Global Skills Podcast
Hosted by Vanessa Wainwright — global skills strategist and industry leader with over 22 years of experience. The Global Skills Podcast explores one of the most urgent challenges of our time: closing the global skills gap and future-proofing talent in an age of rapid change. Each episode, Vanessa speaks with brilliant leaders from business, education, and government, that are shaping the future of work, reimagining learning, and transforming how talent is discovered and developed. Together, they uncover the real challenges organizations face, the strategies that are working, and what the future holds for skills, AI, and human potential. From CEOs and policymakers to entrepreneurs, educators, and mid-career professionals, this is the space where ideas meet action, helping leaders and learners alike navigate the new world of work. Proudly sponsored by Abodoo, whose mission is to ensure that everyone, everywhere, has access to learning, work, and opportunity by empowering organizations and educators with world-class skills technology to close the gap and future-proof their talent.
Episodes

Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
The world of work is changing fast, and the skills gap is growing even faster.
I’m Vanessa Wainwright, and on The Global Skills Podcast, I explore how we can bridge that gap. Each week, I talk with leaders, educators, and innovators rethinking how we learn, work, and grow in an AI-driven world.
This isn’t just about jobs. It’s about opportunity and unlocking human potential. Join me and be part of the movement to close the skills gap and build a future where everyone has a place.
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The Global Skills Podcast is brought to you by Abodoo, a platform championing inclusive, skills-based hiring and the future of remote work.







