From TEDx to Tanzania: Bosco Anthony on Purpose, Storytelling and the Future of Work

Bosco Anthony wasn’t supposed to be on stage that day. He was the 16th speaker in a lineup of 15 for a TEDx talk in Vancouver. But when one person pulled out, Bosco got the call-up — and what happened next changed his life forever.In this energised and deeply personal conversation, Bosco unpacks the winding path that led him from Tanzania to Vancouver to Australia, powered by purpose, storytelling, and a love for curious detours.We dive into the art (and ethics) of storytelling, what makes a great keynote work, how to balance creativity and data, and how AI is reshaping the global education and work landscape — for better or worse.From growing up watching John Wayne movies to leading campaigns across 55 countries, Bosco brings both candour and clarity to some of the biggest questions facing our sector today.Highlights include:The wild story behind his viral TEDx Talk (and why he rewrote it 20 minutes before going on stage)How he lost 50kg and found his professional purposeA powerful reflection on what makes great storytelling stickWhy AI is both a creative ally and a risk if left uncheckedWhat universities need to understand about student voice, localisation and identity in a post-AI worldThe future of work, and why Gen Alpha won’t be working 9 to 5We are incredibly proud to be the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL podcast of the AIEC Australian International Education Conference... registrations are open now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!The podcast wouldn’t be possible without ⁠⁠The Koala News⁠⁠, Australia’s international education news website.This episode is supported by ⁠⁠Choosing Your Uni⁠⁠, Australia's unique, AI-powered platform that helps domestic and international students to find the right institution for them, and that helps Australian institutions to access new markets.Global Horizons is a production of ⁠⁠The Global Society⁠⁠, Australia’s Learning Abroad support company. Our editor is Len Zamora and our distribution specialist is Angelo Ablao. Rob Malicki is the executive editor and host.For guest suggestions and feedback, email ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