Best Chris O’Connell Podcasts (2024)

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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: A Journey of Self-Reflection with Sarah Farmer 1:06:09

2M ago1:06:09

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Do you suffer from imposter syndrome? That feeling that you are not good enough. To overcome it requires self-reflection and self-acceptance. But it is possible, especially with the help of my guest in this episode, Sarah Farmer. Sarah helps those with reduced self-confidence and self-belief stop sabotaging their success and unleashing their potent…

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Ep 93: Live life full of unapologetic fun with Amy Polly 1:02:35

2M ago1:02:35

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How well do you really know yourself? Taking time to understand who you are, without listening to other people’s bullshit ideas of what you should be is the most powerful thing you can do. That is exactly what my guest, Amy Polly, has done to live her life by her rules. Amy is a Chief Mindfulness Rebel, TEDx Speaker and ADHD Advocate. We delve into…

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Ep 92: Building Successful Recruitment Businesses with Chris O’Connell 57:12

2M ago57:12

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This episode is my guest appearance on the Across The Table Podcast with Target Recruit. Chris (Base Mindset) is an ex-global top biller at SThree and a £25M Recruitment business owner turned purpose-driven NED and coach. He believes that almost all business problems are people problems. Because people without a purpose have no centralised reason d…

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Ep 91: Life is about excitement, achievement and growth with Lewis Ellis 1:08:03

2M ago1:08:03

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What is your biggest fear in life? For my guest in this episode, Lewis Ellis, it’s not achieving or even trying. This ethos has led Lewis to do great things but to also find himself in troubled waters. From creating successful marketing startups, synonymous with guerilla tactics, to washing up in a war zone as a holiday rep. Lewis shares his fears …

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Ep 90: You have the power to do anything you want in life with Ani Filipova 58:09

2M ago58:09

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You are more powerful than you think. With the right attitude and mindset, you can achieve anything in life. This is the belief of my guest in this episode, Ani Filipova. Ani grew up with humble beginnings in Bulgaria, a socialist country, where she was always told “be quiet” and “don’t speak up”. But she knew she wanted more out of life, and she h…

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Ep 89: Hot tubs and rainbows: A life with ADHD with Thomas Woodhams 1:03:25

2M ago1:03:25

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What is life like with ADHD? It is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders and many will judge those who have it before they get to know them, or even understand what it means to have ADHD. In this episode I am joined by Thomas Woodhams, who, as well as having ADHD supports others with the condition through his content on LinkedIn. Thom…

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Ep 88: Growing up in a dictatorship with Zsike Peter 1:09:50

3M ago1:09:50

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Imagine your mother leaves a note to say she is going for jam but doesn’t return for 6 months. This was what happened to my guest Zsike Peter. Zsike had the hardest of childhoods. Born in Transylvania under the Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu. After the separation of her parents her stepmother performed cruel acts on her and her sisters that le…

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Ep 87: Love more and care less with Seth Prezant 1:15:07

3M ago1:15:07

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Is being vulnerable a strength? For many showing vulnerability is not something they are willing to do. They see it as a form of weakness. It isn’t, it’s what the world needs more of. In this episode I am joined by Seth Prezant, who I first met climbing Kilimanjaro. Seth isn’t afraid of vulnerability and shares in depth about his relationships, inc…

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Ep 86: I rebuilt my 7-figure life in 2 years after losing everything with Meena Adnani 1:02:07

3M ago1:02:07

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You have the power to create your own story. No matter what anyone else says or believes, you can achieve the life you want. My guest in this episode, Meena Adnani, grew up in Indonesia and always knew she needed to break from the traditional role women played in her life experience. Little did she know that this journey would take her to professio…

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Ep 85: You have to look after number 1 with Nat Berman 54:33

4M ago54:33

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Nothing works unless you do. Your family, your relationships, your business. That’s why you need to look after yourself first to be able to best serve those around you. In this episode I am joined by Nat Berman, who has lived by this rule in all areas of his life. He shares his views on the LinkedIn landscape after having built a successful persona…

