The Recruitment Network Podcast: Recent Episodes

The Recruitment Network

Inspirational, positive stories and insights from the world of recruitment and beyond.

🔔 Coming up on our LinkedIn Live we join Mark Islin from Islin Wealth Management.

Whether you're a business owner or a professional in recruitment, this event explores the strategies that will optimise your finances for long-term success!- Discover the core principles that drive financial stability and growth.- Learn the insider tips that successful business leaders use to build and sustain your wealth. - For business owners, learn the costly mistakes that deplete resources and how to avoid them.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the knowledge and tools to drive financial growth. Secure your spot today and plan for the future.

Wealth #Finances #Management #LinkedIn #Event #Strategies #FinancialGrowth

In this insightful episode, we dive deep into the importance of coaching recruiters to improve performance and ensure they adopt the right culture in your business. The conversation centres around how leaders can shape the mindset, behaviours, and values of their teams, driving a culture that aligns with long-term business goals.

By the end of the episode, listeners will understand how coaching improves recruiter performance and ensures they are fully integrated into a company culture that drives individual and business success. Join Laurent Bouvier and James Osborne for an insightful 30 minutes.

🔔 Unlock Efficiency & Cut Costs: AI-Powered Telecom Solutions for Your Business. In just 30 minutes, Luke Chaplin and Howard Chaplin from The Comms Guys discover how to slash telecom expenses, boost staff productivity, and seamlessly integrate AI to transform your communication strategy.

What You’ll Learn:

Master AI tools to automatically summarise calls, saving time and resources.
Enhance customer interactions by syncing these AI-driven insights with your CRM.
Harness the power of WhatsApp and SMS to instantly connect with candidates and clients.

Why Attend?

Stay ahead of the curve with innovative communication strategies that not only reduce costs but also elevate your team’s productivity. This session is your gateway to a smarter, more efficient telecom setup.

🔒 Secure Your Spot Now and take the first step towards a future-ready communication strategy!

Communication #Costs #AI #Technology #Future #Telecoms #Resources #LinkedIn

Business leaders need to navigate the complex world of workforce management! Join James Osborne and Andy Jones from Tracker for an unmissable 30-minute Lunch & Learn where we’ll reveal the secrets to keeping your team engaged, managing shifts seamlessly, and staying fully compliant.

🎯 Engage Your Talent: Discover cutting-edge strategies to keep your employees inspired and committed, even in challenging times.

🕒 Perfect Your Shift Management: Learn how to optimise shift schedules to boost productivity, reduce burnout, and keep operations running smoothly.

✅ Stay Compliant, Stay Ahead: Get expert advice on maintaining regulatory compliance without sacrificing efficiency.

Whether you’re leading a small team or managing a large workforce, this event will equip you with the tools and insights to strike the perfect balance. Secure your spot today and step confidently onto the talent tightrope!

Talent #Balance #Productivity #Team #Motivation #Strategies #Compliance

This week, we are diving into the exciting journey of Josh Huggins, founder of GS2.

In just over two years, Josh has laid a solid foundation for growth, and his vision for the future is truly inspiring. He’s set out to build a purpose-driven business that not only scales but also leaves a positive impact on the world.

In this discussion, we break down the key elements of scaling - what's worked so far, the plans for future growth, and the importance of building the right culture and surrounding yourself with the right people.

Josh is creating something really special, and there’s a lot of valuable insight here for anyone looking to build and scale their business the right way. Enjoy!

30-minute Lunch & Learn for Recruitment Success.
In today’s competitive job market, data is essential. If you want to attract top talent and make smarter hiring decisions, it’s time to let data lead the way.
- Make Informed Decisions: Data-driven insights allow you to pinpoint the perfect candidates faster and with greater accuracy.
- Boost Hiring Efficiency: Streamline your recruitment process by using data to eliminate bottlenecks, reduce time-to-hire, and improve overall efficiency.
-Enhance Candidate Experience: Use data to personalise the recruitment journey, ensuring candidates feel valued and engaged every step of the way.
- Identify Trends & Talent Gaps: Spot emerging trends to keep you ahead of the game and address skills gaps before they impact your business.
Transform your hiring process with the power of data and optimise your recruitment results. Get ready to hire smarter, faster, and better!

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Alexander Grant, Partner at JacksonGrant and Rob Sturgess, Director at Vero People

Sneak Peak:

Alexander Grant:

JacksonGrant is Thailand's leading technical recruitment agency for manufacturing and supply chain professionals. Our unique technology-driven approach to talent acquisition and customised talent strategies have helped many multinational companies grow and expand their operations in the Southeast Asia region, and placed high-calibre candidates in exceptional roles.

Rob Sturgess:

Verto People is a leading recruitment company specialising in the Engineering, Architecture and Software fields across Europe and North America, with a focus on positions up to Director level.

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🔔 Our latest LinkedIn Live with Matthew Weeks Explore the multiple revenue avenues of international recruitment in this 30-Minute Lightning Session.

Get equipped with knowledge on:

What is EOR and why recruitment agencies should be using it
Expanding your business into new markets using EOR services
Navigating the complexities to achieve global growth
Leveraging market trends to drive success for your recruitment agency

Gain practical steps to establish a global market presence! #RecruitmentAgency #Strategy #LinkedIn #Hire #MiddleEast #Solutions #Candidate #Recruitment

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Join Sam Phillips from K3 Advantage for an exclusive event where we’ll unlock the power of strategic transactions and data-driven solutions to fuel rapid growth.

💼📊 Discover how to make smarter deals, leverage cutting-edge data insights, and create a winning strategy to stay ahead of the competition. From scaling your business to optimizing efficiency, this is your roadmap to success! 🌟

Don’t miss out—transform your business with the strategies that work!

BusinessGrowth #DataDrivenSuccess #StrategicTransactions #ScaleUp #FutureOfBusiness

As a business leader, it's crucial to decide whether you want to be disrupted or be the disruptor. Will you stick to the status quo, or will you find innovative ways to outpace the competition?

This week, had a fantastic discussion with Rob Dixon, the CEO and founder of Dixon Humphrey, where we tackled this very challenge. Rob's expertise lies in helping businesses harness the power of AI to gain a competitive advantage.

AI is transforming our industry, and understanding how to leverage it is more important than ever. Rob has successfully guided numerous companies through this journey, and his insights are a must-hear for anyone looking to lead in today's fast-changing landscape.

While many in the recruitment industry are focused on AI hacks and tools how, as leaders, can cultivate AI competence within our organisations to stay ahead?

This is not an episode to miss!

🔔 Generate leads purposefully and consistently! Recruiters need to craft a targeted lead generation strategy that also effectively nurtures them through each stage of the recruitment funnel.

Personalised outreach tactics
Leveraging data-driven insights
Optimising your messaging to resonate with your audience

Create a steady flow of high-quality leads that are primed for conversion in this dynamic 30 minute conversation with Jamie Burrows and James Osborne.

Don't miss out on the top strategies that drive sustainable growth! 👇

#RecruitmentAgency #Strategy #GenerateLeads #RecruitmentStrategies #Leads #Business #Conversions #Leaders #LinkedIn

Episode 51: Ben Harden and Simon Nilsson

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Ben Harden, Director at Leap 29 and Simon Nilsson, CEO at Workwide.

Sneak Peak:

Ben Harden:

With over 18 years experience in the development and delivery of workforce management, contract and permanent recruitment solutions to multiple sectors globally.

Simon Nilsson:

Co-founder and CEO of Workwide, a recruitment technology & services company supporting European employers in cross-border talent acquisition.

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🔔 Our latest LIVE discussion has industry expert CRM Squad Eli Zheleva and TRNs James Osborne discussing all aspects on the most effective revenue operations tactics.
What you will learn:
• What strategies can recruitment firms use to manage their sales pipeline more effectively.
• Explore the role of data in identifying trends, optimising and sourcing strategies
• How can recruitment firms can stay ahead of the curve with technological advancements
You won't want to miss this Lunch and Learn.

🔔 30 minute Lunch & Learn Session!

What you'll learn:

We focus on the critical challenges that recruitment agencies face in the recruitment sector. Explore actionable strategies and best practices to safeguard data, protect candidate information, and mitigate cybersecurity risks for recruitment agencies.

Why you should attend:

Recruitment agencies have the opportunity to enhance their security measures, build trust, and ensure operational integrity by addressing cybersecurity concerns proactively.

Join Craig Bell and Paul Marsh from The Possibility Partnership us for insights on navigating cybersecurity challenges and staying ahead of threats.

This week, we’re excited to be joined by Anna Mosley, who has developed a truly unique framework for driving business performance. With a background as a highly successful salesperson and leader, Anna now focuses on the powerful connection between mental fitness and high performance. Her approach is not only clever and compelling but also practical, making a significant impact on companies in recruitment and beyond.

In our conversation, Anna shares some fascinating insights on cultivating a growth mindset within your team - an essential component if you're aiming to build a strong learning culture in your business.

Don’t miss out on Anna’s incredible insights.

Episode 50: Neil Simmons and Rob Worthington

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Neil Simmons, Managing Director at TN Recruit and Rob Worthington

Sneak Peak:

Neil Simmons:

TN recruit utilises video technology to present our candidates to companies in and around the TN postcode and across the UK which saves our clients valuable time interviewing only people who are relevant to their role, organisation and culture.

Simon Bassett:

Specialises in Insolvency & Restructuring recruitment. Search and selection is the key vehicle in generating highly experienced individuals within these specialist areas.

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Why should I outsource my recruitment processes?

30 minute LinkedIn Live!

Join industry experts Andre Botha and James Osborne as they navigate recruiters and business leaders on strategic solutions you can adopt for your business.

Join for upcoming sessions!

This week’s podcast delves into the complexities of people, relationships, and building successful teams. While creating clarity, defining goals, and setting directions are essential, making it all work for everyone involved is no simple task.

Coaching is the most powerful tool any manager or leader can possess - it has the potential to unlock abilities, shift mindsets, and change behaviours. However, coaching often doesn't go deep enough.

My guest this week, Steve Twinley, combines his experience as an ex-recruitment business leader with his expertise as a highly qualified psychodynamic counsellor.

Together, we explore how truly understanding your team and colleagues can transform performance, well-being, and relationships. It’s an absolutely fascinating discussion that you won’t want to miss.

Find out how your recruitment agency can attract the best talent via a commission structure.How can a recruitment agency design its commission structure to protect business cash flow?

Join us for 30 minutes with industry experts Andy Sankey and James Osborne as they discuss what strategies recruitment agencies can implement to retain high performers.

🔔 Our latest LIVE discussion has industry expert Dillon Young educate recruitment agencies on the art of storytelling and how to use it to your recruitment advantage.
What you will learn:
- Why is the essence of authentic storytelling so important for recruiters?
- Balancing emotions and vulnerability without alienating your audience.
- Upcoming trends in marketing and content to stay ahead of the curve.
You won't want to miss this Lunch and Learn.

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The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Will Hannaford, Managing Partner for Maven and Simon Bassett, CEO for tml Partners.

Sneak Peak:

Will Hannaford:

Experienced leader and business builder with an extensive track record in executive search.

Simon Bassett:

As a trusted adviser to an extensive network of world-class marketing leaders, he has engineered hundreds of senior marketing appointments with household brands through to high growth businesses.

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This week, we're excited to welcome Mark Islin, Director of Islin Wealth Management, to the TRN podcast.

Mark dedicates his time to helping entrepreneurs, founders, and their teams achieve their financial objectives. In our conversation, we explore financial well-being, uncovering opportunities that entrepreneurs often overlook from a wealth management perspective.

Mark also shares insights on how employers can enhance the employee experience by promoting financial literacy early in their careers.

Tune in for some great tips and valuable advice from Mark. Enjoy!

Episode 48: Paul Connolly and Laura Raven

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Paul Connolly, CEO of 300 North and Laura Raven, Managing Director at Zitko Group.

Sneak Peak:

Paul Connolly:

Worked within the recruitment industry for 16 years, 15 of which have been within the Facilities management and Construction industries. I've worked at every level within a recruitment company from a Trainee up to CEO including having to be the HR Manager, FD, Marketing Manager or IT Manager at some point along the way.

Laura Raven:

With over 24 yrs experience within the Recruitment Industry, most recently working within the Fire and Security Sector. I have built a successful career based entirely on a quality, honest service that respects both my clients and my candidates.

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The Recruitment Network have just completed the Ignite motivational survey, where we asked hundreds of recruiters about what is it that really motivates them in today’s multigenerational workplace, we are now pleased to be able to share with you the results, insights and some practical applications of what you can do as a recruitment business leader to attract, retain and engage a higher performing workforce.

During the session, we will delve into the comprehensive report on "The Impact of AI on Recruitment Marketing" that we have recently launched, drawing insights from a survey conducted earlier this year. Our aim is to share these findings with the TRN community and spark discussions on how these results resonate with industry professionals.

This week, we're excited to be joined by Geeta Sidhu-Robb, CEO and Founder of W CORP, a business in the pursuit of achieving true diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Geeta, a 5-time winner of the Entrepreneur and Businesswoman of the Year award, brings a wealth of experience from her remarkable career as a lawyer, coach, entrepreneur, and activist.

In our conversation, she shares her career journey and how she leverages her expertise to drive systemic organisationalchange. Geeta focuses on creating structures that consider the unique life changes women experience, offering valuable insights into fostering a more inclusive workplace.

Enjoy this inspiring and enlightening episode!

Discover the game-changing role of AI in recruitment and how agencies can proactively prepare for the future. Learn the innovative strategies and cutting-edge technologies that will revolutionize the recruitment landscape. Stay ahead of the curve by embracing AI to streamline processes, enhance candidate experience, and drive success in the competitive industry. Join us for an exclusive discussion on how agencies can leverage AI to stay at the forefront of recruitment trends for the future

Episode 47: Liam Dobbin and Tom Fitzjohn

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Liam Dobbin, Managing Director at Wilsonhalligan Recruitment and Tom Fitzjohn, Director & Co-Founder - The Collective Network.

Sneak Peak:

Liam Dobbin:

Leading the best recruitment team with specialist knowledge providing the best crew and best jobs for superyachts, private estates and marine recruitment.

Tom Fitzjohn:

With over 8 years of experience in the FMCG recruitment sector, The Collective Network, a partner of choice for some of the largest manufacturing companies in the region. I help both SME and blue-chip clients recruit the best middle to senior level management professionals in the industry, across permanent, interim, and retained assignments.

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💡 30-minute Lunch and Learn
How can recruiters revolutionise their business development strategy?
Join our LIVE conversation with industry expert Manan Shah from Recruiterflow as he navigates recruiters on how they can elevate their business arsenal.

Why to run MPC campaigns in your business
Utilising Most Placeable Candidate (MPC) feature can revolutionise your recruitment strategy from the get-go.
MPC campaigns can significantly elevate your recruitment efforts and drive success for your business.

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Join us for an absolutely fascinating episode of the Steering Podcast, where we dive into the world of Gen Z with Patrick Quinton-Smith.

Drawing from his own career experiences, where he witnessed employers getting it both right and wrong, Patrick now dedicates his time as a Gen Z coach, helping businesses create workplace environments that cater to the next generation.

