Closing the Skills Gap Through Radical Humanity with Tash Wilcocks

In this episode of the Global Skills Podcast, I’m joined by Tash Wilcocks, a learning designer and systems thinker working across public service, digital transformation, and education. Together, we explore what it really means to close the skills gap at a time when AI is rapidly reshaping work, learning, and opportunity. Tash shares honest, grounded reflections on learning design, the limits of traditional education models, and why fear—especially among early and mid-career talent—is becoming one of the biggest barriers to future readiness. We also unpack the idea of being “radically human” in how we design learning, build organisations, and support people through change. From mentoring and confidence-building to rethinking how skills, curiosity, and lived experience show up in the workplace, this conversation challenges leaders, educators, and employers to pause, listen, and design learning that truly serves people—not just productivity. If you’re navigating AI, workforce transformation, or the future of education, this episode invites you to think differently about what skills really matter next. Connect with Tash Wilcoks https://uk.linkedin.com/in/tashwillcocks Connect with the Global Skills Podcast Connect with the Host Vanessa Wainwright LinkedIn Visit Our Website https://www.globalskillspodcast.com Send us an email at [email protected]