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"Saul Searching" - The Saul Recruitment Podcast
by Darren Saul
"Saul Searching" - The Saul Recruitment Podcast - where I tackle all sorts of fun topics in the areas of recruitment, job searching, mindset, business practices, technology, marketing, culture, service, behaviour - it‘s amazing what you will pick up..*** Always looking for fantastic guests for upcoming shows - feel free to buzz me on 0414659800 to chat or 👉 https://www.mixo.io/site/podcast-guest-booking-2fh52
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Ep 76 - Lessons from From the Frontlines! Skills for the IT Industry Today and Tomorrow! with Nathan Hutchison
🔹HIRING! IT MSP/Cloud Recruiter! 🎙️ Podcast Host! 25 years exp. recruiting all levels of Tech, Sales, Consulting and Management across Oz & NZ! $2000 referral fees 👉 0414659800===============================================Lessons from the Frontlines! The Saul Recruitment Podcast is live, and this one brings real-world experience straight from the frontlines of IT 💥Nathan Hutchison joins the show with 19 years in the industry, starting on the service desk and now stepping into his role as Chief Operating Officer at All IT Services. He’s also spent years coaching MSP leaders across APAC, known for cutting through complexity and focusing on what actually matters.This conversation digs into the skills that have stood the test of time. Technical ability gets you started, but curiosity, communication, and how you think become the real differentiators as your career grows.Nathan shares what shifted when he moved from solving technical problems to leading people. Different challenges, different mindset. There’s also an honest take on the pace of change in IT and how to stay across it without burning out.We get into what separates those who move into leadership from those who stay stuck, plus practical advice for anyone starting out in tech.You’ll also hear what’s happening at All IT Services and how they’re approaching things differently in the MSP space.A grounded, honest chat that’ll get you thinking about your next step 🎧🔥 What you’ll hear- Skills that still matter in IT today- Moving into leadership- Curiosity and better thinking- Staying relevant without burning out- Career growth in tech🎧 Listen now, subscribe, and stay across future episodes of Saul Searching!Get in touch with Nathan at All IT Services!https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhutchison/ https://allitservices.com.au/ #saulsearching #ITCareers #TechLeadership #MSP #CareerGrowth
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Ep 75 - The High-Performer Trap: What Workplaces Miss About ADHD! with Caroline Beresford
🔹HIRING! IT MSP/Cloud Recruiter! 🎙️ Podcast Host! 25 years exp. recruiting all levels of Tech, Sales, Consulting and Management across Oz & NZ! $2000 referral fees 👉 0414659800==============================================High performance looks great on paper. Big output, quick thinking, always delivering.What often gets missed is the pressure sitting underneath it.In this episode of Saul Searching – The Saul Recruitment Podcast, I’m joined by ADHD Executive Coach and Founder of The Addvocacy Project, Caroline Beresford, to unpack how ADHD can show up in high-performing professionals and why it’s so often overlooked.With 20+ years in corporate and a background in HR, Caroline blends real-world experience with evidence-based coaching and lived insight. The conversation goes beyond awareness and gets into what actually needs to change inside workplaces.We talk about the subtle signs leaders miss. The systems that create friction without realising it. The hidden cost of constantly “coping” at work.Caroline shares practical ways hiring managers, recruiters and leaders can make immediate shifts. Better onboarding. Clearer communication. Smarter expectations. Small changes that make a real difference.There’s also a strong focus on what neuro-affirming workplaces actually look like and how to support performance in a way that’s sustainable.🎧 In this episode, we cover:- ADHD in high performers and why it’s often missed- Workplace habits that create unnecessary pressure- Simple shifts leaders can make straight away- Rethinking performance beyond just output- Setting people up for success from day oneThis one’s honest, practical and worth your time.Connect with Caroline:Website: https://www.theaddvocacyproject.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-beresford-the-addvocacy-project/ https://www.instagram.com/carolineberesford_coach/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081841067192 Book a Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/caroline-beresford-theaddvocacyproject-clarity-call/30min?month=2026-04 Weekly Edit Newsletter: https://www.theaddvocacyproject.com/adhd-weekly-insights Email: [email protected] 👉 Listen now and subscribe to Saul Searching – The Saul Recruitment Podcast for more conversations like this.
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Ep. 74 - From Hustle to High Gear: How Founders Break Thru the Plateau and Scale! with Cam Elliott
🔹HIRING! IT MSP/Cloud Recruiter! 🎙️ Podcast Host! 25 years exp. recruiting all levels of Tech, Sales, Consulting and Management across Oz & NZ! $2000 referral fees 👉 0414659800==================================================================This episode hits home for founders who’ve built something solid… but feel stuck in that frustrating middle ground. You’re past the startup chaos, yet not quite scaling the way you imagined. Sound familiar? 👀Enter Cam Elliott - a revenue growth expert who’s spent over two decades helping businesses turn messy pipelines into predictable performance. No fluff. No theory-heavy advice. Just practical strategies that actually move the needle.Cam’s track record speaks for itself. From launching and scaling GoodHabitz Australia to building and exiting Elevate Corporate Training, he knows what it takes to grow in real-world conditions. These days, through The Growth Engine, he partners with founders to tighten systems, sharpen forecasts, and unlock consistent growth.This chat is packed with honest reflections, sharp insights, and those “that’s exactly what I’m dealing with” moments 💡🔥 What we get into:- Why the 3-5 year business stage is where many founders stall- The shift from being the doer to becoming the strategic leader your business needs- Subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs you’ve hit a plateau- The habits and behaviours founders need to drop immediately- Systems that actually work - and how to avoid a graveyard of unused tools- Where AI fits into scaling without overcomplicating things 🤖- Reigniting energy and drive once the early hustle buzz fades- The belief patterns holding founders back… and what to replace them with💬 Cam brings a refreshing level of honesty to this conversation. There’s no sugar-coating here. Growth requires clarity, discipline, and the right structure. When those pieces click into place, everything changes.One of the standout moments? The idea that many founders don’t have a growth problem - they have a focus and execution problem. That hits hard.🚀 Who this episode is for:Founders navigating that awkward growth plateauBusiness owners tired of inconsistent revenueLeaders ready to step out of the day-to-day and think biggerAnyone looking to build a business that runs with them, not because of them✨ A quick takeaway:Progress doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from doing the right things, consistently, with the right systems behind you. Simple in theory. Hard in practice. That’s where this episode delivers real value.👉 Connect with Cam & learn more about The Growth Engine:https://www.thegrowthengine.com.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronelliot/ 🎯 Enjoying the podcast?Make sure you follow, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. It helps more founders get access to conversations like this 🙌#SaulSearching #RecruitmentPodcast #BusinessGrowth #FounderJourney #ScalingUp #EntrepreneurLife #SalesStrategy #Leadership #GrowthMindset #AIinBusiness
