VideoMy Pod

In this episode of Impact at Work, David Macciocca and Jo Vohland speak with Athanasia Corso, Head of Talent at Insurance House.

Athanasia brings a refreshingly grounded perspective to what it means to create impact in a constantly changing talent landscape. She shares how to stay anchored in your value, why TA leaders need to reconnect with their commercial mindset, and how to lead when your seat at the table isn’t guaranteed.

From navigating change to protecting your energy, this conversation is full of practical advice for any recruiter, TA leader or HR professional feeling stuck or sidelined.

Key Topics:
01:25 – Introducing Athanasia and her work at Insurance House
03:10 – Staying grounded when the landscape keeps shifting
05:30 – Reconnecting with your commercial mindset
08:20 – Taking charge of your own career 
11:00 – What to do when your influence fades
13:50 – Why generosity and curiosity are so important
16:45 – Bringing talent into commercial outcomes
20:15 – Industry-wide strategic thinking and scalability
23:30 – Managing change without losing clarity

If you want to learn more about activating your employer brand strategy and EVP then you can check out podcast.videomyjob.com for a library of industry perspectives and how-to's.

Now, if you’re ready to level up your activation strategy then you need an employee story video platform and that’s what we do! Go to videomyjob.com/demo to book a walkthrough with one of our video specialists.

Lastly, we’d love for you to help us spread the word about the VMJPod to attract new experts and practitioners to share their activation strategies, so please take a screenshot and post it on LinkedIn, don’t forget to tag us at VideoMy, we are so grateful when you do that! 

In this episode of Impact at Work, David Macciocca and Jo Vohland speak with Alastair Schirmer, Global Head of Digital Innovation at Randstad Enterprise, about how AI is reshaping the talent landscape and what leaders need to do now to keep up.

Alastair explains that AI is not just about new tools. It is about readiness. He shares how global organisations are adapting to change, where adoption is stalling, and what it takes to prepare teams for success. From ethical frameworks to operational workflows, this episode offers practical insights on how to turn AI curiosity into meaningful progress.

If you have ever asked “Where do we even begin with AI?”, this conversation is for you.

Key Topics:
04:10 – What AI readiness really looks like in talent organisations
09:45 – The gap between AI awareness and real adoption
13:20 – Lessons from companies that are embedding AI successfully
17:05 – How governance and ethics shape sustainable innovation
24:30 – Culture, data, and the influence of big tech
29:05 – Structuring talent teams for the AI-powered future
31:55 – The role of AI in improving attraction and development
39:00 – Introducing AI assistants without overwhelming people
42:00 – Examples of automation across global talent programs
49:35 – Getting the basics right before layering in AI
58:35 – Why hype must give way to operational maturity

If you want to learn more about activating your employer brand strategy and EVP then you can check out podcast.videomyjob.com for a library of industry perspectives and how-to's.

Now, if you’re ready to level up your activation strategy then you need an employee story video platform and that’s what we do! Go to videomyjob.com/demo to book a walkthrough with one of our video specialists.

Lastly, we’d love for you to help us spread the word about the VMJPod to attract new experts and practitioners to share their activation strategies, so please take a screenshot and post it on LinkedIn, don’t forget to tag us at VideoMy, we are so grateful when you do that! 

In the premiere episode of Impact at Work, David Macciocca and Jo Vohland sit down with Eva Brookes - Strengths Practitioner, to explore what real impact in the workplace looks like.

Eva brings a unique perspective from her experience as a senior global talent leader and a certified strengths practitioner. She explains that impact is not just about output or scale. It's about alignment. When people understand their strengths, they perform better, feel more fulfilled, and stay energised in their roles.

This episode explores how strengths-based leadership can transform teams, support inclusion, and prevent burnout. Eva shares how impact starts with self-awareness and becomes truly meaningful when it's personal, sustainable, and shared.