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Ajay Kapoor — Building The Modern Marketing Machine 40:40

3M ago40:40

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Ajay Kapoor, an award-winning executive at General Motors, joins Allyson Dietz and Sam Shapiro-Kline to discuss the transformation that today’s marketing drives for all types of organizations from startups to scaled enterprises. Follow along as they dive into how marketing adapts to evolving consumer needs, data depreciation and brand legacies. Hea…

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Ep 84: Paving the way for women in construction with Kelly Cartwright 55:40

4M ago55:40

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Construction is a man’s game, right?.....Wrong There are still industries that have preconceptions about whether men or women are best suited to work in them. And construction is one of them. But it doesn’t have to be this way. My guest in this episode is Kelly Cartwright, the company owner of Core Recruiter, showing the world that women can not on…

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Ep 83: Sexual assault changed the course of my life with Rob Sharp 1:07:03

4M ago1:07:03

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One life event can change everything for better or worse. It took my guest, Rob Sharp, 18 years to begin to face being sexually assaulted. In that time he turned to drugs, which took over his life. The relationships with his family broke down and have never recovered. This is a story of pain but also of owning your life choices and facing your past…

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Ep 82: Take risks: what’s the worst that could happen? With Dominic Joyce and Harry Portch 1:04:26

5M ago1:04:26

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3 generations of recruiters come together and delve into what it takes to be successful in the recruitment industry. In this episode I am joined by Harry Portch, one of the UK’s youngest recruitment agency owners and Dominic Joyce with over 10 years experience working in recruitment, talent acquisition across agency, RPO and in-house. We get into t…

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Ep 81: Life with anorexia taught me to be kind to myself with Melissa Matson 1:00:19

5M ago1:00:19

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Eating disorders take over your whole life. It affects everything from relationships, to who you are and how you show up in the world. This was life as a young adult for my guest, Melissa Matson. She was always counting calories and believed that waking up in pain was a good thing. Now she’s through the other side and in a place where she uses this…

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Ep 80: My trauma is my gift with Nick Raeburn 53:34

5M ago53:34

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Trauma is a part of many people’s lives, but not many are able to use it to then help others overcome theirs. My guest in this episode is a very special friend, Nick Raeburn. He only started to work on his own childhood traumas late on in life and it has changed who he is and how he shows up in the world. He gets raw and talks about his experience …

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Ep 79: Inspiring excellence in recruitment with Charlotte Smith 57:20

5M ago57:20

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What does great recruitment look like? Well, this episode with Charlotte Smith is a no holds barred break down of all things recruitment. Charlotte is a Recruitment Director who champions the industry and comes from a family full of recruiters. We talk about why emotional intelligence is a recruiter’s superpower and how to get the culture piece in …

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Ep 78: Life as men in the modern world with Tom Paine and Steve Ware 1:05:26

6M ago1:05:26

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There are many preconceptions about what it is to be a man in the modern world. A provider, strong, in control of their emotions. But are these traits healthy and what does it mean if you don’t conform to these things? In this episode I am joined by my good friends Tom Paine and Steve Ware. We explore these questions and more about what life is lik…

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Ep 77: Living with shame to living with self-love with Maya Raichoora 55:23

6M ago55:23

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Imagine living a secret life you were too embarrassed to share with your friends and family. That shame is what my guest, Maya Raichoora, lived with throughout her teenage years. After being diagnosed with Ulcerative colitis she opened up to the world about what she was going through. In her own words it has made her who she is today. But it doesn'…

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Matt Dailey — The Performance Mindset 51:04

6M ago51:04

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Join Matt Dailey, founder of Effective Media Consulting, as he talks brand performance with Allyson and Brett, and discusses all the ways media can help drive business growth. Hear Dailey’s unique perspective on everything from innovative measurement approaches and silos, to the fundamentals of advertising and halo effects. Listen out for why he be…

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Ep 76: Overcoming shame to live an unapologetic life with Dionne Slater 57:23