We discuss the challenges of managing a multi-generational workforce, what motivates Gen Z, common mistakes employers make, and what they could or should be doing to get it right.

This conversation is packed with valuable insights. Enjoy!

Join us in a dynamic conversation with industry experts Reece Cawthorn and James Osborne as they discuss leveraging multiple platforms and communication channels, to reach a wider pool of candidates and streamline the hiring process.
Stay ahead of the competition by optimizing your recruitment space with cutting-edge omni channel techniques.

Episode 46: Liz Norman & Louise Vine

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Louise Vine, Managing Director of Inspire Selection and Liz Norman, Founder/CEO of ENI.

Sneak Peak:

Louise Vine:

Throughout Louise's 20 year long recruitment career, she's helped 1000s of qualified accountants (CMA, CIMA, CA, ICAEW, CPA, ACCA) find a better job, most of them in and around Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the GCC.

Liz Norman:

ENI is passionate about the Insight profession. A dynamic profession covering everything from Behavioral Economics, Qualitative and Planning to Data Science, AI and Market Research; ENI can advise on team structure, salaries, and how to find the best talent both permanent and contract.

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It was a great pleasure to welcome Ken Brotherston, CEO of TALiNT Partners, to the TRN podcast this week!

Ken brings an incredible network of global leaders from the talent ecosystem, including top staffing firms, HR, TA, talentsolutions, and talent EQ. With his wealth of data and insights, our conversation delved into the current market landscape, emerging opportunities, employers' key focuses, and the innovative approaches that leading companies are using to stay ahead.

It was a fascinating discussion, and we’re excited for you to hear Ken's valuable perspectives. Enjoy the episode!

Episode 45: Claire Brindle and Daryl Williams

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Claire Brindle, Managing Director at Smart 10 and Daryl Williams, Managing Director at Vadar Moss.

Sneak Peak:

Claire Brindle:

The Smart10 Recruitment Group has been established for over 13 years, with a growing reputation amongst businesses and professionals across our regions.

Daryl Williams:

Boutique executive search firm recruiting for Senior Sales, Senior Management and Marketing professionals.
Industries serviced include Fintech, Payments, Technology and Computing, Professional Services.

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⏳ 30 Minute Lunch and Learn!

📽 The Impact of a Purpose-Driven Business

Why Join?

Industry expert Jim Holland, Co-Founder of Carma discuss embracing a purpose-driven approach that benefits your business and resonates with clients and stakeholders covering:

Practical steps small business can take
How to measure purpose driven initiatives
The role leadership plays
And much more!

Don't miss out on this power half an hour!

We’re delighted to be joined by this week’s guest, Sofia Broburger, a talented talent acquisition consultant based inStockholm. Sofia excels at helping recruitment operations run smoother and more efficiently.

In our conversation, we'll discuss how to identify key business improvement strategies and build an outstanding employer brand to attract top talent.

Sofia has a knack for keeping things simple, and we’re sure you'll enjoy her insights. Tune in for an engaging andinformative discussion!

This week, we are thrilled to chat with Jim Holland, whose journey spans three captivating chapters filled with highs and lows.

From his days in the Navy to his corporate career, Jim has experienced it all. However, it's his latest venture, building a business called Carma, that truly stands out. Carma aims to make a significant environmental and social impact, promising an exciting chapter in Jim's story.

Join us as we explore his incredible experiences and the lessons he's learned along the way. With his infectious enthusiasm and remarkable achievements, Jim is sure to leave you feeling motivated about your environmental impact. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation!

Episode 44: Jasmine Ramtoolah & Grant Taylor

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Jasmine Ramtoolah, Founder at Verbatim Pharma and Grant Taylor, Founder at Flourish Education

Sneak Peak:

Jasmine Ramtoolah:

With over a decade’s experience of hands on recruitment into the Pharmaceutical industry, Jasmine set up Verbatim Pharma in 2017 with a goal to build a recruitment business that was primarily focused on the delivery of outstanding services rather than the traditional recruitment model which puts the emphasis on "sales".

Grant Taylor:

Grant manages, trains and develops Education Recruitment Staff to achieve their full potential. Achieved by consistently by focusing on service, a good working environment and putting employees at the heart of every decision.

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Welcome to this week’s episode of The TRN Podcast where we delve into the ever-evolving world of marketing with the insightful Clair Bush.

With a wealth of experience spanning agency, in-house, and tech sectors, Clair brings a unique perspective to our discussion. Together, we explore the shifts in marketing over the years, identifying crucial elements often overlooked in recruitment agency strategies. From navigating AI and automation to leadership decision-making, Clair offers invaluable insights into staying ahead in the competitive landscape.

Join us as we uncover the strategies that set the best recruiters apart and discover how to adapt and thrive in the dynamic realm of marketing.

Episode 43: Nicola Morgan & Shayne Simpson

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Nicola Morgan, Director at Wilsonhalligan Recruitment and Shayne Simpson, Group Managing Director at Ascent International.

Sneak Peak:

Nicola Morgan:

Wilsonhalligan was formed in 2006 to provide a personal and professional yacht recruitment service for the Owners, Managers and Captains of private and chartered yachts.

Shayne Simpson:

TechNET IT is an established IT recruitment provider working across all vertical IT markets for both contract and Permanent requirements.

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TRN want businesses to deliver advanced marketing strategies that scale up your business. James Osborne and special guest Rich Gibbard will discuss techniques securing top-tier placements.

We invite you to join the conversation with our industry leaders and be a part of our LIVE discussion. Comment and question our panel of experts Rich Gibbard and James Osborne on Scale Your Recruitment Agency With Innovative Sales And Marketing Tactics: Securing High-Quality Placements.

This week, we are thrilled to introduce our guest, Paul McGee, also known as the Sumo Man.

With a background as diverse as managing a beef burger factory and serving as a probation officer, Paul has dedicated his life to understanding human behaviour. His client list includes industry giants such as Manchester City, Tesco, and Virgin, among others. Recently, Paul shared his expertise as a speaker at a TRN event, leaving us eager to delve deeper into his fascinating journey. Not only has Paul authored 13 books, but has sales nearing half a million.

Get ready for an intriguing conversation with a truly remarkable individual.

Episode 42: Simon Gregory & Harriet Lavender

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Simon Gregory, Director of Thornton Gregory & Harriet Lavender, Co-founder of Trapeze HR.

Sneak Peak:

Simon Gregory:

The focus is working within the vendor landscape supporting SaaS, MarTech & AdTech companies. I have spent close to 10 years partnering with the best Ad/Mar-Tech & wider SaaS vendors globally, helping them build their EMEA go-to-market teams.

Harriet Lavender:

With over 20 years of experience within the Human Resources/People Recruitment space - both agency & in-house, I’ve fostered strong and trusted relationships, building a far-reaching & respected network of People professionals.

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TRN want businesses to uncover strategies to cut through the noise and leave a lasting impression on prospects. Gordon Stoddart and special guest Jamie Burrows will discuss how to overcome obstacles for tangible results.

We invite you to join our conversation with our industry leaders and be a part of our LIVE discussion, to comment and question our panel of experts Jamie Burrows and James Osborne on Revolutionise Your Approach To Business Development: Leverage Your Common Challenges To Your Advantage.

Welcome to this week’s episode, where we dive deep into the world of communication and its impact on organisational culture.

Joining us is Jonathan Hooley, a seasoned coach andcommunication guru. Together, we explore the pivotal role of communication in shaping a culture of authenticity, confidence, and purposeful leadership.

Jonathan brings a wealth of fascinating insights drawn from his diverse background.

Get ready for an engaging discussion!

TRN want businesses to have the technology to expand their contractor portfolio and learn the best practices of the industry. James Osborne and special guest Kim De'Ath will discuss key drivers to keep opportunities going; and recognise contractor growth triggers.
We invite you to join our conversation with our industry leaders and be a part of our LIVE discussion, to comment and question our panel of experts Kim De'Ath and James Osborne on How To Grow Your Contractor Book Securely - Focusing On Best Practice, Compliance And Maximising Technology.

This week we are joined by Amit Somaiya, CEO and founder of the IMS Group, as we uncover the fascinating journey of building a successful business and the evolution of business models.

Together, we explore the IMS journey and why outsourcing and offshoring have become essential strategies for recruiters worldwide. As we delve into the potential of leveraging global expertise for scalability and efficiency, Amit shares valuable insights into how recruitment agencies can embrace outsourcing effectively.

With so many success stories among our members, it's clear that understanding the power of global workforce is crucial for every business. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on the future of outsourcing and its impact on the recruitment industry.

Episode 41: Dan Prince and Dominic Warman

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Dan Prince, Managing Director and DNA Recruit and Dominic Warman, Managing Partner at Huckleberry Recruitment.

Sneak Peak:

Dan Prince:

The core focus at DNA is scaling the company from both a headcount and revenue perspective, running operations, managing internal marketing, coordinating with external partners, and supporting our sales team to succeed.

Dominic Warman:

With over 23 years of experience in the recruitment industry, Dom is an expert in finding and placing the best talent for the Entertainment, Sports, and Tech sectors.

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TRN want to help recruiters master the candidate journey to stop losing candidates in the application process. James Osborne and special guest Luke Patterson will discuss what solutions recruiters can use to stop losing candidates.
We invite you to join our conversation with our industry leaders and be a part of our LIVE discussion, to comment and question our panel of experts Luke Patterson and James Osborne on Why You’re Losing Candidates In The Application Process: How To Master The Candidate Journey.

Welcome to this week's episode where we explore the dynamic world of business amidst evolving mega trends.

We're delighted to chat with Russell Beck, a distinguished speaker, author, and expert in recruitment leadership. We'll discuss his latest book, "The World of Work to 2030," offering invaluable insights into future business strategies and talent management.

Tune in for an illuminating conversation that's sure to leave you inspired.

Episode 38: Janine Mostyn and Denise Brady

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Janine Mostyn, Managing Partner at Huckleberry Sport and Denise Brady, Founder of Teamworx.

Sneak Peak:

Janine Mostyn:Many years as a Sales Director and recruitment professional, working with clients and candidates across both the public and private sectors.

Denise Brady:

Founder and MD of Teamworx, Ireland’s premier recruitment agency in the retail, food, FMCG and hospitality sectors, and Executive Solutions, an exec-level recruitment service.

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TRN want businesses to have the best hiring practices and to beware of often missed red flags during the hiring process. James Osborne and special guest Dom Waters will discuss what non-negotiables you should be looking for in your potential recruiters from the start.
We invite you to join our conversation with our industry leaders and be a part of our LIVE discussion, to comment and question our panel of experts Dom Waters and James Osborne on Hiring The Best Recruiters – What To Look For And The Red Flags Not To Ignore

In today's episode, we're joined by Ryan Jenkins, a Bestselling Leadership Author, Keynote Speaker, and Thought Leader on Team Connection.

In this episode Ryan shares his expertise on the importanceof bridging generational gaps in the workplace, and how to create connections and overcome loneliness, along with its impact on engagement and performance.

Don’t miss out on this fascinating episode.

Episode 39: Ben Batten and Alex Marsh

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Ben Batten, CEO of Eureka and Alex Marsh. Director of Marsh Farmer.

Sneak Peak:

Ben Batten:

Eureka collaborate closely with founders and business leaders, serving as their compass in the quest to identify and recruit pioneers—those individuals at the forefront of transformative discoveries in the realm of life sciences.

Alex Marsh:

We at Marsh Farmer support Surgical Services, Hospital Directors & Clinical Managers to strengthen their workforce sustainability through the exceptional acquisition of clinical, commercial & management professionals in healthcare.

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TRN want recruiters to reduce fees spent on job boards and tap into their existing database without using developers. James Osborne and special guest Gary Cordery will discuss how to save money and maximise efficiency with the use of 'no code' technology.
We invite you to join our conversation with our industry leaders and be a part of our LIVE discussion, to comment and question our panel of experts Gary Cordery and James Osborne on Saving Money and Maximizing Efficiency: Eliminate The Use Of Developers To Tap Into Existing Talent Pools.

Welcome to this week's episode featuring the incrediblejourney of David Thomas.

Despite an abusive childhood and a tumultuous adolescencemarked by suicide attempts, expulsion, and a criminal conviction, David refused to be defined by his past. Through sheer determination, he transformed his life, transitioning from dead-end jobs to a distinguished career in the fire service and even competing in the World Memory Championships.

Today, as an international speaker and trainer, David shareshis story of resilience and triumph, offering hope and inspiration to anyone facing adversity in their own lives. Join us as we explore David's remarkable transformation and the lessons he's learned along the way.

Episode 38: Marcus Nanson and Paul McClatchie

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Marcus Nanson, Director of NSG Resourcing and Paul McClatchie, Founder of Engage People..

Sneak Peak:

Marcus Nanson:

Help Mortgage Brokers secure the best Advisor Roles. This also means, they work with the best Mortgage Brokerages in the Country.

Paul McClatchie:

Engage People is a specialist Irish recruitment firm, connecting ambitious career-orientated candidates and clients. We have deep expertise across 4 niche strands:
Accountancy & Financial across Commercial Organisations & Professional Services
Banking & International Financial Services

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TRN is providing recruiters with a LIVE discussion about recruitment-specific tech and custom-built solutions that doesn't cost the earth. James Osborne and special guests Gareth Nichol and Craig Bell will discuss how to scale tech with your business and plan for the future.
We invite you to join our conversation with our industry leaders and be a part of our LIVE discussion, to comment and question our panel of experts Gareth Nichol, Craig Bell and James Osborne on Navigating The Future Of Technology: Expanding Your Business With Tech Advancements

As a thank you for taking the time out to attend our LinkedIn Live session with TRN, we wanted to reward you for your time with a TPP Golden Ticket.

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Join us this week for an intriguing exploration into the world of recruitment business leadership.

Our guest, Philip Hanna, is a seasoned industry leader who has achieved something truly remarkable. Starting as a successful consultant and ultimately leading a business of 400 people, he eventually took the helm as the CEO of the Venn Group.

In this engaging discussion, Philip shares valuable insights on leadership, the challenges of scaling expertise in public sector recruitment, and reflects on both the mistakes he's encountered and the principles that have underpinned his success.

Don't miss this fascinating journey. Enjoy!

TRN welcomes you into 2024 with a LIVE discussion about the changes recruiters need to beware of in 2024. James Osborne and special guest Adam Oldfield will discuss what the new email policies are and the future updates of Google, and Yahoo.

We invite you to join our conversation with our industry leaders and be a part of our LIVE discussion, to comment and question our panel of experts Adam Oldfield and James Osborne on What Are The New Google, Yahoo and Email Policies Recruiters Need To Be Aware Of In 2024

This week, we're delighted to be chatting with world-class coach, Sarah Tate!

With an impressive background centred on development and learning, having worked with organisations like Google and YouTube, Sarah shares her insights into innovative learning solutions, fostering best practices, and making learning the norm while cultivating the right habits within the team and organisation.

How do you plan to build a learning culture within your business? Tune in to gain insights from Sarah's expertise on how to approach this!

Episode 36: Philippa Smith and Paul Smith

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Philippa Smith, Founder & Managing Director for Silver Swan and Paul Smith, Managing Director at Deploy.

