The Secrets of Success Podcast: Recent Episodes
Eames Group
In each episode, we have candid conversations about careers in recruitment with some of the best talent Team Eames has to offer. They'll be giving you a glimpse into the highs and lows of their recruitment careers, their motivations, their drivers, and their secret to success in this industry.
Hosted by Danni Rainert.
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We welcome Vincent Yao back to the Secrets of Success podcast, to share some insight into his incredibly successful year. In 2022, Vince will have spent most months at the top of the leaderboard at Eames Consulting, supporting a record number of clients and candidates in the Singapore compliance, risk and governance space. In this episode, Chanel Wee digs into how Vince has developed such a successful recruitment career. Vince is reflective on what he calls a “very rewarding year”, and what still keeps him motivated to grow and develop. There is absolutely something for everyone in this episode - for insight into how he’s developed his career to this level, and his secrets to success are, take a listen.
In this episode of Secrets of Success, we're joined by Heather Yardley, a principal consultant, specialising in commercial and personal lines at Eames Consulting.
In this Secrets of Success podcast episode, we meet Jared Cave, a specialist technology recruitment consultant in London.
From associate consultant to consultant in five months, https://www.eamesconsulting.com/consultants/joshua-bellot-ryan (Joshua Bellot-Ryan) found early success in his recruitment career. Joining https://www.eamesconsulting.com/ (Eames Consulting) in February 2022, Josh started alongside nine other colleagues and benefited from our training and development programme for those new to recruitment. In this candid conversation, Josh shares how seeing his peers’ success in the first few months had really driven him to keep learning and pushing himself. He speaks openly about the times he questioned his ability and how he challenged himself to come in with an open mindset and an open book in the early days of his career. “Ask as many questions as you can; this is the time to make mistakes,” Josh advises. “No one is going to laugh at you.” And good advice that is. Danni and Josh recall how being an active participant in training and putting yourself out there was a key part of Josh’s learning and development journey. This is a great episode for anyone considering a career in recruitment or those early on in their career who need a little motivation to “just keep your foot on the gas and ride the highs and lows.” From KPIs to interview prep - there is something for everyone in this 20-minute https://www.eames-group.com/blog/tag/secrets-of-success-1 (Secret of Success) episode.
https://www.eamesconsulting.com/consultants/jordan-white (Jordan White )started her recruitment career at Eames in 2017, climbing the career ladder to principal consultant in her most recent promotion. In 2021, the impacts of the pandemic gave Jordan an opportunity to refocus her role - an opportunity she has relished. Pivoting to a delivery-focused position at Eames Consulting means Jordan deals mainly with candidates, but in this episode, challenges the misconception that a 180 role gives you little access to clients. In this episode of Secrets of Success, Jordan spotlights the career path you can carve at Eames, and how the business has given her the opportunity to play to her strengths. Diligent hard work is Jordan's secret to success. Tune in to hear what else has helped drive her recruitment career forward.
In this episode of Secrets of Success, Chanel Wee steps in as host and is joined by Harry Buttery. Harry is a senior consultant in our Singapore team, who relocated from the UK at the peak of the pandemic. Having found early success in his first nine months at Eames Consulting, Harry shares his advice for those just starting out in recruitment or considering a move into the industry. The ultimate Opportunity Maker, Harry says "You can do achieve whatever you want to achieve in this career; and it can be a fulfilling career." He talks about the importance of being a consultative recruiter, and how his perseverance has been tested in the last few months. This is a great episode for someone considering moving to Asia and seeking insight into how transitional your experience can be. Tune in for Harry's secrets of success.
Chanel Wee steps in as host for this episode of Secrets of Success with Sarah Tan, a principal consultant in Singapore. Sarah has specialised in the cyber-security space for four years, joining Eames in October 2019. Shortly after starting her Eames career, Sarah went on maternity leave and welcomed her first child. In this episode, Sarah candidly shares what motivated her to move to Eames as a senior, experienced recruiter, and returning to work after becoming a mum. We dig into Sarah’s secrets of success, and whilst she shares that “they aren’t much of a secret”, Sarah talks about how combining hard work and discipline can be extremely powerful. There is something for everyone in this episode, and Sarah leaves you with some motivating advice about just giving things a go - “Nobody is born knowing what they do best. The only way to figure it out is to try.”
