The Authentic Recruiter Podcast
Alchemy & Energetics for Values-Led Recruitment Entrepreneurs
Helping recruitment business owners build wealth, freedom and impact — without the burnout.
Hosted by Claire Ackers, recruitment industry veteran, award-winning coach, and creator of The Recruitment Alchemy Code.
Each episode explores the blend of energy, mindset and strategy behind authentic success — where neuroscience meets intuition, and business becomes art.
🎙️ Expect bold conversations, practical tools, and unapologetically honest takes on what it really means to build a values-led recruitment business that feels as good as it performs.
✨ This isn’t business as usual. It’s business alchemy.
Follow for weekly episodes, soulful strategy, and trailblazer energy.
S4 Ep1: The Recruitment Alchemy Manifesto: Why Success Should Feel Like Success
Welcome to The Authentic Recruiter Podcast. I’m Claire Ackers — coach, mentor, and reformed top-billing recruiter — here to help you build a business that doesn’t just look good on LinkedIn, but feels good in your soul.
In this manifesto episode, I share the truth behind why hustle culture keeps you stuck, how to align your energy for consistent success, and what it really takes to build a recruitment business that gives you wealth, freedom, and purpose.
✨ You were never meant to just survive this industry — you were meant to transform it.
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9 Nov 2022
S3 Ep12: Interview: Andy Shatwell, CEO of Charlton Morris
In episode 12, series 3 of The Authentic Recruiter podcast, Claire Ackers talks to Andy Shatwell, CEO of Charlton Morris.
In this candid chat, Andy tells Claire about his vision for doing recruitment differently, including successfully introducing a 4 day work week. This episode is a must-listen for any recruiter who doesn't want to grow a cookie cutter business.
They cover:
His vision for a people-first culture, and the brave decisions that have led to the 4 day week, family policy (inspired by his own experiences with IVF) and mental health support
The strategies he uses to stay sane - Claire and Andy lay down a marathon challenge for each other here
How Covid changed the trajectory of the business, and also changed his communication style and forced him to be vulnerable
What scares the pants off him - and where he believes his value lies as CEO.
You can check out Charlton Morris here. (https://www.charltonmorris.com/)We hope you enjoy the episode.
1 Nov 2022
S3 Ep11: The 5 Step Strategy to Neutralise Imposter Syndrome
This is the episode you've been waiting for - my 5 Step Strategy to neutralise your Imposter Syndrome so it doesn't need to stop you.
In episode 11 of this series of The Authentic Recruiter podcast, Claire Ackers teaches you the 5 step strategy she uses with all her VIP clients.
You'll learn:
How to identify your own particular brand of Imposter
The exact questioning sequence Claire uses with her VIP coaching clients to neutralise their Imposter
What you need to do to make these changes sustainable and permanent, so you can achieve your potential and reach your next level
We hope you've enjoyed this 3 part special on Imposter Syndrome - let us know!
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