Sneak Peak:

Philippa Smith:

Silver Swan recruits private domestic staff for some of the most luxurious properties, yachts and jets worldwide. However, they are more than just a recruitment agency but obsessed with raising industry standards, connecting industry professionals around the world and ensuring Estate & House Managers are as supported as they can be.

Paul Smith:

Plan, Supply and deliver safely; Deploy are infrastructure and technology experts. Deploy Recruitment Group provides quality and safe turnkey solutions across Rail and Infrastructure, Engineering and Manufacturing, Energy and Power, IT and Technology, and more.

Tune in below!

We're thrilled to be in conversation with not one, but twoexperts today - Rhonda D'Ambrosio and Kate Hayward from Mental Health in Recruitment!

We delve into why mental health isn't as widespread as wewould like to see, explore ways businesses can enhance their approach, and reflect on the progress the industry has made since Mental Health in Recruitment's journey began in 2019.

If you're keen on championing the wellbeing agenda, thenthis is an episode you won't want to miss!

Episode 35: Lukas Vanterpool and laura Hewett

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Lukas Vanterpool, Owner of Sterling Choice and Laura Hewett, Owner/Director of Hewett Recruitment.

Sneak Peak:

Lukas Vanterpool:

Co-owner of The Sterling Choice, we've been providing executive search and recruitment solutions for the food and beverage industry since 2013.

Laura Hewett:

Founded in 1980 by Louise Hewett, Hewett Recruitment has a reputation for people-focused quality service which is based on providing a tailored approach, specific to our clients’ needs. Hewett Recruitment operates within a wide range of industry sectors

Tune in below!

TRN has prepared a LIVE discussion about optimising marketing automation for recruiters with Gordon Stoddart and special guest Alex Faiers will discuss why its recruiters utilise marketing automation to impact conversion rates.

We invite you to join our conversation with our industry leaders and be a part of our LIVE discussion, to comment and question our panel of experts Alex Faiers and Gordon Stoddart on How Recruiters Can Increase Their Conversion Rates With Marketing Automation.

We’re delighted to have Charlie Sell join us on the TRN podcast this week.

Charlie delves into his accomplished journey of expanding recruitment businesses internationally and explores how the Majar Group has seamlessly transitioned from solely focusing on recruitment, to offering talent solutions.

He also opens up about the pivotal mistakes that have moulded him as a leader and employer.

Don’t miss this exciting episode with valuable insights for anyone at the helm of a team or a recruitment business.

Enjoy!

Episode 34: Ben Lillington-Lester and Tom Goldberg

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Ben Lillington-Lester, COO at Search Talent and Tom Goldberg, Director of DS Recruitment.

Sneak Peak:

Ben Lillington-Lester:

Chief Operating Officer at Search Talent Recruitment Consultants in Dublin, Ireland. Reporting directly to the CEO and responsible for the daily operations of the business.

Tom Goldberg:

Specialist AI Scientific & AI Engineering Recruiter. 7+ years experience recruiting for Scientists & Engineers within AI. Previously held TA Manager position at Babylon Health, building out their AI Research tribe amongst other things.

Tune in below!

Are you embracing AI to transform your business?

In this week's episode, we have the pleasure of welcomingChristina Chen, the mastermind behind a highly innovative, genuinely candidate-centric model, where candidates receive training and placement opportunities. Christina is now at the helm of AI First Talent, a pioneering enterprise dedicated to assisting other companies in constructing a workforce tailored for the AI era.

If you want to understand how to embrace AI effectively andhow to use it to transform your business, then tune in!

Episode 33: Ben Mannion and Ian Gerstein

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Ben Mannion, Director at Hewett Recruitment and Ian Gerstein, MD at Mandeville Recruitment.

Sneak Peak:

Ben Mannion:

Hewett Recruitment has a reputation for people-focused quality service which is based on providing a tailored approach, specific to our clients' needs. They offer recruitment services within a wide range of industry sectors from classic Contingency Recruitment through to Executive Search & Selection.

Ian Gerstein:

Are you looking for a recruitment Partner in Retail, Hospitality or Sales? If you are looking for your next Career move in these fields, Mandeville Retail Recruitment is now firmly established as one of the leading UK retail, hospitality and sales recruitment specialists.

Tune in below!

TRN has prepared a LIVE discussion about incentivisation and making them relevant to increase performance. James Osborne and special guest Amy Roeks will discuss increasing performance outside of the usual bonus and commissions
We invite you to listen our conversation with our industry leaders and be a part of our LIVE discussion, to comment and question our panel of experts Amy Roeks and James on Increasing Performance by Building a Top Tier Talent Pool.

In this episode, we are finally joined by the influentialSimon Church, TRN Advisor!

With a proven track record of shaping effective businessstrategies that lead to sustainable growth, Simon enlightens us on what sets the most successful recruitment business leaders apart from the rest. He also reveals the often-overlooked elements in business development strategies.

Enjoy his valuable insights!

Episode 32: Adam Smith and Abigail Stevens

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Adam Smith, Senior Team in Business Performance and Abigail Stevens

Sneak Peak:

Adam Smith:

Adam's key responsibilities are focussed on the current and future performance of the business overall and how this is delivered through our team of excellent consultants, sound planning and ongoing review.

Abigail Stevens:

Specialist in Global Accountancy & Financial Recruitment.
Perhaps one of the most experienced international accountancy and finance recruiters. My purpose is 'Improving Lives' and this shapes everything I do.

Tune in below!

TRN has prepared a LIVE discussion about the market in the US and how you can make an impact in the recruitment industry overseas. James Osborne and special guest Maria Drye will discuss how you can do profitable recruitment in the USA.

We invite you to join our conversation with our industry leaders and be a part of our LIVE discussion, to comment and question our panel of experts Maria Drye and James Osborne on Doing Profitable Recruitment In The USA: Why, When, Where And How?

In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by Nic Smith,who is a positive psychologist and Founder of The Flourishing Coach.

Nic shares her expertise in helping businesses developwell-being strategies and solutions, by covering how to prevent burnout, whatactually makes a difference when it comes to employee well-being and how tomanage teams remotely.

If you are a business leader, then this is not an episode tomiss.

Episode 31: Filip Nilsson and Paul Miles

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Filip Nilsson, Co-Founder at Workwide and Paul Miles, Director at Big Red Recruitment.

Sneak Peak:

Filip Nilsson:

Workwide is a talent acquisition technology company focused on connecting employers with multilingual talent looking for international job opportunities.

Paul Miles:Big Red Recruitment provide both contract and permanent recruitment solutions to IT / Change departments and Technology providers.

Tune in below!

Attention #Recruitment Leaders!
TRN hosted a LIVE session to discuss the importance of some of the significant legislative changes that lay ahead and how to ready yourself.
Join industry leader Matt Fryer from Brookson One - (A People2.0 Company) and James Osborne of #TRN next week - you won’t want to miss it!

trn #therecruitmentnetwork #recruitmentleaders #business

TRN has put together an exciting new LIVE event with our phenomenal partners Lead and Gain who join James Osborne to discuss Expanding your Footprint in the US.
We invite you to be a part of our panel of experts where you get to join in our LIVE discussion and comment on the ongoing conversation with Josh Gitman and Miranda Ashley on how you can expand in the US.

trn #recruitment #leaders #usaTune in now#!

How are the industry leaders mapping out their branding and marketing strategy?
We invite you to join our conversation with our industry leaders and be a part of our LIVE discussion, to comment and question our panel of experts Sam Rasdall 🇺🇸🇬🇧 from Bold Identities - ROI Driven Recruitment Branding & Websites on Brand, Marketing and Sales – How Do They All Fit Together?Tune in now!

Episode 30: Henry Norton and Daniel Chatfield

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Henry Norton, Director of RW Search and Daniel Chatfield, Director of Uncover.

Sneak Peak:

Henry Norton:

The first recruiter to specialise in surgical robotics. Henry builds high-performance teams for the fastest-growing and most innovative companies in the space. Henry prides himself on his commitment to client service, delivering on projects and securing talent to drive the next era of surgical robotics adoption.

Daniel Chatfield:Daniel specialises in finding new career opportunities for legal professionals within Law Firms and Commerce & Industry.

Tune in below!

In this episode, we are thrilled to have Mark Braund, a prominent business leader, Chairman, and successful investor, as our special guest. Mark has a remarkable history of revitalising recruitment businesses, elevating their performance, and delivering substantial value to shareholders.

During this episode, we take a deep dive into Mark's journey, drawing on his wealth of experience whilst tapping into his keen observations about where business leaders should focus their attention and the common pitfalls they should steer clear of. Additionally, we'll explore the current mindset of investors.

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a business owner, or simply curious about the intricacies of shareholder value creation, this episode with Mark promises valuable insights.

If you want to become the best in the industry...then join our LIVE discussion on what the minimum standards are that you need to put yourself above the rest.
TRN is launching a New LinkedIn Live with industry experts Ryan McCabe and James Osborne on what it takes to become a High Performing Recruiter.
You don't want to miss it!

What are recruitment businesses doing regarding flexible working?

TRN wants you to stay on top of how recruiters are working and how best to maximise productivity in different spaces.
Listen in to find out from industry expert Jon Dweck about the continuous evolution of hybrid working.

trn #therecruitmentnetwork #recruitment #business #hybridworking

TRN has brought together recruitment leaders for the final quarter of the year with our LinkedIn Live Event on AI in Recruitment.
James Osborne and guest, Ben Cawood, will be talking about all things AI and what everyone is doing about it right!

This week, we are excited to speak to Leon Taylor!

Silver medal winning Olympic diver, broadcaster, speaker, mentor, author, coach and BBC commentator, Leon is a man with many hats.

We dive into how Leon uses his experience in the Olympics to deal with pressure in business, the impact of physical movement on your emotional state and his work as an executive coach.

Don’t miss this enlightening conversation! Enjoy

Episode 28: Simon Berry and Amber Hicks

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Simon Berry, Founder of Appoint Healthcare and Amber Hicks, Founder of Qurated Network.

Sneak Peak:

Simon Berry:

Our solutions aim to reduce or eradicate the cause, not the symptom. This is unlike most of the healthcare recruitment sector, which tends to gravitate toward the short-term solution of promoting agency shifts, on inflated and arguably unsustainable rates.

Amber Hicks:We make it simple to hire exceptional leaders and build high-impact teams. Working across: Technology Advancement | Business Transformation | Digital Product Innovation.

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We’re excited to be speaking to week's guest Nigel Risner, also known as the Chief Zookeeper.

With 25 years of global travel, he has been dedicated to inspiring individuals, teams, and organizations to overcome limitations that hinder their potential.

Nigel's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, filled with captivating stories.

His exceptional ability lies in his capacity to educate, stimulate, inspire, and entertain.

Enjoy!

Due to popular demand, TRN has assembled an exciting new LinkedIn Live Event with industry expert Justin Hillier from Recruiter Insider.

If Business development is top of your list to improve your company, check out our event where you have free industry knowledge from the best in the business.

We'd like you to join us as James Osborne talks with our partner Recruiter Insider about Using data to Stand Out and Add Value to Clients.

In this episode, we are joined by Nick Eaves, co-founder and Chief Customer Officer of Stanton House, to explore the science of being a truly experience-led business!

As one of the customer-centric recruitment businesses we know, we delve into Stanton House’s unique position, unpacking the reasons and methods behind its success!

Enjoy

Episode 28: Micheal Lantry and Neil Sullivan

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Micheal Lantry, CEO of Gempool and Neil Sullivan, Founder of Hadfield Green.

Sneak Peak:

Micheal Lantry:

He is the Director of GemPool with full P&L responsibility and focus on driving the performance of the business. I spend most of my time working with our excellent team of Consultants to grow their skills and ultimately our business.

Neil Sullivan:

Neil has spent years investing in personal and long-term relationships with engineering leaders across Ireland. While many recruiters see relationships as transactional, Neil has patiently built a phenomenal network of C-level talent and is generous in connecting and networking with them.

Tune in below!

Our TRN Summer Kick-Off joins two of our very own Strategic advisors, James Osborne and special guest Samantha Maxwell Reed as they discuss the current state of the recruitment market, the focus of the back end of the year and so much more.

Listen in on the highly knowledgeable conversation with our industry leaders and a panel of experts Samantha Maxwell Reed and James Osborne on, What Exactly is Going on Right Now Across the Recruitment Industry?

We’re excited to be joined by the exceptional Sarah Grace in this weeks episode.

Having led KC Group through an inspiring transformation to be the market leading, profitable, reputable and purpose led businesses it is today, we get under the skin of the why and how, enjoying the journey and their passion for Diversity and Inclusion.

This is not an episode to miss!

Episode 27: Felicity Mackness and Sam Doshi

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Felicity Mackness, Partner at Ellis Fox and Sam Doshi, Director of Stonebridge.

Sneak Peak:

Felicity Mackness:

Helps Infrastructure & Utilities candidates secure the best positions with top UK Main Contractors.

Sam Doshi:

After several years of building a career in Restructuring & Insolvency, Sam was headhunted by a recruitment firm with a specialism in the Insolvency and Restructuring markets.

Tune in below!

Episode 26: Deirdre Finnerty and Lee Reynolds

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Deirdre Finnerty, Director of Hero and Lee Reynolds, MD of Kingsley Consulting.

Sneak Peak:

Deirdre Finnerty:

As a dedicated Recruitment Director at HERO, I have been fortunate to embark on an enriching journey within the recruitment industry. At HERO, we hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, ensuring that continuous growth, learning, and development are at the core of our daily operations.

Lee Reynolds:

Business Leader and Recruitment expert. I've worked within the recruitment Industry for 13yrs starting at Resourcer Level and progressing into Management, Senior Management and Executive Leadership roles within the last 7 years. I have every had the pleasure of developing, managing and see grow either to remain and flourish within the Industry or to channel their experience into other areas outside of Recruitment.

Tune in below!

In the latest episode, we have the exciting opportunity to pick the brains of Jon Coldridge, Founder of Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited, one of the first recruitment businesses with 100% exclusivity!

Don’t miss this episode as Jon breaks down how they were able to achieve such a fantastic reputation built on relationships, experience, partnerships and delivery whilst sharing some of the key principles which underpinned his focus on a recent and successful MBO.

A really great chat. Enjoy.

Episode 25: Benjamin Smith and Richard Harris

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Benjamin Smith, Director of KC Group and Richard Harris, Co-Owner of Park Avenue.

Sneak Peak:

Benjamin Smith:

Experienced Human Resources Recruitment Partner with 10 years working in the staffing and recruiting industry. Skilled in 360 Senior Professional Services Recruitment, Retained Assignments Specialist, Leadership Projects, Head Hunting, Sales and Executive Search.

Richard Harris:

Richard spent his career recruiting professionals into the Town Planning, Surveying, Environmental Health & Housing sectors on both a contract and permanent basis. He also successfully built and developed large teams and trained and managed staff.

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We’re excited to be talking to Mark Ball,Non Executive Director at PSR GROUP, who has had some phenomenal experiences whilst being a recruitment business leader for nearly all his career.

With experience in being a Chief Executive, scaling and turning around businesses, and now an advisor to businesses, Mark dives into all things leadership in recruitment.