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Ep. 73 - LinkedIn Update for 2026 - What’s New, What’s Working and What to Ignore! with Kylie Chown
🔹HIRING! IT MSP/Cloud Recruiter! 🎙️ Podcast Host! 25 years exp. recruiting all levels of Tech, Sales, Consulting and Management across Oz & NZ! $2000 referral fees 👉 0414659800==================================================================LinkedIn feels louder than ever. More content, more opinions, more pressure to “show up”. So what actually works in 2026… and what’s just noise?This week on Saul Searching - The Saul Recruitment Podcast, we sit down with Kylie Chown, one of Asia-Pacific’s leading LinkedIn voices, to unpack what’s really happening on the platform right now - and how to use it without losing your mind (or your authenticity) 😅Kylie brings over 15 years of experience helping professionals turn their online presence into something that actually delivers results. She’s trained thousands, picked up major industry awards, and built a reputation for cutting through fluff with practical, straight-talking advice.And in this episode… she does exactly that.💥 We get into the real shifts happening on LinkedIn💥 What updates actually matter (and which ones to ignore)💥 Why so many people feel stuck despite “being active”💥 The hidden blockers stopping you from gaining traction💥 The truth about content creation - and whether it’s for everyone💥 What’s coming next for LinkedIn in 2026 and beyondThere’s also a great chat about Local Link Networking in Brisbane, where Kylie is turning online connections into real-world conversations - something a lot of people are craving right now.This episode isn’t about hacks or gimmicks. It’s about clarity, confidence, and using LinkedIn in a way that actually aligns with who you are and what you want.If you’ve ever thought:“I’m posting but nothing’s happening”“I don’t know what I should be doing on LinkedIn anymore”“I feel like I’m just blending in”You’re going to get a lot out of this one.Kylie shares honest insights, practical direction, and a few truth bombs that might just change how you approach the platform altogether.🎧 Hit play now to rethink your LinkedIn strategy for 2026!!Get in touch with Kylie!! 👉 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylie-chown-speaker-training-brisbane/And if this episode gave you a fresh perspective, make sure you follow, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it 🙌
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Ep. 72 - IT Certs Made Simple: Smarter Ways to Pick and Prep for IT Certs! with Aaron Spiteri
** Always looking for fantastic guests for upcoming shows - feel free to buzz me on 0414659800 to chat or 👉 https://www.mixo.io/site/podcast-guest-booking-2fh52🎁🎙️Start your FREE 7 Day Podcast Launch Challenge Now! 👉 https://subscribepage.io/FREE7DayPodcastChallenge 🎁🎙️SALE: Beginners Podcast Course Bundle (Recorded) 👉 https://classbento.com.au/w/7w6s 🎁🎙️SALE: Podcast Mastery 3 Course Bundle (Recorded) 👉 https://classbento.com.au/w/yn8b ============================================================🎙️ It's episode 72 of Saul Searching – The Saul Recruitment Podcast!This week we’re cutting through the IT cert clutter with none other than Aaron Spiteri – a powerhouse Director in the Cybersecurity and Managed Services world. He’s got the scars, stories and certs to prove it.Aaron’s journey is a beauty. From cutting his teeth on the Service Desk to leading high-stakes projects and climbing to Director of Customer Success, he’s done the hard yards. Now, as a leader inside a top-tier Managed Services Provider, Aaron’s all about helping others navigate the chaos of certifications without the burnout or badge-chasing.Here’s what we covered:💻 How Aaron’s hands-on IT beginnings shaped his obsession with certs🎯 Why not all certifications are created equal – and how to sniff out the ones that’ll actually move the needle📚 Study strategies that actually work – from bootcamps to binge-learning😵 The #1 thing most people mess up when prepping for a cert (hint: it's not what you think)🚀 How to use certifications to turbocharge your career – especially in cloud, cyber, AI and automation🧐 What recruiters really think when they see a CV full of certs – and how to stand out for the right reasonsAaron keeps it real, gives solid gold advice, and drops a few cheeky gems too. If you’re stuck in cert overload or just looking for your next up-skill move, this one’s unmissable.🔗 Bonus: Check out the Certification Playlist Aaron mentioned for a breakdown of IT certs by career path – https://www.cbtnuggets.com/certification-playlist/careers🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to follow, rate and subscribe so you never miss a beat!💬 Got thoughts on the episode? Drop us a message or tag us with your biggest takeaway!
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Episode 71 - Retain or Get Left Behind: The Future of Modern Recruitment! with Louise Archer
** Always looking for fantastic guests for upcoming shows - feel free to buzz me on 0414659800 to chat or 👉 https://www.mixo.io/site/podcast-guest-booking-2fh52 🎁🎙️Start your FREE 7 Day Podcast Launch Challenge Now! 👉 https://subscribepage.io/FREE7DayPodcastChallenge 🎁🎙️SALE: Beginners Podcast Course Bundle (Recorded) 👉 https://classbento.com.au/w/7w6s 🎁🎙️SALE: Podcast Mastery 3 Course Bundle (Recorded) 👉 https://classbento.com.au/w/yn8b ========================================================🚀 Buckle up – this one’s a game changer.Louise Archer isn’t just another voice in recruitment. She’s leading the charge to flip the whole model on its head. If you’re still clinging to the contingent cliff edge, she’s the one holding the ladder down – and giving you a reality check on the way up.As the CEO of Retrained Search, Louise has made it her business to help recruiters escape the chaos of contingent work. Her solution? Retained search – done properly, with confidence, clarity and zero fluff. Since 2018, she’s helped recruiters ditch the free-for-all and step into a model that values their time, expertise and mental health.In this episode, Louise joins Saul for a straight-talking, no-hype conversation about what recruitment really needs right now – and why those who don’t adapt might get left behind.What’s inside:💥 Why AI isn’t the enemy – but it won’t save sloppy recruitment💥 The real difference between retained and contingent (yes, we go there)💥 How to get clients to pay upfront – and why they’ll thank you for it💥 The mindset shift that changes everything once recruiters go retained💥 When retained isn’t the right call (yep, it’s not a one-size-fits-all)💥 A killer story of one recruiter who went from “this’ll never work” to smashing it on retainers💥 How to use tech without losing your human edge💥 What Retrained Search actually offers (it’s not a cookie-cutter course)💥 And yes – we talk about her podcast too!This one’s for the recruiters who’ve had enough of working for free. For agency owners who know something’s gotta give. For the ones who want to do the job well – and get paid properly for it.Louise brings energy, honesty and hard-earned truth. She doesn’t train for the sake of it – she helps people believe they can do better, then gives them the tools to prove it.🚨 Recruiters, agency owners, business leaders – don’t miss this.👉 Listen now, take notes, and get off the contingent hamster wheel once and for all.Get in touch with Louise and the Retrained Search team!Site - https://retrainedsearch.com/ LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise--archer/ Podcast - https://retrainedsearch.com/retrained-search-the-podcast/ 🎙️ Subscribe to Saul Searching wherever you get your podcasts – and if this one hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it.
