Episodes

  • Progression, Impact, and Embracing Growth with Kati Lynch
    May 9 2024

    She finally got her!! Susanna successfully welcomes Kati Lynch, a sales director with Tradwind, SANZA, with 20 years of experience, Kati shares her insights into the challenges and rewards of education recruitment, the importance of maintaining a positive, humble mindset, and the strategies for success and retention in this high speed industry. She and Susanna discuss the value of relationship-building, active listening, and continuous learning for both personal growth and professional excellence. Find more about Kati

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    38 mins
  • Finding Inner Calm Through Transcendental Meditation with Carlos Cervantes and Joana Feio
    Apr 25 2024

    Who listening couldn't use some more inner peace, understanding and connection? Today Susanna has a special episode to take us away from the hamster wheel of professional life and into a more calm and inward looking space. She welcomes Transcendental Meditation (TM) experts Carlos Cervantes and Joana Feio to discuss the transformative impacts of TM on personal health, happiness, productivity, and relationships.

    Susanna shares her own experiences and talks Joana and Carlos about TM's benefits. They explore TM's effects on mental health, stress reduction, and overall life improvement, including how it enhances decision-making and energy levels. They also examine how TM differs from other meditation forms and provides guidance for beginners interested in learning TM.


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    32 mins
  • Mastering Ethical Persuasion and Amplifying Your Voice with Leopold Ajami
    Apr 4 2024

    Today's episode is really exciting. Susanna is joined by one of the foremost thought leaders, speakers, and influence and persuasion coaches, Leopold Ajami. And Also joined by a co-host Amanda Fox-Pryke, communications expert and business leader. Together they discuss the essence and practice of ethical persuasion, the importance of embodying personal values, and strategies for effective public speaking. Leopold introduces the concept of earning one’s 'I' through philosophy, creativity, and communication. They dive into the science behind ethical decisions, counters common communication pitfalls, and emphasizes the significance of conveying one's personal brand and values authentically in professional settings.

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    In a world where everyone’s shouting, how do you ensure your voice doesn’t just echo but leaves a mark?

    Leopold Ajami is the designer behind leaders’ most powerful tool: their voice.

    He’s a Certified Public Speaking and Thought Leadership Coach—a proud founding member of the Cialdini Institute and a Cialdini Ethical Influence Coach and Consultant.

    In 2019, he founded Novel Philosophy Academy to help ethical yet undervalued leaders design a voice that matches their worth.

    His “Ph.C System,” which integrates philosophy, creativity, and communication, has helped leaders worldwide sharpen their thinking, amplify their influence, and build their brand as distinguished thought leaders.

    His training programs, coaching, consultancy, and unique frameworks are trusted by top executives from global giants like Google, Russell Reynolds, Apple, and GE.

    Today, he’s co-authoring a new book about ethical persuasion with top persuasion coaches worldwide.

    Connect with Leopold on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leopoldajami/

    Website: https://www.novelphilosophy.academy


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    49 mins
  • How to Rebound After a Tough Quarter and an Honest Look at a Path To Sobriety with Lysha Holmes
    Mar 21 2024

    This is an incredible episode with the one and only Lysha Holmes. Known for her up front style and her compassion for others, Lysha gets real and opens up about her struggles with alcohol, her view of this issue within a target driven industry like recruitment, and her journey to sobriety.

    She emphasizes the importance of integrity, discipline, and dedication in achieving success as a recruiter, providing practical advice for individuals facing similar challenges. Susanna and Lysha also talk about getting back to basics after you have had a rough quarter, or feel off your game, and discuss ways to get back on track.

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    Step into a world where breath becomes your greatest ally, an ever-present guide that reminds you of your inherent ability to find calm amidst the day-to-day. Tap into your inner strength and create profound shifts in your physical, mental, and emotional well-being at work.

