Podcast appearances and mentions of James Osborne

In 2008, James Osborne sets out on his first winter hike, guided by his friend and colleague, Fred. But a combination of bad luck and bad judgement means a simple day trip in New Hampshire's White Mountains snowballs into a desperate battle against the fury of nature. Caught in the middle of a blistering storm with no tent, meagre provisions and no chance of quick rescue, their only hope is to try to descend back down the mountain. As the cold bites, it isn't long before things spiral out of control… A Noiser podcast production. Hosted by John Hopkins. Written by Heléna Lewis | Produced by Ed Baranski | Assistant Producer: Luke Lonergan | Additional script editing: Joe Viner | Exec produced by Joel Duddell | Sound Supervisor: Matt Peaty | Sound design by Jacob Booth | Assembly edit by Rob Plummer, Dorry Macaulay | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Ralph Tittley. For ad-free listening, bonus material and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started. Or go to noiser.com/subscriptions If you have an amazing survival story of your own that you'd like to put forward for the show, let us know. Drop us an email at support@noiser.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YouTube Description:Welcome to the weekly Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN) – where we share real conversations to help you build your recruiting team, improve recruiter performance, and stay ahead in an ever-changing recruitment market.TRN – Enabling recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity and profitability.In this episode, James Osborne explores why the biggest barrier to growth isn't the size of your recruitment business – it's your operating model.Some of today's highest-performing recruitment Superagencies™ are solo operators who have redesigned the way they work. By combining offshored support, AI worker bots and smarter systems, they're able to operate with the capability and output of a much larger business.In this episode, James covers:• Why your operating model has a greater impact on growth than headcount• How solo recruiters can think and operate like a ten-person business• Using offshored support to increase capacity and productivity• Where AI can genuinely save time and create new opportunities for growth• How to build authority within your niche and stand out in a crowded market• Creating new products and services that increase the value you deliver• Structuring your business to scale sustainably while growing revenueWhether you're an independent recruiter, solo business owner or looking for smarter ways to scale your agency, this episode will give you practical insights into building a modern recruitment business designed for long-term growth.What is TRN?The Recruitment Network is the ultimate support network for recruitment business leaders. We offer a wide range of benefits including:• An inclusive leadership club• Recruitment Trailblazers – a programme tailored for billing managers• Full back-office support and training• TRN World, our innovative online community• Access to investment insights, technology guidance, expert content, and much more

Welcome to the weekly Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN) – where we share real conversations to help you build your recruiting team, improve recruiter performance, and stay ahead in an ever-changing recruitment market.TRN – Enabling recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity and profitability.In this episode, James Osborne explores what separates average business development from the structured, scalable approach used by recruitment Superagencies™.Most recruitment businesses don't have a BD strategy that they can consistently implement, measure, and improve. Instead, they rely on reactive outreach and hope opportunities appear.Recruitment Superagencies™ take a different approach.They build structured, insight-led business development engines powered by AI, data, and proven processes — helping them create better client conversations, win new opportunities, and build long-term strategic partnerships.In this episode, James covers:What business development looks like inside a high-performing Superagency™Why reactive BD limits growth and how to create a more intentional approachHow AI can support smarter prospecting, research, and client engagementBuilding a repeatable BD engine that your team can measure and improveMoving from transactional client relationships to strategic partnershipsThe processes and behaviours that drive consistent business development successHow recruitment leaders can create a BD strategy built for sustainable growthWhether you're a recruitment business owner, leader, or responsible for growing your agency's client base, this episode will give you practical insights into how the best-performing recruitment businesses approach BD — and how you can start building a more scalable growth engine.The Recruitment Network is the ultimate support network for recruitment business leaders. We offer a wide range of benefits including:• An inclusive leadership club• Recruitment Trailblazers – a programme tailored for billing managers• Full back-office support and training• TRN World, our innovative online community• Access to investment insights, technology guidance, expert content, and much more

