The Purpose-Led Leadership Podcast

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.

EP28: Why Nice Guys Always Finish First In Business with Russell Clements: CEO Sthree

Russell Clements was the 2nd ever employee of the billion-pound business, SThree, when the business started in 1986. When he left in 2012, he was CEO. Russell believes that nice guys finish first. That a leaders' job is to inspire their people, not instil fear. To support, guide and nurture their employees - not tell them what to do. Russell was my boss when I was at SThree, and it's unsurprising that so many who worked under him have gone on start and scale successful businesses. We all learned from the best. 

EP27 - Tackling bias in hiring with Emma Freivogel - Founder of Radical Recruit

It is time to redress the imbalance of opportunity afforded to those labelled; ‘care leaver’, ‘disabled’, ‘gang member’, ‘black’, ‘uneducated’, ‘inexperienced’, ‘homeless’, ‘criminal’, or generally, just ‘not ‘good enough’... and that is what Emma Freivogel is doing with Radical Recruit. Radical Recruit is the only not-for-profit recruitment agency in the UK and what Emma is doing in calling out businesses who talk a big game when it comes to their commitment to inclusion, equality and diversity but whose policies fail to translate into practice is incredible. Emma is engaging, challenging - real. And I'll know you take as much value from this conversation as I did. Find Radical Recruit here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmafreivogel/ Find Emma here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/radical-recruit/