The Global Discussion

Is using artificial intelligence in education really cheating, or are universities failing to prepare students for the modern workplace? Simon Hodgkins, Host of The Global Discussion, explores the growing disconnect between how employers embrace artificial intelligence and how schools, colleges, and universities regulate its use. As businesses increasingly expect professionals to work effectively...

Simon Hodgkins, Host of The Global Discussion, explores the rapidly evolving global robotics race and what advances in artificial intelligence, humanoid robots, industrial automation, and intelligent machines could mean for manufacturing, jobs, global competitiveness, and the wider economy. From China's manufacturing scale and America's strengths in AI to changing labor markets and aging p...

Host Simon Hodgkins explores Anthropic’s Claude Science and what it may tell us about the next phase of enterprise AI. Rather than focusing solely on increasingly capable foundation models, Simon examines the emergence of AI-native workbenches designed to connect tools, knowledge, data, governance, and execution across complete workflows. Why could life sciences become a proving ground for this ne...

Simon Hodgkins explores groundbreaking new research by Elliot Rayner that reveals how storytelling is rapidly becoming a strategic leadership function across global organizations. Drawing on live executive job descriptions from companies including Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, Amazon, Nike, Miro and others, Simon explains why businesses are investing in senior storytelling leaders, how AI is changing...

Simon Hodgkins explores OpenAI’s latest strategic move and what it could mean for the future of enterprise technology. In this episode, Simon examines Frontier, OpenAI’s emerging platform that aims to coordinate AI agents, workflows, and business systems at scale. Moving beyond chatbots and generative AI applications, Frontier represents a shift toward autonomous business operations, where AI agen...

Simon Hodgkins explores why quantum science is moving from theoretical research into a strategic priority for businesses, governments, and industries worldwide. In this solo episode, Simon discusses World Quantum Day, the growing importance of quantum technologies, emerging opportunities in quantum computing, communication and sensing, and why leaders should begin preparing for the impact of this...

In this solo episode of The Global Discussion, Host Simon Hodgkins explores one of the most important business conversations of our time: whether our relentless pursuit of efficiency is quietly destroying the very value organizations are trying to create. Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries, promising faster processes, lower costs, and greater productivity. While these benef...

Simon Hodgkins, Host of The Global Discussion and a recognized voice in the language services and localization industry, shares his insights into the current state of the language industry in 2026. In this special episode, Simon explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the market, where growth opportunities are emerging, and what language service providers must do to remain competitive in...

Simon Hodgkins explores how organizations can transform language barriers into a genuine competitive advantage. In this episode, he examines the impact of AI on localization, multilingual content strategies, terminology management, governance frameworks, and the evolving role of human expertise in global communication. Discover why the most successful organizations are treating multilingual capabi...

Simon Hodgkins, Host of The Global Discussion and a respected voice on technology, innovation, and business transformation, explores the next critical phase of artificial intelligence in this thought-provoking episode. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in decision-making systems, the challenge shifts from capability to governance. Simon examines productivity, accountability, automation, organiza...

Simon Hodgkins, Host of The Global Discussion and a recognized voice in global business, technology, and localization, explores how automation and accountability are redefining vendor relationships in the age of artificial intelligence. As large language models make multilingual content generation faster and more accessible than ever, enterprises are asking whether localization vendors are still n...

Karen Boswell, Global CEO of Consulting, Experience, and Performance at M+C Saatchi Group, speaks with Host Simon Hodgkins in this episode. 00:00 – Global CEO, Karen Boswell 01:10 – Career Journey: From Design to Transformation 02:40 – Why Humans Must Lead AI 04:15 – What Is an Agentic Organization? 07:10 – Making AI Work in Business 10:20 – Thinking Fast vs Future Back Strategy 12:45 – Brand vs A...

Simon Hodgkins, Founder of The Global Discussion and international business strategist, speaks about the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence adoption in Ireland. Drawing insights from the AI Island 2026 report, Simon explores how organizations are transitioning from experimentation to operational deployment and what leadership teams must do to scale AI responsibly.00:00 – Introduction to AI...