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Episode 70 - AI is here! Is the Recruiter now redundant?..with Andrew Rodger
** Always looking for fantastic guests for upcoming shows - feel free to buzz me on 0414659800 to chat or 👉 https://www.mixo.io/site/podcast-guest-booking-2fh52 🎁🎙️Start your FREE 7 Day Podcast Launch Challenge Now! 👉 https://subscribepage.io/FREE7DayPodcastChallenge 🎁🎙️SALE: Beginners Podcast Course Bundle (Recorded) 👉 https://classbento.com.au/w/7w6s 🎁🎙️SALE: Podcast Mastery 3 Course Bundle (Recorded) 👉 https://classbento.com.au/w/yn8b ========================================================Welcome back to Saul Searching – The Saul Recruitment Podcast 👋In today’s episode, we’re cracking open a BIG one... Is AI about to steal our jobs, or is it actually here to save the recruiter?Joining us is the ever-brilliant Andrew Rodger – founder and CEO of recMate and electrifyAI – a bloke who’s been around recruitment longer than LinkedIn. With 25+ years in the game (yep, kicked off at Michael Page!), he’s seen it all — and now he’s helping recruitment businesses get seriously smart with systems, automation, and AI ⚙️🤖But don’t worry, this isn’t a techy snoozefest. Andrew’s passion is making recruitment more human, not less. And he’s got some cracking stories and advice to prove it.🎧 In this episode, we dig into:💥 The exact moment Andrew knew tech was going to shake recruitment to its core💥 Where AI in recruitment actually stands in 2025 – hype or happening?💥 The biggest mistakes recruiters and agency owners make with AI (and how to avoid ‘em)💥 How AI is adding to the human touch – with real-world examples💥 The top 5 things you need to be doing right now to stay ahead of the curve💥 What leaders can do when it all feels a bit much💥 Where recruitment is headed in the next 12–24 months (it’s closer than you think)💥 What recMate and electrifyAI are up to – and how they’re changing the game💥 Plus – Andrew shares how he juggles being a recruitment tech wizard with being a husband, dad of five (yes, five!), and a podcaster himself. The man’s got systems 😄Hit play, take notes, and stay ahead. And if you’re not already subscribed — what are you even doing?!Follow Saul Searching on your fave podcast app and leave a review if you're loving the ride ❤️Want to connect with Andrew or learn more about recMate and electrifyAI?Check him out here 👇https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrodger/ https://www.recmate.com.au/ 🎙️And check out the amazing The Tech Savvy Recruiter podcast! With Andrew Rodger and Belinda Kerr 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/7LPXgQFKZpJEDsAoqNJ2Sq AND we promised you this FREE recruitment workflow! Journey Map Template - https://link.electrifyai.com.au/widget/form/7vKWG7Sh3tpgj65GskcZ Until next time — keep searching, keep learning, and keep it human 🙌
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Episode 69 - Why You Can’t Out-Strategise Self-Doubt (and What Works Instead!) with Ellie Megraw
We’re going straight to the heart of it in this one 💥======================================================** Always looking for fantastic guests for upcoming shows - feel free to buzz me on 0414659800 to chat or 👉 https://www.mixo.io/site/podcast-guest-booking-2fh52 🎁🎙️Start your FREE 7 Day Podcast Launch Challenge Now! 👉 https://subscribepage.io/FREE7DayPodcastChallenge 🎁🎙️SALE: Beginners Podcast Course Bundle (Recorded) 👉 https://classbento.com.au/w/7w6s 🎁🎙️SALE: Podcast Mastery 3 Course Bundle (Recorded) 👉 https://classbento.com.au/w/yn8b ========================================================Ellie Megraw joins us for a raw and energising chat on what really shifts when women stop chasing the grind and start listening to themselves. She’s a Business Strategist with a serious edge – part clarity activator, part energetic firestarter – and she’s the person women turn to when they hit that crashing moment of “I just can’t do business like this anymore.”This isn’t a fluffy conversation about mindset hacks or morning routines. Ellie gets real about what’s underneath the burnout, the overthinking, and the self-doubt spiral. It’s not about pushing through – it’s about pulling back. And reconnecting with what you already know deep down.We chat through:- The real reason strategy alone won’t cut it when you’re stuck in self-doubt- What Ellie means by “success from soul – not stress” (and how to start shifting towards it)- Why perfectionism feels safe... and what to do when it’s running the show- How to tap back into your energetic blueprint without needing a full life overhaul- What it looks like day-to-day to lead from clarity instead of chaos- Plus how Ellie works with women who are ready to do things their way – for real this timeThis episode feels like a warm hug and a powerful nudge. If you’re tired of doing “all the right things” and still not feeling right, this one’s for you 💛🎧 Listen now and subscribe so you never miss an episode that cuts through the noise and gets to what really matters.Find Ellie!!https://www.elliemegraw.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellie-megraw/ https://www.instagram.com/elliemegraw/ https://www.facebook.com/elliemegrawconsulting 🔥 Hit play and let’s go there.
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Episode 68 - You’ve Got the Interview - Now Don’t Stuff It Up! with Leah Lambart
💥 Welcome to another jam-packed episode of Saul Searching - The Saul Recruitment Podcast! This week, we’re cutting through the noise and getting real about interviews with someone who’s seen it all: Leah Lambart.Leah is a powerhouse Career & Interview Coach, founder of Relaunch Me, host of the Relaunch Your Career Podcast, and SEEK's resident Career Coach. She’s helped thousands navigate the messiness of career change, nail job interviews, and feel confident about their next step. With over 12,000 coaching hours under her belt, Leah doesn’t just talk the talk - she’s walked the walk through multiple career pivots and knows what works 🚀⭐️ In this episode, Leah shares:- The moment she knew coaching was her calling- Why smart, qualified candidates still trip up in behavioural interviews- Her no-fuss approach to preparing powerful STAR responses (that don’t sound like a robot)- What to do when your mind goes blank mid-answer (hint: it’s not panic!)- Body language hacks and soft skill tweaks that instantly boost presence- How to stay authentic without underplaying your strengthsWe also chat about common interview traps, how to use stories from outside of paid work, and what it really means to show up prepared without sounding rehearsed. Plus, Leah gives us the lowdown on her role with SEEK, her own podcast, and how she helps professionals relaunch their careers with clarity and confidence.AND LOTS MORE!!If interviews make your palms sweat or you’re tired of hearing "you were great, but we went with someone else," this episode is for you.👂 Tune in, take notes, and walk into your next interview with serious confidence.Connect with Leah!https://www.relaunchme.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/RelaunchMe.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/relaunchmecareerconsulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahlambartcareercoach/?originalSubdomain=au Relaunch Your Career Podcast - https://www.relaunchme.com.au/podcast 🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to follow Saul Searching, leave a review, and share it with someone prepping for an interview.
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Episode 67 - Unlocking Neurodiverse Potential - How to Recruit and Manage Neurodivergent Talent Effectively! with special guest Aisling Smith
💥 This one’s a game-changer. We’re live from the RCSA Talent X event with powerhouse advocate and trainer Aisling Smith, breaking down exactly how to tap into one of the most under-celebrated talent pools in recruitment today.Aisling isn’t just any expert. She’s the Neurodiversity Trainer of the Year, a 40 Under 40 Business Elite Award recipient, and a Stevie Award-winning Social Change Maker in Disability. She’s also a late-diagnosed autistic woman with ADHD, and a mum to a neurodivergent child. Her work? Deeply personal and unapologetically real.From busting the myths about neurodivergent talent to showing recruiters and hiring managers what inclusive hiring actually looks like, this episode’s full of the stuff we all need to hear. 🚀Here’s what we cover:- Aisling’s powerful story - why she’s so driven to create safer, smarter workplaces for neurodivergent people.- Why hiring processes still exclude some of the most focused, innovative, and resilient candidates out there.- The so-called "fair" hiring practices that are anything but..- The tiny changes that make a huge difference.- How managers can stop worrying about "getting it wrong" and start showing up better.- Strengths worth celebrating (that too often get overlooked).- How to actually motivate neurodivergent team members (spoiler: it’s not just about perks).- Real-life examples of cultural transformation when neuro-inclusion strategies are done right.- The bold move Aisling wants recruiters and hiring managers to make tomorrow.This episode is a must-listen if you’re in hiring, management, HR or just want to be a better teammate.🚀 Want more Aisling? Connect with her and check out her brilliant work in neuro-inclusion consulting and training.Website - https://aisling-smith.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aisling-smith-vance-neurodiversity/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/theaislingsmith YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AislingSmithNeuroEmpowerment 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! If this episode sparked something in you, make sure to subscribe, rate and share with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s change how we recruit - for good!============================================================** Always looking for fantastic guests for upcoming shows - feel free to buzz me on 0414659800 to chat or 👉 https://www.mixo.io/site/podcast-guest-booking-2fh52 ===========================================================
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Episode 66 - Pt. 2 - The Collaboration Code: How Interconnected Teams Outperform the Rest! with Paul Slezak
Welcome back to Saul Searching – The Saul Recruitment Podcast!We’re cracking the Collaboration Code with the brilliant Paul Slezak — a global leadership coach, facilitator, and human capital strategist who’s been transforming teams and elevating workplaces for over 30 years across Australia, the US, APAC and EMEA. 🌍From the boardroom to the Zoom room, Paul brings a rare blend of business smarts, emotional intelligence, humour and heart. He's the kind of guy who doesn’t just talk leadership — he lives it. 🙌In this energising chat, we dive into:- What real team effectiveness looks like in 2025 💡- The small habits that make a BIG difference in team dynamics- Common myths about collaboration (spoiler: it’s not all trust falls and offsites)- How to spot the warning signs when your team starts to drift 👀- Whether remote work is killing connection — or just reshaping it- A powerful story of a team breakthrough that changed everythingPLUS: actionable takeaways and how you can work with Paul to lift your own team’s game 🚀If you want to build stronger teams, lead with more heart, and create a culture where people actually want to show up and perform — this episode is for you.🎧 Tune in now and unlock the secrets of high-performing, human-first teams.💬 Don’t forget to share your favourite moment, and leave us a review if this episode gave you food for thought!Feel free to get in touch with Paul!Website - https://paulslezak.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulslezak/ email - [email protected] - +61 411 225 691============================================================** Always looking for fantastic guests for upcoming shows - feel free to buzz me on 0414659800 to chat or 👉 https://www.mixo.io/site/podcast-guest-booking-2fh52===========================================================
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Episode 66 - Pt. 1 - The Collaboration Code: How Interconnected Teams Outperform the Rest! with Paul Slezak
Welcome back to Saul Searching – The Saul Recruitment Podcast!We’re cracking the Collaboration Code with the brilliant Paul Slezak — a global leadership coach, facilitator, and human capital strategist who’s been transforming teams and elevating workplaces for over 30 years across Australia, the US, APAC and EMEA. 🌍From the boardroom to the Zoom room, Paul brings a rare blend of business smarts, emotional intelligence, humour and heart. He's the kind of guy who doesn’t just talk leadership — he lives it. 🙌In this energising chat, we dive into:- What real team effectiveness looks like in 2025 💡- The small habits that make a BIG difference in team dynamics- Common myths about collaboration (spoiler: it’s not all trust falls and offsites)- How to spot the warning signs when your team starts to drift 👀- Whether remote work is killing connection — or just reshaping it- A powerful story of a team breakthrough that changed everythingPLUS: actionable takeaways and how you can work with Paul to lift your own team’s game 🚀If you want to build stronger teams, lead with more heart, and create a culture where people actually want to show up and perform — this episode is for you.🎧 Tune in now and unlock the secrets of high-performing, human-first teams.💬 Don’t forget to share your favourite moment, and leave us a review if this episode gave you food for thought!Feel free to get in touch with Paul!Website - https://paulslezak.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulslezak/ email - [email protected] - +61 411 225 691============================================================** Always looking for fantastic guests for upcoming shows - feel free to buzz me on 0414659800 to chat or 👉 https://www.mixo.io/site/podcast-guest-booking-2fh52===========================================================
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Episode 65 - From Frustration to Revolution – Louise Archer’s Retained Search Journey!
