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Welcome back to the Carrot & Stick Podcast! This week, Derry Holt sits down with Chris O'Connell, a well-known figure in recruitment with 75k LinkedIn followers and a powerful story.

Chris shares the raw, authentic journey of building his recruitment business to £25M turnover, the "horrendous" experience of selling to a Private Equity (PE) firm that cost him almost everything, and his subsequent recovery and reinvention.

Beyond his personal story, Chris dives deep into:

Authentic Leadership: Why shedding the "mask" and embracing vulnerability is key to connecting with your team and driving performance.

BD & Automation: Have we gone too far? Chris argues for balancing efficiency with the essential human touch in business development.

LinkedIn Love/Hate: Navigating the platform's benefits and pitfalls, avoiding the vanity metrics trap, and using it genuinely.

This is a longer episode packed with real-world lessons on resilience, leadership, business strategy, and the human side of recruitment, offering valuable insights for anyone involved in the industry.

Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction: Welcoming Chris O'Connell
(02:14) Chris O'Connell's Background & £25M Business Journey
(03:10) The Private Equity Exit Story: Nightmare & Aftermath
(12:09) The Personal Toll of Building the Business (Stress, Relationships)
(18:37) Lessons in Resilience & Leadership Identity
(23:08) Topic 1: Authentic Leadership - Being Real vs. Professionalism
(32:34) Topic 2: LinkedIn - Love, Hate & Effective Use Beyond Likes
(44:13) Topic 3: BD Strategy - Automation vs. Human Touch & Specialisation
(51:53) Final Tips for Founders: Become CEO of Your Life
(56:22) Plugs & Final Thoughts

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