Key Topics:
01:22 – Meet Eva Brookes and her approach to making impact
03:30 – Why strengths are central to meaningful work
06:10 – What energises us vs. what drains us at work
08:45 – How leaders can use strengths to drive inclusion and performance
11:00 – Career advice for talent professionals navigating change
14:20 – Building teams that complement each other’s strengths
16:40 – Why self-awareness matters more than ever
18:55 – Final thoughts on making impact sustainable

If you want to learn more about activating your employer brand strategy and EVP then you can check out podcast.videomyjob.com for a library of industry perspectives and how-to's.

Now, if you’re ready to level up your activation strategy then you need an employee story video platform and that’s what we do! Go to videomyjob.com/demo to book a walkthrough with one of our video specialists.

Lastly, we’d love for you to help us spread the word about the VMJPod to attract new experts and practitioners to share their activation strategies, so please take a screenshot and post it on LinkedIn, don’t forget to tag us at VideoMy, we are so grateful when you do that! 

In this episode of the VMJPod Graduate Recruitment Series, David Macciocca and Steven Nield sit down with Natalie Gibbons, Graduate Programs Manager at Westpac.

Natalie shares how she’s built influence and earned trust within one of Australia’s biggest banks, ultimately securing a seat at the table where real change happens. From transforming graduate experiences to shaping strategic workforce decisions, she walks us through what it takes to go beyond “just running the grad program.”

Whether you’re new to early careers or stepping into leadership, this episode is packed with insights on career growth, advocacy, and impact.

Key Topics:
02:15 – Natalie’s role and scope of Westpac’s national grad program
06:00 – Building trust and earning a seat at the table
10:10 – Why it’s important for grad leaders to own the full lifecycle
13:50 – Tailoring programs to meet both business and candidate needs
17:05 – Collaborating across departments to lift early careers visibility
21:40 – Advice for building internal credibility and buy-in
26:30 – Westpac’s shift toward future-skills-based hiring
30:00 – Supporting grads beyond onboarding: growth and retention
34:45 – Natalie’s take on the evolving role of grad leaders
37:10 – Final thoughts and advice for early talent professionals

If you want to learn more about activating your employer brand strategy and EVP then you can check out podcast.videomyjob.com for a library of industry perspectives and how-to's.

Now, if you’re ready to level up your activation strategy then you need an employee story video platform and that’s what we do! Go to videomyjob.com/demo to book a walkthrough with one of our video specialists.

Lastly, we’d love for you to help us spread the word about the VMJPod to attract new experts and practitioners to share their activation strategies, so please take a screenshot and post it on LinkedIn, don’t forget to tag us at VideoMy, we are so grateful when you do that! 

In this episode of the VMJPod Graduate Recruitment Series, David Macciocca and Steven Nield speak with Kelly Pfeffer, Graduate Talent Lead at Suncorp.

Kelly shares what it really takes to build long-term momentum in graduate hiring — from managing 10,000+ applications to supporting hiring leaders and earning trust with candidates. She explains why grad recruitment can’t be rushed, how to help leaders hire for potential (not just experience), and where technology and automation can free up time for the moments that matter.

If you’re playing the long game in early careers, this episode is full of smart, sustainable advice.

Key Topics Include:  
02:35 – Overview of Suncorp’s graduate and intern programs  
07:30 – Why grad recruiters are both competitive and deeply connected  
13:00 – Setting expectations early in the candidate journey  
19:00 – Supporting hiring leaders to hire for potential, not experience  
24:55 – A shift in mindset: grads taking ownership of their development
27:00 – From CVs to capabilities: shifting how we assess grads  
29:30 – Advice for early talent teams starting out   
34:24 – Building momentum: why grad hiring takes time  
38:42 – The future role of a grad recruiter  
42:20 – Let tech handle the volume, so you can focus on people  
45:00 – Common challenges and the future of early careers  
47:30 – Final reflections and closing thanks

If you want to learn more about activating your employer brand strategy and EVP then you can check out podcast.videomyjob.com for a library of industry perspectives and how-to's.

