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In this episode of Tech in Ten, Amy-Louise Boardman, Principal Recruitment Consultant, is joined by Sarah Schlobohm, Chief AI Officer, to uncover the truth behind AI’s rapid evolution—beyond the hype and headlines.

From AI bias and data pitfalls to augmented reality, RAG frameworks, and the human values shaping intelligent systems, Sarah shares her deep expertise on how to harness AI responsibly and effectively in business.

With sharp insights and practical takeaways, this conversation explores what’s next for AI in the workplace—and why every leader needs to understand what’s already happening behind the scenes.

In this episode of Tech in Ten, our Head of Practice,Riana Butler, sits down with Jason Kingston, Founder and Director at Cube Thinking, to unpack two decades of Business Analysis insights and what the role really demands in today’s tech-driven world.

From navigating the evolving dynamics between BusinessAnalysts and Product Owners to the traps of blind recruitment and the real value of curiosity, Jason shares unfiltered perspectives shaped by 20+ years in the industry. Whether you're an aspiring BA, seasoned consultant, or techleader working with cross-functional teams—this episode is packed with sharp, practical advice.

🧠 Topics include:
• The evolving role of the Business Analyst
• Why curiosity and questioning are your biggest assets
• The reality of blind recruitment and hiring missteps
• When to upskill vs. when to hire new BAs
• Product Owner vs. Business Analyst: What’s the real difference?
• How to lead BA teams like elite problem-solvers
• The mindset shift BAs need to think like consultants

📍 Watch now on YouTube or listen on Spotify and get real-world insights from one of the most reflective voices in Business Analysis today.

In this episode of Tech in Ten, our Head of Practice,Riana Butler, sits down with Bob Holt, an experienced productleader currently shaping strategy and delivery at BNY.

From navigating the impact of AI on product teams toavoiding burnout and embracing a growth mindset, Bob shares invaluable insights from his own career journey—including the pivot from project management to product. With honest reflections and practical advice, he unpacks the evolvingresponsibilities of modern product leaders and how to stay relevant in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Whether you're an aspiring PM or an experienced tech leader,this episode is packed with sharp, real-world advice you can apply right away.

In this episode of Tech in Ten, host Riana Butler, Head of Practice at Maxwell Bond, sits down with Maria Whittington, Product Director at Dealer Auction, to unpack the highs, hurdles, and hard-earned lessons from a career in product leadership.

From transitioning into tech via sales, to scaling teams and staying ahead of the AI curve, Maria shares real, relatable insights into what it takes to succeed—and thrive—in today’s fast-changing product and tech landscape. They dive into early career mistakes, the importance of values-driven leadership, managing confidence, and what the future might hold for innovation, customer focus, and digital disruption.

Whether you're an aspiring product manager or a seasoned tech leader, this rapid-fire, insight-packed episode is full of advice, predictions, and perspective.

Our latest Tech in Ten episode is out now! Join host Peter Mairs and Lydia Hawthorn, Delivery Director at Cprime, as they discuss the common causes of tension between Product and Engineering teams and how these teams can collaborate successfully. Tune in for valuable insights!

Our latest Tech in Ten episode is out now! Join host Amy-Louise Boardman and Tim Allen, Head of Engineering at CreateFuture, as they dive into the biggest challenges in tech, overcoming the fear of failure, and the intersection of software development with sustainability. Tune in for valuable insights from a tech leader.

Our latest Tech in Ten episode is out now! Join host Peter Mairs and Holly Donohue, Fractional CPO & Consultant at Product Rebel, as they dive into Fractional Product Leadership, Agile teams, the impact of AI on Product Management, and more. Tune in to gain valuable insights from Holly's extensive experience in both start-ups and enterprise businesses. Don't miss it!

Our latest Tech in Ten episode is now live! Hosted by Amy-Louise Boardman, this episode features Mark Bland, Senior Quality and Automation Manager at Zenith Vehicles. Tune in to hear Mark's insights on senior leadership in tech, the business benefits of accessibility, the importance of QA qualifications, and the biggest lessons from his career.

Hosted by Amy-Louise Boardman, this episode features Danielle Summers, Tech Lead at Redgate Software. Tune in as Danielle shares invaluable insights on breaking into tech, navigating management, and tackling imposter syndrome.

Hosted by Amy-Louise Boardman, this episode features Jeff Watkins, Chief Product & Technology Officer at xDesign. In our latest 10-minute episode, Jeff covers lessons he’s learnt over his 25 year career in tech, gives advice for leadership and exec levels in the industry and discusses cyber threats and the impact of AI.