Welcome to the weekly Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN) — where we share real conversations to help you build your recruiting team, level up recruiter performance, and stay ahead in an ever-changing recruitment market.TRN – Enabling recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity and profitability.In this episode, we explore how recruiters can transform LinkedIn from a time-consuming distraction into a predictable revenue-generating asset.Most recruiters know they should be active on LinkedIn. The challenge is that activity alone doesn't create results. Posting inconsistently, chasing likes, and focusing on vanity metrics rarely leads to meaningful business opportunities.The recruiters generating consistent pipeline through LinkedIn are doing something different.They've built a system. They understand what content attracts the right audience, how to create visibility without spending hours online every day, and how to turn engagement into genuine business conversations. The result is stronger personal branding, increased inbound opportunities, shorter sales cycles, and higher-quality client and candidate relationships.In this session, James Osborne breaks down the social scaling framework that recruitment professionals can use to turn LinkedIn into their number one revenue channel.This is not a discussion about becoming an influencer. It's a practical guide to building authority, creating visibility, and generating commercial results through a platform most recruiters are already using.This episode covers:• How to shift your mindset and treat LinkedIn as a business development tool• The social scaling framework and the system behind consistent results• What type of content actually converts into conversations and pipeline• Building visibility without committing to daily posting marathons• The engagement strategies that drive credibility, reach, and revenue• How to create meaningful conversations that lead to meetings• Community building and turning followers into long-term opportunities• A practical roadmap for building your LinkedIn presence in just four weeksWho this is for:Recruiters, recruitment leaders, business owners, and consultants who want to generate more inbound opportunities, strengthen their personal brand, and build a sustainable source of revenue through LinkedIn.If you're looking to create more visibility, better-quality conversations, and a predictable pipeline without relying solely on outbound activity, this is an episode you won't want to miss.—What is TRN?The Recruitment Network is the ultimate support network for recruitment business leaders. We offer a wide range of benefits including:• An inclusive leadership club• Recruitment Trailblazers – a programme tailored for billing managers• Full back-office support and training• TRN World, our innovative online community• Access to investment insights, technology guidance, expert content, and much more

Welcome to the weekly Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN) — where we share real conversations to help you build your recruiting team, level up recruiter performance, and stay ahead in an ever-changing recruitment market.TRN – Enabling recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity and profitability.In this episode, we explore one of the biggest opportunities available to recruitment businesses today: using AI to drive genuine operational efficiency and measurable ROI.Operational efficiency is margin. Every hour saved through smart automation creates capacity, improves productivity, and strengthens profitability. Yet many recruitment businesses have invested in AI tools without seeing the results they expected.They've purchased software, completed training, and experimented with different platforms. But adoption remains inconsistent, implementation is fragmented, and the impact on business performance is often difficult to quantify. As a result, many leaders are questioning whether AI is truly delivering value.The agencies seeing the greatest returns are taking a different approach.They're building AI stacks strategically. They're identifying where automation can have the biggest operational impact, measuring outcomes rigorously, and scaling what works. The result is faster workflows, higher-quality output, fewer manual processes, and significantly improved consultant productivity.In this session, James Osborne shares a practical framework for building an AI stack that delivers measurable operational efficiency and commercial results.This is not a conversation about AI trends or future possibilities. It's a practical guide to building systems and workflows that create real business impact today.This episode covers:• How to define and measure operational efficiency in a recruitment business• The metrics that matter when evaluating AI performance• The difference between nice-to-have automations and ROI-generating automations• Building an AI stack strategically through the right tools, integrations, and configurations• Measuring ROI through time savings, improved quality, and increased output• Identifying operational bottlenecks where automation creates the greatest value• Using data and reporting to prove efficiency gains across the business• Making smarter investment decisions around AI and automationWho this is for:Recruitment business owners, directors, operations leaders, and managers who want to move beyond AI experimentation and build a clear, measurable return on their technology investments.If you're looking to improve consultant productivity, reduce inefficiencies, increase margins, and create a more scalable recruitment business, this is an episode you won't want to miss.—What is TRN?The Recruitment Network is the ultimate support network for recruitment business leaders. We offer a wide range of benefits including:• An inclusive leadership club• Recruitment Trailblazers – a programme tailored for billing managers• Full back-office support and training• TRN World, our innovative online community• Access to investment insights, technology guidance, expert content, and much more

Welcome to the weekly Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN) – where we share real conversations to help you build your recruiting team, improve recruiter performance, and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive recruitment market.TRN – Enabling recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity and profitability.In this episode, James Osborne explores one of the biggest drivers of recruitment efficiency and profitability: building talent pools that actually work.Many recruitment businesses believe they have talent pools, when in reality they have databases. Collections of names, contacts, and past candidates that aren't strategically segmented, regularly engaged, or aligned to market demand. The result? Unpredictable time-to-submit, inconsistent fill rates, stressed sourcing teams, and missed revenue opportunities.Drawing on years of experience helping recruitment businesses improve sourcing performance, James breaks down what separates high-performing talent pools from static candidate databases. He shares practical strategies for creating warm, demand-aligned pools that reduce sourcing time, improve placement success, and give recruiters a sustainable competitive advantage.This episode covers:• Why time-to-submit directly impacts fill rates, profitability, and recruiter productivity• The difference between a database and a genuine talent pool• What makes a talent pool "warm", available, and ready to deploy• How to structure talent pools by market, skill set, seniority, and demand• Maintaining candidate quality and engagement over time• Common talent pool mistakes that limit sourcing effectiveness• Predicting future hiring demand before vacancies arrive• Scaling talent pools without compromising quality• Turning your talent pool into a long-term sourcing and delivery advantageWhether you're a recruitment business owner, recruitment leader, sourcing manager, or recruiter looking to improve delivery performance, this episode will help you rethink your approach to candidate management and give you practical ideas you can implement immediately.What is TRN?The Recruitment Network is the ultimate support network for recruitment business leaders. We offer a wide range of benefits including:• An inclusive leadership club• Recruitment Trailblazers – a programme tailored for billing managers• Full back-office support and training• TRN World, our innovative online community• Access to investment insights, technology guidance, expert content, and much more

Welcome to the weekly Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN) — where we share real conversations to help you build your recruiting team, level up recruiter performance, and stay ahead in an ever-changing recruitment market.TRN – Enabling recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity and profitability.In this episode, we explore one of the most important questions facing recruitment business leaders today: what separates the agencies that are winning market share from those that are falling behind?The recruitment market is splitting. Some agencies are struggling with outdated operating models, fragile cultures, and softening niches. Others are adapting, rebuilding their businesses around what the market now demands and seeing stronger profitability, deeper client relationships, and renewed momentum.And then there are the superagencies.These businesses come in all shapes and sizes. Some are solo operators performing at the level of larger teams. Others are established agencies scaling rapidly. What they have in common is not size, but a shared set of principles, behaviours, and operating models that consistently drive high performance.In this session, James Osborne breaks down the common threads found across today's highest-performing recruitment businesses and reveals the practical steps agency leaders can take to move towards superagency performance.This is a strategic and highly practical discussion focused on what is actually working in the recruitment market right now.This episode covers:• The common threads shared by high-performing superagencies• What "doing the basics brilliantly" really means in today's market• How AI is being used as a genuine productivity accelerator• Building candidate and client experiences that create long-term loyalty• Consultant-led selling and the shift from vendor to trusted advisor• The operating models and structures that drive sustainable high performance• The cultural foundations that support growth, profitability, and resilienceWho this is for:Recruitment business owners, directors, and leaders who want to build a stronger, more profitable agency that consistently wins market share and attracts top talent.If you're looking to future-proof your business, improve performance, and understand what the best recruitment agencies are doing differently, this is an episode you won't want to miss.—What is TRN?The Recruitment Network is the ultimate support network for recruitment business leaders. We offer a wide range of benefits including:• An inclusive leadership club• Recruitment Trailblazers – a programme tailored for billing managers• Full back-office support and training• TRN World, our innovative online community• Access to investment insights, technology guidance, expert content, and much more

Welcome to the weekly Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN) – where we share real conversations to help you build your recruiting team, level up your recruiter training, and stay ahead in the world of talent acquisition.TRN – Enabling recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity and profitability.In this episode, James Osborne explores why building your personal brand is no longer optional for solo recruitment firms and agency leaders who want predictable growth, better clients, and less reliance on cold outreach.James breaks down how recruiters can use authority, positioning, and content to create inbound pipeline that compounds over time — attracting higher-quality clients, improving fill rates, and reducing the constant pressure of chasing leads.This session dives into the practical strategies recruitment business owners can use to become trusted experts in their niche, create content that converts into revenue, and build a more predictable recruitment business model.What we cover in this episode:• Why personal brand is a true business asset and competitive advantage• LinkedIn strategies that generate inbound leads and revenue• The type of authority content that works for recruitment firms• How to define and attract your ideal clients• The difference between vanity metrics and revenue-driving metrics• Building a recruitment business around client quality and fill rateIf you're tired of the cold outreach cycle and want to build a recruitment business with stronger client relationships and more predictable growth, this episode is for you.What is TRN?The Recruitment Network is the ultimate support network for recruitment business leaders. We offer a wide range of benefits including: an inclusive leadership club; Recruitment Trailblazers, a programme tailored for billing managers; full back-office support and training; TRN World, our innovative online community; plus access to investment insights, technology guidance, expert content, and much more.Start your TRN journey with a 30-day free trial:https://therecruitmentnetwork.com/sign-up-freeExplore more recruitment content:https://trn.world/page/contentUpgrade your team with expert recruitment coaching & training:https://trn.world/page/training(Access to TRN World and content included for members)Download our app – just search The Recruitment NetworkAlready a TRN member? Log in here:https://therecruitmentnetwork.com/loginSubscribe now for more recruitment business insights, recruiter development strategies, and leadership conversations designed to help your agency grow smarter and faster.

Welcome to the weekly Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN) — where we share real conversations to help you build your recruiting team, improve recruiter performance, and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive recruitment market. TRN – Enabling recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity and profitability. In this episode, James Osborne cuts through the noise surrounding AI in recruitment and focuses on one critical question: Is your AI investment actually improving revenue — or just creating the illusion of productivity? Recruitment leaders are being flooded with AI tools, vendor promises, and “game-changing” automation platforms. But while many claim to save time, very few deliver measurable commercial impact. The firms gaining a real competitive advantage aren't adopting AI for the sake of innovation. They're deploying it strategically — to improve placement velocity, increase conversion rates, enhance consultant productivity, and protect margins. This webinar is a practical, commercially focused breakdown of how recruitment businesses can stop chasing vanity metrics and start evaluating AI through the lens of ROI and business performance. This is not another AI hype session. It's about solving real business problems and making smarter investment decisions. This episode covers: • How to shift your AI strategy from capability-focused to ROI-focused • Which AI applications in recruitment genuinely impact revenue and profitability • Real examples of AI improving placement speed, conversion, and consultant output • How to calculate true ROI on AI investments • The hidden cost of “efficiency theater” and where firms waste money on shiny tools • The most common AI implementation mistakes recruitment businesses make • A practical framework for identifying high-impact AI opportunities in your business • The key questions recruitment leaders should ask AI vendors before investing Who this is for: Recruitment business owners, directors, and leaders who want to use AI strategically — not just tactically — and ensure every investment drives measurable commercial outcomes. If you're serious about increasing recruiter productivity, improving margins, and making AI work for your bottom line, this is an episode you won't want to miss. — What is TRN? The Recruitment Network is the ultimate support network for recruitment business leaders. We offer a wide range of benefits including: • An inclusive leadership club • Recruitment Trailblazers – a programme tailored for billing managers • Full back-office support and training • TRN World, our innovative online community • Access to investment insights, technology guidance, expert content, and much more

Welcome to the weekly Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN) – where we share real conversations to help you build a scalable recruitment business, improve recruiter performance, and stay ahead in an ever-changing recruitment market.TRN – Enabling recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity and profitability.In this episode, James Osborne explores how recruitment firms can achieve scalable, profitable growth by combining productised services with lean operational design.By strategically automating routine work, leveraging offshore resources effectively, and deploying onshore talent on higher-value activities, recruitment businesses can create superior margins, faster delivery, and more efficient teams.This conversation goes beyond operational optimisation and into true business model transformation — helping recruitment leaders move from labour-intensive delivery models to more scalable, capital-efficient businesses.This episode covers:• Why productisation and operational efficiency work best together• How to identify which services and client needs can be productised• Lean team design and right-sizing for scalable delivery• Improving workflow efficiency, reducing rework, and streamlining handoffs• Building a phased transformation roadmap for long-term growth• Creating higher-margin recruitment businesses with smaller, more effective teams• Balancing automation, offshore support, and high-value onshore expertiseWhether you're a recruitment business owner, managing director, operations leader, or scaling founder, this episode will give you practical frameworks and strategic insights to help build a more profitable and scalable recruitment business.What is TRN?The Recruitment Network is the ultimate support network for recruitment business leaders. We offer a wide range of benefits including:• An inclusive leadership club• Recruitment Trailblazers – a programme tailored for billing managers• Full back-office support and training• TRN World, our innovative online community• Access to investment insights, technology guidance, expert content, and much more