Now, if you’re ready to level up your activation strategy then you need an employee story video platform and that’s what we do! Go to videomyjob.com/demo to book a walkthrough with one of our video specialists.

Lastly, we’d love for you to help us spread the word about the VMJPod to attract new experts and practitioners to share their activation strategies, so please take a screenshot and post it on LinkedIn, don’t forget to tag us at VideoMy, we are so grateful when you do that! 

In this episode, host Megan Alexander sits down with Emma Lang, the APAC Employer Brand and Recruitment Marketing Lead at Haleon.

Emma shares how her team embraced VideoMyJob to scale branded video content across the organisation, build trust with talent, and turn employees into powerful brand advocates.

Emma and her team didn’t just adopt video content for the sake of trendiness—they set clear objectives to drive meaningful outcomes, and this episode is packed with ket takeaways for anyone looking to build or evolve their employer brand.

• [00:00:00] - Introduction and Welcome
• [00:02:25] - Emma’s Role at Haleon and Overview of the Team
• [00:06:15] - Previous Challenges in Employee Story Content
• [00:08:12] - Key Goals During the VideoMyJob Pilot
• [00:11:00] - Adoption and Implementation Experience
• [00:16:30] - Impact and Engagement Metrics Post-Integration
• [00:30:15] - Closing Thoughts and Future Aspirations

If you want to learn more about activating your employer brand strategy and EVP then you can check out podcast.videomyjob.com for a library of industry perspectives and how-to's.

Now, if you’re ready to level up your activation strategy then you need an employee story video platform and that’s what we do! Go to videomyjob.com/demo to book a walkthrough with one of our video specialists.

Lastly, we’d love for you to help us spread the word about the VMJPod to attract new experts and practitioners to share their activation strategies, so please take a screenshot and post it on LinkedIn, don’t forget to tag us at VideoMy, we are so grateful when you do that! 

In this episode of the VMJPod Graduate Recruitment Series, David Macciocca and Steven Nield speak with Stuart Clark, Early & Diverse Careers Manager at AustralianSuper. 

From building a graduate program from scratch to expanding internationally, Stuart shares his journey, lessons learned, and the innovative strategies that are shaping the fund's early careers success. Whether you're just starting a graduate program or looking to refine an existing one, this episode is full of actionable insights.

Key Topics Include:
00:20 – Meet Stuart Clark from AustralianSuper
01:10 – Stuart’s early careers journey and role overview
03:12 – Starting the graduate program from scratch
05:40 – Structuring the program for long-term growth
08:25 – Embedding inclusion into early careers
11:10 – The challenge of employer branding in superannuation
14:35 – Expanding internationally: UK and beyond
17:50 – Maintaining consistency across regions
20:15 – Internal stakeholder engagement and program buy-in
23:30 – Advice for building a graduate program from the ground up
26:45 – Final reflections and future of early careers at AustralianSuper

If you want to learn more about activating your employer brand strategy and EVP then you can check out podcast.videomyjob.com for a library of industry perspectives and how-to's.

Now, if you’re ready to level up your activation strategy then you need an employee story video platform and that’s what we do! Go to videomyjob.com/demo to book a walkthrough with one of our video specialists.

Lastly, we’d love for you to help us spread the word about the VMJPod to attract new experts and practitioners to share their activation strategies, so please take a screenshot and post it on LinkedIn, don’t forget to tag us at VideoMy, we are so grateful when you do that! 

In this episode of the VMJPod Graduate Recruitment Series, David Macciocca and Steven Nield sit down with Heather Hunt, Graduate Talent Acquisition Lead at Deloitte. Heather shares what it takes to stand out in a competitive market, how Deloitte is connecting with future talent earlier and why internal mobility is key to long-term retention.

