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In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, Anthony speaks with Rahim Hirji, AI and human capability expert and author of Super Skills: The 7 Human Skills of the Age of AI, about why AI feels so fundamentally different from previous waves of technological change. Rahim explores how quickly AI has moved from experimentation into everyday work, and why organisations need to stop thinking about it simply as…
In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, Anthony speaks with Tania Lennon, specialist in talent management in an AI-enhanced world and former leader of the IMD Strategic Talent Lab, about her new book, Future-Ready Talent. Tania explains why talent has become one of the biggest concerns for business and HR leaders, and why traditional approaches to talent management are no longer sufficient in a rapidly…
In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, Anthony speaks with Petra Velzeboer, author, psychotherapist and culture consultant, about digital wellbeing and the impact our digital habits are having on work, attention, connection and performance. Petra explores why being constantly connected can leave us feeling more distracted, overwhelmed and isolated, and how workplace technology, meeting culture,…
In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, Anthony is joined by Erica Farmer, an AI and Future Skills Specialist and author of AI for People Professionals, to explore how AI is reshaping the workplace, and why HR and people professionals need to lead the conversation. Erica shares why AI is no longer a future trend but a present-day capability that is fundamentally changing how organisations operate, how…
In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, Anthony speaks with Claire Brumby, speaker, author, leadership trainer and coach, about modern leadership and why the old “normal” no longer fits the world of work. Drawing on her entrepreneurial journey and her new book, Forget Normal, I Want M.A.G.I.C, Claire shares why leadership today must move beyond hierarchy, command-and-control and outdated ideas of who…
In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, Anthony Ryland speaks with Anne-Maartje Oud, behavioural expert and founder of The Behaviour Company, about her new book "What to do if..." a practical guide to handling everyday workplace situations with more confidence and skill. Drawing on more than two decades of experience, Anne-Maartje explains why so many people at work are looking for immediate, practical…
In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, Anthony welcomes back Gary Cookson, founder of Epic HR and author of Making Hybrid Working Work, to discuss his latest book: The Squeezed Middle. They explore why the middle manager role has become more complex than ever, together with the “invisible work” managers do that never appears in job descriptions, and the skills modern managers need to thrive today from…
In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, Anthony is joined by Lisa Riemers, communications specialist, accessibility advocate and author, to explore accessible communication and why it matters far more than many organisations realise. Together, they unpack what accessible communication really means in today’s digital and hybrid workplaces, not just for people with disabilities, but for everyone trying…
Welcome to our Tap’d Talks HR 2025 Christmas Compilation, our annual episode where we look back at the standout insights from the year and share highlights from some of the great conversations with our guests. 2025 has been shaped by major political and economic change, and as the year closes it’s a chance to reflect on what matters most for our workplaces, and for our own growth going into 2026.…
In this special edition of Tap’d Talks HR, the tables are turned. Guest host Andi Roberts interviews Anthony about our recently released research and white paper: The Journey to Sustainable Performance. Anthony breaks down the 12-component sustainable performance framework - built from academic research, organisational psychology and commercial insights. Together, Andi and Anthony explore the…