The 5 Step Strategy to Neutralise Imposter Syndrome
This is the episode you've been waiting for - the 5 Step Strategy to neutralise your Imposter Syndrome so it doesn't need to stop you.
In episode 11 of this series of The Authentic Recruiter podcast, Claire Ackers teaches you the 5 step strategy she uses with all her VIP clients.
"I know the value of Supporting Women" Interview with Tracy Fletcher
In episode 7, series 3 of The Authentic Recruiter podcast, Claire Ackers talks to Tracy Fletcher, Managing Director of Campbell & Fletcher.
In this candid chat, Tracy tells Claire how a 20 year career in banking led to an epiphany that she should launch a recruitment company. 15 years on, this has led to some incredible lessons and opportunities for her, and is a must-listen for any recruiter who needs a bit of inspiration about what is possible with their recruitment business.
How To Get Visible & Blow Your Own Trumpet Authentically
One of the smartest things you can do as an authentic recruiter is position yourself as the go-to expert in your niche. But often, when we try to get visible, all sorts of stuff comes up to make us feel horrible.
I call this the Invisibility Cloak, and it's because of this Cloak that you can't blow your own trumpet.
Diversity & Inclusion in Recruitment: Interview with Jo Major
In episode 2, series 3 of The Authentic Recruiter podcast, Claire Ackers talks to Jo Major, Founder of Diversity in Recruitment.
In this insightful episode, Jo tells Claire how 22 years in recruitment inspired her to set up her D&I consultancy. Her passion really shines through, and you will come away convinced that diversity and inclusion needs to come away at the top of your list for your recruitment business.
How to identify your recruitment company values
One of the smartest things you can do as an authentic recruiter is get clear on your values. This is the foundation to growing an impactful company, and not just being a 'me-too' recruiter.
But how do you identify what they are - and in a meaningful way, rather than corporate buzzwords?
My Fear of not Being Good Enough (and how that’s turned me into a kick-ass leader)
This is the most personal episode I've ever had to record, but I couldn't keep quiet any longer.
I totally open up about my lifelong struggle with self-esteem and self-worth, and the (many) reasons why, in the hope that it connects with somebody else who is struggling at the moment.
I know what it feels like not to feel worthy, but I also know how phenomenal it feels when you do.
Kate Bagnall - Illuminating the Way
Claire Ackers chats to Kate Bagnall, Founder and co-Director of Bagnall Hopkins recruitment.
In episode 8 of series 2 of The Authentic Recruiter, Kate and Claire get into the stuff that really matters in recruitment, the things that turn it from a job into a calling.
Janet McGlaughlin - Credibility and Education (or How to be a Seagull)
In episode 7 of The Authentic Recruiter podcast, Claire Ackers talks to Janet McGlaughlin, Managing Director of Marmion Recruitment.
In this short but packed episode, Janet tells Claire why she tries to be a seagull (in essence don't follow the flock, but find the right way for you), advice which has seen her through multiple recessions, Brexit uncertainty and hope for the future.
'Let's rewire the dinosaurs' - Interview with Toni Phoenix-Coles, Sales Director from Digital Gurus
In the first episode of Series 2 of The Authentic Recruiter podcast, Claire Ackers talks to Digital Guru's Sales Director, Toni Phoenix-Coles.
Some highlights include:
How Covid presents an opportunity to 'rewire some of the dinosaurs' of the recruitment industry
Setting the Record Straight on Recruitment
Join GRAFT Talent Founder, Melanie Parker, and Adesse Founder, Claire Ackers, as they get grilled by Anna Sutton, CEO of the Data Shed about all things recruitment.
In this episode, you'll hear
🎙Common misconceptions about recruiters (and why Anna sees some recruiters as 'white noise')
Dan Mills on Values-led Leadership
In this episode, The Authentic Recruiter founder, Claire Ackers, interviews Dan Mills, Business Manager for Leeds, Gravitas.
They talk all things authentic recruitment, including:
🎙 leadership during testing times
Podcasting for Recruiters - How to Launch your own Podcast
"If I can do it, anyone can"
Are you thinking about launching your own podcast? It’s a brilliant way to add value to your industry and build your brand.
Listen to Adesse Director and Audacity host Claire Ackers talk to Gravitas' Dan Mills and give you step by step instructions on how to launch your very own podcast: