by Talent X Tech
Talent X Tech is a podcast about the future of work — with conversations at the intersection of tech, talent, and transformation. Hosted by Sital Ruparelia, each episode explores how emerging technologies like AI, automation, quantum, and new media are reshaping leadership, careers, and the way we work. Season 1 features guests from Microsoft, Google, HSBC, Workday, Sompo, and more across Asia Pacific.
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October 29, 2025
Host interviews Melissa Laurie, CEO of Oysterly Media, about employee-generated content and how it transforms employer branding by leveraging authentic human stories, which helps brands connect and inspire.
October 1, 2025
Host Sital Ruparelia interviews Lara Partridge, Head of Talent Acquisition for HSBC Asia-Pacific, about HSBC's Human Hiring model and how it uses AI to enhance recruitment and create memorable candidate experiences at all levels.
May 13, 2025
<p>Struggling with the pace of constant change and uncertainty?</p><p><br></p><p>This episode with Haresh Khoobchandani shares grounded advice on how to adapt and thrive. </p><p><br></p><p>I’m Sital Ruparelia. I help organisations build future-ready teams and support individuals in shaping future-ready careers in an era of intelligence. With 25+ years in leadership, talent, and recruitment - including a decade at Microsoft leading executive hiring across Asia - I now host the Talent X Tech podcast, where we explore how AI and emerging technologies are transforming the way we work, lead, and manage talent.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I sit down with Haresh Khoobchandani, Vice President for Asia Pacific & Japan at Autodesk, author of Growth by Choice, <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCsT0YIqwnpJCM-mx7-gSA4Q" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> TEDx </a>speaker, and Oxford alum. A senior leader with over 25 years of experience, Haresh has built and led multicultural teams across the region with Microsoft and Autodesk. He brings a calm and intentional approach to growth, leadership, and self-disruption in today’s fast-changing world.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>Why strong leadership is critical in an age of disruption, from AI to geopolitics</li><li>What “dancing in the rain” really means when navigating volatility and setbacks</li><li>How to grow by choice, not by chance, through intentional decisions we can all make</li><li>Why disrupting yourself is smarter than waiting to be disrupted in a world of constant change</li><li>Practical ways to stay future-ready in the AI era, even if you’re not in the tech sector</li><li>What the Japanese concept of Kintsugi taught him about resilience and bouncing back</li><li>The vital role HR plays in digital transformation and the future of work</li><li>Haresh’s inspiring message to Gen Z and early-career professionals</li></ul><p><br></p><p>🎧 If you're leading, learning, or navigating this era of change, this conversation is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Hit 'Subscribe' for more weekly episodes and short clips on the future of talent, tech, and transformation.</p><p><br></p><p>(00:00) – Highlights reel</p><p>(00:45) – Introducing Haresh – his journey, roles, and mindset</p><p>(03:06) – Witnessing Singapore’s transformation and Asia's growth</p><p>(05:54) – Favourite Asian food and the role of food in connection</p><p>(07:40) – Key leadership influences and how they shape leadership today</p><p>(11:26) – Navigating a world of constant change, disruption, and uncertainty</p><p>(16:14) – Tech innovation: lifelong learning and solving problems with tech</p><p>(20:23) – Embracing change: owning our own disruption in a shifting world</p><p>(23:04) – Self-awareness: the key to Growth By Choice</p><p>(25:02) – Leadership traits needed in times of constant change:</p><p>(30:48) – Investing in yourself in a world of distraction and overwhelm</p><p>(34:29) – Defining success at different stages of life</p><p>(39:12) – Role of HR teams in times of change and tech transformation</p><p>(41:37) – Building Digital literacy: Importance of upskilling and change management</p><p>(48:36) – Leading businesses in Asia: cultural nuance and regional insight</p><p>(50:44) – Gen Z: career advice to his children and early professionals</p><p>(59:42) – Kintsugi - Japanese story of resilience</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>KEEP IN TOUCH:</p><p>👤 With Sital on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sitalruparelia/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/sitalruparelia/</a></p><p>🌐 Talent x Tech LinkedIn -<a href=" www.linkedin.com/company/talent-x-tech/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> www.linkedin.com/company/talent-x-tech/</a></p><p>🌐 Learn more at <a href="www.talentxtech.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.talentxtech.com</a></p><p>📸 Instagram - @talentxtech <br></p>
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Talent X Tech is a podcast about the future of work — with conversations at the intersection of tech, talent, and transformation.
Hosted by Sital Ruparelia, each episode explores how emerging technologies like AI, automation, quantum, and new media are reshaping leadership, careers, and the way we work.
Season 1 features guests from Microsoft, Google, HSBC, Workday, Sompo, and more across Asia Pacific.
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