GCS Leaders Series

In Episode 3 of the GCS Leaders Series, we explore the future of work, the rise of AI in the workplace, and how organisations and professionals can adapt, upskill, and thrive.

Join our expert panel as they discuss growth, skills, and workforce transformation across industries:

🎙 Featured Speakers:

Ash Gawthorp – Chief Technology Officer, Ten10
Hira Ali – Chief Executive Officer, Advancing Your Potential
Karen Young – President and Founder, The Professional Adult
Peter Davitt – CEO, Fastrack into Information Technology (FIT)

⏱ Episode Highlights & Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome & Episode Overview
01:15 – Panel Introductions
03:45 – Democratization of Learning & Growth in 2025
08:30 – AI & Skills Development: Tools, Training & Adaptability
12:50 – Soft Skills vs Hard Skills: What Employers Really Value
18:20 – AI as a Companion, Not Replacement
22:45 – Emerging Job Roles & Opportunities in Tech
28:10 – Upskilling & Apprenticeships: Preparing the Workforce
33:00 – Closing Thoughts: Skills for the Future & Workforce Equality

Key Takeaways:

Understand AI-driven changes in the workplace
Learn how to upskill for in-demand roles
Explore emerging opportunities in tech and AI
Insights for both candidates and employers

💡 CTA:

Looking to grow your AI or tech career? Explore roles with GCS: https://www.gcstechtalent.com/job-search
Employers seeking AI & tech talent, connect with GCS: 📩 [email protected]
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In this episode of the GCS Leaders Series Podcast, David Bloxham (CEO, GCS) speaks with Owen Murray, Founder & CEO of URhired, about transforming hiring through inclusion and unlocking overlooked talent.

🎯 In this episode:
• Why neurodivergent talent is often overlooked
• How hiring processes create barriers
• The importance of candidate experience
• Strategies for inclusive hiring
• The role of AI in improving outcomes
🎯 What you’ll learn:
• Why 85% of neurodivergent individuals remain unemployed
• How traditional interviews fail neurodivergent candidates
• The real importance of candidate experience in hiring success
• Why diversity of thought drives stronger teams
• How AI is supporting both candidates and hiring managers

💡 Key Takeaways:
✔ Neurodiversity is a different way of thinking — not a limitation
✔ Better candidate experience leads to stronger hiring outcomes
✔ Hiring for “perfect fit” can limit team performance
✔ Confidence and preparation are critical in job searching
✔ Inclusive hiring is a business advantage

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to Owen Murray & URhired
03:30 – Owen’s journey (Accenture, Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, HP)
08:15 – Why neurodivergent talent is overlooked
14:40 – The problem with traditional interviews
21:10 – Building inclusive hiring processes
27:50 – Candidate experience & hiring success
34:20 – Job search challenges & confidence
40:10 – Practical interview strategies
46:30 – Diversity of thought in teams
52:00 – Scaling URhired globally

At GCS, we partner with organisations to build future-ready teams across AI, Data, Cloud, and Engineering — connecting talent and transforming technology

In this special GCS LeaderSeries Roundtable, we bring together senior cyber security leaders to explore how AI, evolving threats, and business strategy are redefining cyber security in 2026 and beyond.
This episode covers:
The growing convergence of AI and cyber security
Why cyber is now a board-level priority
The shift from compliance to strategic cyber resilience
Real-world perspectives on ransomware, risk, and response
What the future of cyber security looks like heading into 2030
Featuring expert insights from:
Niamh Vianney Muldoon, Jim Newman, Francis Gorman, and Rob Sugrue.

Key Takeaways
• Cyber security is becoming a core business function
• AI is reshaping both threat landscapes and defence strategies
• Organisations must move from reactive to proactive security models
• Talent, communication, and leadership are now critical in cyber

Chapters
Intro & Industry Context
Cyber Trends Shaping 2025–2026
AI & Cyber Convergence
Boardroom vs IT: Who Owns Cyber?
Ransomware & Response Strategies
Zero Trust & Future Security Models
Talent & Skills in Cyber
The Road to 2030
Looking to scale your cyber capabilities or explore new opportunities in the market?

👉 Connect with GCS Cyber Specialists today
🌐 www.gcstechtalent.com

Cyber Security, AI, CISO, Cyber Talent, SOC, Zero Trust, Cyber Strategy, Technology Leadership

AI has become one of the most discussed technologies in healthcare but its true impact on drug discovery remains widely misunderstood.
In this episode of the GCS Leaders Series Podcast, David Bloxham (CEO, GCS) speaks with Aylin Cakiroglu, an expert in AI for drug discovery, to provide a clear, experience-driven perspective on where AI is delivering value today — and where expectations need recalibrating.
🎯 Key Insights from This Episode
Why traditional database approaches fail to capture biological complexity
How large language models are transforming scientific research workflows
The growing importance of agentic AI systems in accelerating discovery
Why data quality and signal — not scale — will determine success
How leaders can balance innovation with regulatory and scientific constraints
The critical role of human expertise in interpreting AI outputs
💬 Expert Perspective
Rather than replacing scientists, AI is emerging as a powerful augmentation tool, capable of significantly reducing research timelines while enabling deeper exploration of complex biological systems.
🚀 Why This Conversation Matters
For leaders, investors, and professionals operating at the intersection of AI, healthcare, and innovation, understanding the practical realities of AI adoption is essential.
This episode provides a balanced, forward-looking view grounded in real-world experience.

In this inaugural GCS Leaders Series Roundtable, AI experts and industry leaders come together to explore how Artificial Intelligence is transforming organisations, leadership, education, and society.

From AI governance and regulation to operational AI agents and the future of leadership, this discussion moves beyond hype to examine the real-world impact of AI adoption.

Key Topics Covered

AI adoption in modern organisations
Safe and ethical AI implementation
Human creativity vs machine intelligence
AI’s impact on leadership roles
Business productivity and automation
The future of AI by 2030

Key Takeaways

✔ AI enhances leadership rather than replacing it
✔ Governance and trust will define successful adoption
✔ AI literacy will become a critical workforce skill
✔ Human judgement remains central in decision-making
What happens when AI leaders move beyond hype and discuss reality?
This roundtable explores where AI truly stands and where it’s heading next.
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