He breaks down what he looks for in business leaders, everything he's learned about the phenomenal scaling successes that he's enjoyed, leading in a tough market and the impact of tech and AI on the industry.

Enjoy this interesting chat!

Episode 24: Lawrence Bond and Sam Musgrave

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Lawrence Bond, Director at BondMoran and Sam Musgrave, Director at Allexo Search.

Sneak Peak:

Lawrence Bond:

Specialising in the mid to senior accountancy sector, BondMoran is an established Recruitment Consultancy with a highly experienced team (everyone has 20+ years!).

Sam Musgrave:

Allexo Search is a specialist recruitment firm focused on the placement of marketing and insights professionals across the Consumer Goods industry.

Tune in below!

Can you assess for resilience? How do you build a resilient team when you're running a business?

This week, we’re joined by Dr Amanda Potter, Founder & CEO of Zircon Management Consulting!

Having spent years as a Chief Psychology Officer, helping individuals and businesses build resilience and understanding the psychology of performance, Dr Amanda shares her expertise and dives deep into these questions and more.

Enjoy!

Episode 23: Lee Old and David KitneyThe Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Lee Old, Co-Founder of Anthony George Recruitment Limited and David Kitney, Managing Director of Emmmerson Kitney.Sneak Peak:

Lee Old:

Antony George Recruitment are specialist recruiters, focusing solely on the financial services industry. We source and carefully select competent and professionally Regulated Financial Advisers and Planners, Mortgage Advisors and the associated support roles for our clients. David Kitney:

As a dynamic, entrepreneurial business owner and investor, David has several years of experience in recruitment and commercial business across various industry sectors. He is currently the founder of 3 specialist recruitment firms supporting businesses across the Humber region.

Tune in below!

We are excited to be joined by not one, but two fantastic guests in this week's episode!

We are delighted that Gordon is joined by ConSol Partners co-founders Marc Cohen and Graeme Hubert who share some of the fundamentals of success which enabled them to evolve from two colleagues who trusted and respected each other to founding ConSol Partners and building one of the recruitment success stories of the pre-pandemic period, which culminated with the sale of the business to the Empresaria Group. Gordon, Marc and Graeme discuss what made their partnership work, knowing when to bring in external expertise and the leadership principles that enabled them to start up, scale up and build such a reputable and respectable brand in the UK and the US. This a fascinating insight for any business leader, recruitment or otherwise, about decision-making and execution.

Listen to enjoy this insightful episode!

Episode 22: Jo Guy and James WalkerThe Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Jo Guy, CEO at AJ Recruitment and James Walker, MD at BWD.Sneak Peak:

Jo Guy:

AJ Recruitment and Turro provide a proactive and consultative approach to recruitment. We help organisations to target issues such as continuity of staffing, reducing spend where you have a high volume of agencyJames Walker:

BWD is dedicated to delivering proven financial services recruitment strategies that connect the best talent with the industry’s leading. Exceptional services for exceptional results.

Tune in below!

In this episode, we’re joined by Adam Oldfield, CEO & Founder of Force24, the product of a single vision to bring intelligent, easy to use marketing tech within the reach of every marketer.

We dig into Adam’s fascinating insights on how to start the snowball effect with marketing, utilising content to drive your marketing strategy and how the tone of marketing has changed over the last few years.

Enjoy!

Episode 21: Rupert Price and Rob NelsonThe Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Rupert Price, Partner of Ellis Fox and Rob Nelson, Director of Allexo SearchSneak Peak:

Rupert Price:

Rupert Price recruits Interims and Senior Managers for UK Main Contractors. Ellis Fox played a key role in the recruitment of Costain’s Commercial Services Director.

Rob Nelson:

Allexo is a specialist consultancy within the Consumer & Retail sectors recruiting across marketing, commercial and strategy. Rob spent the past 12 years growing and developing his network of clients and candidates within this space, and has been lucky to partner with a range of amazing businesses, from budding SMEs to the world's largest bluechip companies

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Joining us on this episode of the TRN Podcast is Amy Davies, Managing Director of PGC Group.

In this episode, we talk about how recruitment businesses can break the American market; stay tuned for advice and guidance on how you can launch in the US and the best practices for doing so.

If you want to find out more about https://pgcgroup.com/https://pgcgroup.com/

Enjoy!

Episode 20: Andy McMaster and Jack Bainger

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Andy McMaster, Director of Trevett Services and Jack Bainger, CEO of Formula Recruitment.

Sneak Peak:

Andy McMaster:

Trevett Services, part of Trevett Group, specialise in supporting our clients within the FM & Maintenance and Building Services industries with Talent, for both temporary and permanent placements.

Jack Bainger:

Founder and CEO of Formula Recruitment. On an ambitious journey to build a leading technology recruitment business. We provide a flexible recruitment approach underpinned by agility, transparency, and execution.

Tune in below!

In this episode, we are joined by John Nurthen, Executive Director Global Research at SIA, where we discuss the role Self-sovereign identity will have in the hiring process, how the way we look at the workforce globally has changed, and what his predictions are for the workforce solutions ecosystem.

Enjoy!

Episode 19: Lawrence Bond and James Osborne

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Lawrence Bond, Director of Bond Moron and James Osborne, Co-Founder of TRN.

Sneak Peak:

Lawrence Bond:

We advise our recruiting clients on how they can maintain a positive brand perception with candidates before, during and, importantly, after their recruitment campaigns.

James Osborne:

As Co-founder of The Recruitment Network (TRN), I am proud to be helping recruitment leaders drive performance and profitability with purpose. The success of our members is my number one priority. Alongside our advisory team, I do everything I can to ensure they achieve their strategic objectives. After all, the success of our members determines the success of our business.

Tune in below!

This week, we have the honour of chatting with Carole Gaskell, a professional speaker, future of leadership and coaching expert, author, and CEO at Full Potential Group. As an expert in productivity and performance, teamwork, and collaboration, Carole is our number one favorite coach to recommend to any business leader.

We dive straight into finding out the number one skill that all managers need to have, coaching cultures, and how to unlock the potential of your team.

Enjoy listening to Carole as she shares her expert insights.

Episode 18: Dale Swords and Toby Babb

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Dales Swords, Co-Founder of Understanding Recruitment and Toby Babb, Founder and CEO of Harrington Starr

Sneak Peak:

Dale Swords:

We help Technology Managers / Directors, CTO’s, CIO’s & ‘Heads of’ within the private & public sectors (inc. DOS and G-Cloud) to secure the permanent & contract technology & digital talent they need to successfully deliver business-critical projects, grow their businesses & develop a competitive edge - whether on a contract or permanent basis.

Toby Babb:

On a mission to help grow the teams, brands, networks and careers of the very best in Financial Technology (FinTech), Tech Sales, Software Engineering and Cyber Security through unique, global recruitment solutions in our three specialist brands: Harrington Starr, North Starr and Search 5.0.pecialist in the UK.

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In this week's episode, we chat with Lorraine Twist, Director of Professional Services UK at Hays.

Lorraine shares her 21 years of recruitment expertise as we discuss insights and intelligence, lifelong candidate partnerships, what Hays is getting up to and much more!

Enjoy.

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Episode 17: Simon Church and Mike Gawthorne

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Simon Church, Co-Founder and Board Member at TRNWorld and Mike Gawthorne, Advisor, Consultant, Coach and Investor in People Orientated Businesses

Sneak Peak:

Simon Church:

25 years in industry and 21 years in recruitment. 12 years at Church International Consulting Ltd. Lots of stories. Plenty of experiences, and always looking to learn.

Mike Gawthorne:

After 20 years of building the ARM/Serocor Group, including taking the business to overseas markets, mostly as Managing Director and CEO, working with VCs, and concluding with a successful MBO, I’m now available to offer my experience to companies who have ambition and high integrity.

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In this episode, we're joined by Hung Lee, Curator of Recruiting Brainfood and the go-to voice in Talent in the UK.

Hung joins us to discuss what 2023 and beyond has in store for the recruitment industry, his predictions around AI, and the role of building a community for recruitment businesses and plenty more!

Enjoy.

Episode 16: Barry Maloy and Basia Kolosinska

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. This episode presents an engaging conversation between two great business leaders:Barry Maloy, MD at Simplify and Basia Kolosinska, MD at C&M.

Sneak Peak:

Barry Maloy:

The Founder of the Simplify Recruitment Group is an established specialist recruitment consultancy within the Technology Sales and Property / Conveyancing Recruitment sector.

Basia Kolosinska:

C&M Travel Recruitment was founded in March 1998 and since then, we have become the largest travel recruitment specialist in the UK.

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Dominic Waters of Paul Waters Associates joins us on the TRN Podcast today.

In this episode, we talk about sales profiling, how recruitment businesses can find great salespeople, and how the position has changed and evolved over the years.

Enjoy.

Episode 15: Paul McClatchie and David Weir

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. In this episode, we present an engaging conversation between two great business leaders:David Weir, Founder of Tile Hill and Paul McClatchie, Founder of Engage People.

Sneak Peak:

Paul McClatchie:

Founder of Engage People, based in Dublin Ireland, covering the 4 core areas of accounting, banking, insurance and legal with 20 years of experience.

David Weir:

Tile Hill is now recognised as a Platinum Provider of Interim Managers and Independent Consultants by the Institute of Interim Management. Our rapidly growing Executive Search business supports clients across the UK with impactful senior appointments.

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Our guest this week is one of the most fascinating entrepreneurs in recruitment, Anthony Goodwin, Founder of Antal International.

Thirty years ago, Anthony started Antal with a unique model and a very clear strategy. During our chat, we discuss taking the business from a start-up to where it is today.

In this episode, we talk about entrepreneurialism, managing yourself as a business leader, going international, and how the business has reinvigorated itself over the years.

Anthony has one of the most curious minds; this was another fascinating chat. Enjoy.

Episode 14: Lewis Byford and Alex Rawlings

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. In this episode, we present an engaging conversation between two great business leaders:Lewis Byford, Founder of Anthony George and Alex Rawlings, Founder of Raw Selections

Sneak Peak:

Lewis Byford:

Anthony George revolutionises how the financial sector does recruitment, but not compromising on quality or service.

Alex Rawlings:

As the founder and managing partner of Raw Selection, a leading specialist in executive recruitment for private equity firms and their portfolio companies, Alex understand the critical role that top-performing talent plays in driving business success.

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For anybody who believes that being positioned as a thought leader and 'influencer' within your sector and industry is valuable to your business, then this podcast is for you.

Joining us this week is Andy Davis, Director at Data X Connect. Andy spent the last few years positioning himself as an expert in the data center community. This started with a simple LinkedIn strategy and has now evolved into his own podcast, and he is seen as a thought leader in the industry.

Andy shares with us what he's done to get to that place so that you can do it too.

Another fascinating episode, enjoy.

Episode 13: Sarah Davenport and Matthew Bennett

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. In this episode, we present an engaging conversation between two great business leaders:Sarah Davenport, Managing Director at Capstone and Matthew Bennett, Managing Director at Ascent.

Sneak Peak:

Sarah Davenport:

Capstone offers exceptional service and an unrivalled knowledge of the market. It is driven by quality its what sets them apart in the industry.

Matthew Bennett:

Industry Expert within Management Consultancy headhunting - strategy, restructuring & turnaround, pricing, innovation, change and programme management.

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Alison Humphries, Managing Director of Pro-Recruitment Group, joins us on this week's episode of The TRN Podcast.

In this episode, Alison and Gordon discuss her personal journey to becoming MD of Pro-Recruitment, the journey of the business itself, which has gone through an MBO, some of the principles that underpin the businesses success, how to build a culture of trust and how we can all think a bit differently about women returning to work after maternity leave.

There are some fascinating insights into running a recruitment business; enjoy.

Episode 12: Mairead Scott and Harry Bigwood

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. In this episode, we present an engaging conversation between two great business leaders:Mairead Scott, Managing Director at Honeycomb and Harry Bigwood, CEO of The Rec Hub.

Sneak Peak:

Mairead Scott:

Honeycomb's big idea is Supporting Excellence, which sums us up succinctly; they aim to offer excellent business and support candidates who will help to propel our client’s business performance – it’s as simple as that!

Harry Bigwood:

Our approach is completely based on you and the needs of your talent function, whether that’s a one-off hire, an embedded solution or simply some help with internal branding and culture.

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Our guest this week is Claudia Gasson who is Founder and Director at Ortus Talent. Ortus Talent connect sales and marketing talent to tech business across Europe and North America.

In this episode, Claudia talks about what inspired her to set up her recruitment business, the role her entrepreneurial parents playing the journey, what she's learnt about leadership and management and how she's managed to make the remote first model work for her and her team.

An exciting chat, enjoy!

Episode 11: Rupert Wallis and Nina Lockwood

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. In this episode, we present an engaging conversation between two great business leaders:Rupert Wallis, Managing Director at Media Contacts and Nina Lockwood, Founder of Intuitive.

Sneak Peak:

Rupert Wallis:

Over twenty years of experience in media recruitment consultancy. The role is split between staff/company management and hands-on recruitment.

Nina Lockwood:

A dynamic entrepreneur, with a wicked sense of humour, a beaming smile and enormous commercial acumen, Nina is the Founder of Intuitive Interim & Executive Search.

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Welcome to The TRN Podcast.

Today we are joined by Adam Tobias. Adam is the founder of Inventum Group, who provide ED&I consulting, executive search and recruitment, helping organisations to engage, hire and retain diverse talent.

They want to change the world, one company at a time and demonstrate the value of equity, diversity and inclusion by delivering high performance, identifying organisational purpose and managing risk.

They believe that different voices with different lived experiences should be heard. From that collective wisdom comes creativity and innovation, driving organisational performance in the digital age. But other voices can only be heard in an organisation that embraces inclusion and fosters a strong sense of belonging for everyone, regardless of background, identity and characteristics.

Enjoy a fascinating episode, about a very interesting subject.

Episode 10: Jane Abbott and Peter Shrimpton

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. In this episode, we present an engaging conversation between two great business leaders:Jane Abbott, MD at PCR Digital and Peter Shrimpton CEO at Mandeville.

Sneak Peak:

Jane Abbott:

Whether you are a CTO of an SME, a tech/digital/engineering leader or an HR professional responsible for contingent workers and talent acquisition, PCR Digital personally work with you to provide a service that finds you the best available talent in the market.

Peter Shrimpton:

Experienced in the recruitment industry with almost 25 years of building relationships in the employment sector. Having a solid background in retail, sales and hospitality recruitment, means delivering a consistent quality of service to clients and candidates alike.

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On this week's podcast we're talking all things data with Dave Sheppard!

Dave has had a 30-year career centred on data-related work in end-user, contractor and consultancy roles all over the world. He founded POB Enterprises so that he can offer hybrid IT/business strategic data specialist experience - from the Board room to the Data Centre.

He has helped clients leverage their data to drive actionable insights to achieve their business goals. Rather than being stuck with unhelpful, limited & manual reports, he helps inject the necessary strategic technology, governance and culture needed to make your data an enabler as opposed to a barrier. With the ever-growing volume and availability of data, this is now of paramount importance.

Enjoy this fascinating episode all around data!

