Talent Download Podcast
Talent Download is the flagship podcast from Amberjack, hosted by CEO Darren Lancaster. It serves as a dedicated resource for senior leaders by doing a deep dive into the critical areas of Early Careers and Volume Hiring.
Each episode is a relaxed, conversational journey featuring a senior leader who shares their career story, industry insights, and lessons learned. Our goal is simple: to help you gain fresh insights, real stories, and practical takeaways to unlock the full potential of your talent strategy.
We are committed to a future where every employer can reach and engage talent. Tune in for thought leadership and actionable advice to help you build the workforce of tomorrow.
Talent Download Podcast
Latest Episodes
AI in Assessment, Early Talent & Future Skills ft. Rob Davies
In this episode of Talent Download, host Darren Lancaster is joined by Rob Davies, Head of Recruitment at Grant Thornton UK, to talk about what happens when AI gets good enough to fake its way through a hiring process. Rob shares the moment a s...
Gen Z Careers, AI & Democratising Experience – Talent Download – S2 Ep.1 ft. Sam Hyams
In this episode of Talent Download, host Darren Lancaster sits down with Sam Hyams, CEO of Springpod, to unpack the evolving landscape of Gen Z careers, early talent attraction, and the role of AI in recruitment. <...
Skills, AI & the Future of Talent Acquisition – Talent Download – Ep.9 ft. Spencer Hurley
Darren Lancaster (CEO, Amberjack) interviews Spencer Hurley (Spire Healthcare) about how talent acquisition has evolved from process-driven recruitment to a strategic function spanning assessment, workforce planning, employer branding, data and...
Recruiting for Purpose - Talent Download - Ep. 8 ft. Clare Power & Katryna Smyth
In this episode of Talent Download, host Darren Lancaster sits down with Clare Power and Katryna Smyth from Police Now to explore the complexities of recruiting for a public service mission. Celebr...
Neurodiversity as a Superpower - Talent Download - Ep.7 ft. Sharon Wilson
In this episode of Talent Download, host Darren Lancaster is joined by Sharon Wilson, a leading expert in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), to discuss the intersection of inclusive design and high-volume recruitment.Sharon shares ...