🎙️ Episode 65: From Frustration to Revolution – Louise Archer’s Retained Search Journey! 🚀 ============================================== 🎙️ Start your FREE 7 Day Podcast Launch Challenge Now! Over 7 days you will receive STAX of high value FREE podcast training! Videos, Webinars, Checklists, Guides, Templates, and Frameworks around podcast strategy, setup, production, promotion, guests, monetisation and more..👉 https://subscribepage.io/FREE7DayPodcastChallenge ============================================== Welcome to another episode of "Saul Searching" – The Saul Recruitment Podcast! 🎧 Today, we’re diving into the future of recruitment with an industry game-changer—Louise Archer, Founder & CEO of Retrained Search! 🌍✨ After years of struggling with the limitations of contingent recruitment, Louise took a bold step—she built Retrained Search to help recruiters ditch the unpredictable hustle and shift to a profitable retained model. Now, she’s transforming agencies across the UK, US, and Australia, giving them the strategies, tools, and mindset to scale sustainably. 🔥 In this episode, we cover: ✅ Why the contingent model is broken and what retained search can do differently ✅ How Louise overcame major challenges to revolutionise the recruitment industry ✅ Misconceptions about retained search (and why recruiters hesitate to make the switch!) ✅ Key strategies to build client trust and secure upfront commitment ✅ The biggest trends shaping recruitment in 2025 and how agencies can stay ahead Louise’s journey is one of resilience, adaptability, and bold decision-making. If you’re a recruiter looking to future-proof your business, you cannot afford to miss this episode! 🎧 Listen now & take your recruitment game to the next level! 📲 Connect with Louise & learn more: Website - https://retrainedsearch.com/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise--archer/ #SaulSearching #Podcast #Recruitment #RetainedSearch #BusinessGrowth #Hiring #EntrepreneurMindset #CareerSuccess
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Episode 64 - From Grad to Global: Mitchell’s Journey in Recruitment and Payment Tech! with Mitchell Wright
🎙️Welcome to Saul Searching – The Saul Recruitment Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the inspiring career journey of Mitchell Wright, a Recruitment Consultant at SearchWorks with over 3.5 years of experience.===============================================🚀[FREE Podcast Resource Library] Ensure a Super Successful Podcast Journey with these FREE Podcast Guides, Checklists & Templates! 👉 https://subscribepage.io/PodcastContentLibrary ===============================================🌟 What’s Inside This Episode?✨ Mitchell’s transition from university to the fast-paced world of recruitment at SearchWorks.✨ Leading the charge in building SearchWorks’ US recruitment division in the payment tech space.✨ Key differences between UK and US recruitment strategies—and lessons learned.✨ Strategies for winning enterprise clients and securing long-term relationships.✨ Insights into the qualities that make a great recruiter stand out.✨ An exploration of the evolving payment technology industry and why it’s so exciting to recruit in this space.Mitchell’s story highlights the power of persistence, adaptability, and strategic thinking in building a successful career in recruitment.🎧 Tune in now to uncover actionable insights and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of recruitment and payment technology!*** Want to learn more about Mitchell and SearchWorks?E-mail - [email protected] Website - https://searchworks.uk/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-wright-20aa301b5/ Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/7EODu3utxoRCCbRWkhW2sc?si=82f8b67c49724f1b 👉 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share this episode with your network. Let’s spread the inspiration!
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Episode 63 - Is your career brand supporting your professional ambitions? with Jeanette Walton
Hey everyone! Welcome to Episode 63 of “Saul Searching” - The Saul Recruitment Podcast! Today’s topic is “Is your career brand supporting your professional ambitions?” and we’re thrilled to have Jeanette Walton with us! Jeanette Walton has been helping professionals and businesses enhance their career branding for over a decade. With over 20 years of experience as a qualified writer and editor, Jeanette discovered her passion for career branding when she realised she could help others achieve their professional goals. She's all about creating career-branded content that energises, attracts, informs, and influences! In this episode, Jeanette dives into her journey and what drives her in this field. She explains the concept of career branding and why it’s more crucial now than ever. We explore the steps you need to take to build a strong career brand and what kind of collateral you’ll need. Jeanette also shares an inspiring success story of someone she’s helped and the amazing results they achieved. Jeanette provides insights on her working process and offers quick tips and takeaways for anyone looking to boost their career brand. 👉 Find Jeanette and learn more about her work.. Website - https://www.waltonswords.com.au/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/waltonswords/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/WaltonsWords Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeanette.walton.words/?hl=en Catch this episode and supercharge your career today! Tune in now!
