Why Do I Feel Anxious When Things Are Going Well?
This is one of the most common questions I get asked when coaching recruiters. And honestly? It confuses a lot of people. Because logically, life is good.Work is good.Relationships are stable.Money is improving.Maybe your recruitment desk is finally moving properly. So why do you suddenly feel anxious? Why does your brain almost seem uncomfortable with […]
Talent X & the Rec Gala – The Future of Ai In Recruitment
AI in recruitment is transforming, but human connection still matters. Insights from Talent X on automation, recruiters, and the future of human-led hiring.
Is Main Character Syndrome Holding you Back?
Main character syndrome might be why you feel stuck. Learn how mindset, identity, and personal growth shape success in recruitment, leadership, and life.
Decision Fatigue in Recruitment is Quietly Killing your Performance.
Decision fatigue in recruitment is real. Learn why recruiters feel mentally overloaded, how it impacts performance, and practical ways to protect your energy and stay consistent.
Imposter Syndrome in Recruitment: Why so Many Recruiters Feel Like Frauds
You can bill $500k. Run a team. Win clients. Get praise from candidates. And still sit there thinking: “Someone’s eventually going to realise I’ve got no idea what I’m doing.” That’s impostor syndrome. And recruitment is the perfect breeding ground for it. Because this industry is emotional as hell. One minute you’re the hero.Next minute […]
The Leadership Gap No One Talks About in Recruitment
I was working with a billing manager the other day who runs a great team and in terms of leadership, seemed to be doing everything right. Present & available.Leading by example.Backing his team. But he was frustrated as he didn’t feel he was getting the best from his team. He knew they capable of more […]
A Recruiter’s Guide to Emotional Regulation
Recruitment is emotional. Learn how emotional regulation helps recruiters stay focused, make better decisions, and maintain high performance under pressure.
Why Recruiters Try to Self-Sabotage Themselves Right Before They Level Up
If you’ve worked a recruitment desk long enough, you’ll recognise this pattern. You’re about to do something that would actually move the needle. Level you up. Call a huge client.Raise your fees.Do a big negotiation.Post content that puts you out there. And suddenly… you hesitate. You decide the message needs rewriting.You convince yourself the timing […]
Is your nervous system still ‘working the desk’ whilst you sleep?
Most recruiters think their stress comes from the job. Targets.Candidates ghosting.Clients changing the brief.Deals falling apart at the eleventh hour. But that’s not the whole picture. The job can create stress 100% – I would never deny that. What we do isn’t always easy, but if you’re finding yourself in the position where you feel […]
Recruitment Relationships Are Built Over Time, Not Placements..
If you’re chasing quick wins all the time in recruitment, you’re already playing the wrong game. There is obviously a time and place for a quick win, but if there’s something I’ve noticed over the years interviewing recruiters it’s that: The best desks, the calmest billers – the recruiters who seem to always have work […]
