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REC: REVOLUTION ✌🏻

by Simon Lewis

REC: REVOLUTION is an action-packed, convention-challenging, recruitment-themed pod exploring stories, journeys, and mindset insights from forward-thinking industry leaders, business entrepreneurs, athletes, and other high performers. What does high performance look like? What makes exceptional leadership? Where is recruitment heading?Smash the silos, overthrow the ordinary, change the game. 💣REC: REVOLUTION is hosted by RecConnect founders Simon Lewis and Grant Bristow, in association with global telecoms provider, Global Telecom Networks. https://globaltelecomnetworks.com/

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Episodes

  1. Adding Value to Your Recruitment Process Through City CV

    Simon Lewis speaks with Victoria McLean, CEO of award-winning recruitment consultancy business, City CV. City CV transforms careers globally through its CV writing, interview coaching and career coaching, inspiring thousands of people per year through events, webinars and workshops. In this…

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  2. Winning at Retained Search Through Mindset

    Simon is joined by retained search expert Louise Archer, as they discuss the role mindset plays in being a successful project based recruiter. Many recruiters are switching from traditional contingency recruitment to retained, but how can you win at it? And what impact will it have on your life...

  3. How To Build A Recruitment Business That Works For YOU

    Do you own an SME recruitment firm and feel dissatisfied because you seem to work hard for your business rather than your business working hard for you? If so, it’s probably down to 3 reasons: You aren’t earning what you want; you’re not leading the lifestyle you and your family would like you to...

  4. Disingenuity and Other Recruitment Rambles

    In this special off-the-cuff episode Gabi Preston-Phypers and Simon chat about everything from rec tech to removals. There’s soothsaying, myth-slaying and a whole lot of fanciful thinking. Candidate carnage, Boolean beauties and Disney dazzlers. Yes, this one’s a laugh. Gabi is co-founder of…

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  5. The Secret to Recruitment Leadership Success

    In this energetic episode Simon is joined by recruitment leader, Emma McNamara. A genuine industry protagonist, Emma founded one of the preeminent recruitment agency brands within the digital sector and became renowned for her no-nonsense approach. An MBO 16 years later saw Emma transfer her…

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  6. Culture

    Culture. What is it? How do we create it? And why does it matter? In this episode I’m joined by Miles Lloyd, a professional skills coach and business mentor with a track record of developing people and businesses through transformational change. A wide and varied career has seen him work with...

  7. Progress Over Perfection: With Ben Browning

    In this insightful episode Simon speaks with talent development specialist, Ben Browning. Thoughtful, measured and articulate, Ben opens up on mental health, growth mindset and what it takes to become a high performing recruitment leader. This is a whizz-bang session featuring productivity,...

  8. The Shiny Squirrel: With Katy Green

    Finding the right talent is tough, especially in unusual times. In this dynamic episode Simon is joined by business performance coach Katy Green, as they discuss the mechanisms required for modern-day attraction strategies. In a period when many recruitment agency owners have been put back 'on…

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  9. The Journey to Liberation: Stephanie's Story

    In this episode Simon is joined by Stephanie Lythgoe, director of Multisector Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency supporting hiring managers across the UK in the Engineering, Legal and Business Support sectors. Having grown up in RAF confines, Stephanie found her way into recruitment…

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  10. Communication & Consistency: Recruitment Leadership 20.4

    In this episode Simon is joined by recruitment performance trainer and coach, Ben Browning. This is a very frank, open and honest conversation around overcoming adversity, laying foundations for outstanding leadership and the value of communication and accountability. How does growth mindset…

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  11. From Sunday League to A-League. Play Without Regrets.

    In this episode Simon is joined by former professional inline hockey player and Team GB coach, Andrew Sillitoe. After helping build a performance and leadership team within one of the most recognisable recruitment consultancy brands, Andrew began a path of learning and development that marks him…

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  12. The Power of Connectivity in Leadership

    In this episode Simon is joined by former Hays leadership coach, Ashley Rice. A decade spent at this internationally-renowned recruitment consultancy, promoted some critical thinking around what great leadership looks like and how it can be implemented in a profession often so relentless in…

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  13. How To Create An Elite Team Environment - With Michael Whatman

    In this episode Simon is joined by the magnificently passionate high-performance coach and mindset mogul, Michael Whatman. At just 15 years of age, Michael was playing international baseball for the U18 team. A switch to elite rugby then followed, before injury curtailed a burgeoning career. But...