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Episode 62 - How to influence decision-making using psychology and marketing! with Jodi Lee Duncan
Hey friends and podcast fans! Get set for a thrilling ride with Episode 62 of "Saul Searching" - the Saul Recruitment Podcast. Today's focus is on "How to utilise psychology and marketing to sway decision-making!" featuring the fantastic Jodi Lee Duncan. Meet Jodi, the tea-loving, dog-adoring guru in Marketing and Buyer Psychology, behind Fletch & Co. She's a seasoned professional with over 18 years of experience, guiding businesses to grasp consumer behaviour intricacies and design marketing tactics that truly resonate. Join us as Jodi dives into intriguing topics like her motivations in this field, the changing face of decision-making processes, the significance of clarity in marketing, the emotional side of buying, and the ethical stance on using psychology in marketing. Discover how behavioural science can be harnessed to connect with and influence your audience. Jodi also shares insights into her unique work approach and where you can find her. Don't miss out on her quick, actionable tips to elevate your marketing strategies. Gear up for an informative and engaging discussion with Jodi, sprinkled with humour and wisdom, and take your marketing game to the next level! Connect with Jodi today to unlock the secrets of successful marketing. Website - https://fletchandco.com.au/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodileeduncan-marketing-brisbane Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fletchandco_/
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Episode 61 - Passion over Profit! Employee over Employer! with Dexter Eugenio
Hey everyone! Welcome to Episode 61 of “Saul Searching” - The Saul Recruitment Podcast! 🎙️ Today, we're diving into "Passion over Profit! Employee over Employer! with the amazing Dexter Eugenio! 🔥 Meet Dexter, a true oxymoron. He started in marketing, stumbled into Corporate IT, fell into Small Business IT Support, bought a computer shop, and built a loyal client base over 15 years. Now, he's made a surprising change back to being an employee and couldn't be happier! Dexter has joined a top-tier MSP with a visionary founder, re-igniting his creative engine. And guess what? His loyal clients have happily followed him! In this episode, Dexter shares his incredible journey and why IT keeps him hooked. We'll explore what drove him to transition back to being an employee and how it's going so far. Plus, he offers valuable advice for anyone considering a similar move. Dexter also talks about how he stays motivated in the ever-evolving tech world and how he manages his time to keep learning. And of course, he'll give us the inside scoop on All IT and how he works to help clients grow in new ways. Don't miss Dexter's quick tips and takeaways! Tune in now for an engaging and insightful conversation! Feel free to connect with Dexter: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dextereugenio/ All IT Services: https://allitservices.com.au/ Catch all the action! Stay tuned and keep searching for Saul! 🎧✨
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Episode 60 - Talent Diversity: How to attract it, leverage it and retain it! With Amanda Chisholm
Hey everyone! 😜 Welcome to Episode 60 of “Saul Searching” - The Saul Recruitment Podcast, coming at you from the 2024 RCSA Talent X conference! Today we're diving into the exciting topic of talent diversity with the fantastic Amanda Chisholm - one of the speakers for the event! 🎤 Amanda spends her time working in non-banking financial services recruitment - specifically Legal, Risk and Compliance specialising in Funds Management, Superannuation, Insurance, and Wealth Management. She has been recognised as the #1 Recruitment Consultant in her space winning multiple awards including the SEEK SARA Award for Recruitment Consultant of the Year in 2023 and also a finalist in 2022. Amanda’s commitment to being recognised as a subject matter expert and leader in her space resulted in her promotion to Director at Kaizen Recruitment in 2020. Beyond her professional achievements, Amanda is deeply committed to causes close to her heart. She volunteers with not-for-profits focusing on animals, the environment, and supporting victims of family violence. Amanda is an avid explorer, having traveled to 97 countries. She also enjoys camping, hiking and scuba diving. In this episode, Amanda shares insights on talent diversity and its importance. We'll explore strategies for attracting, leveraging, and retaining diverse talent. Amanda also discusses how job seekers and employees can leverage their diversity as a strength to attract more opportunities. Tune in to learn more about Amanda's journey, the meaning of Kaizen as well as valuable tips for embracing talent diversity in your organisation! 💡 Feel free to connect with Amanda and Kaizen Recruitment! LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-chisholmrecruitment/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/kaizen-recruitment/ Website - https://www.kaizenrecruitment.com.au/ Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion! 👌🚀
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Episode 59 - How to build a healthy relationship with money in today’s world! with Marc Bineham
Hello, awesome listeners! 🎙️ Welcome to Episode 59 of "Saul Searching" - The Saul Recruitment Podcast! 🚀 Today, we're diving into the fascinating topic of “How to build a healthy relationship with money in today’s world!” with the incredible Marc Bineham. Meet Marc, Australia’s money maestro, on a mission to make financial freedom and stress-free retirements a reality for everyone! 🌟 As a highly regarded money speaker and award-winning author of The Money Sandwich, Marc brings over 30 years of finance industry expertise to the table. He's not just a financial adviser; he's your go-to money coach, delivering simple strategies in everyday language with a sprinkle of dad jokes for good measure! Today, Marc shares a wealth of practical tips and ideas that you can implement right away. Why it’s so challenging to save now and how to overcome it, What is financial wellness, financial freedom and a positive and money mindset, Good debt vs. bad debt, Superannuation and LOTS more!!.. So, grab your pen, paper, or phone because this is wisdom you won't want to miss! Where can our eager listeners find you, Marc, for more financial wisdom? https://themoneysandwich.com/ https://www.facebook.com/themoneysandwich https://www.linkedin.com/company/themoneysandwich/ The Money Sandwich Book - https://themoneysandwich.com/book/ A Bite from The Money Sandwich podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a-bite-from-the-money-sandwich-podcast/id1580846906 Don't miss out on Marc's valuable insights! Tune in now! 🎧🔥 #MoneyWisdom #FinancialFreedom #SaulSearchingPodcast 💸🚀
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Episode 58 - Reduce the stress and anxiety during job seeking by giving recruiters and hiring managers what they want..with Tom Hannemann.
Hello, podcast aficionados! 🎙️ Join us in the vibrant universe of "Saul Searching" as we embark on Episode 58 of The Saul Recruitment Podcast. Today's discussion is a real game-changer, focusing on "Reducing the stress and anxiety during job seeking by giving recruiters and hiring managers what they want.." with the insightful Tom Hannemann. Get ready for an enlightening conversation that's sure to make your career journey smoother! 🚀 Tom Hannemann is the visionary mind behind Advance Yourself Career Services since 1997. With a wealth of experience, Tom has been a guiding force for executives and professionals seeking career advancement. Armed with a degree in Behavioural Science and boasting an MBA from prestigious institutions like the Australian Graduate School of Management and the University of Melbourne's Business School, Tom's journey is truly inspiring. Tom shares his history and what continues to fuel his passion for helping job seekers. We chat about why the job seeking process can be stressful and the expectations of recruiters and hiring managers. Tom shares his tips for how to give recruiters and hiring managers what they want, how to write resumes and LinkedIn profiles that work, AI and LOTS more! Want to know more about how Tom weaves his magic?! Tune in to discover his secrets! 🧙♀️✨ Remember to explore the world of career insights with Tom's services at "Advance Yourself Career Services." Website - https://www.advance-yourself.com.au/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomhannemann/ Revolutionize your approach to career success!
