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.
Episodes
9 episodes
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 ...
AI vs Human Productivity - Talent Download - Ep.6 ft. Christopher Hay
In this episode of Talent Download, host Darren Lancaster sits down with Christopher Hay, Group Head of Talent Acquisition at Enstar Group, to explore the intersection of AI, productivity, and human potential in tale...
Is Classroom Learning Dead? with Nick Fewkes Ep.5
In this episode of Talent Download, host Darren Lancaster sits down with Nick Fewkes, Head of Delivery for Development at Amberjack, to explore the shift from "Best Practice" to "Next Practice" in learning.Nic...
Creating Opportunity for Everyone with Alison Guest - Ep. 4
In this episode of Talent Download, host and CEO of Amberjack, Darren Lancaster sits down with Alison Guest, Graduate & Apprenticeship Manager at Morrisons, to explore the powerful role of opportunity and ambition in early careers.A...
Hiring for Potential - Talent Download - Ep.3 ft. Kema Davies
In this episode of Talent Download, host Darren Lancaster sits down with Kema Davies, Manager and Recruitment at Hiscox, to explore why "potential is everywhere."Kema provides an authentic and deep-div...
Is University Becoming Irrelevant? - Talent Download - Ep. 2 ft. Tom Rogers
In this episode of Talent Download, host Darren Lancaster sits down with Tom Rogers, Early Careers Practitioner, to explore the seismic shift in how young talent enters the workforce.Tom provides a deep-dive look at the fading prestige o...
AI in Recruitment: Fair or Biased? - Talent Download Ep. 1 ft. Martin Kavanagh and Lauren Edge
In the series premiere of Talent Download, Amberjack CEO Daren Lancaster sits down with occupational psychologists Martin Kavanagh (Head of Assessment) and Lauren Edge (Principal Consultant) to pull back the curtain ...
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