Episode 9: Emma Jones and Michelle Kilcar

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. In this episode, we present an engaging conversation between two great business leaders:Emma Jones, Founder of Disruptive and Michelle Kilcar, Director of HERO.

Sneak Peak:

Emma Jones:

I’m the Founder of Disruptive Hiring. My job is to show clients how to draw in hard-to-find candidates, increase efficiency, and thrive in a fast-paced market.

Michelle Kilcar:

HERO Recruitment has long been recognised and benchmarked by their peers as leaders in recruitment and for pushing the boundaries in the pursuit of excellence.

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Joining us on this week's TRN Podcast are Mike Bowler & Kim De'Ath from 3R REcruitment. 3R provide a fully-outsourced, automated back-office platform, 100% funding and a network of recruitment-specific support solutions. Packaged up with outstanding customer-support, we work with business owners to enable the growth of recruitment SME’s.

In this episode, we discuss the history of 3R, what mistakes they see start-ups making, what they can do better, what the best recruiters can do when starting up, and much more.

Another fascinating episode, enjoy.

Episode 8: Martin Pickett and Ben Atfield

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. In this episode, we present an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Martin Pickett, Founder of EdwardMann and Ben Atfield, Managing Ellwood Atfield.

Sneak Peak:

Martin Pickett:

A recruitment professional with 25 years of experience delivering specialised staffing solutions. Recruiting and leadership experience across various markets and economies which include Australia, United Kingdom and United States.

Ben Atfield:

Ellwood Atfield specialises in permanent and interim recruitment for the communications and advocacy skillsets. We recruit across all aspects of Corporate Affairs, Communications, Internal Communications, Public Affairs, Policy, Digital and Social Media, Consumer PR, Financial PR, Sustainability, CSR, and ESG.

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Where are we as an industry and a workforce regarding mental well-being as we enter 2023? Both in terms of where we're at and also how employers have evolved in this space.

What does well-being best practice look like now? What are the most progressive employers doing to support their employees? These are just some of the questions we discussed with mental health and wellbeing expert Rhonda D'Ambrosia.

There are some fascinating insights into how well-being has evolved in the post-pandemic years.

Enjoy.

Joining us again on the TRN Podcast is Marc Cohen. The last time Marc was on the podcast, he shared his success story and journey of taking Consult from startup to Exit, and now he's back to get under the skin of the exit experience.

So on this episode, we're not talking specifically about the journey of building a recruitment business, but we're talking about the personal side of an exit. What does it involve? What challenges did Marc have to overcome, the stresses involved and more. Marc also shares the things he thinks he got right and is proud of.

This is a really interesting open conversation where Marc shares the emotions he went through; if you're on the journey to an exit, then this is a must-listen!

Episode 7: Gordon Stoddart and James Osborne

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. In this episode, we present an engaging conversation between our very own, great business leaders from The Recruitment Network: Gordon Stoddart and James Osborne

Sneak Peak:

Gordon Stoddart:

I'm a Co-Founder of The Recruitment Network, TRNWorld and the award-winning consultancy and training group Innergy, on a mission to make a positive difference. I help businesses achieve their strategic goals through a blend of face-to-face and online solutions.

James Osborne:

As Co-founder of The Recruitment Network (TRN), I am proud to be part of the most exciting community of global recruitment leaders. Helping recruitment leaders drive performance and profitability with purpose.

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Joining us on the TRN Podcast this week is Mike Gawthorne. Mike is a passionate advisor, consultant, coach and investor in people-orientated businesses.

Join us on this episode as we discuss all things creating value in your business; whether you're looking to exit the business or build more value, this is the episode for you.

Enjoy!

Episode 6: John Gaughan and Mark Dexter

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. In this episode, we present an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: John Gaughan, CEO at Finlay James and Mark Dexter, Founder of KDR.

Sneak Peak:

John Gaughan:

With 27 years of experience within the recruitment industry, John is personally involved in the placement of thousands of sales professionals within the Tech/SaaS Sales and Marketing space with some of the hottest Tech companies in the world.

Mark Dexter:

As the Founder & CEO of KDR Recruitment, I’ve channelled my interest in data, technology and analytics into finding likeminded people and introducing them to businesses around the world who use their data to drive crucial business decisions

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Our guest this week on the TRN Podcast is Keith Lewis, who is a business mentor and strategic advisor to recruit and business leaders.

In this episode, Keith shares his experience of working in recruitment for the last 25 years. We talk about scaling, growing in America, lessons he's learned and hear some great stories from back in the day.

This episode is a really interesting insight into Keith thinks the most progressive recruiters will be doing in 2023.

Enjoy

Episode 5: Mike Scotney and Sarah Davenport

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. In this episode, we present an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Mike Scotney, Managing Director at Applause IT Recruitment and Sarah Davenport and Sarah Davenport, Managing Director at Capstone Property Recruitment.

Sneak Peak:

Mike Scotney:

Applause IT was set up in 2000 with the aim to stand out and make a difference in providing IT recruitment solutions. Applause IT is the 'go-to-guys' for many established technology-driven businesses and delivers the best recruitment experience to our candidates.

Sarah Davenport:

At Capstone we offer exceptional service and an unrivalled knowledge of the market. We are driven by quality and this is what sets us apart.

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Joining us this week on The TRN Podcast is Leadership Coach & Mentor Dawn Hampton! Dawn has a phenomenal track record in recruitment both in terms of personal success and in terms of scaling teams and businesses. Dawn now spends her time working with recruitment business owners and their teams in order to achieve the success they can achieve.

In this episode, we discuss leadership in recruitment, what's missing, what the focus needs to be on, how to build a learning culture and if someone turns up late for work they should eat a load of eggs.

Enjoy another fascinating episode!

Episode 4: Roisin McNamara and Philippa Smith

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. In this episode, we present an engaging conversation between two great businesswomen: Roisin McNamara, Director of HERO Recruitment and Philippa Smith, Founder of Silver Swan.

Sneak Peak:

Roisin McNamara:

HERO Recruitment continues to impress clients and candidates with passion and dedication. We work hard to promote a partnership of trust and respect with each employer and career seeker.

Philippa Smith

We are operating at the luxury end of the private industry providing domestic staff for UHNW individuals who own some of the most luxurious residences, palaces, yachts and jets worldwide.

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If anybody has any interest in leadership, whether that's leading a team or leading a business, then you will love this week's episode!

This week's guest Kate Marshall has years and years of experience working with entrepreneurs and business leaders.

In this episode, we discuss what some of the traits of the best leaders are, what it is that enables entrepreneurs to achieve what they set out to achieve and what it is they do a little bit differently.

We'll also discuss high-performance leadership and the five things that underpin it, how coaching and questioning can help us bring clarity and the questions we should all be asking ourselves in the morning.

A fascinating episode, enjoy!

Episode 3: Elliott Manning and Jonny Breeze

The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. In this episode, we present an engaging conversation between two great businessmen: Elliott Manning, Managing Director of Kayman and Jonny Breeze, Founder of Yellow Cat.

Sneak Peak:

Elliott Manning:

Kayman Recruitment has been operating for over 10 years in the recruitment industry having made well over 1750 placements with over 150 different recruitment businesses.

Jonny Breeze:

Jonny Breeze, Founder and Director of Yellow Cat; a Production, Post Production & VFX Recruitment Consultancy. They've been working with great talent and exciting logos since 2006.

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On this week's TRN Podcast we're joined by Ben Williams Founder of StenTe10. Ben is a business psychologist and an assessment guru. He calls himself an assessment geek.

Ben has spent years understanding in the context of business psychology how assessments can be used effectively to make sure that employers and organisations are bringing in the right talent with the right behavioural profile. As experts in talent recruiters or anyone who's in recruiting need to understand this and give themselves the best chance of bringing the right tone and understanding the dynamics of teamwork.

It's a bit of a minefield, so Ben is going to cut through it and help us understand what matters, what we should be looking for and what's out there.

Ben is true expert in his field; enjoy this episode!

A fireside chat between two recruitment business leaders, Alex Bond and Anthony Lewis.

Joining us on this week's TRN Podcast is Drew Povey. He is a leadership geek, in his own words.

Drew works with businesses, schools and sports teams. He's also the author of 3 books, including his newest book, When The Clouds Come, which is all about resilience and thinking differently when times are more demanding.

We talk about leadership, what Drew has learnt from working in education, how we can focus differently, organisational and personal leadership and how we can deal with the challenges that are thrown at us.

We hope you enjoy it!

A fireside chat between two recruitment business leaders, Marcus Davies-Bateman of Cobalt Recruitment & Chris Dunning-Walton of InfoSec People

Joining us on this week's TRN Podcast are Josh Gitman and Miranda Ashley, Co-Founders of Lead & Gain.

In this episode, we're going to talk about their story of setting up a contractor workforce solution based in the USA for UK organisations who are looking to break into the US markets. We'll discuss the US market, what they're seeing, what they're anticipating, and the challenges UK recruiters face when setting up successfully in the States.

Josh and Miranda share all their experiences of what works and what doesn't and what you need to grow successfully in the US.

Enjoy.

We loved chatting with Michelle Kilcar, Founder of Hero Recruitment.

Michelle is one of those business leaders who has utter conviction and passion for doing business a certain way.

In this episode, we'll be talking about the journey of setting up Hero Recruitment and successfully scaling whilst still retaining the passion for the client and candidate experience. We get some really interesting insights into a really fascinating company.

Enjoy.

Joining us on this week's TRN Podcast is Barry Rudden. Barry is the Global 3rd Party Director at Globalisation Partners enable companies to quickly and easily expand their businesses or teams into 187 countries without setting up local branches.

In this episode, we dig into how the shift from office to hybrid to remote has affected how employers look at their talent strategies through a more global lens. We discuss how working with Employers of Record can help us hire people faster and more effectively without setting up in different countries. This is a fascinating insight into some of the conversations we should have with employers about their talent strategies.

EOR is here to stay, and Barry explains a lot more about it that we need to understand.

Enjoy.

Joining us this week for the TRN Podcast is Bruce Daisley

Bruce is formerly the Vice President of Twitter, a best-selling author and host of the Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat podcast, which is all about workplace culture and life.

Bruce is a workplace culture enthusiast, and we'd describe him as a guru of the subject; he's written one of our favourite books of 2022, which is Fortitude. (Get your copy here)

In this episode, we blow away some of the myths around how to build a resilient workforce, what the three pillars of resilience are and why they matter and is the next generation less resilient or is that just a myth.

Bruce is an inspiring guy; enjoy.

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In September 2019, Sara McPhee decided to go for it launching FIFTEEN WEST with her business partner Lisa Walder.

Fast forward three years later, the really robust and focused plan they'd created has come to life; they've got offices in New York and London.

In this episode, Sara is going to talk to us about the journey and what she's learnt about building a search-to-search company that's built around reputation, experiences and values and is underpinned by really robust processes. We'll talk about what's happening in the states and what Sara sees from businesses that are looking to launch in the US.

Another really interesting discussion. Enjoy.

Joining us this week on the TRN Podcast is award-winning comedian, author, speaker and podcaster Rosie Wilby!

Rosie is an expert in the psychology of human relationships. In this episode, she'll share what she's learnt about interpersonal communication, boundaries and how to create mutual respect and accountability.

So if you're in a team or running a team, this podcast will help you get it right.

Fascinating, enjoy!

Joining us for this week's TRN Podcast is Lloyd Gordon, Founder of Focus Cloud.

A couple of months after setting up his business in 2015 Lloyd Gordon was down to his last £200. Fast forward seven years, and he has built a multi-brand recruitment group that employs over 110 people.

In this episode, we learn what it takes to scale a successful recruitment business, some of the things Lloyd would have done differently and what is next for his business.

Fascinating story, fascinating guy; we hope you enjoy it!

Joining us this week is award-winning comedian Stuart Goldsmith!

Stuart is the host of The Comedian's Comedian podcast and has interviewed and hosted over 375 of the world's leading comedians.

Stuart is going to share with us what he's learnt from over 18 million podcast downloads and how to get podcasts right and we also find out how we can be more resilient as leaders so we can deal with what potentially lies ahead.

Another fascinating listen, enjoy!

Joining us for this week's TRN Podcast is Nina Lockwood!

Nina is the Founder & Director of Intuitive Interim & Executive Search. Nina is a dynamic entrepreneur with a wicked sense of humour, a beaming smile and enormous commercial acumen.

In this episode, we dig into how Nina built her business, some of the lessons she's learnt along the way and her advice for those looking to develop their own recruitment business.

Enjoy a fascinating episode.

Joining us on this week's TRN Podcast is Harriet Beveridge Co-Author of Will it Make The Boat Go Faster.

In this episode, we cover ideas that will help you make your boat go faster and capture the essence of what it takes to motivate teams in organisations to achieve extraordinary results.

This was a great chat with Harriet, and we hope it gives you food for thought when it comes to making your boat go faster. Enjoy!

This week we're joined by Shay Dalton, Founder and MD at Lincon Recruitment Specialists a Dublin based recruitment business that's been running for the last 14 years.

In this episode Shay shares, some of his experiences, lessons learnt and how his passion for psychology has influenced some of the things that have evolved his business. Some more fascinating insights into another great recruitment business.

Enjoy.

Joining us this week is the multi-award-winning recruitment entrepreneur Simon La Fosse, who has built a fantastic business La Fosse Associates.

We're going to be talking about the journey to date, the simple underlying principles that have helped him and his team build this incredible recruitment agency and their simple obsession with caring and raising the standards in the industry.

A really interesting conversation, if you're looking to scale and built an exceptional recruitment business then this is well worth a listen.

On this week's Podcast we are joined by Jennifer Gaster Founder and Managing Director at HR Heads.

In this episode, we talk about relationships, reputations, talent intelligence and all the principles that have underpinned the growth of the HR Heads group so far.

All the most progressive recruiters should be looking to emulate these principles as we move forward into 2023.

We really enjoyed recording this one, we hope you enjoy it too!

Joining us on this week's TRN Podcast is recruitment legend Greg Savage!

Greg has spent four decades owning, managing and growing staffing businesses across the world, and sharing the tactics that work. He's also the author of 'The Savage Truth'. Greg joins us before his trip to the UK and you can watch his presentation live on the 31st of August just click here for tickets - Click here.

In today's episode, we look at clients' expectations, how as recruitment business leaders should we be reacting to the risk of a downturn and what are the most progressive recruitment agencies going to be doing better than the others in 2023 and beyond!

Greg gives us some fascinating insights and takeaways, this is a must-listen!

Joining us on this week's TRN Podcast is Chris Barez-Brown, Author, Speaker and Founder of Up Your Elvis, a business that works with some of the biggest brands globally and the Founder of The Talk it Out app.

We're going to be talking about energy and how you can unlock yours, why humans aren't designed for business and we'll be talking about how a 10-minute exercise every morning can transform your mental wellbeing, your positivity and your clarity.

Such a great episode, it was a real pleasure to have Chris join us!

Enjoy.

Neil Simmons MD at TN Recruits joins us on this week's TRN Podcast. TN Recruits recruit quality candidates at all levels across Kent and Sussex.

Neil has worked across various sectors before taking the plunge and starting his own business in 2014 mainly due to the frustration of not being able to implement his ideas. He started working from his dining room table like many small businesses do and has now grown the business to a team of 14!

