Confessions of a Recruiter

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Confessions of a Recruiter is a podcast built for recruiters who want more than surface-level stories.We’ve stepped into a new era with a sharper look and a stronger voice. This rebrand isn’t just about a new logo. It reflects our commitment to real conversations, genuine insight, and a brand that matches the impact we’re making in the recruitment industry.If you're keen to be part of the journey, email us at info@confessionspod.com

  1. 1h ago

    Debbie Davis | 2026's Most Influential Businesswoman in Staffing & Recruitment | COAR S3E9

    Send us Fan Mail Debbie Davies takes us right back to the start, when recruitment meant Yellow Pages, walk-in candidates, business lists on CDs, and learning by doing. From there, we dig into the moments that shaped her leadership: the work ethic and resilience she developed growing up on a farm, the impact of experiencing a management style that didn’t align, and the decision to stay true to her values, especially integrity.  We also explore how leadership changes when you step into CEO-level responsibility, where strategy, profitability, continuity and decision-making can’t be avoided and where you can’t afford to bottleneck the business by trying to be across everything. At Beaumont People, Debbie shares why the agency doubles down on specialisation in the for-purpose sector and how a clear niche supports stronger client relationships, candidate outcomes, and team alignment. We unpack culture versus performance, how to deal with rumours quickly, and why managing high performers can be harder than managing anyone else, especially when burnout risk creeps in.  If you’re a recruiter, team leader, agency owner, or aspiring CEO, you’ll leave with practical guidance on specialisation, reputation, and getting back in front of clients. If you found this valuable, subscribe, share it with a recruiter who needs it, and leave us a review so more people can find the show. Support the show · Our Website is: xrecruiter.io

    Debbie Davis | 2026's Most Influential Businesswoman in Staffing & Recruitment | COAR S3E9

  2. 1h ago

    Leadership Level Advice | COAR S3E9 Snippet Clip

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    Leadership Level Advice | COAR S3E9 Snippet Clip

  3. 6d ago

    Sophie Mieglitz | The Habits Behind Back-to-Back Record Years | COAR S3E8

    Send us Fan Mail Recruitment can look like hustle from the outside, but the best results usually come from something less glamorous: clear expectations, repeatable habits, and the courage to be human. Sophie Meaglitz from Frontline tells the story of jumping from Melbourne retail into agency recruitment during COVID lockdowns, backing herself when the industry is closed, and still setting clients up for the rebound. The payoff is huge, but the real value is how she explains the choices and behaviours that make the numbers possible. We talk about the moment you realise you are good at the job, and the moment you realise you still have a lot to learn. Sophie breaks down how she manages big vacancy lists with transparency, how she builds trust with clients and candidates, and why “vibe” is not fluff when you are selling a service built on relationships. We also get into leadership in recruitment: being promoted fast, building culture under pressure, letting go of your own desk to grow a team, and making a conscious call about whether you actually want to lead or whether you want to keep billing and stay close to the work. There are plenty of practical takeaways for recruiters and agency leaders: DISC profiles and role fit in fast-paced retail recruitment, finding the right niche, avoiding spam BD, and sticking to non-negotiables like daily business development, consistent KPIs, and closing loops before the weekend. If you want a grounded look at performance, resilience and career direction in Australian recruitment, this one will give you a plan you can use tomorrow. If you got value from this chat, subscribe, share it with a recruiter mate, and leave us a review so more people can find the show. Support the show · Our Website is: xrecruiter.io

    Sophie Mieglitz | The Habits Behind Back-to-Back Record Years | COAR S3E8

  4. Aug 18

    "People work with people. Not with businesses." | COAR S3E8 Clip

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    "People work with people. Not with businesses." | COAR S3E8 Clip

  5. Aug 11

    Leading teams without micromanaging | COAR S3E7 Clip

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    Leading teams without micromanaging | COAR S3E7 Clip

  6. Aug 11

    Matthew Munson | The Leadership Lessons Nobody Tells You | COAR S3E7

    Send us Fan Mail Matthew Munson, Managing Director NSW at Talent Group, came to recruitment the long way round. A campervan trip around Australia turned into a decision to stay, and a phone call about a job in tech recruitment changed everything. He landed in 2006 with no idea what a .NET developer was. First six months, he hated it. The language was foreign, the role was a step back from where he'd been, and his ego took a hit. After six months, something clicked. Two years later he was team lead while billing at the top of his office. What followed was twenty years of building desks, running multi-office teams across Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong, leading RPO accounts at the exec level for brands like Yahoo 7 and eBay, and eventually becoming MD of NSW at Talent — a business he's been growing for nearly a decade. In this episode Matthew talks through what actually goes wrong on an underperforming desk, why he's fired high billers, and why moving into management too fast is one of the most common mistakes he sees. He also gets into what it takes to build a personal brand that actually works, why AI-generated content is already valueless, and what being proud to call yourself a recruiter has to do with how long you last in this industry. One of the most honest career conversations we've had on the show. Support the show · Our Website is: xrecruiter.io

    Matthew Munson | The Leadership Lessons Nobody Tells You | COAR S3E7

  7. Aug 4

    "You don't need a psych degree to see where a deal's going" | S3E6 Clip

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    "You don't need a psych degree to see where a deal's going" | S3E6 Clip

  8. Aug 4

    Dana Sarkissian | How to Become the Go-To Recruiter in Any Niche | COAR S3 E6

    Send us Fan Mail Dana Sarkissian, Associate Director at iPharm Consulting, started in recruitment in 1999, back when shortlists went out by fax and couriers on bikes collected printed resumes off your desk. Twenty-five years on, she's the go-to recruiter in clinical trials, running a 9,000-member industry community on LinkedIn and taking calls from clients who want her advice before they want her candidates. In this episode Dana talks through the early years on a desk that never fit, why she left the industry without another job lined up, and what brought her back. She unpacks the decision that changed everything: going deep into a niche she actually cared about, and saying no to work that falls outside it. We also get into what real business development looks like when you stop chasing job ads, why the KPIs most agencies track are measuring the wrong things, and the advice she gives every rookie who's thinking about walking away. One of the most practical conversations we've had on the show. Support the show · Our Website is: xrecruiter.io

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Confessions of a Recruiter is a podcast built for recruiters who want more than surface-level stories.We’ve stepped into a new era with a sharper look and a stronger voice. This rebrand isn’t just about a new logo. It reflects our commitment to real conversations, genuine insight, and a brand that matches the impact we’re making in the recruitment industry.If you're keen to be part of the journey, email us at info@confessionspod.com

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  • Creator
    xrecruiter.io
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    250
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Confessions of a Recruiter
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