Welcome to the weekly Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN) — where we share real conversations to help you build your recruiting team, level up recruiter performance, and stay ahead in an ever-changing recruitment market.TRN – Enabling recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity and profitability.In this episode, we tackle a challenge many recruitment leaders are quietly facing:The calls aren't landing like they used to. The pipeline feels inconsistent. The team is busy — but the board isn't filling.And in most cases, the problem isn't effort. It's the model.The traditional BD approach that once delivered predictable growth — volume-led, job-led, relationship-light — is becoming increasingly ineffective in today's market. Buyer behaviour has changed. Client expectations have shifted. And agencies still relying on outdated business development structures are finding growth harder to sustain year after year.In this session, James Osborne breaks down why traditional BD is producing diminishing returns — and what a modern, high-performing BD engine actually looks like in today's recruitment market.This is a practical conversation about building demand, improving engagement, and creating a BD model that delivers consistent commercial performance.This episode covers:• Why traditional BD activity is becoming less effective in today's market• The structural shift in how recruitment clients now buy services• What high-growth agencies are doing differently when it comes to prospecting and conversion• How to move from demand chasing to demand creation• The conversation shift that positions recruiters as strategic partners instead of vendors• What a modern BD system needs to consistently produce results in any market conditionsWho this is for:Recruitment leaders who know their BD strategy needs to evolve — and want a clear, honest breakdown of what needs to change to stay competitive.If you're serious about improving pipeline consistency, modernising your BD approach, and building a recruitment business that scales more effectively — this is an episode you won't want to miss.—What is TRN?The Recruitment Network is the ultimate support network for recruitment business leaders. We offer a wide range of benefits including:• An inclusive leadership club• Recruitment Trailblazers – a programme tailored for billing managers• Full back-office support and training• TRN World, our innovative online community• Access to investment insights, technology guidance, expert content, and much more

Welcome to the weekly Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN) — where we share real conversations to help you build your recruiting team, level up recruiter performance, and stay ahead in an ever-changing recruitment market.TRN – Enabling recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity and profitability.In this episode, we move beyond the theory of AI and focus on one question: what is it actually doing to your numbers?Right now, many recruitment businesses are experimenting with AI tools week after week. But without a clear strategy, those efforts often remain inconsistent — disconnected from real commercial outcomes.The businesses pulling ahead aren't just using AI — they're using it with intent.They understand exactly where AI is compressing time-to-shortlist, increasing fill rate, and freeing up consultants to focus on high-value, revenue-generating activity. And they're building their approach around those gains.In this session, James Osborne cuts through the noise to focus on what AI-driven improvement actually looks like on a billing desk — and how to build a focused, strategic approach that delivers measurable results in your business.This is not a hype-driven conversation. It's a practical breakdown of how to connect AI investment directly to revenue performance.This episode covers:• How to separate AI hype from tools that genuinely move the needle• The revenue metrics most impacted by smart AI deployment• Where AI is accelerating the billing cycle — and where it creates false efficiency• How to audit your current AI usage against real commercial outcomes• The workflow changes that consistently improve revenue per consultant• A simple diagnostic to identify your highest-return AI opportunity right nowWho this is for:Recruitment leaders who want to connect their AI investment directly to commercial performance and drive measurable results.If you're serious about improving productivity, increasing revenue per consultant, and making AI actually work for your business — this is an episode you won't want to miss.—What is TRN?The Recruitment Network is the ultimate support network for recruitment business leaders. We offer a wide range of benefits including:• An inclusive leadership club• Recruitment Trailblazers – a programme tailored for billing managers• Full back-office support and training• TRN World, our innovative online community• Access to investment insights, technology guidance, expert content, and much more

