If you’re back at your desk, feeling clearer, and the fog of the break has finally lifted this ep is for you.

Week 2 is the sweet spot. You haven’t been burnt by the year yet, you’re not firefighting, and you’ve still got the space to think properly. That’s exactly why this is the time to get strategic.

In this ep, I walk through how I use my second week back at work to set the year up, before recruitment gets chaotic.

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This isn’t hype. It’s practical, deliberate planning that pays off later when everyone else is reacting.

As always, have an amazing day! Here’s to a strong, intentional 2026!

What does it really take to perform at a high level without burning out?

In today's ep, I sit down with Natasha Olsson-Seeto, CEO of OnTalent, incoming President of the RCSA, board member at Foodbank Queensland, and still a million-dollar biller.

Natasha has done it all. Executive head-hunting, leadership advisory, board roles, building teams, raising a family, and giving back to the industry in a meaningful way. What struck me most in this conversation was not just what she’s achieved, but how intentionally she protects her energy, focus, and purpose.

We talk about managing energy instead of time, the power of the reverse bucket list, why over-engineering is killing productivity in recruitment, and what recruiters must do to stay relevant as technology and AI accelerate faster than ever.

This is a deep, thoughtful conversation about leadership, longevity, and doing work that genuinely matters.

👉 How Natasha balances being a CEO, board member, mum, and million-dollar biller

This ep is part of our Million Dollar Mindset Series, built to challenge how you think, work, and lead as we head into 2026. Every guest in this series is someone I’ll be interviewing live on stage at the RCSA Launch events in February. Real operators, real numbers, real lessons from the top end of recruitment.

The holidays are over, you’re back at your desk, and everything feels a little slower than it should!

Welcome to the first episode of The Lone Recruiter for 2026.

I today's ep, I walk you through exactly how to return to your desk after the break without burning yourself out or wasting January.

I share how I personally structure my first week back so that by mid-week I’m back in the market, and by Friday I’m getting results.

👉 What to do on Day 1 and Day 2 when your brain and body aren’t ready to sprint

It's time to set the foundation for a powerful start to 2026, with plenty more to come over the weeks ahead.

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A relaxed Christmas Special to close out the year.

In this ep, I answer listener questions and reflect on the lessons that shaped this year. From leadership and discipline to habits, mindset, energy and clarity.

We talk about what I’m taking into 2026, what I’m leaving behind, how top billers really separate themselves, using AI sensibly, handling disappointment with grace, structuring your days, protecting your energy and why discipline always wins.

There’s also plenty of real talk on burnout, cold calling versus email, habits that compound results, switching off properly over Christmas and what the recruitment market is shaping up to look like next year.

Thank you for listening this year. We’re back in January with big plans, including the Million Dollar Mindset series and a national live tour.

Earlybird tickets are available until Dec 21st, with limited venue capacity.

Join our mailing list and you’ll receive the TLR-only discount that will save you a pretty significant amount of $$.

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As always, have an amazing day and may all your Christmas miracles come true.

December has a way of messing with focus.

That is a mistake!

This ep is a reminder that December is still packed with opportunity if you use it properly. Instead of coasting, stay intentional, productive, and strategic right up until you stop work, so January is set up for success before it even begins.

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👉 Why slowing down in December costs you momentum and money

👉 What to focus on if deals, ads, or projects are already in motion

👉 Why being fully on or fully off beats dragging things out

👉 How smart December activity sets you up for a stronger January

This is about discipline, clarity, and finishing the year properly so you can actually switch off when the time comes and come back ready to go.

Are you still writing job ads that try to appeal to everyone?

In today’s ep, I break down the Black Marlin Strategy - the simple shift that helps recruiters stop chasing “everyone” and start baiting the exact talent they want. One angle. One message. One irresistible hook.

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Someone told Greg Savage that ‘nothing happens between now and Australia Day’… and honestly, it annoyed both of us.

In today’s ep, I unpack why this belief is total nonsense and what YOU should be doing if your market genuinely goes quiet over December and January. I’m recording this fresh off a huge November and strong December pipeline, so the idea that corporate Australia just stops doesn’t sit right with me.

But let’s say your market does slow to a crawl. What then?

👉 The December–January myth recruiters need to stop believing

If you want to see me speak LIVE - I'm going on tour in Feb with LAUNCH: The Mindset of a Million Dollar Biller - https://loom.ly/nsERcUg for details! and if you subscribe to my emails, I'll send you a cheeky discount code.

If you want your best year yet, don’t sleep through these next two months.

Are you already feeling the end-of-year fade?

In today's ep, I walk you through LinkedIn’s new RPS Plus platform, the next evolution of the recruiter license. After meeting with my rep, I put the new features to the test and found a few surprises, including one genuine game changer recruiters need to know about.

I cover the three core functions LinkedIn is rolling out, what actually matters for recruiters with an active desk, and the real results from a live search comparison.

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Your mental bandwidth is one of the most powerful tools you have for closing deals, but most recruiters never protect it. In this episode I explain why your KPIs can look perfect while your deals still fall apart and how life stress can quietly drain the thinking time you need to make placements stick.

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👉 Why strong KPIs do not guarantee results

If your desk is not performing and nothing is sticking, this episode shows you what is really going on and how to get your momentum back.