Chanel Wee steps in as host for this episode of Secrets of Success with cyber recruitment specialist, Tricia Lee in Singapore. In this episode, Tricia candidly shares her experience of starting her job in recruitment after graduating. Tricia says building relationships is key to success, and consistency pays dividends in her role. But her number one secret to success? Knowledge, and seeking opportunity to learn wherever she can.
In this episode of Secrets of Success, partner and director, James Rydon joins me to talk about hiring, onboarding and developing junior talent, and the opportunities available when working in a niche specialism. James runs Eames' actuarial and insurance risk division in the UK. In 2021, the team will have had a record-breaking year, and are arguably the markets leading recruitment team. With over a decade of experience in recruitment, and a 6+ year career at Eames, that includes countless promotions and a rise to director, James has invaluable insight to share in this episode of Secrets of Success.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrydon/ (Connect with James on LinkedIn.) https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellerainert/ (Connect with Danni on LinkedIn. )
In this episode of Secrets of Success, I am joined by Alex Joslin, a new recruit at Eames in London. Alex works in our contract division, specialising in the tech market. In our candid conversation, Alex gives some very honest insight into what made him choose a career in recruitment, and how to hit the ground running in your first weeks and months in the role. This is a great listen for anyone considering a career in recruitment, or managers and leaders looking for insight into what attracts entry-level talent into the sector. Tune in to hear Alex's secrets of success. --- https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-joslin-consulting/ (Connect with Alex on LinkedIn.) https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellerainert/ (Connect with Danni on LinkedIn.)
In this episode of Secrets of Success, I sit down with Glen Roberts, partner & director of our UK banking and asset management division. Glen joined Eames in 2017 and had built one of Eames' most successful divisions. Glen leads from the front - a billing manager, and in 2021 will find himself in the global top ten perm billers. In this episode, Glen gives insight into hiring and onboarding experienced recruitment talent and engaging those new-to-recruitment. A great episode for any leader or manager in recruitment. Tune in to hear Glen's secrets of success. --- https://www.linkedin.com/in/goroberts/ (Connect with Glen on LinkedIn. ) https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellerainert/ (Connect with Danni on LinkedIn.)
In this episode of Secrets of Success, I'm joined by Piere Forbes, an associate consultant in our London team. Piere joined Eames just six months ago and shares insight for those in entry-level recruitment roles on how to kick-start your success. This is an honest and open conversation where Piere shares what initially kept him away from the industry and what attracted him to the role at Eames. Asking for help and absorbing every opportunity to learn is one of Piere's secrets of success. But he has plenty more to share. Tune in now. --- https://www.linkedin.com/in/piere-hamilton-forbes-b69b76168/ (Connect with Piere on LinkedIn.) https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellerainert/ (Connect with Danni on LinkedIn.)
In this episode of https://secrets-of-success-podcast.captivate.fm/ (Secrets of Success), I interview principal consultant and change management expert Laura Bellamy. Laura joined Eames in 2016 as an associate consultant. She's developed her career, securing three promotions. Having specialised in the insurance market for the entirety of her recruitment career, with a focus on change and technology roles, Laura speakers passionately about being an SME. Transitioning from contract and interim recruitment into senior appointments in the change and technology space, Laura talks about the importance of partnering with your contacts and immersing yourself in your market. Tune in to hear Laura's secrets of success.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-bellamy-369107114/ (Connect with Laura on LinkedIn.) https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellerainert/ (Connect with Danni on LinkedIn.)
In this episode of https://secrets-of-success-podcast.captivate.fm/ (Secrets of Success), I interview principal consultant Hannah Turner, a specialist actuarial recruiter in London. Hannah joined Eames as a senior consultant 12 months ago and has seen her career and billings accelerate, securing a promotion to principal consultant. In this episode, Hannah talks candidly about moving roles as an experienced recruiter and setting yourself up for success. Tune in to hear Hannah's secrets of success.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahlturner/ (Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn.) https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellerainert/ (Connect with Danni on LinkedIn.)
In this episode of https://secrets-of-success-podcast.captivate.fm/ (Secrets of Success), I interview associate director, Chirag Raichura who leads our finance & accountancy recruitment team in London, specialising in the banking and asset management sector. Chirag brings over a decade of experience and insight to this episode of Secrets of Success. Danni and Chirag discuss hiring and developing junior recruitment talent. When is the best time to hire an associate consultant? How do you find the balance as a billing manager to train and coach junior talent, and still focus on individual performance? Tune in to hear Chirag's secrets of success.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chirag-raichura-6a78284/ (Connect with Chirag on LinkedIn.) https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellerainert/ (Connect with Danni on LinkedIn.)