In this episode, we talk all about starting TN Recruits, then expanding that business to ME Recruits, some of Neil's philosophies when it comes to running a successful business, the decisions he wishes he could take back and loads more!

Enjoy another fascinating episode!

Joining us on this week’s TRN Podcast is Martin Pickett Co-Founder of Edward Mann Group.

In this episode, we dig into Martin’s background, why he got into recruitment and what he’s learnt from his years growing the Edward Mann Group.

Delve into Martin’s wealth of knowledge in this episode of The TRN Podcast.

Enjoy!

Joining us on this week's TRN Podcast is Michelle Gyimah. Michelle is a pay gaps strategist and specialised in supporting HR Directors in closing their pay gaps in a sustainable way.

In this episode, we look at how pay and pay gaps can affect employer brands, our ability to attract the best talent and our ability to attract Gen Z. It's a very interesting space linked closely to D&I.

To connect to Michelle click here - Michelle Gyimah

Enjoy!

Joining us on this week's TRN Podcast is Shola Kaye!

Shola is an award winning keynote speaker and author. In today's episode, Shola will be talking about empathy and the impact it can have on the workforce, team and the culture of your business. For all those interested in diversity and inclusion we'll be looking at the role empathy can have on that too.

Shola has worked with multiple organisations talking about empathy and the role it can play and in this episode she shares some of them with us.

Enjoy!

Joining us this week is Liam Thomas CEO and Co-Founder of Highfield Recruitment.

Liam is joining us to share the lessons he's learnt over the years, some of the highs, some of the lows, some of the things he might do differently and those things he would never change.

Liam shares with us why he believes they can become the most trusted recruitment business in the world, and what they're doing to get there. Highfield are a very special business that put the experiences of its employees and customers right at the heart of its business.

Enjoy some fascinating insights from Liam

Wouldn't it be great if all employers made decisions about talent strategies, both existing and future based on data, intelligence and insights?

Wouldn't it be great if recruitment agencies and recruitment consultants were bringing data, intelligence and insights to their clients to help them make the right decisions?

Talent intelligence is an art and a science that is only going to get more prevalent moving forward.

Joining us on this week's TRN Podcast is Alison Ettridge, Chief Believer at Stratigens.

Stratigens help organisations make the right decisions using intelligence and talent intuition. This is a great opportunity to understand what talent intelligence is about, where it's come from, where it's going and why it's so critical to both employers and recruiters.

Enjoy!

You don't build any business without a bit of passion and this week's TRN Podcast guest is one of the most passionate recruitment business leaders we know.

Chris Dunning-Walton is the CEO and Founder of InfoSec cybersecurity recruiters based in Cheltenham. Chris is going to share his journey with us. He'll share some of the things he might have done a bit differently, his fundamental principles about doing business the right way, where he feels recruitment is in 2022 and how he's managed to nurture an engaged cybersecurity community.

Community building is something a lot of TRN members and recruitment businesses are working on building currently. And we get some fascinating insights from Chris about how you can add value to the community and make sure your business is still at the heart of the discussion.

Enjoy.

We're delighted to be joined on this week's TRN Podcast by David Liddle.

David has been voted onto the thinkers 50 radar of 2022 and also voted one of the 15 most influential HR Practitioners.

Culture still eats strategy for breakfast, and David is an expert in this space as CEO of the award-winning TCM Group. His vision for TCM was, and still is, to reduce the negative impact of conflict at work by creating the conditions for employees and managers to have better conversations. For the past 18 years, David has been at the forefront of conflict management, mediation, employee relations and leadership best practice.

Enjoy as we dive into all things culture and managing conflict.

Joining us this week is Caroline Lansbury Chief People Officer at Stanton House.

If you want to understand best practice in experience led leadership in the world of recruitment Stanton House embodies it.

In this episode, Caroline shares their people strategy, what they've learnt and how you can implement it into your own recruitment business.

Really inspirational, enjoy.

At a time when everybody is trying to hold onto talent and attract talent the one unique thing about any organisation is its culture.

Joining us on this week's podcast is Will Fraser. Will is the founder of 100 and First a consultancy that uses powerful incredible real-life experiences to drive change. Will comes from an elite sporting background having played for Saracens for 6 years and now spends his time helping organisations in sports and in business develop their culture by using data, insights and analytics to develop a culture that actually can make a difference to the relationship and really build what he calls a culture of cohesion.

There are some fascinating insights into what we can learn from the world of sports backed by science.

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On this week's episode, we're pleased to be joined by Toby Culshaw, who is a talent intelligence leader at Amazon, working in a global capacity. Toby is also the founder of the Intelligence Collective, a community that endeavours to develop, support and inspire its members as well as promote ethical integrity and best practice in all aspects of Talent Intelligence, Talent Research, Labor Intelligence, Human Capital Intelligence, Competitor Labor Intelligence etc.

We'll be talking about all things talent intelligence, where it's come from, where it's going, why it's such a hot topic, why all sourcing gurus are obsessing about it and what it is we can do as recruitment agency leaders in order to use talent intelligence and the data we have in order to add value to the decision making of both employers and candidates.

This is all about talent, This is all about intelligence. Enjoy.

We know you're going to enjoy this week's episode as we're joined by Matt Alder & Mervyn Dinnen. Who are two of the most respected thought leaders in all things talent. They'll be sharing with us a lot of their findings from their latest book, Digital Talent, which is all about how we find, recruit and retain talent in our businesses in a world of digital transformation.

So much research went into this book and their findings are fascinating. For anybody in a people-related organisation, whether that's a recruitment agency or you're an employer then the insights from this book are fascinating. We talk about all things talent intelligence and the impact of the digital world on talent acquisition and the employee experience.

This is fascinating, enjoy!

On this week's podcast, we're joined by Helen McGuire, the CEO and Founder of Diversely.

For any recruiter who is working with an employer or an employer who is seriously interested in D&I and driving forward the D&I strategy within your business then this is the episode for you.

We can only drive the D&I strategy forward when we underpin it with data and science and Helen has built a phenomenal platform that uses technology to ensure we get access to the widest and most diverse pools of talent. It also ensures that we can track and use data to understand how well we're doing. So for recruiters, you'll be able to challenge employers in order to help them with their strategy.

Enjoy, this is another fascinating episode.

Joining us on this week's podcast are Hannah Howe and Amy Williams from Austin Fraser.

We discuss strategies and tactics to become an employer of choice, nurturing the culture, making the organisation a place that's exciting and relevant for everybody no matter where you come from.

Hannah and Amy share their tactics with us and anybody who's employing people will learn and be able to reflect on their experiences.

Enjoy!

Joining us this week on the TRN Podcast is Jason Lauritsen. Jason is an author, consultant, speaker and trainer.

He's an expert in human performance and how to cultivate it. He's got some really interesting views around employee engagement, where he spends a lot of time helping organisations retain as well as attract the best talent.

There are some really fascinating insights in this episode, enjoy.

If you'd like to connect with Jason you can find him here.

A big welcome to this week's TRN Podcast guest, Chris Russell.

Chris is a RecTech thought leader, he spends his life looking at what tech is hot and what's not.

In this episode, we talk about what we could and should be looking at Recruitment Business Leaders and employers. Chris also shares with us some of his predictions around what we need to be getting right if we're going to access the best talent out there.

Once again another fascinating episode.

Enjoy.

Are we having the conversations we should be having?

We're delighted to be joined this week by Sue Ingram who is an author, leadership coach and speaker. Who specialises in the art of having difficult conversations.

We dig into Sue's experiences with high performing teams and leaders where open conversations are normal, expected and appreciated.

There are lessons here for us all, whether we're in leadership roles or not, it's really insightful stuff.

Enjoy.

This week we're joined by Katrina Collier, who is an Author, Facilitator, Mentor & Speaker, on a mission to end the collaboration chaos that ruins recruitment and candidate experience; exacerbated by hybrid working.

Her inclusive workshops help companies fix the real issues preventing successful talent acquisition, and her unique shared-learning Mastermind programme develops the skills HR & recruiters need to partner effectively with the business and candidates. She is also a Mentor, Author of The Robot-Proof Recruiter, a global keynote speaker, and host of The Hiring Partner Perspective (Unedited) podcast.

We're going to talk all about client partnership, candidate partnership, the candidate first approach and what we need to be doing in 2022 and beyond to make sure we can access the right talent for the jobs we want to fill in the short term, but also for the community we want to build in the long term.

As always a fascinating half an hour, we hope you enjoy it.

We don't know a single business leader or anyone running a team who couldn't get a bit better at the art of communication. How we influence, how we engage and the power of using our words effectively is one of the key skills that we all need to excel at.

That's why we're pleased to have Esther Stanhope who has a big background in broadcasting and has interviewed 4920 celebrities including George Clooney and Richard Attenborough. She worked with Prime Minister Boris Johnson to help people communicate with confidence and impact. She now spends her time travelling the round and educates the good and the great in terms of the ability to effectively communicate and have the impact we want to have.

We hope you enjoy this episode.

What is it we need to do different in 2022 from a sourcing and candidate point of view?

We're delighted to have on this week's podcast Mark Lundgren. Mark is a guru of the sourcing world, an international speaker, host of the sourcing challenge show and a technical recruiter himself. Mark works with agencies around the world to help them refine the art of sourcing talent.

In this episode, we work out what recruiters should be doing differently. Is it resourcing, is it engagement or is it experience? What are the ways we can add significant strategic values to employers as recruiters?

Marc spends all day doing this he has some fascinating insights into what we need to be doing better in 2022. Enjoy.

One thing we love to be able to do is to take learnings from different industries and sectors and work out how we can apply that to the world of recruitment.

This week's guest is Christian Hughes CEO at MyPeople Group.

Christian has worked in the elite world of sport as an analyst and psychologist. He's taken everything he's learned over the years and built an unbelievable platform called MyPeople where he can help employers build the ultimate team and make sure the cultural fit from candidates to employers is as good as it needs to be.

Another fascinating episode - Enjoy!

Joining us for this week's TRN Podcast is LinkedIn guru Jill Chitty.

Jill shares with us what people are NOT doing when it comes to making LinkedIn work for them in the world of B2B. Whether it's around creating a standout profile, how to make your content help you create relationships.

LinkedIn is so critical to what we all do and this is a fascinating insight into the world-class basics that we can all get right.

Enjoy.

Delighted to welcome onto this week’s TRN Podcast Steven Rothberg.

Steven is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of The College Recruiter, a job search site used by students and recent grads, founded in the US but now operating globally.

Steven shares with us his view of what it is we need to do in order to give graduates the best possible experience as they step onto the career ladder and how do we build relationships with colleges and universities that can potentially give us access to a pool of talent.

An interesting journey and some fascinating insights.

Enjoy.

Joining us for the first TRN Podcast of 2022 is Zena Everett!

Zena is a recruitment entrepreneur, speaker and author. Zena's new book is called the Crazy Busy Cure and is all about how you can eliminate the things that are stopping you from being as effective as you can be and productivity for those people with no time. So basically anyone running a recruitment business!

Fascinating insights, based on science and research and Zena has some fascinating insights into what we can be doing if we want to be as successful as we want to be and can be.

Enjoy!

On this week's Inspirational Women in Recruitment Podcast, we are joined by Dinette Koolhaas is Senior Vice President, and President of Kelly International.

Based in Switzerland, Dinette is focused on driving growth strategies across Kelly operations in Europe, Russia, Mexico, and Brazil. Dinette serves on the board of the World Employment Confederation and has been recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the most influential people in the staffing industry.

Enjoy!

Joining us on this week's TRN Podcast is Mike Whatman, Director of Team Head Coach and Founder of OMNIA. Mike helps team leaders create high performing teams and develop winning mindsets.

Mike joins us to discuss what the best recruitment leaders are doing to make their businesses better, how leadership is changing, and why wellbeing will be massive in 2022.

Enjoy!

Joining us in this week's Inspirational Women in Recruitment podcast, we are lucky to be speaking to the CEO of 6CATS International, Michelle Reilly.

With over 20 years of experience in developing and managing contractor workforce solutions, Michelle has become an industry expert in international contractor tax compliance. After starting CXC Global EMEA in 2009 and growing the business to a £75m+ turnover, led an MBO in November 2016 of the CXC agency business forming 6CATS International.

Listen in as Michelle discuss the pivotal moments in her career that made her who she is today and how she overcomes obstacles with solutions and a positive mindset. She also discusses inclusivity and diversity and the recruitment influences on this.

Joining us on the TRN Podcast this week is Lauren Jones!

Lauren is the Founder of Leap Consulting Solutions has been a leader, influencer, and innovator in the staffing industry for just over 23 years.

Lauren's love and obsession for technology has helped shape her career and provided a stellar reputation as a tech stack expert, industry trailblazer, and business operations guru.

Join us as we discuss leading and influencing as we enter into 2022.

Enjoy.

On this week's Inspirational Women in Recruitment Podcast, we have been joined by the brilliant Katy Rees,Managing Director of Smile EducationandSmile Leadership Limited.

Join Katy as she discusses the challenges that she has faced when pushing forward and how these challenges lead to Smile becoming more confident as a business.

If you want a great demonstration of resilience, entrepreneurialism and passion, then you won't want to miss this.

Enjoy!

Joining us on this week's TRN Podcast is Dawn Hampton - Leadership Coach.

Dawn heightens skills through training, coaching and mentoring practices that instil confidence, create job satisfaction, leadership effectiveness and organisational excellence.

She trains, coaches and mentors professionals to help them flourish into successful and mindful Managers that are confident and effective.

Join us to learn more about how you can become a better leader in 2022.

Enjoy!

As always, great fun catching up with Amy Golding, CEO of Opus Talent Solutions (fresh off the back of their recent MBO) for this week’s episode of our Inspirational Women in Recruitment podcast series.

Tune in to listen now!

Joining us on the week’s podcast is Justin Hillier CEO of Recruitment insider one of our favourite bit of technology out there.

For those of you who are interested in building your reputation, adding value to your clients, generating experiences and helping your team use data to build a better business.

Justin has some interesting views about how you can build your reputation. This is all about best practice.

Enjoy.

Welcome to our next episode of Inspiration Women in Recruitment.

This week we're joined by Sarah Grace.

Sarah is Managing Director at Kate+Co Recruitment and Co-Founder of The Animal People Recruitment Company. Over the years Sarah has worked with some exceptional organisations, designing and delivering recruitment projects as well as partners with companies to deliver strategic people-centric initiatives. Sarah has a real passion for D&I and creating inclusive cultures that encourage creative and innovative practices.

Enjoy!

On this week's TRN Podcast we're joined by multi-award-winning speaker and author Pete Wilkinson.

Pete has an amazing ability to help people move from their current performance to their potential and how to be even more effective.

Pete has had transformational effects on multiple businesses all around the world.

Join us as Gordon and Pete chew the curd about a few things we could be doing a bit differently as we move into 2022.

As always it's thought-provoking, stimulating and fun!

Welcome to our next episode of Inspiration Women in Recruitment.