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Episode 57 - AI in LinkedIn and what else has changed! with Kylie Chown
Hey everyone! 🌟 Welcome to episode 57 of “Saul Searching” - The Saul Recruitment Podcast! 🎙️ Today, we're diving into the world of LinkedIn and exploring "AI in LinkedIn and what else has changed!" The amazing Kylie Chown is back in the show!! 🤖🚀 Let's get to know Kylie - she's not just a Social Media Trainer and Strategist, but the #2 LinkedIn expert in Asia-Pac! With over 15 years of experience, Kylie has been a go-to professional helping thousands grow their business and careers using LinkedIn. She's been featured in The Huffington Post, Social Media Examiner, and more. In 2021, she scooped up awards like Best Use of LinkedIn and Mentor of the Year (Marketing) Silver in the Stevie Awards. Kylie is all about creating world-class digital brands through her venture, My Digital Brand. 💼🌐 In our latest conversation with Kylie, we uncover the magic of AI in LinkedIn and explore the game-changing platform updates from the last 6 months. Kylie gives us a sneak peek into the future of LinkedIn and shares valuable tips on leveraging the platform for marketing, recruiting, and job-seeking. We chat about organic vs paid LinkedIn, algorithm changes and LOTS LOTS more!! 🌐🤩 Curious about how Kylie works her digital magic? Tune in to discover her secrets! 🧙♀️✨ Ready to level up your LinkedIn game? Connect with Kylie and take your online presence to new heights! 🚀 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylie-chown-training-brisbane/ Website - Kylie Chown Consulting - https://www.kyliechown.com.au/ Website - My Digital Brand - https://mydigitalbrand.com.au/ LinkedInLocalBrisbaneCBD - https://www.kyliechown.com.au/linkedin-local-brisbane-cbd/
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Episode 56 - From recruiter to mediator and everything in between - how to play to your strengths when reinventing yourself! with Paul Slezak
From recruiter to mediator and everything in between - how to play to your strengths when reinventing yourself! I chat with the fantastic Paul Slezak (mediator, board advisor, leadership coach, ex. recruiter, writer and so much more..) about how to create a life around what you love, his new mediation business and why he loves his "portfolio career" so much. Paul also gives job seekers some great insights drawing from his many years as a recruitment founder and leader. This episode is as varied as its title and it's value packed!! Paul is simply awesome to chat with! A SIMPLY MUST SEE EPISODE! Feel free to get in touch with Paul! Website - https://twomindsmediation.com.au/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulslezak/ ** Some great books we chatted about as well: Do What you Love, and the Money will Follow – by Marsha Sinetar - https://www.amazon.com.au/What-Love-Money-Will-Follow/dp/0440501601 Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life – by James Hollis - https://www.amazon.com.au/Finding-Meaning-Second-Half-Life/dp/1592402070 The Second Mountain – by David Brooks - https://www.amazon.com.au/Second-Mountain-Giving-Yourself-Away/dp/0812993268 Company of One – by Paul Jarvis - https://www.amazon.com.au/Company-One-Staying-Small-Business/dp/1328972356 The Long Game; how to be a long-term thinker in a short-term world – by Dorie Clark - https://www.amazon.com.au/Long-Game-Long-Term-Thinker-Short-Term/dp/164782057X How to IKIGAI - by Tim Tamashiro - https://www.amazon.com.au/How-Ikigai-Lessons-Finding-Happiness/dp/1633539008
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Episode 55 - Discretionary effort is your holy grail! with Steve Sharp - The Workplace Whisperer
Discretionary effort is your holy grail! with Steve Sharp. I chat with Steve Sharp - The Workplace Whisperer - about his "Three Leadership Habits" and "SHARPEN Traits" that help business leaders foster daily innovation, productivity, and honesty within their teams. We chat about the fantastic concept of "Discretionary Effort" and Steve gives us loads of great tips and strategies for how to inspire, build trust, psychological safety and ultimately create high performing and happy teams! Steve is awesome! A VALUE PACKED EPISODE THAT IS A MUST SEE! Feel free to get in touch with Steve! Website - https://stevesharp.com.au/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevesharpspeaker/ email - [email protected]
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Episode 54 - Bringing Inclusivity Into Recruitment! with Sabrina Houssami
Bringing Inclusivity Into Recruitment! I chat with Sabrina Houssami - Founder and CEO of Avanti Search - about why she is so passionate about inclusivity, how to make the recruitment process more inclusive, Sabrina's impressive and varied career journey, what she learnt from her time as Miss World Australia, what makes Avanti Search so different and LOTS more! Sabrina was simply a pleasure to chat with! AN INCREDIBLY INSIGHTFUL AND VALUE PACKED EPISODE NOT TO BE MISSED! Feel free to get in touch with Sabrina and the Avanti Search team! Website - https://www.avantisearch.com.au/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinahoussami/ Phone - 0425040404 email - [email protected]
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Episode 53 - The Power of People and the Employee Value Proposition! with Gina Balarin
The Power of People and the Employee Value Proposition! I chat with the fantastic Gina Balarin - inspirational TEDx and keynote speaker, storyteller and B2B marketing leader - about the "why" and "how" to attract and retain quality people, her new book, her TEDx talk and LOTS more..Gina is awesome! A TRULY INSIGHTFUL EPISODE JAM-PACKED WITH TAKE HOME VALUE! Feel free to get in touch with Gina! Website - https://www.verballistics.com.au/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginabalarin/ Gina's new book : The Secret Army: Leadership, Marketing and the Power of People? - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-Army-Leadership-Marketing-People/dp/1544836341 Gina's TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTJLbnq48nI
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Episode 52 - LinkedIn - Organic, Ads, Content, Personal Branding and more..with Kylie Chown
LinkedIn - Organic, Ads, Content, Personal Branding and more..I chat with Kylie Chown - Social Media Trainer, Strategist and the current #2 LinkedIn expert in Asia-Pac - about everything LinkedIn as we move towards 2023! What's relevant and how can you be even more effective on the platform next year. We chat about your organic strategy, paid advertising, quality content creation, personal branding and your digital first impression, building an audience/community and LOTS more!.. AN EPISODE NOT TO BE MISSED! JAM-PACKED WITH VALUE AND INSIGHTS! Feel free to get in touch with Kylie! LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylie-chown-training-brisbane/ Website - Kylie Chown Consulting - https://www.kyliechown.com.au/ Website - My Digital Brand - https://mydigitalbrand.com.au/
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Episode 51 - Why he moved from Corporate Training to Online Learning..with Cam Elliot
Why he moved from Corporate Training to Online Learning..Cam Elliot - Learning and Development Professional and Country Director for GoodHabitz Australia - is back on the show to share some fantastic news! We chat about his new decision to head up GoodHabitz Australia, his continued passion for growth through learning, why GoodHabitz is one of Europe’s fastest growing online learning companies, why L&D is crucial to staff attraction and retention and LOTS LOTS more.. AN ABSOLUTE MUST SEE WITH LOADS OF GROWTH AND LEARNING NUGGETS! Feel free to get in touch with Cam! Website - https://www.goodhabitz.com/en-au/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronelliot/ email - [email protected]
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Episode 50 - Why so many people fail to plan their career and what the implications are..with Kathryn Palmer
Why so many people fail to plan their career and what the implications are..I chat with the fantastic Kathryn Palmer - Career Coach with 20 years exp. in Corporate HR - about why we tend to plan every other detail of our lives but we neglect to plan our careers! Kathryn shares loads of great insights on why career planning is so important and how do go about it! Kathryn is awesome! AN EXTREMELY INSIGHTFUL AND VALUE PACKED EPISODE NOT TO BE MISSED! Feel free to get in touch with Kathryn! LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynpalmercareercoach/ Book a Career Clarity Call - https://calendly.com/coach_kathryn email – [email protected]
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Episode 49 - The Mechanics of Decision Making. Gain an insider view of your mind's processes to make decisions easier! with Ellie Megraw
The Mechanics of Decision Making. Gain an insider view of your mind's processes to make decisions easier! I chat with the fantastic Ellie Megraw - international trainer and consultant with over 15-years experience in training, coaching, recruitment, communication, sales and management - all about the process of decision making. Ellie dives deep to explain how to make better decisions without emotion and bias. We also touch on workplace culture, hiring and LOTS more..Ellie is simply awesome! A MUST SEE EPISODE NOT TO BE MISSED! Feel free to get in touch with Ellie! Website - https://www.yourtalentstrategies.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellie-megraw/ Book a strategy call - https://calendly.com/emegraw/strategy?month=2022-09 email - [email protected]
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Episode 48 - The subtleties of the executive and retained search process..with Kathleen Steffey
Do executive search firms command the attention of hiring managers better than corporate recruiters? Back by popular demand - Kathleen Steffey - CEO and Founder of Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search - joins us to highlight some of the subtleties of the executive and retained search process. A fascinating show for all the recruiters out there! In fact I'm sure there is something there for everyone.. A TRULY INSIGHTFUL AND VALUE PACKED EPISODE! Feel free to get in touch with Kathleen and her team! Website - https://www.navigarecruiting.com/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleensteffey/
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Episode 47 - Tech Series: Part 4 - Ethical Hacking and its place in this Cyber Security conscious world!
