinking Cyber Safety for the Next Generation’ with Joe Wells

  Aug 14, 202549 minS5

  <p>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.</p><p>Our conversation covers practical strategies for parents — including those with little technical knowledge — to engage their children in meaningful, age-appropriate conversations about online safety. We discuss the critical role of teachers and schools in reinforcing these messages, and examine the broader...

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