Episodes: 227
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 175 subscribers
Publicly listed emails
jmackey@securevision.io
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James Mackey - Host of a podcast focused on modern recruiting, artificial intelligence, talent acquisition, and hiring strategy.
Michael Prem - Coaching-first Hiring And Leadership, Adaptability In Startup Environments, Evaluating Long-term Potential, And Artificial Intelligence In Recruiting
Vincenzo Fasulo - Looking Beyond Resumes, Unconventional Career Paths, Inclusive Talent Evaluation, And Recruiting Systems Adapted To Artificial Intelligence
Aurelien Drieu - Artificial Intelligence In Recruiting, Recruiting Automation, Talent-acquisition Productivity, Interview Processes, And Balancing Automation With Human Judgment
EP 226: Navigating Modern TA Operations in 2026
August 18, 2026
In this episode, host James Mackey talks with Jeremy Lyons, Co-Founder of RecOps Collective, about what recruiting operations really includes, why AI rollouts often fail without clear context, and how hiring culture shows up in the data. They discuss scheduling automation, the hidden cost of automating entry-level roles, and practical ways to stay credible while working with vendors and partners. Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Follow us:https://www.lin...
EP 225: From Animal Behavior to Talent Teams: Leading with Positive Reinforcement
August 04, 2026
Host James Mackey sits down with Jennifer Anker, a talent acquisition executive who has built and led recruiting organizations at Illumio, Twilio, Wiz, and Okta. Long before recruiting, Jennifer studied animal behavior and worked with marine mammals - an experience that shaped the calm, positive-reinforcement leadership style she still uses today.Jennifer and James explore how to deliver direct feedback with empathy, use positive reinforcement as a genuine management philosophy, and build tea...
EP 224: The Coaching Mindset Behind Great Hiring
July 21, 2026
We sit down with Michael Prem, Head of Recruiting at Skyflow, to explore how growing up across Sri Lanka, Zambia, and Toronto shaped his coaching-first approach to hiring and leadership. He explains why he values hard work over “perfect-for-the-moment” talent, especially in fast-moving startup environments where priorities shift every few months. Along the way, we connect competitive sports, startup pace, and the rise of AI in recruiting to one core idea: adaptability and trust win over time....
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The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Modern Recruiting, AI, and Talent Strategy is hosted by James Mackey. Its publicly listed email is jmackey@securevision.io. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed email for The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Modern Recruiting, AI, and Talent Strategy: jmackey@securevision.io.
Podseeker estimates The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Modern Recruiting, AI, and Talent Strategy reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Modern Recruiting, AI, and Talent Strategy typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior talent-acquisition, recruiting, or talent leaders at scaling technology companies, along with founders, CEOs, and recruiting experts who have direct experience building or transforming hiring systems. Common among recent guests: Scaling recruiting or talent operations at a growing company; Implementing artificial intelligence, automation, or recruiting technology; Building measurable, repeatable hiring systems. Recent guests include Michael Prem, Vincenzo Fasulo, and Aurelien Drieu.
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