8M ago57:23

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To live life free of shame is a powerful existence. Not many do, and those that achieve it will say it takes work on yourself. Constant work. My guest in this episode, Dionne Slater, lived a life full of shame. From being abandoned by her father, to her mother setting some bad examples, which eventually led her down a path of sex work herself. In h…

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Ep 75: Finding my life’s purpose whilst living with Tourette’s with Luke Manton 1:01:14

9M ago1:01:14

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To be diagnosed with Tourette's after brain damage in his early 20s is a twist Luke Manton never expected. Luke has had to experience this condition and live in a world that discriminated against him for who he’s now become. This led Luke to attempting to end his own life, but in doing so he later found that he was loved so much, my so many. 💙 Sinc…

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Ep 74: Be defined by what is in your control with Laura Bartlett 50:47

10M ago50:47

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A public rejection on Dragon’s Den would be the end of many entrepreneurs’ dreams, not so Laura Bartlett. After being told to “have a reality check” she took the rejection and created something bigger and better. As the Founder of House of Coco Magazine, now 10 years strong, she has lived through debilitating grief, separation, and bankruptcy. All …

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Ep 73: Society shouldn’t dictate your life with Chris James 56:21

10M ago56:21

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Being able to life your life on your own terms is something many aspire to but never manage. It can sometimes take losing people close to you to show you that now is the time to take action. Better that than live life in regret. In this episode I am joined by Chris James, who experienced loss that made him realise he needed to take control of his o…

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Ep 72: How to Be a Better Recruiter with Mitch Sullivan 1:08:44

10M ago1:08:44

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When Mitch started out in recruitment 30 years ago, he did the normal contingency consultant thing. He quickly realised there was a better way of doing things - After a move to Geneva, Mitch set up a different kind of search agency. One that used innovative recruitment communications as it's primary source of recruiting - something that proved very…

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Allyson Dietz, Chris Hawk, Mike Jacobs and Jen Faraci — Cracking The (Measurement) Code 40:38

9M ago40:38

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There’s no doubt that modern cross-channel measurement poses a unique challenge, but that still leaves lingering questions: What’s the best approach for stitching together data across walled gardens and closed loop environments? What role does identity play in facilitating actionable measurement? And what does good performance marketing measurement…

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Ep 71: Recovering From Living With A Narcissist with Rebecca Fox 1:04:36

10M ago1:04:36

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On this week's episode, I am joined by Trauma expert, Rebecca Fox. After growing up with an abusive, narcissistic mother Rebecca found herself falling in and out of relationships with narcissists as an adult. After suffering unbelievable trauma at the hands of the people she was in those relationships with, Rebecca has now dedicated her life to hel…

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Ep 70: Happiness is when you reach a flat line with Alexandra Chirica 1:10:06

10M ago1:10:06

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Your purpose doesn’t need to be about building a legacy, it can come from the knowledge 00:54 - An introduction to Alexandra 05:21 - The human side of recruitment 10:31 – Alexandra’s Romanian childhood 12:33 - The effects of being abandoned twice in her life 18:14 - Alexandra's worthiness journey 20:33 - Alexandra explains all about Recfindr 26:37 …

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Michael Schoen and Melissa Grady Dias — Measurement is a Team Sport 31:29

10M ago31:29

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Measurement is crucial to understanding performance and evaluating investment, but it’s only getting harder as the broader media ecosystem becomes more fragmented and more walled gardens spring up. Data is more available but less centralized, presenting a fundamental challenge for cross-channel measurement. This episode covers the headwinds facing …

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Ep 69: Growth happens when you get uncomfortable with Dominic Joyce 52:55

11M ago52:55

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A company must consider its values in everything it does, including the first point of contact when hiring new staff. Knowing when you need to add to the cultural dynamic of a team or blend with what you already have is crucial to meet those values. In this episode I talk to Dominic Joyce, Head of Talent Acquisition and Travelex, to find out how to…

