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KBKASTEpisode 345 Deep Dive: David Bloxham | Changing Face of Work Around AI, Skills and the Future of EmploymentIn this episode, we sit down with David Bloxham, CEO of GCS Recruitment Specialist, as he unpacks the impact of AI on the changing face of work and the tech talent landscape. David shares his perspective on how AI-driven disruption differs from previous waves like cloud and mobile transformations, highlighting the rapid decline in traditional software engineering and process-driven roles as automation takes hold. He explores the challenges and opportunities for jobseekers at all levels, emphasizing the need to specialize within industry verticals, build adaptable skill sets, and nurture strong professional networks. David also provides valuable insights into the...
2025-12-0347 min
The Entropy PodcastThe Hiring Playbook with David BloxhamIn this conversation, David discusses the intricacies of interviews in the cybersecurity field, particularly focusing on the balance between providing necessary information and safeguarding sensitive details. Drawing from his experience recruiting for MI5, he highlights the unique challenges faced in cyber interviews, where the stakes are high due to the potential for information to be exploited by malicious actors. David emphasizes the need for companies to rethink their approach to sharing information during the recruitment process to protect their systems and personnel.TakeawaysEven when you're in an interview, you have to consider what...
2025-11-2539 min
GCS Connect: LeadersCan Cloud Adaptability Be the Secret to Thriving in a Rapidly Evolving Tech Landscape? Featuring Vito Minheere, Cloud Platform EngineerIn this episode of the GCS Connect Leader Series, David Bloxham, CEO of GCS, sits down with Vito Minheere, a seasoned Cloud Platform Engineer and Freelance Cloud Solutions Architect, to delve into the intricacies of cloud technology, platform engineering, and staying ahead in the ever-evolving tech industry. Vito shares his journey across various cloud platforms, discussing pivotal career moves, the significance of attending meetups and conferences, and the importance of being adaptable in a rapidly changing landscape. The conversation also covers platform migrations, the challenges of large-scale tech implementations, and the future of technologies and applications.
2025-06-0947 min
Brilliance TalksFrom Graduate to CEO: How David Bloxham Built a Multi-Million Recruitment BusinessDavid Bloxham is the CEO of GCS Talent and has been a key figure in the recruitment industry since 1996. From starting as a graduate recruiter to leading a successful management buyout with nGAGE in 2017, David's story is a blueprint for anyone building a career or business in tech recruitment, leadership, and talent acquisition. In this episode of the Brilliance Talks Podcast, Simac Konkader interviews David about his journey from consultant to CEO — and the key decisions that shaped his success in the staffing and recruitment industry. What you’ll learn in this epis...
2025-05-1331 minGCS Connect: LeadersAre you really leading your teams or just managing them? Gianluca Riccio, Chair of the Business at OECD Finance CommitteeAre you really leading your teams or just managing them? Have you ever wonder what separates the good leaders from the truly elite? What really happens in those high-stakes meetings with global figures, and what you can learn from them? In our latest GCS Connect Leaders Series episode, David Bloxham, CEO of GCS had the privilege of speaking with Gianluca Riccio, Chair of the Business at OECD Finance Committee Gianluca brings a unique perspective, serving as the Chair of the Business at OECD Finance Committee– shaping global po...
2025-04-3050 minGCS Connect: LeadersIs your career path limited by traditional qualifications & university degrees? Peter Davitt, FIT CEOIs your career path limited by traditional qualifications and university degrees? Just launched! Our latest GCS Leaders Series podcast features David Bloxham, CEO of GCS, and Peter Davitt, CEO of FIT, revealing how modern apprenticeships are reshaping the tech industry and how you can leverage this pathway to improve your career prospects. Yesterday marked the celebration of St. Patrick's Day—a day dedicated to embracing opportunities and new beginnings. In the spirit of transformation, don't miss this chance to explore how you can redefine your career in the tech in...
2025-03-1856 min
The Resilient RecruiterHow to Design Recruitment Training People Actually Enjoy, with David BloxhamWhat if your next training session became the highlight of your recruiters' week rather than just another calendar obligation? We explore how innovative recruitment leaders transform traditional onboarding into engaging experiences that drive performance and retention.In this episode, a tenured recruiter and recruitment business owner shares his experience in training hundreds of recruiters in this career. For David, “training and developing people is fun!”David Bloxham is the CEO of GCS Recruitment. With over 30 years of experience, David is passionate about connecting innovative technology companies with the expert talent they need to drive their busi...
