The Elite Recruiter Podcast Knocked Down, Never Out: Olympic Mindset, Grit & Game-Changing Self-Talk with Cam F. Awesome (A Must-Listen for Recruiters)
Ready to punch through your recruiting plateaus and bounce back from every setback? In this inspiring episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena sits down with 12-time national boxing champion and Olympic team captain Cam F. Awesome. Discover what recruiters can learn from elite athletes about resilience, self-talk, and thriving under pressure—no matter how hard you get knocked down.
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Recruiting is a full-contact sport. Cam F. Awesome—the winningest boxer in US history—shares how the Olympic mindset, relentless work ethic, and radical self-belief translate directly into talent acquisition success.
Inside the Episode
Benjamin and Cam break down the parallels between boxing and recruiting:
• Cultivate grit—even when no one’s watching.
• Turn negative self-talk into a winning inner dialogue.
• Set and reset monster goals that drive growth.
• Differentiate your workflow to move the TA needle.
• Build habits that supercharge placements and business growth.
Imagine attacking every day with Olympic-level discipline—where rejection becomes rocket fuel. Cam’s story will help you:
• Rewire your self-identity to level up (he literally changed his LAST NAME to “Awesome”).
• Escape mediocrity by questioning “the way it’s always been done.”
• Reframe your value by writing down real accomplishments.
• Take radical accountability to control your career trajectory.
• Harness the power of your circle—the five people (or recruiters) who shape your success.
Key Takeaways
- Set Goals Bigger Than You (09:41): Go for the “Olympics” of your niche—even if you fail, you’ll surpass smaller goals.
- Radical Accountability (39:09): Own every outcome. Recruiters who take full responsibility adapt and rise faster.
- Self-Talk Shapes Success (22:14): What you tell yourself daily becomes your edge (or your ceiling).
- Innovate, Don’t Conform (18:17): Following the herd leads to average results.
- Failure Is Fuel (52:01): Every loss is a filter, not a verdict—learn faster, grow faster, win faster.
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Connect & Resources
• AI Recruiting Summit 2025 – Registration: https://ai-recruiting-summit-2025.heysummit.com/
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• Host – Benjamin Mena, Select Source Solutions: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/
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• Benjamin Mena Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benlmena/
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