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The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast

Welcome to The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast! The Recruiters Recruitment Podcast is listened to from all corners of the globe. Created in the global lockdown of 2020, Our audience drop in knowing that they are going to listen to a guest who is a knowledgable leader in their industry willingly sharing their professional and often personal journeys to enable YOU, our precious listener, a chance to learn, self-development and above all else, reflect on your own life and experience. A safe place to spend half an hour where we hope to allow you to learn something. Our host - Lysha Holmes has been in the recruitment industry for almost a quarter of a century and for most of that duration, has championed best practise in the Rec2Rec sphere (placing recruiters themselves). A vocal advocate for well-being, Lysha talks openly about sobriety, and her life as a solo parent all whilst running a recruitment business. Here we are now in 2025- with Season 5 which will focus on the holistic approach to leadership with more experts and inspiring voices from across the recruitment industry and beyond, sharing their experiences with you- our cherished listener! The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is for those who are aspiring future leaders, those who want to improve themselves on their recruitment journey and also those who are running companies now to learn from their peers. So we LOVE to hear from you, drop us a DM so we know what you have learned. Above all else, we hope you find The Recruiters Recruitment Podcast to be a positive inspiring place to be. One final thing before you press play- please remember to subscribe and review - thank you! All the episodes are also put on our YouTube channel - so to watch the interviews/discussions visit our channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEiVMynhdhSz4Qzu2gguHG ---------- This podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and a partner to Needi, Diversity in Recruitment, and Keybridge IT. Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations. Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=recruiters-recruiter Needi; Is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Lou’s team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service. From thank-you gifts for small start-ups to well-being events for FTSE 100 companies, Needi helps companies motivate and retain the best staff and clients, through thoughtful, affordable gifting, events and experience days. Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed and delivered by experienced recruiters, giving your teams the insight, tools, and confidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn’t have to be complicated and scary - it’s simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment. Keybridge IT Solutions; Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Established in 2010, Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more. They work in many industries, including Recruitment, Finance, Leisure and the Charity Sector. Don't forget to like and subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our episodes!
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Episodes

EP282: Kerri-Ann Hargreaves, Founder of Consult KA - Putting the human touch into recruitment

Kerri-Ann Hargreaves, Founder of Consult Ka, explores the evolving world of recruitment, in this episode. Kerri-Ann shares her journey from finance to recruitment and how her business emphasises human connection in an industry often driven by numbers. Kerri-Ann and Lysha reflect on the importance of authenticity, both in social selling and personal branding and how a strong online presence can impact job prospects. They explore the shift from passive to active recruitment, the role of technology...

Jun 30, 202547 minSeason 5Ep. 282

EP281: Kath Reynolds, Co-Founder & Director of Balance Recruitment - Why every recruiter should be running their desk as a business

Welcome Kath Reynolds, Director and Co-founder of Balance Recruitment, with a career spanning over 35 years in finance - 25 of which have been dedicated to recruitment finance, including senior leadership roles at Robert Walters in Sydney and New Zealand. Kath brings a depth of experience and insight into the financial foundations of the recruitment industry. The episode explored the vital role that financial understanding plays in effective leadership and business development. Kath emphasises t...

Jun 23, 202540 minSeason 5Ep. 281

EP280: Donna Owen, Founder of The Engine, Why the right SALES mindset includes FAILURE

Donna Owen, founder of The Engine, to explore her entrepreneurial journey and expertise in sales and recruitment. Donna shares how she launched her business to support startups and tech companies, emphasising the importance of identifying real world problems and building clear, solution oriented messaging. The conversation dives into the challenges founders face when scaling their sales operations, particularly the transition from founder led sales to a repeatable, team driven process. Donna off...

Jun 16, 202551 minSeason 5Ep. 280

EP279: Alistair Collier, Founder of the Altech Group - Why running a regional recruitment business should be your strategy!

Welcome Alistair Collier, founder of The Altech Group, a technology change and transformation recruitment business launched in December 2023. Over 15 years of experience leading recruitment firms, Alistair shares what inspired him to strike out on his own and build a business rooted in purpose and community. Alistair discusses his strategic focus on regional tech markets, emphasising the untapped potential in local recruitment ecosystems. He believes in leading with emotional purpose, cultivatin...

Jun 09, 202544 minSeason 5Ep. 279

EP278: Sanne Wouters , Founder of Empowered - Data is the key to unlocking high performance

Sanne Wouters, CEO and Founder of RevoData, shares her journey from law student to recruitment professional - working across Liverpool, London and Amsterdam before stepping into leadership as COO of Revo Data. She also runs Empowered by Sanne, a coaching business for founders and hiring managers. Their conversation covers high performance in recruitment with Sanne advocating for sustainable & consistent results over burnout driven peak performance. They discuss challenges in the industry, in...

