Today is another big show, with another big-name guest. Susanna welcomes Richard Smith, managing director of SALT in the Middle East and North Africa. He discusses his career trajectory from running a startup to leading the region's largest digital specialist recruitment firm. He and Susanna talk about the differences between corporate and startup environments, the significance of work-life balance, and his no-nonsense recruitment approach. Richard also shares insights on leadership versus management, the importance of coachability in recruiting, his future goals for SALT, and strategies for success. Connect with Richard

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Welcome to season FOUR of The Counter Offer! And Susanna isn't just kicking it off big, she's kicking it off huge! Today's guest is author, speaker, and renowned psychotherapist, Anna Mathur. She and Susanna discuss the importance of focus, mindset, and clear routines for achieving success. Anna shares her 'why' and the drive to help others with her psychotherapeutic knowledge and personal story. She explores the challenges of perfectionism, people-pleasing, social media, and burnout. They also give some peaks into Anna's new book on life's uncomfortable truths and offer advice on confidence, self-care, and managing stress in the modern world

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She finally got her!! Susanna successfully welcomes Kati Lynch, a sales director with Tradwind, SANZA, with 20 years of experience, Kati shares her insights into the challenges and rewards of education recruitment, the importance of maintaining a positive, humble mindset, and the strategies for success and retention in this high speed industry. She and Susanna discuss the value of relationship-building, active listening, and continuous learning for both personal growth and professional excellence. Find more about Kati

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Who listening couldn't use some more inner peace, understanding and connection? Today Susanna has a special episode to take us away from the hamster wheel of professional life and into a more calm and inward looking space. She welcomes Transcendental Meditation (TM) experts Carlos Cervantes and Joana Feio to discuss the transformative impacts of TM on personal health, happiness, productivity, and relationships.

Susanna shares her own experiences and talks Joana and Carlos about TM's benefits. They explore TM's effects on mental health, stress reduction, and overall life improvement, including how it enhances decision-making and energy levels. They also examine how TM differs from other meditation forms and provides guidance for beginners interested in learning TM.

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Today's episode is really exciting. Susanna is joined by one of the foremost thought leaders, speakers, and influence and persuasion coaches, Leopold Ajami. And Also joined by a co-host Amanda Fox-Pryke, communications expert and business leader. Together they discuss the essence and practice of ethical persuasion, the importance of embodying personal values, and strategies for effective public speaking. Leopold introduces the concept of earning one’s 'I' through philosophy, creativity, and communication. They dive into the science behind ethical decisions, counters common communication pitfalls, and emphasizes the significance of conveying one's personal brand and values authentically in professional settings.

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In a world where everyone’s shouting, how do you ensure your voice doesn’t just echo but leaves a mark?

Leopold Ajami is the designer behind leaders’ most powerful tool: their voice.

He’s a Certified Public Speaking and Thought Leadership Coach—a proud founding member of the Cialdini Institute and a Cialdini Ethical Influence Coach and Consultant.

In 2019, he founded Novel Philosophy Academy to help ethical yet undervalued leaders design a voice that matches their worth.

His “Ph.C System,” which integrates philosophy, creativity, and communication, has helped leaders worldwide sharpen their thinking, amplify their influence, and build their brand as distinguished thought leaders.

His training programs, coaching, consultancy, and unique frameworks are trusted by top executives from global giants like Google, Russell Reynolds, Apple, and GE.

Today, he’s co-authoring a new book about ethical persuasion with top persuasion coaches worldwide.

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Website: https://www.novelphilosophy.academy

This is an incredible episode with the one and only Lysha Holmes. Known for her up front style and her compassion for others, Lysha gets real and opens up about her struggles with alcohol, her view of this issue within a target driven industry like recruitment, and her journey to sobriety.

She emphasizes the importance of integrity, discipline, and dedication in achieving success as a recruiter, providing practical advice for individuals facing similar challenges. Susanna and Lysha also talk about getting back to basics after you have had a rough quarter, or feel off your game, and discuss ways to get back on track.

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Leave it to Susanna to welcome another legend of recruitment. Today she is joined by the one and only Mike Ames, a longtime recruiter turned entrepreneur who has made substantial contributions to the industry. Mike talks about how he transitioned from IT to recruitment in the late '80s and recounts his experiences, including the challenges of starting his own recruitment business, the eventual sale of two successful companies, and his shift towards consultancy and coaching focused on helping recruitment firms achieve their goals without necessarily selling their business.

Mike and Susanna dig into topics such as the importance of building relationships, the effectiveness of cold calling, and the transformative power of adopting a factory model over the traditional 360 recruitment model. Throughout the discussion, Mike emphasizes the significance of focusing on relationships, the value of patience in business development, and the critical role of recruitment business owners in understanding and adapting to market needs for long-term success. Find more about Mike Ames

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In this detailed conversation, Helen Maguire, the co-founder of Diversely.io, shares her experiences and insights in diversity and inclusion in the business world. Having formerly co-founded Hopscotch.work, a women's career platform, Helen talks about building Diversely, and the problems that diverse individuals, particularly women, face in the industry and how steps can be taken to correct these imbalances. She also shares tips on how businesses and individuals can ensure they are being inclusive and unbiased in their recruitment and the positive change it can make in the business industry.
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