#15 - Chris O’Connell: “The CEO Playbook” - Leading with Purpose, Overcoming Challenges, Long-Term Business Growth & more

Sep 24, 2024

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Today's guest is Chris O'Connell, a renowned recruitment mentor and host of The Purpose-Led Leadership Podcast.

Chris is a former global top biller at SThree and the founder of a £25M recruitment business, which he successfully scaled and sold. With over 75,000 LinkedIn followers and a track record of mentoring over 50 businesses, Chris now helps recruitment leaders build purpose-driven, high-performing companies. He specializes in leadership coaching, talent management, business development, and strategy execution, guiding leaders through transformational growth and exit strategies.

In this podcast, Chris O'Connell shares heartfelt lessons from his coaching experience and personal struggles. He opens up about the tough challenges that shaped him, offering advice on how to stay resilient, lead with purpose, and keep growing. You'll also hear practical tips on business development and creating a healthy work-life balance.

This podcast is perfect for CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business owners who want to grow both personally and professionally while building stronger, more successful businesses.

Connect with Chris:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chrisoconnellcoach

Connect with Harry:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hphokou/
Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@hphokou
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hphokou

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
1:46 Why Vision and Purpose Matter Most
07:14 Generating Business Using LinkedIn
16:11 Effective Task Management Advice
18:40 Overcoming the Struggle of Delegating Tasks and Giving Instructions
22:37 Chris’s Story: Turning Adversity into Strength
31:13 How the Right Team Can Transform Your Business and Mindset
36:53 Setting Boundaries to Avoid Burnout
40:15 Building a Proactive Business Development Culture for Long-Term Growth
45:55 Truly Getting To Know Your Team
48:20 Keeping Yourself Accountable, Not Your Team
50:33 Treating Business as a Marathon, Not a Sprint
52:50 My Career Journey: Learning Over Earning
56:04 What Gets Chris Up In The Morning
57:48 What Does The Future of Chris O’Connell Look Like?
01:00:21 Ways To Reach Out To Chris