"The pace of AI is uncomfortably fast—but it’s also your biggest opportunity. Are you ready to shape it?" Katherine Boiciuc

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AI is here, and it’s moving at lightning speed—$115 billion of opportunity in Australia alone. In this episode, Georgie Hubbard sits down with Katherine Boiciuc, Chief Technology Officer at EY Oceania, to unpack how AI is transforming our world and how you can win in this new game. From upskilling for 200,000 new jobs to breaking the gender gap in tech, Katherine drops a blueprint for thriving in the AI era.

Katherine brings over two decades of tech leadership to the table, having spent 20 years at Telstra, where she rose to an executive role driving global digital transformations for enterprise clients across 20 countries. A self-described “futurist” and technologist, she’s since held transformative roles, including Digital Transformation Lead at Viva Energy and CTO at Maximus International, before landing at EY in 2024. With an MBA from Deakin University and a passion for ethical AI, she’s now steering EY’s Oceania region to harness cutting-edge tech—like generative AI and advanced computing—while championing diversity and human-centric innovation. Known for her bold, imaginative approach, Katherine’s a keynote speaker and one of Australia’s go-to voices on the future of work.

We dive into the real stakes—why diversity isn’t just nice-to-have but mission-critical, how businesses are rethinking jobs (not replacing them), and what skills will set you apart in the next five years. Whether you’re in tech, eyeing a pivot, or just want to future-proof your career, this convo is your wake-up call and playbook rolled into one.

Ready to turn AI into your career superpower? Hit play—this is the episode you can’t miss!

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Key Takeaways:

👉AI’s $115B Boost Isn’t Hype—It’s Your Shot – Katherine reveals how AI’s economic upside can fuel your career, if you act now.

👉Diversity = Better AI – With women at just 23% of senior tech roles, Katherine explains why inclusivity is the key to ethical, game-changing tech.

👉Upskill or Be Left Behind – 200,000 AI jobs are coming by 2030. Learn the skills (hint: math, tech, psychology) to grab your slice.

👉Think Magic, Not Fear – Katherine’s mindset shift—seeing AI as magic—unlocks creativity and confidence to lead in this new world. 

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome & intro to Katherine Boiciuc, EY’s CTO

02:38 – Inside Katherine’s world: AI at EY and beyond

05:16 – $115B on the table: What AI means for Australia

07:22 – The 5-year AI cycle—why it’s twice as fast as past tech shifts

10:19 – Everyday AI, super work, or shaping the future: Which bucket are you in?

13:22 – The gender gap in tech: Why diversity can’t wait

17:36 – Prime industries for AI innovation—energy, healthcare, and more

21:27 – Will AI kill jobs? Katherine’s take on the real impact

27:36 – From customer service to creators: How Lego (and others) are rethinking work

33:46 – AI’s human edge: Why your skills still matter

37:37 – Parenting for an AI future: Math, tech, and psychology

43:32 – 10 years from now: Katherine’s vision for an AI-powered creative renaissance

47:55 – The gig economy and AI: What’s next for work?

51:09 – Your career audit: Why 2025 is the year to upskill

55:02 – AI as magic—Katherine’s game-changing reframe

56:38 – Where to start: Podcasts, passports, and leaning in