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My amazing guest is Jim Boyd from Sydney, Australia - a global thought leader transforming how organizations attract, engage, and retain AI and data talent in the age of automation. Let’s dive into the Future of Work Behind the Narrative the unveil The Real Story of the Job Market Revolution in the AI Era.
Jim is the Founder & Principal Data & AI Talent Matchmaker at Cirrus Group Consulting, a company in Orange County, California, recognized on the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies List 2025.
Cirrus Group Consulting specializes in AI/ML, Data, Cloud & Cybersecurity talent for the industries where precision and compliance matter most: Healthcare, Financial Services, and Consulting.
With deep expertise and over 25 years of experience across Cloud, Cyber, and Digital Transformation, Jim helps leading enterprises connect human potential with the technological capabilities driving the future of work.
Jim cares about the balance between automation and human creativity, and I’m excited to hear what companies, leaders, and professionals need to know to thrive in the most dynamic job market in history.
🔑 Key topics discussed
- The myth vs. reality behind “AI creates more jobs than it replaces”
- Hidden automation and the quiet disappearance of mid-level roles
- AI-driven recruitment and the evolution of talent acquisition
- Preserving fairness, empathy, and human judgment in hiring
- Redefining adaptability and resilience without burnout
- The new definition of “top talent” for the AI age
- Radical shifts in leadership, team structures, and human value by 2030
- One truth we must all unlearn to stay relevant
- One piece of advice for leaders and individuals adapting to the AI-dominated era
🔗 Connect with Jim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-boyd-data-ai-recruiter/
🌏 Cirrus Group Consuilting on LinekdIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cirrus-group-consulting-inc/
About the host, Emi Olausson Fourounjieva
With over 20 years in IT, digital transformation, business growth & leadership, Emi specializes in turning challenges into opportunities for business expansion and personal well-being.
Her contributions have shaped success stories across the corporations and individuals, from driving digital growth, managing resources and leading teams in big companies to empowering leaders to unlock their inner power and succeed in this era of transformation.
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Chapters
1. Setting The Human-Centered Stage (00:00:00)
2. Introducing Jim And His Focus (00:00:51)
3. Jim’s Journey Into AI Talent (00:02:44)
4. The Jobs Narrative: Myth Vs Reality (00:04:18)
5. Pilots, ROI, And Adoption Hype (00:06:16)
6. What’s Quietly Being Automated (00:08:42)
7. IT Roles, Entry-Level Squeeze (00:11:02)
8. Regenerating Pathways For Juniors (00:13:02)
9. How AI Is Changing Recruiting (00:15:26)
10. Keeping Humans In The Loop (00:17:36)
11. Fairness, Soft Skills, Work Trials (00:19:18)
12. Building Adaptability And Curiosity (00:22:18)
13. Resilience Without Burnout (00:24:28)
14. The Tug-Of-War Over Remote Work (00:26:31)
15. Hybrid Realities And Coordination (00:28:36)
16. Redefining Top Talent For AI (00:31:02)
17. Looking To 2030: Human-AI Pods (00:33:40)
18. Will Humans Become Support Functions (00:36:10)
19. Mindset, Opportunity, And Speed (00:38:30)
20. Unlearning Status Quo Leadership (00:40:22)
21. One Piece Of Career Advice (00:42:16)
22. Closing Reflections And CTA (00:44:00)
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