Episode 47 - Tech Series: Part 4 - Ethical Hacking and its place in this Cyber Security conscious world! I chat with Jonathan Dowdall - penetration tester and cyber security professional - about ethical hacking, its place in Cyber Security and how to get into it! Jonathan does a real deep dive into this area and it truly is an eye-opener! Just some of the topics Jonathan covered: - How does ethical hacking or penetration testing fit into Cyber Security? - When is a hacker or penetration tester actually needed and what do they actually do? - How long can a project generally take? - The skills, mindset and tools needed to be a successful hacker.. - Advice for people wanting to get started in this field.. - How can we protect ourselves from a potential breach? A FASCINATING, INSIGHTFUL AND MUST SEE EPISODE! Feel free to get in touch with Jonathan! https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-dowdall-38a8b513/
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Episode 46 - The 11 Qualities of 5-Star Employees! with Danielle Mulvey
The 11 Qualities of 5-Star Employees! I chat with the sensational Danielle Mulvey - Entrepreneur, Author and Chief Curator of The ALL IN Company Community - about what makes a 5-star employee!! Danielle is a former flight attendant-turned-entrepreneur who has cracked the code on recruiting and retaining what she refers to as “5-Star Employees”: game-changing, dedicated, hardworking people who make big plays and get real, consistent results. She strategically advises other entrepreneurs on attracting and hiring 5-Star Employees! Danielle has also authored the book The Rapid RealTM Guide to The 5-Star Employee Rating System, and is currently co-collaborating with Wall Street Journal best-selling author Mike Michalowicz on a new book, to be released in Fall 2023, tentatively titled ALL IN: How to Get Your Employees to Act Like Owners. She also hosts the popular show Profit First Nation, the official podcast for Profit First. AN INCREDIBLY INSIGHTFUL AND VALUE-PACKED EPISODE NOT TO BE MISSED! Feel free to get in touch with Danielle! 5 Star Employees - The ALL IN Company - https://www.5staremployees.com/ Profit First Nation Podcast - https://www.profitfirstnation.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mulvey-66a315/
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Episode 45 - Tech Series: Part 3 - The Pros and Cons of a Multi-Cloud Environment! with Zack Levy
The Pros and Cons of a Multi-Cloud Environment! I chat with the sensational Zack Levy - Lead Partner, Cloud Engineering at Deloitte Australia - about the advantages and disadvantages of a multi-cloud IT environment, what to think about when planning your cloud journey and how to ensure your team and organisation is ready for the change. Zack provides an incredibly insightful analysis of the many facets of a cloud transition journey and this episode is extremely valuable to IT professionals at all levels! A REAL MUST SEE! Just some of the topics Zack covered: - What a “multi-cloud” environment actually means? - What organisations need to consider when they begin planning their journey to the cloud? - The advantages and disadvantages of a multi-cloud IT environment - What organisations need to do to up-skill their internal teams to be able to handle the new technology - even when working with a cloud partner.. - Infrastructure as a service, platform as a service, software as a service, infrastructure as code, data and analytics, serverless technology - Certifications and training AN EXTREMELY ENGAGING, EDUCATIONAL AND VALUE-PACKED EPISODE! Feel free to get in touch with Zack! LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacklevy/
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Episode 44 - Don't blame them, train them! How to hire diverse young people..with Jack Parsons
Don't blame them, train them! How to hire diverse young people..I chat with the sensational Jack Parsons - award-winning young entrepreneur, public speaker, subject expert on youth and UK’s Chief Youth Officer - about how young people are viewed in the workplace, what drives them and how to ensure they really thrive in your teams and organisations! Jack really goes above and beyond and this episode is an incredible deep dive into the minds of our youth. A MUST SEE AND EXTREMELY INSIGHTFUL EPISODE! As per Jack's request in the interview - please find a young person to mentor and guide in their career journey - it can change lives! Feel free to get in touch with Jack! Website - https://www.theyouthgroup.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacksonrparsons/
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Episode 43 - Tech Series: Part 2 - Automation and its place in Managed Services! with Nathan Nichol
Automation and its place in Managed Services! I chat with the fantastic Nathan Nichol - Software Developer and Automation Engineer - about why automation is so crucial, the major components of automation and its place in the Managed Services environment. Nathan is exceptional and really goes deep into the philosophy and tools of automation as well as leaving us with some great tips and insights along the way. This episode is a MUST SEE if you are interested in staying relevant in the technology space! Just some of the topics Nathan covered: - What automation actually is and why it’s so important - for those that aren’t quite sure.. - The different ways to automate - Some of the best tools to use now for automation and what are some of Nathan's personal favourites? - What are the pitfalls/disadvantages of automation and when should we shy away from it? - The place of automation in the Managed Services arena - Advice for people wanting to get started in the automation space or even develop further? AN INSIGHTFUL, ENGAGING, EDUCATIONAL AND VALUE-PACKED EPISODE! Feel free to get in touch with Nathan! LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-n-027312113/
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Episode 42 - How to scale your recruitment business and stand out in your market! with Belinda Kerr
How to scale your recruitment business and stand out in your market! A great one for all the agency recruiters out there! I chat with the fantastic Belinda Kerr - Founder and Director of Recruitment Garage - about her 2 decades in the recruitment industry launching, growing and selling 2 of her own recruitment businesses. Belinda now works closely with recruitment and search agency owners across the globe to help them become stand out successes in their markets. Belinda shares so many great tips, insights and suggestions for agency recruiters looking to step up their game and dominate in this market! A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL EPISODE JAM-PACKED WITH VALUE! Feel free to get in touch with Belinda! Website - https://recruitmentgarage.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindakerr/ Complimentary Masterclass - https://recruitmentgarage.com/scale-register/
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Episode 41 - Tech Series: Part 1 - Working within your SLA’s, Tools & Resources and when to Escalate..with Ryan O’Connell
Working within your SLA’s, Tools & Resources and when to Escalate..I chat with the legendary Azure MVP & Trainer, IT Guru and IT Manager - Ryan O’Connell - about how to best work within your SLA’s, the tools & resources needed for success and when to escalate. Ryan does a deep dive into the these topics and is nothing short of incredible! This is a fantastic resource for IT engineers of all levels, Team Leaders and Managers. It’s value-packed with real life examples, situations, insights and technical tools & resources that can really help you in your day-to-day. This will be an extremely useful training resource for yourself and your team! Just some of the topics Ryan covered: - We touch on Azure, AWS, Google and Alibaba cloud as well as certifications - The psychology, mindset and business reasons behind SLA’s - Loads of technical tools, tricks and resources to help you resolve tickets - A guide as to when to continue working on an issue and when to escalate - The importance of documentation - Customer service best practice and handling customers’ issues under pressure - Real world examples from Ryan’s experience and day-to-day as an IT Manager - How Ryan structures his day from a technical perspective AN ABSOLUTE VALUE-PACKED, ENGAGING AND INSIGHTFUL EPISODE! Feel free to get in touch with Ryan! LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocitworks/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLpBEvegdVvGcFJkcONEoFA/featured Ryan’s Free Udemy Courses: Azure Real World Hand-on Training For Beginners - https://www.udemy.com/course/azure-real-world-hand-on-training-for-beginners/ Deploy Azure Virtual Desktop for Beginners - https://www.udemy.com/course/deploy-azure-virtual-desktop-in-less-than-45-minutes/ Install macOS on Azure Virtual Machine - https://www.udemy.com/course/install-macos-on-azure-virtual-machine/ Ryan’s Blog - https://rockitlabworks.com TechSkills Institute - https://techskills.institute/
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Episode 40 - Negotiate the job, pay or perks you dream of! with Wendy Alexander
Negotiate the job, pay or perks you dream of! I chat with the fabulous Wendy Alexander - Career Coach, Resume Writer and LinkedIn Consultant - about marketing yourself, preparing and performing at your best in an interview, and negotiating what you want! Wendy shares her own story as well as loads of great tips, tactics, strategies, concepts and mindsets that you can learn and put into practice immediately. Including her famous "relationship runway"! Wendy is nothing short of spectacular! A VALUE PACKED, ENLIGHTENING AND MUST SEE EPISODE! Feel free to get in touch with Wendy! Website - https://happycareerhub.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyaalexander/ Book a 30 minute Career Goals Chat with Wendy! https://calendly.com/happycareerhub/30min
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Episode 39 - Moving from money chaos to money clarity and success! with Sherri Dumbrell