From shifting university engagement strategies to strengthening partnerships with professional bodies like CAANZ, Heather offers practical insights into what’s changing—and what’s working—across the graduate landscape.

Key Topics Covered:
00:14 – Heather’s background and early talent journey
02:10 – Challenges in attracting accounting students
03:56 – Partnering with CAANZ to boost industry interest
06:04 – The importance of data in shaping recruitment strategy
10:00 – Exploring new outreach models and content
15:28 – Shifting the conversation with high school engagement
20:22 – Making internal mobility part of the graduate experience
26:40 – Heather’s advice for future-focused early careers teams

If you want to learn more about activating your employer brand strategy and EVP then you can check out podcast.videomyjob.com for a library of industry perspectives and how-to's.

Now, if you’re ready to level up your activation strategy then you need an employee story video platform and that’s what we do! Go to videomyjob.com/demo to book a walkthrough with one of our video specialists.

Lastly, we’d love for you to help us spread the word about the VMJPod to attract new experts and practitioners to share their activation strategies, so please take a screenshot and post it on LinkedIn, don’t forget to tag us at VideoMy, we are so grateful when you do that! 

In this episode of the VMJPod Graduate Recruitment Series, hosts David Macciocca and Steven Nield chat with James Schlunke, Graduate Program Senior Manager at Capgemini. James shares how Capgemini has scaled their graduate program, embedded a values-first hiring mindset, and created a strong sense of belonging for early talent across Australia and beyond.

Whether you're refining your approach or building from scratch, James offers practical takeaways on personalising the graduate journey, gaining stakeholder buy-in, and measuring what really matters.

Key Topics:
01:14 – Meet James Schlunke and Capgemini's graduate program
03:38 – From operations to attraction: James' journey
06:12 – Defining a values-led hiring approach
09:45 – Elevating the graduate experience across locations
13:06 – How to scale with a personal touch
15:41 – Embedding a sense of belonging
19:03 – Lessons from Capgemini’s regional talent strategy
21:57 – Aligning hiring with internal mobility
24:36 – How James uses video to increase impact
27:04 – Advice for early careers leaders scaling programs
29:16 – Final reflections and where to connect

If you want to learn more about activating your employer brand strategy and EVP then you can check out podcast.videomyjob.com for a library of industry perspectives and how-to's.

Now, if you’re ready to level up your activation strategy then you need an employee story video platform and that’s what we do! Go to videomyjob.com/demo to book a walkthrough with one of our video specialists.

Lastly, we’d love for you to help us spread the word about the VMJPod to attract new experts and practitioners to share their activation strategies, so please take a screenshot and post it on LinkedIn, don’t forget to tag us at VideoMy, we are so grateful when you do that! 

In this episode of the VMJPod, host Megan Alexander sits down with Jasmine Barnabe, a Graduate Programs Consultant at Westpac, to discuss their recent participation in the VideoMyJob (VMJ) Pilot Program in partnership with GradConnection. 

They explore the journey of incorporating video content to enhance the candidate experience for graduates, the insights gained through this initiative, and the impressive outcomes that followed.

• [00:00:10] - Introduction to the podcast and guest
• [00:04:00] - Overview of Jasmine's role and the VMJ pilot
• [00:09:06] - Discussion on the video content creation process
• [10:38] - Presentation of key results post-implementation
• [15:01] - Insights on the importance of visibility and representation
• [19:57] - Jasmine’s summary of the pilot program impact

If you want to learn more about activating your employer brand strategy and EVP then you can check out podcast.videomyjob.com for a library of industry perspectives and how-to's.

Now, if you’re ready to level up your activation strategy then you need an employee story video platform and that’s what we do! Go to videomyjob.com/demo to book a walkthrough with one of our video specialists.

Lastly, we’d love for you to help us spread the word about the VMJPod to attract new experts and practitioners to share their activation strategies, so please take a screenshot and post it on LinkedIn, don’t forget to tag us at VideoMy, we are so grateful when you do that!