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Crystal Wallace — Back to 'Brilliant' Basics: Exploring the Marketing Principles Key to Effective Human Connection 48:16

10M ago48:16

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Crystal Wallace, Chief Growth Officer for Platforms at Kinesso, joins Allyson and Brett to explore the Marketing Principles key to effective human connection in advertising. Join them as they discuss the importance of effectively leveraging data to drive relevant advertising, the digital twin experience in the retail environment, and why understand…

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Ep 68: Your purpose in life is not static with Izzy Prior 1:02:32

11M ago1:02:32

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Having a purpose in life is more than knowing what your destination is. It’s about being present and enjoying the journey as you evolve throughout your life. Achieving this mindset is what can break you free of the clichéd idea of purpose. That is exactly what my guest in this episode, Izzy Prior, has achieved. She is the founder of Spark, an agenc…

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Ep 67: Your mind gives life’s greatest moments with Steve Ware 56:43

11M ago56:43

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The mind is a powerful thing. Your experience of life is determined by your thoughts, whether it’s experiencing burnout, gratitude, or your relationship with money, it all stems from your thoughts. So how are your thoughts making you experience life? In this episode I talk to Steve Ware, a mindfulness trainer who supports businesses to optimise the…

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Ep 66: From no control to seizing life with Catalina Valentino 1:03:36

11M ago1:03:36

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Do you take control for granted? The ability to talk to your friends when you want, to download an app to your phone, or be told why you are moving schools away from your sister. None of these liberties were given to my guest in this episode, Catalina Valentino, after she decided to seek out her biological father and bring him into her life. In thi…

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Lou Paskalis – The Marketer's Role in the Future of News: A Business Case 48:13

11M ago48:13

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Lou Paskalis, Chief Strategy Officer at Ad Fontes Media, joins Allyson and Brett to unravel the significance of investing in news media. Join them as they discuss advertisers' influential role in shaping the media landscape, whether marketers are right to shy away from digital news, and the far-reaching impacts of supporting trustworthy news source…

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Gareth Davies – How to Build a Winning Identity Strategy 31:47

12M ago31:47

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Join this exciting fireside chat with Gareth Davis, SVP of Marketing Solutions Products at TransUnion, at Brave New Worlds 2023. You will learn how you can enhance your understanding of customer identity and behavior, leading to more relevant customer experiences, sales, and lifetime value.

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Crystal Wallace, Lou Paskalis and Matt Clark – Mythbusting: Examining the Actual and Future State of Identity 42:33

12M ago42:33

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Join this riveting panel at Brave New Worlds 2023 that dives deep into internal and external organizational challenges – from people (and their incentives) to data and technology – that make cultivating customers over time and across channels so difficult. Learn how to better set your organization up for success from Crystal Wallace, Chief Growth O…

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Joanna O’Connell – New Rules for What’s Next, The Consumer is in Control 33:45

12M ago33:45

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Joanna O’Connell, EVP of Innovation at R3 and Former VP/Principal Analyst at Forrester, kicks off day one of Brave New Worlds 2023 and sets the stage for how marketers need to rethink what good advertising looks like. Discover why O’Connell believes we have arrived at a new moment: one where we must truly listen to our customers and challenge the t…

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Tina Moffett — Measures of Success 48:00

1y ago48:00

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Tina Moffett, a Principal Analyst at Forrester, joins Allyson and Brett to discuss what a great marketing analytics practice looks like and how to more effectively turn measurement insights into action.