This week we're joined by Yvette Cleland

Yvette has been nominated by SIA as one of the top 50 most powerful women in staffing globally. She is the CEO of Cpl UK, a very successful top 1% of all UK recruitment companies by turnover. Cpl UK is a group of specialist talent businesses which service the professional services, science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health sectors across the UK.

Enjoy!

If you read any leadership book around what makes the most effective managers they will all say that the shift from manager to coach is one of the things we should all be doing these days.

This is why we're delighted to be joined this week by Raymy Boyle who has spent years and years helping leaders and managers to be more effective coaches.

We'll be unpacking the art of coaching, what stops some of us from being as good as we can be. We guarantee you'll pick up some tips in this episode to help you be the best coach possible. It's critical in today's fast passed world to make sure we get the best out of people and help them achieve what they can achieve.

Enjoy!

Join us and Stella Petrou Concha for the next instalment of our Inspiration Women in Recruitment series.

Stella is the Author of Stone Heart Light Heart, The Intelligence of Self Mastery and CEO of Reo Group. She helps Boards, C-Suite and Senior Managers curate high performing teams through the attraction and selection of highly skilled and purpose led Executives. After 15 years as a recruitment leader she has come to accept that most business problems are people problems; and people solve business problems.

This week on the TRN Podcast we have not one but two internationally renowned authors and thought leaders who have both been speakers at The Recruitment Network over the years.

We're pleased to welcome Sophie Devonshire and Ben Renshaw who have recently collaborated on a book which is due out in November called Love Work. They've researched and reviewed how our relationship with work is evolving. What is it we can do individually and also as business leaders to help ourselves and others really make sure their relationship with work is a healthy one that will allow us to thrive, and enjoy the journey?

Another fascinating episode, enjoy!

Joining us for this episode of our Inspiration Women in Recruitment series is Sara Gaughan.

Sara is the Chief Operating Officer of Finlay James, renowned for specialist skills in partnering Start-up, Scale-up and Hyper-Growth technology companies.

Joining us this week is Vanessa Raath, known as the Talent Hunter.

Vanessa has built a career and a business based on how to source clients more effectively. We love her view on what the modern-day recruiter needs to excel at and how they need to evolve.

In this podcast, she shares some great tips and hacks about finding talent that others aren't able to find.

Enjoy!

Welcome back to our Inspiration Women in Recruitment series.

Joining us this week is Louise Trance. Louise is the Managing Director of UK Recruiter and has been for over 23 years, she's an online event specialist and also the Global Head of Customer Success at Crowdcast.

Industry hub, recruitment industry fixer, host of recruitment events and technology showcases as well as a trained psychometric assessor. Louise is the Managing Director of the UK Recruiter knowledge network with 20 years experience within the recruitment industry.

Enjoy this episode of our Inspiration Women in Recruitment series.

This week we're joined by award-winning Ann Francke. Ann is the Chief Executive of the CMI.

Ann shares with us her journey from some of the biggest brands in the world into her current role where she's looking to drive the leadership and management agenda in the UK and abroad. With 143,000 members she's well placed to give her insights into what she's seeing.

This is well worth a listen, enjoy!

Welcome to our next Inspirational Women in Recruitment podcast.

A dynamic entrepreneur, with a wicked sense of humour, beaming smile and enormous commercial acumen, Nina is the Founder of Intuitive Interim & Executive Search. A professional and engaging individual, she brings a lifetime of experience of supporting people and organisations through the challenges of ongoing business change. Nina is a strong influencer, with a natural ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, and has earned a distinctive reputation for establishing high quality connections.

Enjoy this latest episode!

This week's guest is Simon Severino, a strategist who's come up with a methodology called 'strategy sprints' which helps businesses unlock the ability to scale by being more effective as a business and a business leader.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

Joining us for this episode of our Inspiration Women in Recruitment series is Elena Kyria.

Elena is the founder of Elemed, a unique recruitment business specialised in positions in the medical device industry.

She is an award winning talent acquisition specialist focussed on talent attraction, personal branding, and delivering the ultimate candidate experience; and a trusted partner for bringing exceptional talent to world leading MedTech organisations and known for finding top talent in passive talent pools.

Join us as we dive into Elena's career and more!

Joining us this week is Chris Milnes from Partners&. Chris joins us to talk about his journey from a recruitment business leader to the world of insurance.

Partners& are one of the most innovative companies in the insurance space and a great case study about how to do the simple stuff brilliantly.

Enjoy!

Welcome to episode 4 of our series of podcasts focusing on inspirational women in recruitment.

Joining us for episode four is Louise Smyth. Louise is the joint Managing Director of MCS group based in Northern Island. Louise has over 26 years of experience in recruitment so has seen a lot of changes both in her business and the industry as a whole.

Enjoy this episode of our Inspiration Women in Recruitment series.

There's a lot of talk at the moment about what makes an employer of choice as we head into the autumn of 2021.

We're delighted to be joined on this week's podcast by Ngozi Weller who shares with her the success of her corporate career, which was going really well until she hit what she calls the brown ceiling.

She talks to us about the implications of that and why it took her to a dark place and lead to her co-founding Aurora Wellness.

Ngozi shares why she thinks there's a tsunami of mental health challenges coming our way, and what we can be doing about it.

Fascinating insights from one of the most inspiring leaders. Enjoy.

Episode 3 of the Inspirational Women in Recruitment series sees us joined by Geraldine King, CEO of the Nation Recruitment Federation and a board member of the Committee of the World Employment Confederation.

Geraldine has over 18 years of experience in the recruitment sector.

Enjoy this episode of our Inspiration Women in Recruitment series.

Joining us this week is Chris Danks, Founder of LaunchGlobal. who help recruiters who work with clients who are looking to scale internationally and into new regions.

If you're currently working with clients that are looking to scale internationally and into new regions then this week's podcast is for you.

LaunchGlobal helps their clients find talent, they also advise on how and where are the best places to go.

Enjoy.

Welcome back to episode 2 of our Inspiration Women in Recruitment series.

In episode 2 we're joined by Samantha Maxwell-Reed. Samantha is the founder and group MD of Expand Executive Search. Samantha has also recently joined the team here at TRN helping us as a Strategic Advisor.

Enjoy this episode of Inspiration Women in Recruitment.

Joining us on this week's podcast is Rob Earle from Jobadder.

Rob shares with us where he's come from in his career, what he's learnt from his days as a recruiter and how it's shaped his thinking about technology.

Rob will talk about how to make the right decisions when it comes to the tech stack and give us some insight into some of the cool things Jobadder are doing.

Enjoy.

Joining us for our first episode in the Inspirational Women in Recruitment series is Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Chief Customer Officer at Harrington Starr.

Nadia is also a top 30 inspiration woman in the city with 16 years in the recruitment sector and is a real change-maker in the industry.

Enjoy this episode in our Inspiration Women in Recruitment Series.

Joining us on this week’s TRN Podcast is David Perry nicknamed the Rogue Recruiter by the Wall Street Journal.

David has built his own very successful search business and created some phenomenal relationships.

In this episode, David shares with us exactly what it means to be a strategic advisor. David is a fascinating guy and gives us some real insights into how we can build amazing relationships with our clients.

Enjoy!

Joining us on this week’s TRN Podcast is Cat Clancy.

Cat is the Founder and Managing Partner of Lunaria Partners.

In this episode, we’re going to explore Cat’s journey of setting up and running her business, and more importantly, we’ll be talking about how she has made it a truly purpose lead business and what that means in reality.

Enjoy!

Want to know more about The Recruitment Network and how we can help your recruitment business? Click here The Recruitment Network.

Joining us on this week’s TRN Podcast is Craig Goldblatt.

Craig is a transformational speaker and motivational coach. He focuses on working with leaders and helping them unleash the best within their teams and themselves.

On today's episode, Craig will be talking about personal leadership. We’re in a place where we need to stop, check and reset our own personal wellbeing so we can be the best leaders we can be for others.

Enjoy!

Want to know more about The Recruitment Network and how we can help your recruitment business? Click here The Recruitment Network.

Joining us on this week's TRN Podcast is Roberta Matuson.

Roberta has helped leaders in Fortune 500 companies and small to medium-size businesses achieve dramatic growth and market leadership through the maximisation of talent.

Roberta is the author of five commercially published books on leadership and talent, including the international bestseller, Suddenly in Charge, and her most recent Evergreen Talent.

Join us as we discuss all aspects of the maximisation of talent.

You can pre order Roberta's newest book Can We Talk here.

Can We Talk?: Seven Principles for Managing Difficult Conversations at Work

Joining us on this week’s TRN Podcast is Louisa Clarke, Partner at The Caffeine Partnership and Co-author of “Catalyst - using personal chemistry to turn contacts into contracts."

In this episode Gordon and Louisa talk about Business Development, how it can be wrapped up in management speak and jargon and how in essence it boils down to creating and keeping great relationships with your clients.

Enjoy.

Want to know more about The Recruitment Network and how we can help your recruitment business? Click here The Recruitment Network.

On this week's TRN Podcast we're going back to our Maximum Momentum Summit where we were joined by James Caan MBE.

James is the founder and CEO of Hamilton Bradshaw, based in Mayfair, London. The company was founded in 2004 and specialises in buyouts, venture capital, turnarounds and real estate investment in the UK.

Join us as we find out more about James' journey from the cupboard to Dragons Den!

Want to know more about The Recruitment Network and how we can help your recruitment business? Click here The Recruitment Network.

Joining us this week is Sheri Hughes, UK Diversity and Inclusion Director at the Michael Page Group.

In this episode, we discuss the challenges that Michael Page have experienced in implementing diversity and inclusion over the past 10 years.

We’ll cover the benefits, the role of managers, how we can influence our client base using D & I and some of the things we need to consider as employers.

Enjoy.

Joining us on this week’s TRN Podcast is Nadia Edwards-Dashti Chief Customer Officer at Harrington Starr.

Nadia is walking the talk for real change - working towards workplace equality through hiring strategies and retention methods.

In this episode, we discuss all things diversity and what recruitment businesses can do to make sure they are doing all they can for their clients, candidates and their businesses when it comes to diversity and inclusion.

On this week's Podcast we bring you our Setting up and Scaling in the US webinar.

In this webinar James Osborne, Marc Cohen and Amy Davies from TRN Partner PGC Group In this session, we discuss all things US staffing, from setting up, strategy, sales, legislation, locations and more.

If you're looking to take your recruitment business to the US in the near future then this podcast is well worth a listen.

Want to know more about The Recruitment Network and how we can help your recruitment business? Click here The Recruitment Network.

Molly Johnson-Jones, joins us to discuss one of the benefits of working from home, flexible working.

After being sacked when she asked to work flexibly to accommodate her autoimmune disease, Molly knew she had to ﬁx this broken system.

In 2019 she co-founded Flexa, the UK’s ﬁrst careers platform dedicated to truly ﬂexible working, setting the standard across all industries with their Flexiﬁcation seal of approval for employers who meet the ﬂexible working criteria.

Want to know more about The Recruitment Network and how we can help your recruitment business? Click here The Recruitment Network.

Joining us on this week's TRN Podcast is Larry Robertson.

Larry is a multi award winning author who brings a wealth of insights into how leadership is changing in these uncertain times.

Leadership is evolving and it requires us as leaders to evolve too.

It's worth listening to Larry's takes and insights.

Want to know more about The Recruitment Network and how we can help your recruitment business? Click here The Recruitment Network.

Joining us on this week's TRN Podcast is Neil Balter.

A man who's been interviewed 4 times by Opera Winfrey and has an extraordinary story in both his personal life and business.

Enjoy this conversation that covers providing value to your audience, the power of mentors and the benefits of actually really listening to your customers.

Want to know more about The Recruitment Network and how we can help your recruitment business? Click here The Recruitment Network.

On this week's podcast, we welcome Mo Fathelbab.

Mo is a TED talker who’s worked with over 20,000 over nearly 3 decades.

His latest book is the Friendship Advantage, and in this episode, we talk about the 7 keys to building relationships that can transform culture, and drive productivity and performance in your business.

Want to know more about The Recruitment Network and how we can help your recruitment business? Click here The Recruitment Network.

This week we're joined by Baroness Hunt of Bethnal Green, also known as Ruth Hunt.

Ruth is one of the youngest serving peers in the House of Lords and is also CEO of Deeds and Words and has some fascinating insights beyond the labels of what diversity and inclusion is really about and how you can implement meaningful change.

This is such a fascinating journey and story, please do enjoy it.

Want to know more about The Recruitment Network and how we can help your recruitment business? Click here The Recruitment Network.

On this week's podcast, we welcome Nicola Cook.

If you’re looking to scale your business and build a sales machine to accelerate your growth and scalability then you need to listen to this week's podcast.

Nicola runs an awesome agency that has scaled recruitment businesses sales machines 100s of times.

Enjoy!

Want to know more about The Recruitment Network and how we can help your recruitment business? Click here The Recruitment Network.

One of the big missions of The Recruitment Network is to help recruitment business leaders go on a journey. Whether that be from start-up to 10 heads, international expansion or a capital event.

So it’s great to have Simon Church a TRN Board member and Mike Gawthorne who was the MD at ARM and Serecor until very recently and has just exited through an MBO.

If you’re looking to take your business to an exit event, then there are some fantastic insights in this week's podcast. Enjoy!

Want to know more about The Recruitment Network and how we can help your recruitment business? Click here The Recruitment Network.

What does it take to build a small family business from the North of England into a multi-million-pound brand?

Join us as we talk to Reebok founder Joe Foster. Who covers the growth of Reebok from a small family business to the global brand we all know and love.

It’s a story of overcoming adversity, mixed with a healthy dose of luck and it’s a great lesson in how we can turn every obstacle into an opportunity.

Want to know more about The Recruitment Network and how we can help your recruitment business? Click here The Recruitment Network.

On this week’s Podcast, we’re joined by Chris Stringer Founder of That Recruitment Company.

In this podcast, Chris shares with us what living with extreme anxiety has meant for him as a business leader and colleague.

For anybody who’s interested in the well being of your team and yourself then we urge you to listen to this episode. Chris shares his thoughts and experiences of wellbeing in the workplace and what empathetic leadership looks like.

Enjoy.

Want to know more about The Recruitment Network and how we can help your recruitment business? Click here The Recruitment Network.

If you’re interested in growing a recruitment business and taking it to exit. Then this is the Podcast for you.

This weeks guest is Marc Cohen from Consult Partners, who, along with his business partner Graham Hubert built a fantastic business, took it internationally and sold it a couple of years ago.

There are some great insights into the different phases of growth, the different challenges you face and some of the key lessons he’s learnt on his journey.

Enjoy!

Want to know more about The Recruitment Network and how we can help your recruitment business? Click here The Recruitment Network.

On this week's podcast, we're joined by the inspirational Heledd Kendrick, Founder and CEO at Recruit for Spouses.

Over the last 10 years, Heledd has been on a mission to help as many wives and partners of serving and ex-serving members of the armed forces get into the world of work.

Heledd covers the challenges they face, the perceptions they face as well as some insights into the politics and the military that you won't have heard before.

Want to know more about The Recruitment Network and how we can help your recruitment business? Click here The Recruitment Network.

On this weeks TRN Podcast we're joined by Louise Archer CEO and Founder of Retrained Search.