  14. Fine Margins & The Alternative Route To Success

    In this episode Simon is joined by Steve Guest, a recruitment entrepreneur and best-selling author who has cultivated a career in an industry where margin gains are often quite literally the difference between success and failure. Like many within a sector historically driven by bullish behaviour...

  15. Mindset of an Olympic Athlete - Tales From The Track With Danny Crates

    With Danny Crates: Olympic athlete, TV presenter, pundit, commentator, high performance coach At just 21 year old, Danny tragically lost an arm in a car accident whilst on holiday in Australia. What followed is a remarkable story of resilience, endurance, passion and determination. Because by the...

  16. Transform Your Mindset Through Emotional Hygiene

    Self-development is the cornerstone of every great leader. How can we lead others when every day of our own remains the same? We need to clear our minds of the clutter. Mindset transformation comprises many facets. So how do we: Create positive daily habits? Develop emotional awareness? Find…

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  17. Fuelling Success Through Team Performance - Reflections From The Racetrack

    Having driven alongside record-breaking F1 champion Lewis Hamilton, Andy Cohen-Wray knows what elite performance looks like. Throw in more than two decades of competitive experience competing with and learning from Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth champions, plus training as a master in...

  18. The Psychology of Confidence - Being a Better Leader

    Learn how confidence fuels the authority needed to succeed in every aspect of your life. In this session Simon is joined by world-renowned psychology expert, speaker, author and high performance influencer, Jamil Qureshi. Jamil is one of today’s foremost practitioners of performance enhancing...

  19. The Purpose of Being Different - With Alexandra 'tequila' Chirica

    At 25 years old, Alexandra Chirica is paving the way for a new kind of recruitment leader, where tradition makes way for vision. Building a business with passion and compassion and its heart, is the makeweight for commercial enterprise. In an industry awash with normalised silos, just how is…

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  20. Activate 2021 - How To Ignite Your Vision & Catalyse Your Courage

    In this session Simon is joined by Beyond Limits co-creator and performance coach, Rebecca Shannon, as she takes you on a journey of empowerment and discovery. Activate 2021 - How To Ignite Your Vision & Catalyse Your Courage For The Year Ahead encourages you to explore your inner and often...

  21. Champion Mindset: Secrets to Success by Paralympic Table Tennis Tornado, Martin Perry

    Dubbed 'The Paisley Powerhouse', Scotland and Team GB table tennis champion Martin Perry was born without hands and only one leg. Yet at just 26 years old he has won 52 international medals. So what drove him to pursue a career in a sport in which hands are surely a prerequisite? What are…

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  22. Influence & Persuasion - with Jamil Qureshi

    Hear from Jamil Qureshi - one of the world's preeminent psychological trailblazers - as we uncover the secrets to effective influence and persuasion in a leadership context. Develop the power to influence and persuade others, accelerating your leadership to another dimension. Persuasion and...

  23. Espresso Monday #7 - Motivation

    Join us for a 20 minute shot of inspiration, as we hear from Rebecca Shannon about how creating self-motivation may not come in the way you imagine. A few of our guests shared their own experiences. Really good episode, this!

  24. Espresso Monday: OMG & a Whole Lot of Attitude: How To Thrive As a Leader

    Simon is joined by Rebecca Shannon for one shot of inspiration, as we take 20 minutes out of the day to kick-start your week. No fluff. Just energy and action. And one nugget of intelligence that will advance your mindset and make you better at your job. Different topics each week. Shot #4: OMG &…

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  25. Espresso Monday: Habits - Making & Breaking Them

    Join us for one shot of inspiration, as we take 20 minutes out of the day to kick-start your week. No fluff. Just energy and action. And one nugget of intelligence that will advance your mindset and make you better at your job. Different topics each week. Shot #3: Habits - making and breaking…

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  26. Espresso Monday: Pricing & The Power of Choice

    As part of the Beyond Limits development series, join Rebecca Shannon and Jon Brooks for one shot of inspiration, as we take 20 minutes out of the day to kick-start your week. Pricing - How to contemporise the way you charge your client, revolutionise your working practices and make more money.

  27. Coach Yourself - The Art of Self Leadership

    In this episode Simon engages in an impromptu chat with performance coach, Rebecca Shannon, for a session on how leaders can be their own coach. Intriguing stuff.