Simon Hodgkins, Founder of The Global Discussion and international business leader, shares a thought-provoking solo perspective in this episode exploring one of the biggest misconceptions about artificial intelligence. Is AI really like a person, or are we framing the conversation incorrectly? Simon argues that treating AI as if it were human can lead to strategic mistakes in leadership, governanc...

Amanda Slavin, Founder of The Future Frequency and an engagement strategist working at the intersection of education, technology, and AI, speaks with Host Simon Hodgkins in this episode. Amanda shares insights from her journey across education, hospitality, marketing, and technology, and explains how engagement frameworks can reshape how we learn and interact with information. The conversation exp...

Simon Hodgkins, Host of The Global Discussion podcast, explores the rapidly evolving FinTech sector in this episode, highlighting the key trends shaping the future of financial services. From the growing role of artificial intelligence to the increasing importance of regulation, compliance, and trust, Simon outlines nine important areas that financial leaders, innovators, and technology profession...

Simon Hodgkins, Host of The Global Discussion, explores the idea that AI is not simply a tool upgrade but a true work redesign moment, reshaping productivity, leadership, and value creation.00:00 – Introduction: AI as a Work Redesign Moment01:12 – Why Productivity Was Never About Speed03:05 – AI as Exposure: Questioning Performative Work05:48 – Where the Biggest Productivity Gains Are Happening08:...

Simon Hodgkins, Host of The Global Discussion, explores “The Great Acceleration” in this solo episode, unpacking the key strategic themes emerging from ARK Invest’s Big Ideas 2026 report. He examines how artificial intelligence, robotics, blockchain, and energy systems are converging to reshape economic structures, compress timelines, and redefine competitive advantage. 00:00 – Introduction: The G...

In this episode of The Global Discussion, Host Simon Hodgkins steps away from the traditional interview format to explore a pivotal shift underway in the world of artificial intelligence. The first act of AI was loud. This second act is potentially far more powerful. Drawing on real-world trends and patterns across technology cycles, Simon makes the case that we have already moved beyond the infra...

Simon Hodgkins speaks with Omaid Hiwaizi on this episode of The Global Discussion. Omaid Hiwaizi has been busy navigating the intersection of creativity, technology, and human behavior. His story, which he shared on The Global Discussion podcast, is shaped by migration, curiosity, and a relentless desire to work on ideas that matter. It is also the story of someone who refuses to view innovation a...

David Quinn brings a mix of theatre, advertising insight, and cultural curiosity that feels both refreshing and grounded on this episode of The Global Discussion. As founder and Business Director of Bloom, the Dublin-based creative and strategic agency, David has spent decades helping challenger brands punch above their weight. His work with Brady Family Ham is the example most people know, but th...

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Simon Hodgkins catches up with Amanda Wallace on this episode of The Global Discussion. As Director of CDH Consultants Ltd, Amanda brings two decades of executive experience, combining a deep understanding of people with the complex realities of business transformation.00:00 - Introduction to the episode and guest Amanda Wallace02:50 - From “office politics” to stakeholder management05:02 - The sp...

Charlotte Otter, a former journalist turned executive coach and founder of Otter Advisory, is in conversation with Host Simon Hodgkins on this episode of The Global Discussion. The topics include leadership, reputation, and what it really means to build trust in a world that never stops changing! 00:33 - Charlotte's journey, journalism to SAP to Otter Advisory, and change leadership MSc 04:13 - Wh...

Carolina Arroyo, the Founder and Managing Director of EC Peasy Communication, joins Host Simon Hodgkins on this episode of The Global Discussion to explore how companies can scale their revenue without expanding headcount. 00:35 - EC Peasy mission and services 01:39 - From cold calling to smarter outbound systems 06:38 - Content that drives sales, 80 percent research, and the 50-30-20 mix 12:49 -...