PATHIRED
The PATHIRED podcast explores the heart of workforce development—what it is, why it matters, and how it connects industries, organizations, and individuals. From strengthening communities to addressing the evolving needs of fields like technology, trades, and construction, workforce development is the foundation of economic growth and career success.
Join Workforce Development Consultant Daisy Saulls and expert guests as they share what's working, tackle challenges, and discuss innovative solutions driving workforce transformation. Along the way, hear inspiring and nontraditional career journeys that highlight the diverse paths people take in this dynamic ecosystem. Discover how workforce development shapes our communities and helps build a stronger future for everyone.
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Debate as Training: Preparing the Next Generation of Tech Leaders
In this episode of PATHIRED, Daisy Saulls sits down with Murshed Chowdhury, founder of Tech Duels, a live, coached debate platform transforming how students, professionals, and veterans communicate in today’s tech-driven world.
Murshed shares his journey from New York’s dot-com era to agency recruiting and the experiences that revealed a universal challenge: talented people struggling not with technical skill, but with the ability to clearly articulate it.
Together, Daisy and Murshed unpack how TechDuels helps participants think fast, speak with confidence, and communicate complex ideas across any audience. They explore how debate strengthens interviewing, pitching, leadership presence, and critical thinking, skills increasingly essential in an AI-heavy job market.
The conversation also dives into networking, access, the future of workforce development, and why mastering communication is the ultimate career accelerator.
If you believe the next generation of talent needs more than just technical know-how, this episode will hit home.