2025-03-041h 02
Seasiders PodcastExeter City 1 - Blackpool 3 : REACTIONIt’s Monday 27th January 2025 and this evenings show we purr over yet another sublime away performance as the ‘Pool but Exeter to the sword at St James Park over the weekend to record our sixth win on the road this season and unbelievably register our first win in seven games. We also look ahead to tomorrow evening as ‘Pool travel to Lincoln CityExeter City 1 - Blackpool 3End to end stuff for first half of hourCJ goal, played in by Morgan. Ref played good advantage from Offiah who bulldozed through to play in...
2025-01-281h 19
Human Growth#22 David Bloxham, CEO GCS Recruitment; From Cold Calling to Leading a £90M BusinessDavid Bloxham, CEO GCS Recruitment; From Cold Calling to Leading a £90M business David Bloxham is a CEO who works with industry leaders to connect expert talent to innovative companies. David's passion is working with the leaders of innovative technology customers and connecting them with the expert talent they need to create the future. At GCS Recruitment they have done this for over 30 years, and they help their clients Employ the Future to Create it.
Topics covered: CEO, Recruitment, Loving what you do, Passion and Drive for success, Cold Calling, How to be a good CE...
2024-12-261h 37GCS Connect: LeadersS5: E04 - Labeeb Ismail, Kavia AI- Are AI and Leadership the Keys to Revolutionising Product Development?Check out the latest episode of the GCS Connect: Leaders Podcast featuring Labeeb Ismail, Founder and CEO of Kavia AI and David Bloxham, CEO of GCS and learn how AI
and bold leadership are transforming the future of product development.
With a career spanning over 30 years, including pivotal leadership roles at tech giants like Comcast, Labeeb shares his journey of innovation, scaling teams to
over 2,000 people, and spearheading groundbreaking product development. Now, as the driving force behind Kavia AI, he's revolutionizing how organizations approach complex product development challenges using cutting-edge AI solutions.
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2024-12-2352 min
The Robins ReportSpecial Episode | Cheltenham Town Chairman David BloxhamEnjoy & as always…. UP THE TOWN!! #ctfc
2024-10-291h 01
El aperitivoEl aperitivo - Un buen atracón - 25/08/24JENKINS: Palladio: 1. Allegretto (3.46). Karl Jenkins, Carmine Lauri, David Alberman, London Symphony Orchestra. BACH: Concierto para tecla núm. 4 en la mayor BWV1055. 3 mov. (4.29). Tianqi Du, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Jonathan Bloxham. TÁRREGA: Gran vals (3.26). Yuval Te’eni. BRAHMS: Sinfonía núm. 1. 3 mov. (5.02). Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta. TELEMANN: Concierto para violín “Les Rainetter” en la mayor. 1 mov. (5.30). Midori Seiler, Stephan Mai, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin. ANDERSON: Bugler's Holiday (2.21). CLARA SCHUMANN: Concierto para piano en la menor op. 7. 1 mov. (6.11). Isata Kanneh-Mason, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Holly Mathieson. WOOD: Fantasia on British Sea Songs, núm. 5 (2.53). BBC Symphony...
2024-08-251h 00
Conservationists Assemble5. The Small Carnivores of MadagascarJoin us in a captivating episode of the Conservationists Assembled podcast, where we dive deep into the biodiverse world of Madagascar with guest expert, Hannah Spurgeon. Through an illuminating conversation, we uncover the roles of small carnivores in maintaining the island's ecological balance.
Explore eight diverse Madagascan carnivore species, each with unique characteristics—bringing to life the island's rich wildlife diversity. Learn about the challenges these species face, such as habitat destruction and hunting, and how conservationists are working diligently in research breeding programs and public education to ensure their survival.
We delve into urgent wi...
2024-01-2934 min
Conservationists Assemble1. The OttersJoin us in the long-awaited first episode of the Conservationists Assembled podcast, where we take the plunge into the diverse world of the otter with guest expert, Jason Palmer. Through an illuminating conversation, we discuss the vast diversity of the otter species each with unique characteristics. Learn about the challenges these species face, such as habitat destruction and the illegal pet trade, and how conservationists are working diligently in research breeding programs and public education to ensure their survival.
We delve into urgent wildlife conservation issues, discuss sustainable practices for individuals, and illustrate the profound positive effects o...
2024-01-0139 min
Business WeekendBusiness Weekend, Sunday 8 OctoberAs the risk of a sudden share market crash rapidly rises, HSBC's Paul Bloxham reveals what will trigger it. Plus, Airbnb's Michael Crosby on new holiday home taxes and motorsports legend David Dicker on being rejected from Formula 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-10-0847 min
The Robins ReportEXCLUSIVE: DAVID BLOXHAM INTERVIEWIn this very special episode of the Robins Report Podcast, Tom Wade & Owen Knight sit down for an exclusive interview with Cheltenham Town Chairman David Bloxham. Quite simply a must-listen for all Town fans.