Jun 02, 202551 minSeason 5Ep. 278

EP277: Renuka Gundala , Founder & Director at Talent Grader Ltd - Why EMPATHY is your secret sauce as a recruiter

Renuka Gundala, Founder & Director of Talent Grader LTD. In this episode she shares her, two decade long, journey in recruitment with a focus on executive search and senior roles in the not for profit sector. Starting Talent Grader during the COVID-19 pandemic, she initially provided talent assessments for recruiters and HR professionals then later expanding into executive search services for charities and purpose driven organisations, including B Corps. Renuka emphasises the thoughtful use ...

May 26, 202543 minSeason 5Ep. 277

EP276: Rebecca Shannon , Founder at Complement Coaching - Are you ready to OWN YOUR LIFE

Rebecca Shannon, Founder of Complement Coaching, with nearly 30 years of Recruitment experience. Transitioned from a successful corporate career at Hays to founding her own consultancy and later becoming a personal coach. Her shift was driven by significant personal changes, including parenthood, caregiving and a divorce. She now focuses on self leadership coaching & helping clients reconnect with their authentic selves. Rebecca emphasises authenticity, especially for women navigating life t...

May 19, 202549 minSeason 5Ep. 276

EP275: Kieron Mayers , Head of Marketing at Paiger - Marketing is the glove in the hand for recruiters!

Kieron Mayers, Head of Marketing at Paiger, explores the evolvement within recruitment, marketing and person branding. Kieron has 15 years of marketing experience in the recruitment industry, working in-house, as a consultant, and now as a recruitment tech product marketer, who we proudly have as a sponsor! In this episode, both reflect on their two-year podcast sponsorship, emphasising authenticity and diversity in content. Kieron highlights the challenges of crafting effective podcast ads and ...

May 12, 202549 minSeason 5Ep. 275

EP274: Abbie Heywood, Founder of The ATeam Dance - Feel the fear and do it anyway

Lysha Holmes interviews Abbie Heywood, Founder and principal of The ATeam Dance School. Mentioning her remarkable journey from a dance teacher to a thriving business owner. Abbie reflects on her early days teaching street dance, the creation of the A Team within a different business, and her decision to launch her own dance school in 2018. Over the past seven years, her school has expanded to two branches in different locations, diverse class offerings and a strong community ethos. The episode e...

May 05, 202542 minSeason 5Ep. 274

EP273: Emma Devereux, Founder of Maintech Recruitment - We need to stop being people pleasers!

Welcome Emma Devereux, Founder of Manteca Recruitment, joining us for the second time after her first episode in our Birmingham Live Podcast Event. In this episode she discusses her entrepreneurial journey of launching Maintech Recruitment during one of the most uncertain times—January 2021, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Emma opens up about the challenges of starting a business during a national lockdown and shares the key lessons she’s learned about resilience, leadership, and adapting...

Apr 28, 202538 minSeason 5Ep. 273

EP272: Scarlett Lily Allen-Horton, Founder of Harper Fox -Why the secret to true leadership lies in being true about yourself

Lysha Holmes welcomes Scarlett Allen-Horton, founder of Harper Fox, to discuss the state of female leadership and diversity in the recruitment industry. Scarlett is also a business partner to Lord Sugar and an ambassador for several UK-based charities, including domestic abuse and women's employment initiatives. In this powerful episode, conversation dives deep into the gender pay gap and the persistent disparities in hiring practices. Sharing Scarlett's observation that many women still ask for...

Apr 21, 202539 minSeason 5Ep. 272

EP271: Lysha Holmes, Host & Founder of Qui Recruitment R2R - How to flourish in a challenging market- 5 top tips

Our Host, Lysha Holmes - Founder of Qui Recruitment, deep dives into her experiences and practical strategies for thriving in a competitive and ever changing market. Focusing on adaptability and proactive planning, she provides valuable insights on how businesses can maintain success even when facing pressure. Lysha begins by emphasising the importance of going back to basics. In difficult times, it’s easy for companies to lose sight of their core principles, by revisiting the fundamentals of bu...

Apr 14, 202520 minSeason 5Ep. 271

EP270: Briony Platt, Founder of Lean Into Learning -Being a Billing manager is the TOUGHEST job in recruitment

Briony Platt, Founder and Director of Lean Into Learning, delves into the crucial yet challenging role of the billing manager in the recruitment industry. With her knowledge of 25 years in the recruitment industry, to now transitioned into a training development role, running her own business. They discuss how a billing manager role is a delicate balance between managing people and driving revenue, making it one of the toughest positions in the field. Briony argues that separating these function...

