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Ep 348 - Beyond KPIs: The Habits That Make Better Recruiters
We all know about KPIs in recruitment. Calls, CVs, interviews, placements. But what about the habits behind the numbers?
I’ve been working with a health coach recently, and he’s introduced me to habit tracking. It got me thinking about how we measure success in recruitment and whether we’re overlooking some of the most important things.
KPIs tell us what we’re achieving, but I reckon our daily habits have a huge influence on how we get there.
In this episode, I explore why habit tracking could be a game changer for recruiters, managers and business owners, both inside and outside the office.
👊 The difference between KPIs and habit tracking
👊 Why sleep, hydration and movement matter to your performance
👊 The softer habits that can make you a better recruiter and leader
👊 How managers can track the things that don’t show up in traditional KPIs
👊 Why the first thing on your habit tracker should be completing your habit tracker!
I’ve started using a habit tracker myself, and I’m encouraging my team to think about the habits that matter to them too.
Because sometimes it’s the things we’re not measuring that make the biggest difference.
Give it a crack. It might just be a game changer.
As always, have an amazing day!
21 Oct 2026
Ep 347 - One Question That Changes How You See Your Problems
What if you could swap your biggest problem for someone else’s? Would you take the risk, or would you stick with your own?
I heard this question recently and it really got me thinking.
We all have problems. Some big, some small, but when you’re in the thick of one, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the stress, uncertainty and emotion surrounding it.
Here’s the thing. Sometimes the problem isn’t nearly as complicated as we’ve made it out to be. We just haven’t taken the time to properly understand it.
In this ep, I’m sharing a simple mindset shift that can completely change how you approach challenges, whether they’re at your recruitment desk, in your business or in your personal life.
👉 Why putting your problems into perspective matters
👉 The question that might make you rethink your biggest challenge👉 Why defining a problem is often harder than solving it
👉 How we make small problems feel much bigger than they are
👉 Why stepping away and giving yourself time to think can lead to your biggest breakthroughs
Before you rush to find a solution, make sure you’re solving the right problem.
As always, may all your deals come true!
18 Oct 2026
Ep 346 - I Don't Know Who Needs to Hear This But ONE is All You Need
Feeling stressed about your recruitment desk? Worried about a tough market or where your next placement is coming from?
Here’s something I want you to remember: one job is all you need.
In this episode, I’m breaking down how to take a single vacancy and turn it into a pipeline of new opportunities. Because when you’ve got one good job, you’ve got everything you need to start rebuilding your desk.
I’ll walk you through the practical steps I use to turn one placement into multiple opportunities, from backfilling candidates and leveraging references to canvassing quality talent and asking clients for referrals.
👉 Why having just one job can actually be an advantage
👉 How to turn one placement into your next opportunity
👉 The untapped business development potential in references and leftover candidates
👉 Why you need to ask clients directly for referrals
👉 How one job can turn into two, four and a thriving desk
Whether you’re an experienced recruiter going through a quiet patch or just starting out, this episode is a reminder that you don’t need a full desk to build momentum.
Start with one. Fill it. Build from there.
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