In this episode of https://secrets-of-success-podcast.captivate.fm/ (Secrets of Success), I interview principal consultant, Andy Mackay, an expert in the buy-side finance market. Andy brings over a decade of experience and insight to this episode of Secrets of Success. Tune in to hear Andy's secrets of success.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-mackay-97205a24/ (Connect with Andy on LinkedIn. ) https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellerainert/ (Connect with Danni on LinkedIn.)
In this episode of https://secrets-of-success-podcast.captivate.fm/ (Secrets of Success), I interview managing consultant, https://www.eamesconsulting.com/consultants/william-bragg (Will Bragg) who runs a broking & underwriting team in our London office. Will joined https://careers.eamesconsulting.com/ (Eames) as an associate consultant, progressing his career to management in just 4 years. In this episode, we talk about what drew him into management and the challenges of moving out of a sole billing role. Will talks about the hybrid working environment and how to get the most out of his team. Undeniably passionate about the insurance sector, Will talks candidly about having subject-matter expertise and building credibility with clients. He offers up some great advice about specialising, versus going down the generalist route in recruitment. Tune in to hear Will's secrets of success.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-bragg-a1aa66b0/ (Connect with Will on LinkedIn.) https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellerainert/ (Connect with Danni on LinkedIn.)
In this episode of https://secrets-of-success-podcast.captivate.fm/ (Secrets of Success), I interview director of our insurance team in London, Sanj Vegad. From Senior Consultant to Director, Sanj Vegad has seen his career in recruitment flourish at Eames. Having joined the business in 2012, Sanj now leads arguably one of Eames' most successful divisions. Tune in to hear Sanj's secrets of success.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellerainert/ (Connect with Danni on LinkedIn.) https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjeevvegad/ (Connect with Sanj on LinkedIn. )
In this episode of https://secrets-of-success-podcast.captivate.fm/ (Secrets of Success), Matt Jones takes over as host to interview Abigail Lee, a specialist private banking recruiter in Singapore. https://www.eamesconsulting.com/consultants/abigail-lee (Abigail Lee) started her professional career in the private banking sector before making the transition into recruitment. In this relatable https://careers.eamesconsulting.com/secrets-of-success (Secrets of Success) episode, Abigail talks about her motivations for changing careers and her advice for those looking to make the move. Through much success, Abigail says the challenges have taught her the most valuable lessons and shares stories of her most difficult time in recruitment and what kept her going. A must-listen for anyone in recruitment looking for some inspiration to keep going in tough market conditions. Tune in to hear Abigail's secrets of success.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigaillee13/ (Connect with Abigail on LinkedIn.) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattdanjones/ (Connect with Matt on LinkedIn. )
In this episode of https://secrets-of-success-podcast.captivate.fm/ (Secrets of Success), Matt Jones takes over as host to interview Chanel Wee, associate director in Singapore. Chanel has been a trusted talent advisor to the Asian private banking sector for a number of years. This episode of Secrets of Success focuses on Chanel's ability to build deep, meaningful relationships with her clients and candidates, and the role technology does - or doesn't play - when making business connections. This is a great listen for anyone working across multiple geographies and building their desk in this remote working environment. Tune in to this episode to hear why curiosity and adaptability are Chanel's secrets to success in recruitment.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chanelwee/ (Connect with Chanel on LinkedIn.) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattdanjones/ (Connect with Matt on LinkedIn. )
In this episode of https://secrets-of-success-podcast.captivate.fm/ (Secrets of Success), I interview associate director, Jamie Card, self-proclaimed Mr Motivator – “start your day on a 10!” – and an undeniably passionate recruiter. Jamie has climbed the career ladder at Eames and is currently holding the reigns of our UK contract delivery team. In this candid conversation, we discuss adapting leadership styles in ‘the new world of work’ and digging deep for motivation when times get tough. “There is no replication for being around your colleagues,” Jamie shares, and confesses to really struggling when the entire business flipped to remote working at the start of the pandemic. This is an inspiring and engaging listen for anyone managing people and seeking advice on remote leadership. Tune in to hear Jamie's secrets of success.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellerainert/ (Connect with Danni on LinkedIn.) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-card-99299685/ (Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn. )
In this episode of https://secrets-of-success-podcast.captivate.fm/ (Secrets of Success), Matt Jones takes over as host and interviews associate director, Vincent Yao - the longest-standing Singaporean member of Team Eames! A 10+ year career with Eames and a family man, Vince gives some great advice about finding work-life balance, and why he believes it is important to be true to who you are both at home and at work. Tune in to hear Vincent's secrets of success.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentyao/ (Connect with Vincent on LinkedIn.)
