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“They told me I’d never make it in recruitment.”
Jason Connolly’s career started with magic tricks and ended in million-pound billing months—but only after surviving a toxic police department, a mountain of self-doubt, and a manager who swore he’d fail.
In this raw and riveting conversation, Jason sits down with Susanna and Tiarna to talk about the truth behind career pivots, burnout, and what it really takes to succeed in legal recruitment. From busking in Covent Garden to founding one of the UK’s most people-focused recruitment firms, Jason proves that resilience, mentorship, and a little unfiltered honesty can change everything. If you've ever questioned your path or been underestimated, this episode is for you.
Must-Hear Insights and Key Moments
Words of Wisdom: Standout Quotes from This Episode
“The worst thing you can say to me is, ‘You can’t do it.’ That’s my fuel.” – Jason Connolly
“I didn’t need recruitment to save me—I needed it to test me.” – Jason Connolly
“I don’t care what your degree says. If you’ve got grit, I’ll teach you how to bill a million.” – Jason Connolly
“The recruiter’s opinion doesn’t matter. It’s about understanding what the candidate really wants.” – Jason Connolly
“Feedback isn’t an insult. It’s a gift. But only if you’re brave enough to take it.” – Susanna Gray
“It’s not about KPIs. It’s about mentoring people into the version of themselves they don’t believe in yet.” – Jason Connolly
“Sometimes the most powerful thing a recruiter can do is hold up a mirror.” – Tiarna McCormack
“You don’t need a script—you need emotional intelligence.” – Susanna Gray
“Success is being unhinged in your pursuit, but grounded in your values.” – Jason Connolly
“Legal recruitment didn’t need more ex-lawyers. It needed more heart.” – Jason Connolly
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“They told me I’d never make it in recruitment.”
Jason Connolly’s career started with magic tricks and ended in million-pound billing months—but only after surviving a toxic police department, a mountain of self-doubt, and a manager who swore he’d fail.
In this raw and riveting conversation, Jason sits down with Susanna and Tiarna to talk about the truth behind career pivots, burnout, and what it really takes to succeed in legal recruitment. From busking in Covent Garden to founding one of the UK’s most people-focused recruitment firms, Jason proves that resilience, mentorship, and a little unfiltered honesty can change everything. If you've ever questioned your path or been underestimated, this episode is for you.
Must-Hear Insights and Key Moments
Words of Wisdom: Standout Quotes from This Episode
“The worst thing you can say to me is, ‘You can’t do it.’ That’s my fuel.” – Jason Connolly
“I didn’t need recruitment to save me—I needed it to test me.” – Jason Connolly
“I don’t care what your degree says. If you’ve got grit, I’ll teach you how to bill a million.” – Jason Connolly
“The recruiter’s opinion doesn’t matter. It’s about understanding what the candidate really wants.” – Jason Connolly
“Feedback isn’t an insult. It’s a gift. But only if you’re brave enough to take it.” – Susanna Gray
“It’s not about KPIs. It’s about mentoring people into the version of themselves they don’t believe in yet.” – Jason Connolly
“Sometimes the most powerful thing a recruiter can do is hold up a mirror.” – Tiarna McCormack
“You don’t need a script—you need emotional intelligence.” – Susanna Gray
“Success is being unhinged in your pursuit, but grounded in your values.” – Jason Connolly
“Legal recruitment didn’t need more ex-lawyers. It needed more heart.” – Jason Connolly
Follow The Counter Offer:
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