People often avoid reconnecting with past clients, candidates, or contacts because they can’t think of a natural, non‑awkward way to open the conversation. The fear is sounding like: “Hey, long time no speak… got any business for me?”

But there are plenty of legitimate, non‑weird reasons to reach out and in this post, I cover four of the most effective Reasons To Interacts (RTIs) you can use.

 Reconnecting with people is part of building a strong, opportunity‑rich network and with the right RTIs, it becomes an easy, natural, and surprisingly effective part of your BD outreach process.

Recruitment businesses live in a world of shrinking vacancies and rising competition.

The only way to thrive is through continuous improvement, measured through dashboards that track both inputs (activity) and outputs (results).

Among all possible metrics, two stand above the rest: net profit and fill rate.

Together, they give you the big picture: 

•             How well your business is performing
•             How efficiently your time and team are being used
•             Where to focus your improvement efforts for maximum impact 

If you want to earn more without working more, this is worth a look.

Most people create content to “add value”… but that’s not actually why it matters.

The real power of content is simple.

It’s about engineering touchpoints, starting conversations. Keeping them alive and stopping existing conversations from going dark and dying.

In this short post, I break down how to use chunky content, thin content, and a simple LinkedIn message to stay top‑of‑mind without ever sounding salesy.

Worth a look, I promise it’ll change how you think about content.

When feedback mechanisms are poorly designed, they don’t just fail; they can actively damage the relationship.

 This week’s post exposes the same underlying truths: 

1. Collecting feedback is not the same as using feedback.
2. Using feedback is not the same as using it well. 

VOTC is the single most powerful tool a business owner has to accelerate excellence,  but only when it’s done properly with: 

•             sincerity
•             openness
•             humility
•             and a genuine desire to learn 

Otherwise, it’s just theatre. 

If you collect feedback, these lessons matter.

Have you heard this famous quote from Jim Rohn: “We are the average of the five people we spend the most time with, so choose them carefully”?

But this message has often been misunderstood and so deserves a closer look.

Most of us can’t simply “choose” our family or our colleagues, yet the principle behind the quote still carries enormous weight.

The real question is this: who are you intentionally learning from?

In a fast‑changing environment, the people you draw insight, ideas and inspiration from can shape your growth more than you realise.

Give it a watch, it might just reshape how you think about the people who influence your growth.

Let’s build the life we want, one smart decision at a time.

Have you noticed that sometimes a quick comment you leave on someone else’s LinkedIn post gets more impressions than the posts you spend half an hour writing?

 It’s not a glitch though, it’s LinkedIn showing us that comments are micro-content. They’re faster, more authentic, and often reach the right audience more effectively than a full post.

In this post, I break down:

• Why comments can outperform posts in reach and engagement
• How to identify the right people to comment on
• A simple daily routine that takes seconds but builds visibility and connections
• The surprising link between high-impression comments and profile visits

It’s practical, it’s simple, and it might just change the way you think about LinkedIn forever.

Where do you go to think differently?

Most entrepreneurs spend their days buried in the busy work of running their business. But here’s the truth: real change only happens when you step back and work on your business.

But at your desk, your brain stays in business-as-usual mode and that is NOT what you need if you’re working on your business (called Purple Time).

In this post, I share a simple but powerful practice of using your “purple time” in a different location.

This will allow you to step away from the daily grind, to strategise, plan and move your business closer to the one you truly want.

You’ll discover:

•              Why your environment matters more than you think.
•             How to avoid wasting “purple time” by showing up without a plan.
•             Practical tips for creating the space to think differently.

Whether it’s a quiet coffee shop, a golf club lounge, or even your own living room, the key is to step out of routine and into growth.

2026 isn’t about waiting for the economy to bounce back. It’s about taking control.

So how do you win in 2026?  Not by shouting louder on LinkedIn, that’s for sure. 

You win by being outstanding at delivery. In other words: -

• Truly understand their vacancies.
• Can present their company in the best light.
• Vet candidates for both fit and commitment.
• Make the placement process seamless and consistent.

That’s what clients actually buy. That’s what earns referrals. That’s what keeps you ahead of the competition.

I’ve shared my full thoughts,  including why delivery is the differentiator this year and how to prove you’re great at it, in my latest post.

Let’s make 2026 the year of outstanding delivery.

Thank you for being part of our journey and allowing us to be part of yours in 2025.

In my closing vlog, I reflect on the year, share why persistence is the superpower that will get us through 2026, along with a few thoughts on navigating the new world we find ourselves in.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a peaceful, prosperous New Year.

We often talk about success as if it’s a solo journey. The “self‑made” entrepreneur, the lone visionary, the person who pulled themselves up by their bootstraps. But the truth is simpler and far more powerful: nobody does it alone.

Every career is shaped by the people we surround ourselves with mentors, partners, colleagues, even clients and friends.

They all form what I call your ‘inner circle’ and the quality of that circle has a direct impact on the quality of your success.  What’s more, you can have several circles:

• Your career circle (mentors, peers, clients).
• Your personal circle (family, friends).
• Your growth circle (people who challenge your thinking).
• Your giving circle (those you mentor or support).

Circles aren’t static; they evolve. Sometimes we need to prune them, sometimes expand them, and sometimes step into someone else’s circle to lift them up.

Each one shapes you differently, and together they form the mosaic of your success.

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