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EP65: Combining Body Language, Psychology and High Performance with Baiju Solanki 58:06

1+ y ago58:06

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Baiju Solanki is a performance psychologist, mentor, author and TEDx speaker for high-performing individuals and teams. In this episode, Baiju discusses how a single book on body language changed his entire life, focussing on himself after his divorce, mental health struggles and more! This was such an insightful episode to record, so I hope you en…

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Nikhil Lai — Shopping Around: The New Reality of Retail Media 41:38

1y ago41:38

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Nikhil Lai, a Senior Analyst at Forrester, joins Allyson and Brett to dig deep into retail media networks, their benefits and what they mean for the future. Join them as they reflect on everything from what it means to be a brand marketer today, the role of retailers, and the problems with search results. Discover how Lai’s predictions for 2023 hol…

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EP64: From £1k Start-up to 7-Figure-Exit in JUST 6 Months with Sally Wynter 1:01:35

1+ y ago1:01:35

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Sally Wynter went from graduating with a Film and English Literature degree, to a 7-figure-exit from her CBD infused gin business. In this episode, Sally shares how she developed the idea of combining CBD with Gin, the struggles she faced as a young entrepreneur, being on a shoe-string budget and how she's dealt with becoming a millionaire in her m…

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EP63: How to Truly Test Your ’Good Culture’ with Lee Chambers 1:00:05

1+ y ago1:00:05

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It's easy to say you have a 'good culture' when everyone comes from the same background. Or when everyone agrees all the time. The TRUE test of a 'good culture' is when you can have multiple viewpoints, backgrounds, and personalities, and everyone STILL feels welcome. I really enjoyed this conversation with Lee Chambers - a British psychologist, co…

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EP62: How to Choose Yourself with Geraldine Spurway 56:20

1+ y ago56:20

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You can choose to be a victim. Or you can choose to remind yourself that something good can always come out of something sh*t, even if it takes a little while to reveal itself. I have learned far more from my dark times than from my successes. I really enjoyed this candid and empowering chat with @Geraldine Spurway - A High-Level Business Mentor, H…

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Shane McAndrew — Keeping It Real: Making Meaningful Connections with People 34:02

1+ y ago34:02

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Shane McAndrew, Chief Data Strategy Officer at Mindshare, joins Allyson and Brett to reflect on what making meaningful connections with data really means. Join them as they explore how brands can be more human when it comes to their data strategy, and as they examine today's challenges from a marketing perspective. Listen in for McAndrew's take on …

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EP61: How to Create A Diverse and Inclusive Recruitment Process with Jo Major 1:09:55

1+ y ago1:09:55

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In recruitment, you deal with people every.single.day. And yet, for such a people-focused process, it rarely takes into account what 'being a person' means and all of the nuances that come with it. Which is why there is still so much work to do on DE&I in the recruitment space. Because a person writes up the job description. And it's a person that …

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EP60 Losing Someone Is Never Easy; Including Your Employees. 1:05:44

1+ y ago1:05:44

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Losing someone is never easy; losing someone to suicide brings an entirely different set of challenges. I feel incredibly honoured to have had Paul Mcgregor on the podcast this week, a mental health advocate, and the founder of EveryMindAtWork. We talk about how he turned his grief from losing his Dad to suicide into an impactful mental health orga…

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EP59: How To Become Your Best Self with Jane Kisnica 1:10:14

1+ y ago1:10:14

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On this week of Purpose-Led Leadership Jane Kisnica talks to me about pretty much...everything! This episode is full of tips on how to help you help yourself. So rather than trying to condense it down to a short description, if any of the following sounds like a bit of you, take a listen: Clinical depression Relationships Anxiety Anger Issues Medic…

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EP58: How to become the best version of yourself with Isaac Harvey MBE. 55:41

1+ y ago55:41

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This episode is really close to my heart. Isaac reached out to me after hearing my story on reaching the lowest point of my life. The conversation that followed blew me away. No text can do Isaac's story justice, so listen instead! Find Isaac here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacharvey-videoeditor/ Find Vincere here: https://vincere.io/chrisoconn…

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EP57: How To Put The Human Back Into HR With Lisa Haggar 1:08:09

1+ y ago1:08:09

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Lisa Haggar is a highly influential HR leader, named Linkedin’s Queen of HR and top HR Voice. And in this episode, she takes no prisoners when talking about the current state of HR in 2023. Not to mention the impact a lack of HR (or good HR!) has on your bottom line. Find Lisa here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-haggar-540a68117/ Find Vincere: h…

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