In this episode of https://secrets-of-success-podcast.captivate.fm/ (Secrets of Success), I interview Tom Davenport, a finance recruiter, specialising in the banking and asset management sector. In this episode, Tom demonstrates that passion is the number one key to success, and taking a genuine interest in your specialism will pay dividends. Having climbed the recruitment career ladder with pace, Tom's got a good hold on what it takes to excel at business development quite early on his recruitment career. This 20-minute watch is worthy of the advice and insight Tom sheds on specialisation, the importance of learning as much as you can. Tune in to hear Tom's secrets of success.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellerainert/ (Connect with Danni on LinkedIn.) https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-davenport/ (Connect with Tom on LinkedIn. )
In this episode of https://secrets-of-success-podcast.captivate.fm/ (Secrets of Success), Matt Jones takes over as host and is joined by Singapore Associate Director, Luke Eeles who has cemented himself as one of the go-to technology recruiters in Asia. He shares some insight on the value of specialising in your recruitment career, considerations to make when working with different cultures and backgrounds as well as his secrets to success. Tune in to hear Luke's secrets of success.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-eeles-3894033a/ (Connect with Luke on LinkedIn). https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattdanjones/ (Connect with Matt on LinkedIn.)
In this episode of https://secrets-of-success-podcast.captivate.fm/ (Secrets of Success), I interview director, Dan Navazesh who unmasks the details on Eames' best-kept secret - our technology division. Dan shares insight on how to build a top-performing contracts team in recruitment and opportunity for experienced recruiters and new-to-recruitment talent looking to make a career move. Tune in to hear Dan's secrets of success.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellerainert/ (Connect with Danni on LinkedIn.) https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielnavazesh/ (Connect with Dan on LinkedIn. )
In this episode of https://secrets-of-success-podcast.captivate.fm/ (Secrets of Success), I interview Curtis Browning, a managing consultant in our London office who specialises in the actuarial market. In this episode, Curtis sheds some light on the crossroads most successful billers find themselves at - focus primarily on sales, or step in to a management role. Tune in to hear Curtis's secrets of success.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellerainert/ (Connect with Danni on LinkedIn.) https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-browning-8084a1108/?originalSubdomain=uk (Connect with Curtis on LinkedIn.)
For our second episode in the series, I am joined by Rafaela Fakhre, a principal consultant in our London office who specialises in the actuarial market. Joining our Actuarial team in 2018 as a fresh face to the recruitment sector from her native home country, Brazil, Rafaela is a prime example of where drive and a passion for learning can take you. Earning three promotions in her career with Eames, Rafaela is now a principal consultant in one of Eames’ most successful teams. For those who know Rafaela, you’d find it hard to believe that just two years ago, she had never even heard the word “actuarial”, let alone understood the intricacies of this specialism, as there is no doubt, she has immersed herself into this market and carved out a niche for herself. In this episode of Secrets of Success, Rafaela highlights the opportunities available in recruitment if you truly specialise and commit to learning as much as you can. This is an inspiring 20-minute watch for anyone new to recruitment who is curious about the career path available in this industry – and if the “quick progression” everyone is promised is viable. Or, for those working in a niche specialism like Rafaela, you’ll want to hear her secrets for success and what keeps her in recruitment. Connect with Rafaela on LinkedIn.
In this first episode of https://secrets-of-success-podcast.captivate.fm/ (Secrets of Success), I am joined by https://www.eamesconsulting.com/consultants/mark-thomas (Mark Thomas)- a director in our UK technology division. Mark has specialised in technology recruitment for the entirety of his career so knows a thing or two about success through deep industry expertise. With a 12+ year career in the recruitment sector, Mark talks through climbing the ranks to managing director at his previous company (he joined as a grad). Mark is a very passionate business developer, and in this episode of Secrets of Success Mark shares some great advice for those looking to tighten their skillset when it comes to working with clients. 25 minutes well spent for any recruiter looking for a little inspiration from a very passionate technology recruiter. Tune in to hear Mark's secrets of success.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/markthomas0/ (Connect with Mark on LinkedIn.) https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellerainert/ (Connect with Danni on LinkedIn.)