Welcome to the weekly Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN) – where we share real conversations to help you build your recruiting team, level up recruiter performance, and stay ahead in an ever-changing recruitment market.TRN – Enabling recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity and profitability.In this episode with James Osborne, we focus on one of the fastest-growing segments in the recruitment industry: solo operators building high-performing, highly profitable businesses.Going solo in recruitment doesn't mean playing small. In many cases, it's the fastest way to build a lean, focused, and extremely profitable recruitment business — if you structure it the right way.In this 45-minute advisory session, James walks through the exact strategies solo founders can use to increase personal billings, streamline their operations, and create the foundations for smart, sustainable growth. Whether you've recently launched your own desk or you're an established solo recruiter looking to scale, this conversation breaks down the practical steps that help one-person businesses perform like much larger agencies.From structuring your time around the activities that actually generate revenue, to making the right first hires and building a cost-effective tech stack, this session is designed to help solo recruiters maximise output without creating unnecessary complexity.If you want to build a recruitment business that's lean, profitable, and scalable — without burning out or overcomplicating the model — this episode is essential listening.This episode covers:• How to structure a solo recruitment business that can scale without unnecessary stress• The activities that drive the biggest billing increases for solo operators• What “growth” actually looks like for one-person recruitment businesses• When (and who) to hire first to unlock more capacity and increase output• How to build a lean tech stack that supports growth without wasting cash• Practical approaches to managing cashflow and understanding your P&L as a solo founder• The mindset and operating principles that allow solo recruiters to compete with larger agenciesWhether you're a newly independent recruiter or an experienced biller considering going solo, the fundamentals remain the same: focus on high-value activity, keep your business lean, and build systems that allow your performance to compound over time.If you want to increase your billings, simplify how your business runs, and create a scalable solo recruitment model, this is an episode you won't want to miss.What is TRN?The Recruitment Network is the ultimate support network for recruitment business leaders. We offer a wide range of benefits including:• An inclusive leadership club• Recruitment Trailblazers – a programme tailored for billing managers• Full back-office support and training• TRN World, our innovative online community• Access to investment insights, technology guidance, expert content, and much more

Welcome to the weekly Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN) – where we share real conversations to help you build your recruiting team, level up recruiter performance, and stay ahead in an ever-changing recruitment market.TRN – Enabling recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity and profitability.In this episode with James Osborne, we unpack one of the most overlooked value leaks in recruitment: how agencies repeatedly rebuild candidate value from scratch.Most recruitment businesses say candidates are their greatest asset.Very few actually operate as if that's true.Instead, the industry quietly absorbs one of its biggest hidden cost drains — re-sourcing candidates that consultants have already placed, spoken to, or shortlisted before. Every time this happens, the business effectively pays twice for the same work. The cost rarely shows up clearly on a P&L, but it appears through slower delivery, increased job board spend, inconsistent desk performance, and shrinking margins.In this session, James introduces The Ultimate Candidate Pool Playbook — a practical framework for turning candidate relationships into a genuine commercial asset, rather than something that simply sits inside your CRM.He explains how high-performing agencies build structured candidate pools that compound value over time, allowing consultants to deliver faster, reduce repeat sourcing, and dramatically increase productivity without increasing workload.If you want to stop repeatedly paying for work you've already done — and start running candidate relationships like the assets they truly are — this conversation is an essential starting point.This episode covers:• Why most recruitment businesses repeatedly rebuild candidate value from scratch• The hidden cost of re-sourcing candidates already known to your business• How high-performing agencies build candidate pools that compound value over time• Practical ways to segment and nurture talent to drive faster shortlists and stronger conversions• How structured candidate pools reduce reliance on job boards and paid advertising• Why most CRMs become “candidate graveyards” — and how to fix it• How to increase consultant productivity without increasing workload• The systems and behaviours needed to build candidate pools that actually placeWhether you're a solo recruiter or running a multi-desk agency, the principle is simple: the more value you retain and reuse from candidate relationships, the faster and more profitable your business becomes.If you want to deliver faster, reduce wasted sourcing effort, and turn your candidate relationships into a true commercial asset, this episode is a must-watch.What is TRN?The Recruitment Network is the ultimate support network for recruitment business leaders. We offer a wide range of benefits including:• An inclusive leadership club• Recruitment Trailblazers – a programme tailored for billing managers• Full back-office support and training• TRN World, our innovative online community• Access to investment insights, technology guidance, expert content, and much more

