The Authentic Recruiter

In episode 12, series 3 of The Authentic Recruiter podcast, Claire Ackers talks to Andy Shatwell, CEO of Charlton Morris. In this candid chat, Andy tells Claire about his vision for doing recruitment differently, including successfully introducing a 4 day work week. This episode is a must-listen for any recruiter who doesn't want to grow a cookie cutter business. They cover: His vision for a...

This is the episode you've been waiting for - my 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. You'll learn: How to identify your own particular brand of Imposter The exact questioning sequence Claire uses wit...

"If you're curious about how Imposter Syndrome is limiting your recruitment career, you need to listen to this episode" In episode 10 of this series of The Authentic Recruiter podcast, Claire Ackers talks about the three biggest mistakes recruiters make when it comes to Imposter Syndrome. If you've ever felt like one of these, this episode is for you: Mistake no. 1 is believing you're a frau...

"If you are not getting the results you want with your recruitment business, you need to listen to this episode" In episode 9 of this series of The Authentic Recruiter podcast, Claire Ackers talks about one the most important topics a recruitment business owner can consider - Imposter Syndrome. Some highlights include: Why Imposter Syndrome is rife in the recruitment industry The 7 Signs tha...

In episode 7, series 3 of The Authentic Recruiter podcast, Claire Ackers talks to Tracy Fletcher, Managing Director of Campbell & Fletcher. (https://www.cfrecruitment.co.uk/) 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 ...

"Nobody is coming to save me. It's up to me to create the life I want, and have the impact I want to have on the planet" This is an incredibly vulnerable and raw episode from The Authentic Recruiter host Claire Ackers, as she talks about self-mastery. In this bitesized episode she covers: how to stop fitting in and being a people pleaser how she finally learned to like herself why giving u...

Call it Imposter Syndrome, call it the wobbles, call it the voice of reason. Whenever you step out of your comfort zone, fear will pop up and try to talk you out of it. There are scientific, evolutionary reasons for this – 'safety' to your mind equals the familiar – so when you do anything new, your subconscious panics and tries to bring you back to your comfort zone – and what it perceives as...

In this episode host Claire Ackers chats to founder of MMB magazine Abbie Coleman about the truth about balancing work and having a family in 2022. No matter the size of your company, if you are serious about supporting your employees (whether they are parents, or need flexibility for other reasons) - this episode is a must-listen. Abbie is a passionate advocate for working parents, and this ...

In episode 8 of this series of The Authentic Recruiter podcast, Claire Ackers talks to Wendy McDougall, CEO & Founder of Firefish Software. Some highlights include: Why being an entrepreneur is in her DNA The importance of role models Her unique perspective on the current challenges with candidate - and the trends she's seeing in the data Her top tips for growing a values-led culture in yo...

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. Everybody has an Invisibility Cloak - the stuff we'd rather keep hidden becau...

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 re...

Welcome to Series 3 of The Authentic Recruiter podcast! 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? And once you've got them, what does that mean in p...

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. Is your rec...

Recruitment leaders are under immense pressure to provide considered, calm and decisive leadership at the moment - there's a lot at stake. The message I'm hearing time and again is that they feel stuck and they are stressed about making the wrong decision - and the possible consequences of that. In this episode you'll get my action plan to take back control, and enjoy running your business ag...

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. Highlights include: the epiphany that she was building the wrong business why she loves saying 'no' to clients how she disco...

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. Janet gives...

In episode 6 Claire talks to Hannah Williams, founder and Director of Robinson Williams Recruitment. Being a relatively new business, Claire was keen to know what triggered Hannah to set up her own recruitment company, what made her launch so successful, and what she wished she'd known before she launched. Hannah has a fresh perspective of what it takes to grow a tech recruitment business, an...

In episode 5, Claire Ackers talks to Kelly Dunn, Managing Director at KD Recruitment. Kelly and Claire dive into the Recruitment Epiphany - that dawning realisation that you could do better by yourself, which inspires so many to set up on their own. Other highlights include: 'in recruitment, not everybody is ok' - why mental health needs some attention in the industry how not seeing her kid...

In episode 4 of Series 2, Claire Ackers chats with Catherine Day, Founder & Director of DAY's recruitment and hospitality specialist. Catherine has a massive passion for hospitality and this genuine love shines through. One of the best bits of this episode is a heart-warming story about the life-changing power of authentic customer service. She also tells Claire of the frustration she feels a...

In Episode 3, Claire talks to Founders and Directors of legal recruiters, Katie Haggerty and Amy Jaques. In a first for the Authentic Recruiter podcast - a threeway - Katie and Amy chat to Claire about how they collaborate differently, and are still bossing motherhood as well. Some highlights include: How their husbands goaded them into launching How their unique approach to collaboration is ...

In the second episode of Series 2, Claire chats to James Milner, former Exec Director of The Bridge IT recruitment. Some of the best bits include: Why he believes recruitment brings freedom Why he now tells the brutal truth in interviews How he's learned to hold onto his integrity and sanity during the pandemic And why he believes shady recruiters will fall during Covid Is your recruitment...

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 Why it's all culture first with her What the recruitment industry needs to do to retain talented working parents Toni also tells...

Claire Ackers sat down with HR180 Gaffer Claire Morley-Jones to pick her brains about all things HR in the latest Authentic Recruiter podcast episode. She gave us her top tips for values-led, emotionally-intelligent leaders who are serious about growing impactful businesses, including knowing your North Star, and hiring people who balance out your weaknesses. Claire also revealed the headcoun...

I was thrilled to have the chance to pick the brains of PR expert Caroline Joynson about the best way to get visible, right now. If you’re trying to get your brand or name out there and shout about what you do, do not miss this episode! In this episode of the Authentic Recruiter podcast Caroline gives some really actionable advice: 🎙 how to put your big girl pants on and help more people 🎙 h...

Part II - of this conversation of all things recruitment! Join GRAFT Talent Founder, Melanie Parker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-parker-/) , and Adesse Founder, Claire Ackers (https://www.linkedin.com/in/claireackers/) , as they get grilled by Anna Sutton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-sutton-the-data-shed/) , CEO of the Data Shed about all things recruitment. In this episode, you'l...

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' 🎙What makes a good recruiter 🎙And tech CEO Anna reveals what she looks for in a recruiter Part 2 is coming soo...

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 🎙why role models are important for recruiters 🎙 how values-based cultures can sky rocket your results 🎙 What the recruitment industry needs to do to change its image Is your recrui...

"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: Plan & Pitch Record & Edit (including details of the mostly free tech she u...

To celebrate International Yoga Day, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to chat with my yoga teacher, Binny Chadha (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAECVmYBDusASTx1jkxWV8jkvjLKlntJHcY) . She had loads of amazing insights for business leaders and entrepreneurs, including: * how yoga principles can help you grow an authentic, values-led business * how to balance your chakkras for energy, blis...