Apr 07, 202544 minSeason 5Ep. 270

EP269: Roisin McCabe, Founder of Greenback Group - How and why should you build a real life community

Roisin McCabe, Founder of Greenback Group, a community & network building business, shares her entrepreneurial journey and insights - Roisin founded the group after her husband, Ryan McCabe, sadly passed away. She shared her perspective on the importance of community, explaining how her background as a teacher shaped her understanding of fostering environments where individuals can support and learn from each other. She highlighted that Greenback Group attracts individuals who are aligned in...

Mar 31, 202535 minSeason 5Ep. 269

EP268: Ellie Kay, Founder at The Key 2 ADHD - The Key to hiring with ADHD

Joined by Ellie Kay, sharing her remarkable journey from a success in recruitment to launching her own business- The Key 2 ADHD. Ellie opens up & explains her career path before her diagnosis of ADHD; Ellie joined recruitment straight after University, then goes onto starting her own business at 27 years old, trained redundant recruiters through the recession in 2008, then she became a REC2REC, not long after she returned back to the recruitment industry and now today- an ADHD Coach! "How in...

Mar 24, 202536 minSeason 5Ep. 268

EP267: Ian Knowlson, Business Growth Expert at Talence - What should Leaders be doing RIGHT NOW to succeed?

Ian Knowlson, an expert in global strategy, who better than to interview on what we should be doing as recruiters to thrive in the current recruitment evolution. With his 40 years of recruitment experience and now therefore coaching abilities in his worldwide board advisory role, we ask Ian to plagiarise what all the top global recruitment firms are doing to take strides forward...So, we can all do the same! Key trends touched on: Pivoting & Innovation... Relationship... Ai... Future proofin...

Mar 17, 202543 minSeason 5Ep. 267

EP266: Tom White, CEO At 5Values - Why The Phone Is More Important Than AI

Our host, Lysha Holmes is joined by Tom White, Owner & Founder of 5 Values - a recruitment & media business. Tom dives deep into his journey from starting out in recruitment back in 2008 to now leading a business that spans across three brands: 5V Tech, 5V Video, & 5V Media. Alongside his role as CEO at 5values, he also produces sales advice content through his platform- Tom White Talks; Sharing his expertise with over 45,000 followers across social media platforms. In this weeks epi...

Mar 10, 202537 minSeason 5Ep. 266

EP265: Greg Savage, Principal of Savage Recruitment Academy - Back To The (Recruitment) Future B

Greg Savage is making his THIRD entrance back on the show- his first was back in 2020 which put our podcast on the global map; and he is BACK, bringing his knowledge of the recruitment industry to every single recruiter listening. Board adviser, Speaker around the world, even an Author - with an audience of 350k followers on LinkedIn; Greg delves into the topic of creating and keeping target audiences on LinkedIn as a recruiter - whether that being as a leader or all the way to being a starter/n...

Mar 03, 202549 minSeason 5Ep. 265

EP264: George Bristow, Co-Founder at Bristow & Hardy - Why Recruitment Marketing Is Essential to Business

Joined in this episode by George Bristow, Director & Co-Founder of Bristow & Hardy, a Manchester based recruitment marketing agency established in 2018. Understanding what works and doesn't work for recruitment companies - through their 5+ years of evolution. Working with numerous recruitment businesses across the UK & Internationally, helping them enhance their marketing strategies. Lysha and George delve into the importance of cementing your company and personal brand but also talk...

Feb 24, 202537 minSeason 5Ep. 264

EP263: Natasha Klymczuk, Director at Kennedy Fox Associates - Retained Isn't Just For Senior Hiring!

Natasha, Global Executive Search Director of Kennedy Fox, shedded light on her experiences and insights into the recruitment industry. Natasha the "near" nurse - ex "near" graduate, highlights the importance of industry experience & the right personality type in recruitment - including Natasha moving from inside the industry she operated for to recruiting for them. She shares the global reach of her company in the manufacturing sector, specialising in industrial engineering and scientific fi...

Feb 17, 202542 minSeason 5Ep. 263

EP262: Kate O'Neill, Director Of Kate O'Neill Coaching - How Do We Future Proof Hiring Through Trainees

Kate O'Neill, Director of her own Recruitment Coaching business and newest addition - Job Slinger Academy. Delivering 12 years of her experience to help Recruitment companies hire the best trainees who are prepped & trained before they even step in.. plus also offering recruitment professionals and businesses tailored coaching and training. A full on discussion in this episode with Kate bringing so much to the table - Lysha really digs into the depth of Kate's Knowledge with a very unique to...

Feb 10, 202545 minSeason 5Ep. 262

EP261: Chris O'Connell, Leadership Coach/NED Of BASE Mindset - Why Leaders Should Show More Humility

Chris O'Connell made a return appearance, Leadership Coach of BASE Mindset, dives deep into his personal and professional journey. Explaining the loss of his £25 million business, family tribulations & homelessness which brings him onto how he has created a business where he shares his business lessons learnt and supports leaders as they scale and grow their own companies. In this episode, both Lysha and Chris explore themes like authenticity, vulnerability, and the importance of strong rela...

