The Purpose-Led Leadership Podcast

EP37: A Millionaire at 26 Years old To Nearly Losing Everything - Including my life: Chris O’Connell, This Is My Story

This week's episode isn't my usual episode because this week, my podcast guest is me. I've posted a lot of snippets about my rise and fall as a multi-million-pound recruitment business owner - and the journey I've taken to rediscover myself, but I never really told the story from the start. I believe a huge part of being a purpose-led leader is having the strength to be vulnerable, so here is me - being vulnerable and telling my story. Find Vincere here: https://www.vincere.io/chrisoconnell

EP36: How to Be a Better Recruiter with Mitch Sullivan

When Mitch started out in recruitment 30 years ago, he did the normal contingency consultant thing. He quickly realised there was a better way of doing things - After a move to Geneva, Mitch set up a different kind of search agency. One that used innovative recruitment communications as it's primary source of recruiting - something that proved very popular with the people they were trying to recruit! The agency combined hard-nosed commercial consultancy with creative recruitment marketing and led Mitch to where he is today. If you've not come across Mitch on LinkedIn, I highly recommend you give him a follow. He'll teach you a thing or two about your copy to candidates and clients, but his sarcastic and satirical take on the industry will make you howl! Find Mitch here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchsullivan/Find Vincere here: https://www.vincere.io/chrisoconnell

EP35: From Recruiter to Recruitment Tech Founder with Eloise Sutton-Kirkby

When Eloise started her career in recruitment in 2006, I don't think even she could have imagined what the industry and her life had in store for her. Fast forward 16 years later, and Eloise heads up Vincere, the recruitment operating system loved by over 25,000 recruiters. But Eloise isn't just a business owner; she's also a mum. And the things she has been through as a mum and in her personal life are just as inspiring as what she's achieved professionally.Find Eloise here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eloisefromvincere/Find Vincere here: https://vincere.io/chrisoconnell/

EP33: From Footballer to Mentally Fit with Martin Pemberton

Martin Pemberton. Footballer. Mentor and creator of the Men -ally Fit Programme. In this podcast, we talk about Martin's career in football - the rejection and redirection he found throughout his career and the lack of mental health support for men. Martin's mission to get men talking is one that I wholeheartedly stand by and I think after listening to this podcast, it will be one you get behind too. Find Martin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-pemberton-856b0812b/Find Vincere here: https://vincere.io/chrisoconnell/ 

EP32: From Getting Fired By Gary Vee to Recruitment Marketing with Adam Posner

Adam Posner. Host of The Pozcast, a 200-strong episode podcast series and founder of Probably Nothing Talent. In the early years of his career, Adam was flying. Working for brands like American Express - Adam was soon hired by the infamous Gary Vee. And fired shortly after. But it's the story that Adam has written for himself since then that has really made him a purpose-led leader. In this conversation, we talk about turning rejection into redirection and finding your feet after failure. I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation as much as I enjoyed having it. Find Adam here: https://www.linkedin.com/adamjposner/Find Vincere here: https://www.vincere.io/chrisoconnell 

EP31: How to Hire Using A Strong Personal Brand with Joel Lalgee

Joel Lalgee is probably most famous for his biting statements and sarcastic tweets that can only relate to recruiters. But he is so much more than the 100k followers he has on LinkedIn. In this podcast, we talk about his journey, his work and his following and how all have allowed him to build a life - and career he loves. Joel is a bundle of energy, and I know that will translate as well as it did in person as it will to you listening.Find Joel Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebestrecruiter2/

EP30: Discovering Your Purpose Through Pain with Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu

Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu. Premier League Footballer. Welsh International. And someone who has suffered with crippling and chronic inflammation and pain for much of his life. You'd be forgiven for plastering the traditional 'footballer' stereotype on Thomas, but he is anything but typical. After suffering for years which chronic inflammation, Thomas and his father decided to take matters into their own hands after modern medicine failed to cure Thomas of his ongoing pain. Fast forward to today, and their homemade tumeric shot is now fuelling sportspeople and professional footballers, globally and has become a full-blown business. Thomas' approach to life and business is unique. And I hope in listening to him talking about finding his purpose that you can help find yours too. Find Thomas here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-hal-robson-kanu-5b8786113/

E29: Building a Billion Pound Recruitment Business with James Reed: Chairman Reed Recruitment

James Reed is Chairman of Reed, the recruitment specialist which employs over 5000 staff with annual revenues in excess of £1bn. Reed receives more than 40 million job applications a year and has delivered over 100 programmes helping more than 150,000 people who had been long-term unemployed back into work. The company’s purpose is ‘Improving lives through work’. He is also the author of numerous best selling books and happens to be one of the most humble, charismatic, generous and purpose-led leaders I’ve had the pleasure to meet.