If you're interested in selling more retained business, evolving your relationship with your clients and being a strategic partner to them then this is the podcast for you.

Louise's background in search and growing retained revenues is fascinating and she shares some of her lessons that she's learned over the years. As well as some experiences that'll really transform your productivity and profitability.

Want to know more about The Recruitment Network and how we can help your recruitment business? Click here The Recruitment Network.

Joining us on this week's podcast is Ben Browning the founder of Resonant Recruitment Development.

Ben is a recruitment sales trainer who draws on a hugely successful career as a recruitment consultant.

He shares with us some tips, tricks, philosophies and insights that he’s learnt and he applies with many clients to help them turn relationships into better results.

Enjoy!

Want to know more about The Recruitment Network and how we can help your recruitment business? Click here The Recruitment Network.

On this weeks TRN podcast we're joined by Leo Bottary.

Leo has spent 10 years looking at leadership. Specifically looking and understanding how is it that as leaders we make better decisions by hanging out with our peers.

Leo shares 5 factors that can underpin high performing teams. As well as some great tips from his new book about learning achieving cycles and how we can drive performance in our businesses.

Enjoy!

Want to know more about The Recruitment Network and how we can help your recruitment business? Click here The Recruitment Network.

Joining us on this week's podcast is one of our favourite leadership thought leaders, Glen Daley.

Glen will be sharing his thoughts on leadership, what's changed, the impact of the uncertainty of the last 12 months.

We'll also be discussing some of the leadership methods that haven't changed over the last 60 years.

Enjoy.

Want to know more about The Recruitment Network and how we can help your recruitment business? Click here The Recruitment Network.

On this week's Podcast, we have Adam Dale from TRN Parters SourceBreakers joining us.

Adam and James catch up about what’s been happening in the world of recruitment and the changes that Adam has seen in the industry.

They discuss the future of tech and AI in the industry and Adam gives some fascinating insights into what we’ll be seeing in 2021 and beyond.

Enjoy!

For more information about SourceBreaker you can visit their website sourcebreaker.com

Want to know more about The Recruitment Network and how we can help your recruitment business? Click here The Recruitment Network.

Joining us this week is Robbie Kellman-Baxter author of The Membership Economy: Find Your Superusers, Master the Forever Transaction & Build Recurring Revenue and The Forever Transaction: How to Build a Business So Compelling, Your Customers Will Never Want to Leave.

James and Robbie discuss the evolution of the way we do business, how consumers buy and how any business can implement a ‘subscription model’ into their business.

If you’re thinking about how the subscription model can be implemented into your recruitment business then you need to listen to this!

If you want more information about Robbie you can find it on her website robbiekellmanbaxter.com where you can also find links to purchase both her books.

Want to know more about The Recruitment Network and how we can help your recruitment business? Click here The Recruitment Network.

Joining us this week is one of the most inspiration and thought-provoking leaders in the world of talent acquisition, Paul Modley from AMS.

Paul shares with us his view of what's happening in the world of talent acquisition, what solutions our clients are looking for, what's happening in terms of workplace design and how agencies should be working.

He also shares what AMS is doing as an employer in terms of wellbeing and D&I.

Enjoy.

Want to know more about The Recruitment Network? Visit our website therecruitmentnetwork.com

On this week's podcast, we are joined by Brad Dowden an IT and systems Guru.

Brad helps us simplify how we as business leaders can look at systems, the challenges and opportunities we currently face and how getting the right tech stack in place can help us.

He also tells us how we can build a tech stack and make the right decisions on how we can get to where we want to go.

Plenty of insights and lessons, Enjoy!

Want to find out more about The Recruitment Network, visit our website therecruitmentnetwork.com

Please welcome Lisa Scales, Head of Talent Acquisition at Nestlé UK to the TRN Podcast.

This episode gives a great insight into the client's side, and what clients are currently seeing and what they're looking for moving forward.

As we've spent time looking at how we can build better strategic partnerships with our clients, it's great to hear from Lisa who shares some great insights and takeaways.

Enjoy!

If you'd like to know more about The Recruitment Network please visit our website. therecruitmentnetwork.com

On this week's podcast, we welcome Nellie Perrin and Emma Thomson from Hinterview.

In this podcast, we talk about video technology, where it’s come from and where it’s going. But we also touch on how video tech can play its part in eliminating unconscious bias.

D&I is right at the top of the agenda for most employers, and there’s a really neat angle where we can help them make sure there is no unconscious bias and help with their D&I strategy. Enjoy.

Want to find out more about The Recruitment Network? Visit our website therecruitmentnetwork.com

On this week's podcast, we welcome David Ellis from PGC Group.

We'll be talking about doing recruitment in the US and Canada. What are the opportunities, some of the challenges and some of the differences between the markets.

Enjoy.

Joining Gordon on this week's podcast is Ornella Nsio Campaign and Government Relationships Manager at the REC.

Ornella and Gordon speak about one of the RECs biggest priorities which D& I within Recruitment.

Ornella shares some insights as to what she is seeing and what the REC are doing to help drive D&I in recruitment businesses. If you’re looking to put in place your own D&I initiatives for 2021 and beyond then this episode is well worth a listen.

Want to find out more about The Recruitment Network and how we can help your business? Visit therecruitmentnetwork.com

Joining Gordon on this week's podcast is Dom Waters, Owner of Paul Waters the licensee in the UK for the SPQ Sales Tool.

Dom and Gordon go over one of the biggest frustrations facing recruitment business leaders - bringing the right talent into their business.

They talk about what SPQ does, how it works and how it helps your business look at the inner drive and capability of potential staff, and saves recruitment business leaders money avoiding the poor hire! Enjoy.

Want to know more about The Recruitment Network? Visit therecruitmentnetwork.com

Joining Gordon on this week's podcast is Steve Guest, author of Top Biller - The Life of a Recruiter.

Steve and Gordon discuss how the big billers of the recruitment world have evolved and what they’re doing differently and better now.

Steve shares what we need to be doing to excel and become big billers ourselves.

Enjoy!

Joining James on this week's podcast is Basia Kolosinska from C&M Travel Recruitment.

James and Basia discuss how C&M navigated through 2020 dealing with recruiting into the travel sector.

They also talk about what 2021 has in store for the business and the travel sector. How will it bounce back and what will it look like when it does bounce back.

We really hope you enjoy this insight.

Join Gordon on our first Podcast in 2021 with Jon Brooks.

Jon is a pricing guru, the founder of Value Advantage and has worked in senior pricing roles in organisations such as Reed.

Jon has lots of experience in what recruiters need to do to strike a chord, connect to influence and engage their client base using pricing as a strategy.

Enjoy this really interesting conversation and something to set you 2021 strategy off right!

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Join James and Gordon for this 2020 roundup where they take a look at the extraordinary year that was 2020.

James and Gordon look at what has happened for TRN as a business and what they’ve been seeing through the membership and the wider community.

2020 has taught us plenty, but we are ready and raring to go in 2021.

See you there!

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Join Gordon and Ed Steer for our penultimate Podcast of the year.

Ed is CEO of Sphere Digital, a massive success in the recruitment industry. They've built a brilliant business on the foundations of doing simple things brilliantly.

In the podcast Ed shares some things he's learnt over the years and that have underpinned the businesses growth. Along with some of his philosophy around BD.

Enjoy.

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We need to be able to prepare for the future of working for ourselves as well as our customers.

In this weeks episode, James is joined by Head of Remote at Gitlab, Darren Murph. Gitlab are a fully remote company with over 1200 employees.

We discussed what Gitlab do and have done for a number of years to really embrace work from anywhere and the impact it has had on their productivity.

CNBC called Darren an oracle of remote working, and we can see why. Enjoy!

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Joining Gordon on today's podcast is with the legend that is Gerry O’Brion.

Gerry has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world and has spent the last 10 years as founder of What Big Brands Know. Helping organisations and brands around the world to understand what it is we need to do to maximise our influence as a business.

Gerry will help answer the 4 questions you need to answer that’ll help us maximise our influence and create a lot of inbound interest in what we’re doing.

Enjoy!

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Joining Gordon this week is Brett Harned Director Of Education at TeamGantt. Brett has worked with brands from MTV, Ben and Jerrys and Geico so has worked on some very big projects.

Brett has lived a life of Project Management and has lots of insights into how SME’s can build their project management philosophy to help them when they're taking on bigger projects.

Listen in to learn some tips and tricks from Brett that will help you plan and communicate your projects better.

Enjoy!

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This week we’re joined by Rita Clifton CBE, one of the gurus from the world of branding who’s worked with some massive brands including ASOS, Interbrand, Bupa, Nationwide.

We also talk about imposter syndrome, what it is, how and why it affects us and also how we can love her imposter.

Rita really helps us to understand how we can understand, live with and love our imposter.

Hillary Clinton loves her and so do we!

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This week we’re joined by Sandra Patel-Stewart and Alice Chance from TRN Members Transition Partners. Talking all things Diversity and Inclusion.

Sandra set up Transition Partners several years ago and Alice is the companies D&I champion. Between them and with their colleagues in the business they’re doing some fantastic work to make sure their recruitment agency is embracing best practice for all the right reasons and to challenge peoples thinking in the tech industry in particular.

It’s a journey, not a destination and Sandra and Alice are worth listening to. Enjoy.

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This week Gordon is joined by Hazel Gale.

Hazel became a world champion boxer and kickboxer but realised she wasn’t enjoying the journey. Her inner demons lead her to burn out.

She’s since become a very successful cognitive hypnotherapist, working with business leaders to learn how to manage their mind monsters that sometimes stop us getting the levels of fulfilment, confidence and positivity that we all should do.

With the time we’re currently in some of Hazels messages and tips are more important than ever. Enjoy.

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This week Gordon is joined by Dr Amina Aitsi-Selmi who has some science behind her thoughts and ideas.

Amina had a fascinating career working for the UN and within academia, she now spends her life helping business leaders unlock their potential.

In this podcast, we talk about our desires and fears and helps us understand some of the things that mean we get stuck in a rut a little bit occasionally.

‘Don’t die with the music inside you’ - Dr Amina Aitsi-Selmi.

This week Gordon is joined by Molly Harvey, Molly has experience working with organisations around the world, helping to shape their thinking and approaches.

Molly specialises in simplifying some of the issues and challenges we have as leaders especially during these uncertain times.

This podcast will give you some great questions to ask yourselves as well as some fantastic takeaways.

Enjoy!

This week Gordon sits down with David D’Souza, Member Director for the CIPD.

David gives us insights into what the CIPD’s 150,000 members in the talent, people and HR space are currently thinking about and looking at in their businesses.

He also shares with us what we as recruitment agencies should be focusing on right now.

Enjoy!

In this weeks episode, we're digging into the TRN's Bounce Summit archive to bring you this interview from Thimon De Jong. Thimon is a social psychologist based in Holland and is the founder of Wheston.

In this podcast, Thimon and Gordon discuss behaviours in the workplace, nurse leadership, workplace mentality, changes post-COVID restrictions and how it's going to change human behaviours.

Enjoy.

There is so much going on in the world of recruitment, it's evolving, there's revolution, change, adaptions and adoption.

It's fascinating to see this industry change into something that's going to look different on the other side of COVID.

To understand what's going on we're going behind the scenes to see what recruitment business are doing well and what they're doing badly.

In this episode, we speak to Elliott Manning of Kayman Recruitment a Rec 2 Rec based in the UK and the US to get under the hood of some recruitment businesses.

This week James spends some time with Jamil Quereshi, a sports psychologist who has taken 100s of sporting legends to the top of their game.

We interviewed Jamil as part of the Peak Performance Summit and it allows us an opportunity to understand what we can learn from the world of sport to be better in business.

How do we overcome obstacles and adversity? How do we pick ourselves up when we're down?

We hope you enjoy this podcast.

In Episode 10 of the TRN Podcast, James is joined by Sean Anderson from Hoxo Media, The inbound marketing agency for recruitment businesses.

In this podcast, James gets Sean on the other side of the microphone to ask him some questions about what he's been seeing during the COVID-19 period.

We find out a lot about the conversations he's been having with recruitment business leader over the last 4 to 5 months to make sure they survive and thrive coming out of the pandemic and find out what Sean thinks the market of tomorrow will look like.

Enjoy.

Today Gordon is joined by Emma Stroud on the Podcast. Emma is a comedian, theatre, speaker, MC and business coach to many organisations on personal effectiveness.

Join Gordon and Emma as they talk about personal effectiveness, personal authenticity and how that can help us as leaders.

They also delve into how you can learn from the world of stand up when it comes to the crazy zoom world we live in at the moment.

Enjoy!

In Episode 8 of the TRN Podcast James is joined by Ryan McCabe of TRN Gold Partner’s Odro. The all-in-one video technology platform for recruitment agencies.

In this podcast, James and Ryan discuss how and why Odro was formed, their recently announced working from anywhere policy, the current state of recruitment and what they think recruitment is going to look like post COVID 19.

As always there’s plenty of great insights and takeaways.

Enjoy!

Join Gordon and ex Major General Paul Nanson who has had an extraordinary career in the military spanning over 30 years.

Paul serviced in Iraq and Afghanistan and then went on to lead recruitment and leadership and Sandhurst.

Join them as they go over some of the key tips you can take away as a recruitment business leader.

Enjoy!

In this episode of The TRN Podcast Gordon is joined by Jahkini Bisselink and Lecyca Curiel from Whetston based in Holland.

As employers of multigenerational workforces now is the time to focus on ‘the next generation’ or Gen Z.

We need to understand what they’re looking for, what they’re motivated by and what they expect from an employer to really engage them.

Jahkini and Lecyca, have some great insights and there’s lots to take away from this episode. Enjoy!

Gordon is joined by long time friend of TRN Simon Hartley.

Simon has spent his life in the world of the psychology of performance, he shares with us some fantastic insight, tips and tricks to make sure the level of performance we require from ourselves and our teams is the level we're looking for as we come out the other side of the Covid pandemic.

In this episode of The TRN Podcast James is joined by Amelia Sordell a brand legend in the recruitment industry.

James and Amelia discuss the disconnect between what we're doing as brands and what our customers and candidates are hearing from us. They also look at how do recruiters build and develop proper authenticity, engagement, trust and rapport through their marketing initiative to help you win more business, candidates and close more deals.

There's some fascinating insights which you can implement in your business immediately. Enjoy.

In this episode, James Osborne speaks to Nicholas Bloom from Stanford University.

In 2014 Nicholas published a study that looked at the benefits of WFH policies.

Nicholas shares with us data around working from home and insights into how we can motivate and engage our teams.

Join TRN’s Gordon Stoddart and Casper Berry in this episode of the TRN Podcast.

Casper is a motivational speaker, specialising in the subjects of risk, decision making, innovation and leadership. He's been a professional poker player, actor and was the expert brought in to make the Casino Royale poker scene authentic.

In this episode, they’ll be discussing risk taking and decision making in uncertain times. Fascinating insights into the science of risk, proactiveness and decision making.

In this episode Gordon is joined by Amanda Wildman, they talk about the role of emotional intelligence when we’re trying to connect with our people in challenging times like we’re facing at the moment. They also talk about how emotional intelligence can help in the world of BD and skills that our teams should be looking to develop.