  28. Espresso Monday - shot #1 (VUCA - the world solutions leadership theory framework)

    Join performance coach Rebecca Shannon for one shot of inspiration, as we take 20 minutes out of the day to kick-start your week. No fluff. Just energy and action. And one nugget of intelligence that will advance your mindset and make you better at your job. Different topics each week. Shot 1…

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  29. How To Feel Like You're Progressing In A Recessed Market - With Jamil Qureshi

    Join us for a dynamic and engaging session, uncovering the secrets to how successful people remain positive and move forward even in the toughest times. What is it about elite performers that distinguish them from the rest? How do they bounce back from adversity? And what coping mechanisms are...

  30. Recruitment Marketing Heroes Assemble

    Simon is joined by the fabulous recruitment marketing legend that is Lisa Jones - the industry's 'pocket rocket'! This session will give you time and ideas to help you focus on the immediate future of your recruitment business, and recruitment marketing job – and how marketing can add genuine…

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  31. New Dawn

    "This is no time for ease and comfort; It is time to dare and endure." - Winston Churchill The recruitment landscape has changed forever. The COVID-19 pandemic was unforeseen, unprecedented and unforgiving. The terror and torment caused will leave an indelible stain on our recreational and...

  32. Why Stories Sell And How To Build Authority With Your Brand

    During this dynamic and interactive session, you will hear from some of recruitment's preeminent thought-leaders, as we uncover the secrets to creating your personal brand and unlocking the power of story-based marketing. Simon is joined by Amelia Sordell, Victoria Rush, Andrew MacAskill and…

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  33. That Pimlico Guy - Extracts from an MO Team Talk

    An accidental soundbite during a Team Talk chat between Grant Bristow, Aaron Leslie and Simon Lewis During a discussion around recruitment outsourcing, Gran's impression of Charlie Mullins makes for a wonderful interlude.

  34. Operational Foundations

    Simon is joined by Una McGuinness and Justin Auckland as they discuss the operational elements to building and running a successful recruitment agency business. They explore mistakes to avoid and demonstrate how you can power your business by surrounding yourself with support and an outsourced...

  35. Leadership in the New Context - with Jamil Qureshi

    Great leadership and culture development has never been more important. One of the world's preeminent speakers will help you nail it. Simon is joined by one of the world's most sought-after performance coaches and psychologists, as they explore what great leadership looks like in the new context,...

  36. The Legal Ride

    Every staffing business needs proper legal guidance. Knowing more than your clients and competition saves time, money and reputation. In this insightful episode Simon is joined by Lucy Tarrant, founder of recruitment lawyer experts Cognitive Law.

  37. Building a Culture of Resilience

    In this engaging episode Simon is joined by purposeful leadership champion, Rebecca Shannon. Without culture, you are nothing. "Your culture is your past, your culture is your future. Without the past, you have no future and without culture, you have nothing. We must learn to bring our cultures...

  38. Agency Meets In-house: Relationship Clarity

    Buckle-up! In this electric episode Simon is joined by Jim Berrisford and a panel of recruitment experts as they bring agency and in-house recruitment leaders together to discuss building relationships for the modern market. In the blue corner: Janine Owen & Rohan Shah (agency recruitment) In the...

  39. Retained Search: Trade Secrets

    Simon Lewis introduces retained search expert Louise Archer into the MembersOnly network, as they discuss the importance of breaking away from the reliance of contingency recruitment. Together, Louise and Simon discuss: Know the best target clients for Retained Search Understand exactly what...

  40. Planning a Return to Normality

    Fireside chat with Volcanic Sales Director, Darren Curtis. In this episode Darren and Simon discuss how the recruitment landscape might look post-COVID.

  41. New Look Marketing Strategy: It's Now or Never

    Talking recruitment marketing strategy with Una McGuinness and Glenn Southam. This session is designed for recruitment agency owners and marketing professionals tasked with producing a strategy fit for a re-imagined and new-look industry. Are you in need of an injection of activity that will…

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  42. Being on Furlough - With Dan Lewis

    Fireside chat with Dan Lewis, co-founder of marketing & digital recruitment agency, NU Creative. We discuss overcoming the challenges of being on furlough from your own company, and what the future holds for the businesses moving forward.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

REC: REVOLUTION is an action-packed, convention-challenging, recruitment-themed pod exploring stories, journeys, and mindset insights from forward-thinking industry leaders, business entrepreneurs, athletes, and other high performers. What does high performance look like? What makes exceptional leadership? Where is recruitment heading?Smash the silos, overthrow the ordinary, change the game. 💣REC: REVOLUTION is hosted by RecConnect founders Simon Lewis and Grant Bristow, in association with global telecoms provider, Global Telecom Networks. https://globaltelecomnetworks.com/

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