Feb 03, 202545 minSeason 5Ep. 261

EP260: Dries De Coster, Managing Director of Chat Automation LTD - Top Tips To Integrate AI Into Recruitment

Dries De Coster, Managing Director of Chat Automation LTD, Delivered a meaningful insight exploring the exciting potential of AI and automation in the recruitment industry. Shares his story of moving from Belgium to England in 2005 to expanding his career from working in HR to automation from summer 2023. He discussed how his company’s digital 24/7 working bot, Dwight (Digital worker interface for generic human tasks) , enables recruiters to focus on more impactful, candidate-facing activities, ...

Jan 27, 202534 minSeason 5Ep. 260

EP259: Perran Cooke, CEO & Founder of Sowena Group - Do Sporty People Make The Best Leaders?

Perran Cooke, an ex-professional footballer to a dynamic leader & CEO founder of Sowena Group - with over a decade of senior/exec finance recruitment. He delivers an elite finance and accountancy search service to high-growth and private equity/VC backed businesses in the North West of England. After his injury in professional football, he moved into sports insurance down in Cornwall. Perran explains his past of winning and achieving a DSA award in his second year ,but also having a deep pas...

Jan 20, 202549 minSeason 5Ep. 259

EP258 Toby Mildon, Founder & Director of Mildon - Are you truly inclusive?

Toby has gone from working in technology at Accenture and the BBC for 8 years, to founding his own consultancy - Mildon, which focuses on diversity and inclusion. His introduction to D&I was implementing a gender balance action plan in the BBC technology department. Also, creating his own book - My Inclusive Growth Book. Which enables anyone to deliver a sustainable, diverse & inclusive workplace to allow their organisation to grow. In this episode, Toby & Lysha discuss: How unconsci...

Jan 14, 202536 minSeason 5Ep. 258

EP257: Laura Dutton, Director Of Qui Recruitment R2R - R2R Uncovered - Secrets Of Hiring Top Performers And For Great Leaders

Laura has been a powerhouse in recruitment since her first day, 21 years ago, in July 2003, when Laura and Lysha first met. Starting her career at PFJ on the Rec2Rec desk as a trainee, she quickly established herself as one of the most successful recruiters in the business. She spent a decade living down in London working at a couple of agencies and towards the latter years she set up her own rec2rec agency - Lowthbry, which she ran for a few years before deciding to make a move back up North. A...

Jan 06, 202551 minSeason 5Ep. 257

EP256: Darren Westall, Co-Founder of Paiger - The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast LIVE Event

EP255: Darren Westall, Co-Founder of Paiger - How To Utilise Tech Effectively Our final guest of the evening for The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast LIVE event was the Co-founder of Paiger , one of our proud podcast sponsors. With over 17 years of experience in the recruitment industry, though never a recruiter himself, he has carved a unique path within Rec-tech and shared invaluable insights during The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast LIVE event in Birmingham on November 14, 2024. Key Highlight...

Dec 17, 202416 minSeason 5Ep. 256

EP255: Greg Elton, Founder of Day2 & Co-Founder of Recruitment Founders Club - The Recruiter's Recruitment LIVE Event

Greg Elton, Founder of Day2 and Co-founder of Recruitment Founders Club, delivered an inspiring talk as our fourth guest at The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast LIVE event on November 14, 2024, in Birmingham. As someone with over 17 years of experience in recruitment, Greg brought a wealth of knowledge and perspective to the evening, aligned with the theme of "How to Achieve and Maintain Personal and Professional High Performance." Key Highlights from Greg’s Talk: His Recruitment Journey Greg sha...

Dec 17, 202422 minSeason 5Ep. 255

EP254: Scarlett Allen-Horton, Founder of Harper Fox - The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast LIVE Event

Scarlett Allen-Horton, Founder of Harper Fox and a passionate advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), was our fifth speaker at The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast live event in Birmingham on November 14, 2024. Learn more about Scarlett on LinkedIn . The event's theme, "How to Achieve and Maintain Personal and Professional High Performance," set the stage for an engaging and insightful discussion. During Scarlett's interview, she shared valuable insights on: Fostering true diversity ...

Dec 16, 202422 minSeason 5Ep. 254

EP253: Emma Devereux, Founder of Maintech Recruitment - The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast LIVE event

EP253: Emma Devereux, Founder of Maintech Recruitment - Finding The Balance Between Being an Effective Leader & A Present Parent Emma Devereux, Managing Director of Maintech Recruitment, delivered an engaging and insightful talk as the third guest in our expert panel at The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast LIVE event in Birmingham. Centered around the theme of "How to Achieve and Maintain Personal and Professional High Performance," Emma’s session stood out for its blend of practicality and a...

Dec 15, 202419 minSeason 5Ep. 253
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