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:

You can check out Charlton Morris here. We hope you enjoy the episode.

 It's free, takes 3 minutes and you'll get a personalised report with actionable advice.

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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:

We hope you've enjoyed this 3 part special on Imposter Syndrome - let us know!

 It's free, takes 3 minutes and you'll get a personalised report with actionable advice.

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"If you're curious about how Imposter Syndrome is limiting your recruitment career, you need to listen to this episode"

In episode 10 of this series of The Authentic Recruiter podcast, Claire Ackers talks about the three biggest mistakes recruiters make when it comes to Imposter Syndrome.

If you've ever felt like one of these, this episode is for you:

This is a big topic, so we've broken it down into bite-sized episodes. Episode 1 was all about the 7 signs you have Imposter Syndrome.

In the final part, Claire will be teaching you her 5 Steps to Freedom strategy, so your Imposter never needs to get in the way of your success again.

 It's free, takes 3 minutes and you'll get a personalised report with actionable advice.

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"If you are not getting the results you want with your recruitment business, you need to listen to this episode"

In episode 9 of this series of The Authentic Recruiter podcast, Claire Ackers talks about one the most important topics a recruitment business owner can consider - Imposter Syndrome.

Some highlights include:

This is a big topic, so we've broken it down into bite-sized episodes. Tune in next week to understand the biggest mistake recruiters make when they realise they're struggling with Imposter Syndrome (and what to do instead)

 It's free, takes 3 minutes and you'll get a personalised report with actionable advice.

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In episode 7, series 3 of The Authentic Recruiter podcast, Claire Ackers talks to Tracy Fletcher, Managing Director of Campbell & Fletcher.

In this candid chat, Tracy tells Claire how a 20 year career in banking led to an epiphany that she should launch a recruitment company. 15 years on, this has led to some incredible lessons and opportunities for her, and is a must-listen for any recruiter who needs a bit of inspiration about what is possible with their recruitment business.

They cover:

Tracy mentions Smartworks, where she's a trustee. They provide interview support for women - coaching and clothing and are proud that 72% of women they help get a job within 1 month. You can find out more about Smartworks here.

 It's free, takes 3 minutes and you'll get a personalised report with actionable advice.

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This is an incredibly vulnerable and raw episode from The Authentic Recruiter host Claire Ackers, as she talks about self-mastery. 

In this bitesized episode she covers:

 It's free, takes 3 minutes and you'll get a personalised report with actionable advice.

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There are scientific, evolutionary reasons for this – 'safety' to your mind equals the familiar – so when you do anything new, your subconscious panics and tries to bring you back to your comfort zone – and what it perceives as familiar and safe.

The problem is, nothing great happens in your comfort zone. If you want to reach your potential, you’ve got to take some risks. 

Here are my top 10 ways to feel that fear, and do it anyway.

 It's free, takes 3 minutes and you'll get a personalised report with actionable advice.

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In this episode host Claire Ackers chats to founder of MMB magazine Abbie Coleman about the truth about balancing work and having a family in 2022.

No matter the size of your company, if you are serious about supporting your employees (whether they are parents, or need flexibility for other reasons) - this episode is a must-listen.

Abbie is a passionate advocate for working parents, and this episode is packed with golden nuggets.They talk:

MMB published a lauded 'Maternity Returners Survey, with some really sobering facts about the reality of being a working parent. You can check it out here.

This episode was originally featured on our sister podcast Audacity: The Authentic Entrepreneur in March 2022, but is still well worth a listen.

 It's free, takes 3 minutes and you'll get a personalised report with actionable advice.

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In episode 8 of this series of The Authentic Recruiter podcast, Claire Ackers talks to Wendy McDougall, CEO & Founder of Firefish Software.

Some highlights include:

You can check out Wendy and Firefish software here.

 It's free, takes 3 minutes and you'll get a personalised report with actionable advice.

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One of the smartest things you can do as an authentic recruiter is position yourself as the go-to expert in your niche. But often, when we try to get visible, all sorts of stuff comes up to make us feel horrible.

I call this the Invisibility Cloak, and it's because of this Cloak that you can't blow your own trumpet.

Everybody has an Invisibility Cloak - the stuff we'd rather keep hidden because of shame or guilt.

But what if that stuff was actually your Superpower?

In this episode I talk about one of my favourite coaching models, and explain how you can use it to raise your profile and have more impact - authentically of course.

 It's free, takes 3 minutes and you'll get a personalised report with actionable advice.

Check out the scorecard for your recruitment business here.