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EP319: Why Training, Attitude & Relentlessness Matter - Ali Braid, The Recruitment Trainer


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In this powerful episode of The Recruiter’s Recruitment Podcast, Lysha Holmes is joined by Ali Braid, L&D consultant and founder of The Recruitment Trainer, to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing the industry today: the lack of investment in training and future talent.

With over 20 years in recruitment and a background in education, Ali brings a unique perspective on why learning and development should sit at the heart of every recruitment business. Together, Lysha and Ali dive into the consequences of short-term thinking, especially over the past 12–18 months, where many businesses paused hiring and development in favour of survival mode.

They explore:

  • Why neglecting trainee hiring is creating long-term risk
  • The real reason tech and AI aren’t delivering ROI without proper training
  • The importance of hiring for attitude, not just experience
  • What makes a successful recruiter in 2026 and beyond
  • Why “relentlessness” is the ultimate differentiator
  • How to retain and develop your mid-level performers before they leave

Ali also shares practical advice on building robust learning strategies, supporting both new starters and experienced recruiters, and creating a culture where continuous development drives performance.

This is a must-listen for anyone serious about building a sustainable, high-performing recruitment business.

🔗 Connect with the guest

Ali Braid: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alibraid/

The Recruitment Trainer: https://www.therecruitmenttrainer.co.uk/

🔗 Connect with the host

Lysha Holmes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyshaholmesr2r/

Qui Recruitment: https://www.quirecruitment.co.uk/

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The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger, and partnered with NeediKeybridge IT SolutionsBristow & Hardy and Diversity in Recruitment.

Our sponsor:

Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.

Find out more about Paiger: https://paiger.co/

Our partners:

Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders save companies time and money with their complimentary corporate gifting service.

https://needi.co.uk/

Bristow & Hardy partners with SME recruitment agencies to accelerate growth through sales enablement and recruitment marketing. With over 7 years’ experience, we specialise exclusively in the recruitment sector, delivering strategy, branding, websites, marketing campaigns, and sales support. Our proven growth suite of products helps agencies attract more clients, win more business, and scale efficiently.

https://www.bristowandhardy.co.uk/

Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn’t have to be complicated and scary - it’s simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.

https://diversityinrecruitment.com/

Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more.

https://www.keybridgeit.com/

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