What I do

I help recruitment agency owners make more money.
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The Purpose-Led Leadership Podcast

with Chris O'Connell

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I decided to bring in Chris as an NED for our business based on the high levels of recommendations I had reviewed across multiple platforms. Chris has made a big impact on our business in a short space of time and has provided me and my business manager with some great ideas which we have successfully implemented this year. Chris's attention to detail and creative ideas are to be admired and I would highly recommend him to any recruitment businesses who need support/or are looking to expand in the near future.
Amrit Luthra
Founder of Kennet Solutions
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Working with Chris has been a game-changer for us as business owners. In just three months of collaboration, we exceeded our targets by 40% + , a testament to his impact on our growth. What sets Chris apart is that he's not afraid to push us. He challenges us to step outside our comfort zones and hold ourselves accountable, helping us focus on what truly drives our business forward. As startup founders, it's easy to get caught up in the big picture and lose sight of the daily operations. Chris has an incredible ability to pinpoint what's missing and find ways to maximise it. His insights have been invaluable across the board — from personal development and business mapping to future hiring strategies and expansion planning. Chris's commitment and responsiveness are second to none. It's clear he's genuinely passionate about what he does, and his expertise consistently goes above and beyond expectations. He's been an indispensable asset to our team. Thanks Chris
Alicks Exelby - Co-Founder of AlpineReach
Co-Founder of AlpineReach
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Working with Chris has been fantastic for me over the last few months. Starting a solo business is daunting, having someone with Chris's experience to bounce ideas off has been a game-changer and he has helped to get processes in place to set me up for success in the long run.
Nicky Carlton
Founder – ERA Recruit
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Engaging with Chris has been highly rewarding on both an individual and a collective basis for the business. Chris has been at the forefront of implementing new processes & ideas into the business, as well as suggesting improvements to existing structures designed to optimise sales performance. He is very easy to communicate and share ideas with, and has a wealth of knowledge to share. Overall, I would highly recommend Chris' services to anyone looking to improve performance in their company.
Josh Wetson
Director – Kennet Solutions
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Chris is one of the best investments I have made in my business. He identifies areas of improvement and helps you become a better leader, biller, or overall business owner. Happy to continue the journey with you, Chris!
Viktor Vedder
CO-Founder - AlpineReach
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Chris has been integral to the success of Sinclair James. His support, advice, and no-nonsense, straight-talking approach have made a massive impact—not just on the business but on me personally. He's not just a mentor; he's your go-to advisor and someone you can really count on to challenge your thinking, unlock your full potential, and keep you focused. What makes Chris stand out is his track record. He's been there, done it, and got the results to prove it. He knows exactly what it takes to build and run a successful recruitment business because he's lived it. There's nothing he hasn't seen, and that experience really shows in how he helps you tackle challenges, give perspective, and make the right calls. If you're a recruitment business owner—whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level—I honestly don't know anyone better suited to help you. Chris is the real deal, and his input will make all the difference
James Plant
Founder of Sinclair James
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Chris came along at a crucial point in our business, whereby if he hadn't been there to motivate, inspire and steer us the right direction, we could have been looking at a much bleaker future. Chris instantly came across as knowledgeable, straight shooting and genuine. I chose to work with Chris over other coaches because during our first discovery call, he didn't sugar coat things and waste time beating around the bush, he gave me valuable advice and insights from the absolute get go when I wasn't even signed up yet. I got a glimpse of what he could do and I wanted to find out more. Since we started working together, Chris has been incredibly supportive, offering materials, workshops, calls and daily communication to ensure we hit our goals and made some extremely important changes. We have already seen improvements since implementing certain processes that Chris has suggested which is amazing! Chris has been very accommodating as well with various requests which shows his authenticity as a person and a coach. I would highly recommend him to any company or individual looking to achieve their goals, you won't be disappointed!
Rowena Minney
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Having Chris on board to help channel our business and achieve greatness is a pinnacle moment for our business and we are proud to have Chris on board.
Richard Long
Jefferson Wolfe
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We engaged with Chris when we were looking to enter a new market, and his expert advice and knowledge helped us gain traction very quickly. He has become a trusted advisor and a friend, and I highly recommend Chris
Ben Strickland
Formulate Global
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Highly recommend working with Chris. His advice and experience has helped us start to build a solid business within a short space of time.
Sam Yates
Discovered People
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Chris is highly committed to the challenges and tasks that he takes on and was a pleasure to work with and bounce ideas off / use as a sounding board.
Steve Preston
Heat Recruitment
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Within a few weeks of working together Chris had instilled a vision and drive for our business which with Chris' help we plotted a road map for growth and success. he continues to help us train and develop our team to hit the goals previously set
Jamie Gray
Absolute Recruitment
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Since working with Chris, Toro has seen vast improvements across sales, client retention and has successfully optimised several internal processes resulting in higher levels of profit.
Daniel Pope
Toro Recruitment
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From our very first interaction Chris was able to identify key areas in the business we could improve on and having better business structures in place.
Qasim Asghar
Hainton
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[Chris'] experience and knowledge of growing and scaling a successful business is really helping me overcome challenges as well as preparing for the future.
Tom Happé
Trueleads
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He's helped drive greater business growth. I thought we'd try an initial short term engagement and here we are over 6 months later with no plans to lose him.....
Richard Fisher
Skillsearch

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I exited my £25 million recruitment business, I now help other recruitment leaders do the same.