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    54 mins
  • Creating and Weathering Change To Build a Successful Business with Mike Ames
    Mar 7 2024

    Leave it to Susanna to welcome another legend of recruitment. Today she is joined by the one and only Mike Ames, a longtime recruiter turned entrepreneur who has made substantial contributions to the industry. Mike talks about how he transitioned from IT to recruitment in the late '80s and recounts his experiences, including the challenges of starting his own recruitment business, the eventual sale of two successful companies, and his shift towards consultancy and coaching focused on helping recruitment firms achieve their goals without necessarily selling their business.

    Mike and Susanna dig into topics such as the importance of building relationships, the effectiveness of cold calling, and the transformative power of adopting a factory model over the traditional 360 recruitment model. Throughout the discussion, Mike emphasizes the significance of focusing on relationships, the value of patience in business development, and the critical role of recruitment business owners in understanding and adapting to market needs for long-term success. Find more about Mike Ames

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    50 mins
  • A Trailblazer In Company Culture and D&I Creates Business Success with Helen McGuire
    Feb 21 2024

    In this detailed conversation, Helen Maguire, the co-founder of Diversely.io, shares her experiences and insights in diversity and inclusion in the business world. Having formerly co-founded Hopscotch.work, a women's career platform, Helen talks about building Diversely, and the problems that diverse individuals, particularly women, face in the industry and how steps can be taken to correct these imbalances. She also shares tips on how businesses and individuals can ensure they are being inclusive and unbiased in their recruitment and the positive change it can make in the business industry.
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    50 mins
  • A Positive Disruptor in Recruitment with Glen Walsh
    Feb 8 2024

    Today Susanna is thrilled to welcome Glen Walsh, founder of three successful recruitment agencies, we explore his journey from a fledgling recruiter to a seasoned industry influencer known for his disruptive approach. Glen shares details about his recruitment practices, particularly how he operates a robust training model which focuses on 'success indicators' rather than monetary rewards.

    He also touches on the perception of long working hours in the recruitment industry and maintains that it's more about the intense hours than the length of the workday. Glen also reveals his companies' community outreach efforts, particularly their active role in educating children about life and career.

    Overall, Glen emphasizes building a recruitment business that promises joy, generates measurable benefits, and redefines success by making it a joyful, holistic experience rather than just a financial one.


    About Glen:

    Group CEO of Milk Education, Aspion Search, Advocate Group & MLK search.
    Glen is a dynamic Recruitment CEO with over two decades of expertise in recruitment and talent acquisition. Known for driving success across diverse industries, Glen excels in building high-performing teams and fostering strong employer & personal branding. Passionate about helping Recruitment Consultants to Directors realise growth potential & achieve personal financial goals.

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    Step into a world where breath becomes your greatest ally, an ever-present guide that reminds you of your inherent ability to find calm amidst the day-to-day. Tap into your inner strength and create profound shifts in your physical, mental, and emotional well-being at work.

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    43 mins
  • Let Your Confidence Propel You To a Big 2024 with Greg Savage
    Jan 25 2024

    Welcome to the first episode of Season THREE of The Counter Offer!! And Susanna is kicking it off big by welcoming recruitment legend Greg Savage. Greg is an advisor for 16 recruitment companies and author of two incredibly influential books on recruitment. He and Susanna discuss the evolution of the recruitment industry as well as the influence of artificial intelligence and automation. They also explore methods to improve the hiring process, the importance of good training for new hires, and the growth in the number of recruiters able to bill high figures. Greg emphasizes the importance of self-belief, confidence professionalism, and continual growth as the key to making 2024 your best year of recruiting yet.

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    Step into a world where breath becomes your greatest ally, an ever-present guide that reminds you of your inherent ability to find calm amidst the day-to-day. Tap into your inner strength and create profound shifts in your physical, mental, and emotional well-being at work.

    Soul Space Studio workplace wellbeing workshops and programmes can help your teams: reduce stress levels, create thriving cultures, deepen connection, and expand creative flow. Check out - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soulspace-studio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information

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    45 mins