A special VMJPod series – live from ATC 2025! We sit down with industry leaders to go beyond the buzz and discuss what AI really means for talent teams.
Co-hosted by VideoMy Founder and CEO, David Maccioca and TaPod's Craig Watson.
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Our first episode is with none other than industry titan, Kevin Wheeler, futurist and founding member of the ATC (Australian Talent Conference), as well as the Founder & Director of the Future of Talent Institute.
Fresh off his compelling keynote session on the future of work and AI, Kevin shares his perspective on why AI represents a fundamental shift comparable to the introduction of electricity – a transformation that will reshape every aspect of how we work.
He explains the evolution from VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Anxious) to BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, Incomprehensible), a framework that captures the unprecedented nature of change we're experiencing today. He also explores why Australia lags behind the US and China in AI adoption, the critical importance of becoming a "voracious learner," and why the traditional concept of filling requisitions is dead. Kevin challenges listeners to embrace experimentation, break free from rigid job definitions, and prepare for a future where small, agile companies may outpace large corporations that fail to adapt.
For talent leaders, recruiters, and anyone navigating the decade of reinvention ahead, Kevin's insights offer both a wake-up call and a roadmap for thriving in an AI-driven world.
Key Topics:
01:30 – AI as electricity: Why this transformation mirrors the industrial revolution
03:00 – From VUCA to BANI: Understanding the new era of incomprehensible change
05:30 – Why Australia is falling behind in AI adoption and what needs to change
06:45 – The power of being a voracious learner in an uncertain future
08:40 – Why "filling req's" is dead and capacity planning is the future
10:00 – The next big shift: Small companies rising as large corporations fumble
11:30 – Retail revolution: Why Walmart thrives while Target and Macy's struggle
12:30 – China vs the US: Different approaches to AI and the future of work
13:25 – Kevin's weekly newsletter and how to stay connected
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