Moving from money chaos to money clarity and success! I chat with the awesome Sherri Dumbrell - Certified Spending Planner, financial literacy educator and happy spender - about how to build a healthy relationship with your spending and move from money stress to money success! Sherri shares her own personal journey with spending, why mastering this skill is so important in the workplace and at home as well as loads of strategies that you can put into practice immediately! A SUPERB EPISODE VALUE PACKED WITH GOLD! Feel free to get in touch with Sherri! LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/essentialspendingplanner/ FB PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/essentialspendingplanner FB GROUP - https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyspendersbeyondbudgeting Website - https://essentialspendingplanner.com.au/
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Episode 38 - Using DiSC profiling to recruit and manage your people better! with Charissa Lim
Using DiSC profiling to recruit and manage your people better! I chat with the fabulous with Charissa Lim - Certified DiSC Consultant and a huge DiSC advocate - about harnessing the power of DiSC profiling to make recruiting smarter and not harder! We chat about the role of DiSC in recruiting, managing as well as how DiSC can help us in this new era of remote working! A FASCINATING AND VALUE PACKED EPISODE! Feel free to get in touch with Charissa! Website - https://www.impactpersona.com.au/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charissalim/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/impactpersona
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Episode 37 - How to market your career in the new world! with Gillian Kelly
How to market your career in the new world! I chat with the fantastic Gillian Kelly - Career Development Coach, Multi-Credentialed Master Executive Resume Writer and Personal Branding Strategist - about “career marketing” and why it is SO important! The rules have changed for job seekers and hiring managers and Gillian gives us some great insights into what we will see moving forward as well as what we need to embrace! AN ABSOLUTE MUST SEE AND VALUE PACKED EPISODE! Feel free to get in touch with Gillian! Websites: Corporate Outplacement Services - https://www.outplacementaustralia.com.au/ Individuals Coaching and Strategy Services - https://www.thecareeragency.com.au/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillian-kelly-outplacement/
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Episode 36 - Think before you click! The boogie monster is out there, no not the banks, cyber criminals! with Kristof Kazmer
Think before you click! The boogie monster is out there, no not the banks, cyber criminals! Kristof Kazmer from ASE IT joins me to shed light on a very important topic that is on everybody’s mind right now - Cyber Security! Kristof is a wealth of knowledge in this area - we discuss what's happening and how we can put in place some simple measures to protect ourselves now before it's too late! It certainly opened my eyes!.. AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TOPIC AND A MUST SEE EPISODE! Feel free to get in touch with Kristof! Website - https://www.aseit.com.au/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristofkazmer/
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Episode 35 - The Underestimated Power of LinkedIn as a tool for Recruiters and Job-Seekers! with Karen Tisdell
The Underestimated Power of LinkedIn as a tool for Recruiters and Job-Seekers! Karen Tisdell is back by popular demand to chat about some of the fantastic new features LinkedIn has launched in the last 6 months as well as discuss how Recruiters and Job Seekers can really use this incredibly powerful platform to their full advantage! We chat about content creation, branding, new features you must use, how to position yourself on the platform in a more holistic sense and what we might see from LinkedIn in the future..Karen really goes above and beyond! AN ABSOLUTE VALUE PACKED SHOW YOU MUST SEE!! Feel free to get in touch with Karen! Website - https://karentisdell.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karentisdell/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtLrNPNTVL9tL-UsAiurgpw
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Episode 34 - The Magic of Job Searching! with Kirsten Brumby
The Magic of Job Searching! I chat with the fabulous Kirsten Brumby - Career Coach, Author and Entrepreneur - about how to approach job seeking effectively, why she still finds career coaching fascinating after 16 years, her new book and lots more! Kirsten shares many "golden" insights. This episode is a MUST SEE for all job seekers out there..in fact we can all learn a lot! AN INSIGHTFUL EPISODE ABSOLUTELY JAM-PACKED WITH VALUE! Feel free to get in touch with Kirsten! Website - https://www.kirstenbrumby.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-brumby-aa419a8/ FB Page - https://www.facebook.com/kirstenbrumbyauthor FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/careercoachingwithkirstenbrumby Her new book - "Now What? A step-by-Step Approach to Land Your New Job or Career" - https://www.kirstenbrumby.com/books-and-products
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Episode 33 - Ladies, stop working harder to get promoted! with Rochelle Marie
Ladies, stop working harder to get promoted! I chat with Rochelle Marie - Founder of Her Leadership Way - to shed some light on how women in the workplace can work "smarter" and not "harder" to secure a leadership role. Rochelle shares her own story as well as some very useful tips and strategies that can make a real difference towards fast tracking success! A FASCINATING AND EXTREMELY VALUABLE EPISODE! Feel free to get in touch with Rochelle! Website - https://www.herleadershipway.com/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongroup LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/
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Episode 32 - Speeches and Presentations should be performed, not delivered! with Donal O’Neill
Speeches and Presentations should be performed, not delivered! I chat with the sensational Donal O’Neill - keynote speech and presentation coach - about what elements make up a truly engaging presentation, how to prepare for one and how to deliver it with style! DONAL IS HIGHLY ENGAGING, INFORMATIVE AND ENTERTAINING! Feel free to get in touch with Donal! LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaloneill/ email - [email protected]
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Episode 31 - Why PREPARATION is so CRITICAL to Job Seeking! with Rajiv Bedse
Why PREPARATION is so CRITICAL to Job Seeking! I chat with Rajiv Bedse - CEO of Career Launch Australia Pty Ltd, Certified Mentor and Inspirational Speaker - about why doing the work up front is SO important when job seeking and being true to your higher purpose! Rajiv leaves us with so many key strategies and components to success when looking for work. AN ABSOLUTE VALUE-PACKED AND MUST SEE EPISODE! Feel free to get in touch with Rajiv and his team! Website - https://www.careerlaunch.com.au/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/careerlaunchaustralia/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmTSoYsTehwDLWRtSpD7zVQ/videos?view_as=subscriber Phone +61 409 13 14 15 email - [email protected]
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Episode 30 - You have come as far as you imagined, or have you? Learn how visualization changes your life! with Maria Andreasson-Medina
You have come as far as you imagined, or have you? Learn how visualization changes your life! I chat with with Maria Andreasson-Medina - consultant with the Proctor Gallagher Institute - about the power of visualization and letting the subconscious mind take over when achieving any desired personal or career goal! A FASCINATING AND VALUE-PACKED EPISODE! Feel free to get in touch with Maria! LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-andreasson-medina-/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/meddincoach
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Episode 29 - Achieving success and fulfilment as a business leader! with Brady Craig
Achieving success and fulfilment as a business leader! I chat with Brady Craig - Human Behavioural Specialist - about how to dissolve the mental baggage and constraints that are preventing us from being who we need to be in order to achieve our desired goals. A TRULY INSIGHTFUL AND VALUE-PACKED EPISODE! Feel free to get in touch with Brady! Website - https://www.bradycraig.com.au/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradycraigofficial/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/bradescraig Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bradycraigofficial/ Book a call - https://calendly.com/bradycraig
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Episode 28 - BrandYourselfBetter as a Recruiter! with David Wolstenholme
BrandYourselfBetter as a Recruiter! I chat with the fabulous David Wolstenholme - Founder of BrandMeBetter - about branding in the recruitment industry, doing the work on yourself up front to reap the rewards later, sales vs. marketing and SO much more! A VERY INSIGHTFUL, FUN AND VALUABLE EPISODE! Feel free to get in touch with David! LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandmebetter/ Phone - 0406065592 email - [email protected]
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
"Saul Searching" - The Saul Recruitment Podcast - where I tackle all sorts of fun topics in the areas of recruitment, job searching, mindset, business practices, technology, marketing, culture, service, behaviour - it‘s amazing what you will pick up..*** Always looking for fantastic guests for upcoming shows - feel free to buzz me on 0414659800 to chat or 👉 https://www.mixo.io/site/podcast-guest-booking-2fh52
HOSTED BY
Darren Saul
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