Enjoy and as always... UP THE TOWN!!! #ctfc
2023-02-121h 06
The Open Talent ReportEp. #43 | Recruitment: Challenges and Insights - David Bloxham (GCS Recruitment Specialists)Connor Heaney, Managing Director at CXC is joined by David Bloxham, CEO at GCS Recruitment Specialists to discuss the current recruitment landscape and what the future holds for talent providers.David shares insights from his 25 years experience in the recruitment sector, working with the leaders of innovative technology customers and connecting them with the expert talent.In this episode Connor and David discuss:The challenges in the current labour landscapeThe role that talent platforms have to play in recruitmentThe impact of technology on recruitmentThe great resignationThe future of technology recruitment C...
2022-03-2556 min
#MENSWORK +MORE with Rev. Hans at SacredBodies.ca"I don't want to f*ck if I can't feel your love," Episode III, a #MENSWORK conversation with Melissa Bloxham, Aumsong Troughton, and Brandon Archer, and guestsIn this our third in the series of these conversations men's sex coach Melissa Bloxham starts by asking, Where did you learn about sex? Things go deep from there, though I don't think we adequately answered Melissa's question. Watch for that one to show up again in subsequent conversations.
In this episode of the "I don't want to f*ck if I can't feel your love" series I host a panel made up of Melissa, Aumsong Troughton (also a men's sex coach), and men's communication coach Brandon Archer.
We are also joined by brave men w...
2022-01-211h 09
#MENSWORK +MORE with Rev. Hans at SacredBodies.ca"I don't want to f*ck if I can't feel your love," Episode II, a #MENSWORK conversation with Aumsong Troughton and Melissa BloxhamMen. Women. Sex. Love. The learning never stops.... and these conversations with women who are men's sex coaches will continue to be a regular and popular feature on the live #MENSWORK podcast. Email me at hans@sacredbodies.ca for the Zoom link to the next in this series.
In our second episode of the "I don't want to f*ck if I can't feel your love" series I host men's sex coaches Melissa Bloxham and Aumsong Troughton. I start with a quote from a Taoist perspective on male/female sex/love polarities. Aumsong and Melissa take it f...
2021-12-161h 05GCS Connect: LeadersLeaders S1: E4 - Ken Morse (Technology Managed Today)David Bloxham sits down with leading industry expert, Ken Morse, CEO of Technology Managed Today, Ltd. As a seasoned veteran in the Broadcast Industry, he touches on his experience in both startup & corporate environments and how innovative technology has changed the current landscape.
Ken has been working in the broadcast and video industry for over 30 years. He has been a founder of four companies and held executive technology positions at PowerTV, Scientific-Atlanta, Cisco, and Synamedia. He is currently consulting with Sky to help drive a wealth of applications to the Sky Q platform.
2020-09-0439 minGCS Connect: LeadersLeaders S1: E2 - Salman A. Hashmi (Ericsson)David Bloxham sat down with Salman A. Hashmi from Ericsson to go over how the industry is changing in the current climate and what we might come to expect in the future. Salman says digital strategies/transformation will be the deciding factor of whether or not businesses will survive during this time.
Salman spent 20 years of his services in the field of Telecom & IT. He has been working in Ireland since 2009 as a Technology Consultant & Senior Solution Architect in the domain of IP/Cloud/SDN and NFVI. During his career, he has travelled extensively...
2020-08-2830 min
GCS Connect: LeadersLeaders S1: E1 - Alex Tatham (Westcoast Ltd.)We had the pleasure of speaking with Alex Tatham, Managing Director from Westcoast Limited. With his personal experience in navigating previous recessions, he shares his advice on the best ways to help your businesses thrive (and survive) during this uncertain time. Our CEO, David Bloxham, and Alex discuss key focuses during COVID-19, ways he has had to change as a leader, and his thoughts on how recruitment will look in the aftermath.
Westcoast is the UK's largest privately owned technology company. Alex Tatham has led the business for the past six years, having been p...
2020-08-2531 min
Independent Music Podcast#251 - Katie Gately, Andres, Eddy Current Suppression Ring, The Flying Luttenbachers, Baston - 25 November 2019Our second to last podcast before we delve into our review of 2019 shows that the year's slew of quality new music isn't slowing down just yet. Just breathe in the sheer immensity of that Flying Luttenbachers track, or the long-awaited new material from Detroit's Andres. We're also increasingly looking forward to 2020, with the first taste of Katie Gately's record on Houndstooth whetting the appetite. Elsewhere there's Korean and Iranian experimentation, Gameboy chiptune, French new wave and a whole lot more. Tracklisting Dame Area - Zaman çabuk geçiyor (Kess Kill, Sweden) Baston - Pr...
2019-11-251h 13