The Truth About Disrupting an Industry: Katrina Hutchinson O’Neill on Thriving as an Entrepreneur

💡 What does it really mean to be a disruptor in business? It’s not just about breaking the rules—it’s about strategic innovation that transforms an industry. In this episode, we sit down with Katrina Hutchinson O’Neill, CEO and founder of Join Talent, to uncover how she’s revolutionizing talent acquisition and redefining what it means to lead with purpose.

From being named Startup Entrepreneur of the Year to scaling one of the UK’s fastest-growing companies, Katrina’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and innovation. Along the way, we explore the power of mentorship, the role of financial risk in entrepreneurship, and why values-driven businesses thrive.

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ How to disrupt an industry without just rebelling for the sake of it
✔️ Lessons from launching a business at 40—without an entrepreneurial background
✔️ The financial sacrifices and challenges of self-funding a startup
✔️ Why mentorship and unexpected inspiration are game-changers for growth
✔️ The importance of gender diversity, leadership culture, and values-driven decisions

Katrina also shares how staying privately owned has given her the freedom to build a company that aligns with her values—plus, we geek out over our shared love for dystopian fiction.

🎧 Tune in now for an inspiring conversation on disrupting the status quo and thriving as an entrepreneur!

About Katrina Hutchinson-O’Neill:
I always say that I didn’t know what I wanted to do when I grew up until I was 40 – and that’s when I left the corporate rat race behind and started my business.

Today, I am guided by three core driving goals: to secure long term financial stability for my family, to empower my team to achieve their own success, and to build a respected and valued international brand.

Join Talent's success is a testament to the dedication of the exceptional team who surround me and those same goals and associated values we all share.

Connect:
Website jointalent.net
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/recruit2
linkedin.com/company/jointalentuk
Instagram instagram.com/jointalent_

This episode is brought to you by Join Talent; elevate your hiring capability. Go to jointalent.net to learn more.

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