While the crusades raged across the Holy Land in the southern Levant, the kingdoms of central and northern Europe were engaged in their own battle to extend Christendom. Speaking to James Osborne, Aleks Pluskowski details how and when the Baltic crusades – or Northern crusades – began, and examines their links to the broader crusading culture of the Middle Ages. ----- GO BEYOND THE PODCAST To learn more about the medieval history of central and eastern Europe, listen to our episode on the role of the Rus people in the formation of the lands that are now Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia: https://bit.ly/4k7dF68 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico got a sudden boost from Stephen Colbert in his Democratic primary battle against Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. New evidence has emerged related to an alleged affair U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales had, which has changed his re-election prospects. And did Wesley Hunt vote for President Donald Trump in 2016 or not? John Moritz of the Austin American-Statesman, Bayliss Wagner of the San Antonio Express-News and James Osborne of the Houston Chronicle all join host Jeremy Wallace to break it down. Plus, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and his GOP primary opponent Nate Sheets both drop by to jab at each other, talk about their showdown and explain how they plan to manage the future of THC and hemp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the weekly Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN) – where we share real conversations to help you build your recruiting team, level up recruiter performance, and stay ahead in an ever-changing recruitment market.TRN – Enabling recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity and profitability.In this episode with James Osborne, we tackle one of the most disruptive forces facing recruitment business leaders today: AI.The pace of AI innovation is accelerating, and the recruitment industry is already feeling the ripple effects. From automated sourcing and candidate screening to rising client expectations and increasingly commoditised services, the traditional recruitment model is under real pressure.This conversation is designed for recruitment business owners and senior leaders who want to cut through the noise and turn disruption into strategic advantage. Rather than reacting emotionally to headlines and hype, James explores what AI actually means for your operating model, your service offering, and your long-term positioning.Drawing on real-world insight from recruitment businesses already adapting, this episode focuses on practical strategy — not theory — and how to evolve without losing your competitive edge.This episode covers:• Where AI is genuinely reshaping the recruitment model• How to assess risk versus opportunity in your specific market• What high-performing agencies are doing differently right now• How to reposition your value so you don't become commoditised• Practical moves to update your internal structure and team skillsets• The most common mistakes leaders make when reacting to AI• How to embrace technology without diluting your human advantageIf you're serious about protecting your relevance, strengthening your value proposition, and leading confidently into 2026 and beyond, this is an episode you can't afford to miss.What is TRN?The Recruitment Network is the ultimate support network for recruitment business leaders. We offer a wide range of benefits including:• An inclusive leadership club• Recruitment Trailblazers – a programme tailored for billing managers• Full back-office support and training• TRN World, our innovative online community• Access to investment insights, technology guidance, expert content, and much more

On February 10, 2008, Fred Frederickson and James Osborne started what should have been a routine winter day hike on New Hampshire's Franconia Ridge. Within hours, conditions changed catastrophically—temperatures plummeted to single digits, winds reached seventy miles per hour, and both men were fighting for their lives on an exposed mountain ridge. As night fell and the storm intensified, rescue teams mobilized for a desperate search in some of the most dangerous conditions imaginable. This episode explores the cascade of small decisions that turned a beautiful Sunday hike into a tragedy, and the extraordinary efforts of the rescuers who risked everything to bring them home. A story about friendship, survival, and the unforgiving nature of winter in the White Mountains. 00:46 Welcome to The Crux + Listener Shoutout 01:25 Eyelids Frozen Shut on Little Haystack 02:17 Meet Fred & James + The Franconia Ridge Loop Plan 04:47 Overdressed, Sweating, and Wet Layers 05:46 The Forecast They Missed: 70–100 MPH Winds Incoming 06:40 Above Treeline: The Storm ‘Switch' Flips 08:48 No Shelter, No Fire: Hypothermia Signs and the Fight Back to Haystack 11:12 Night in a Rock Cave: Deep Hypothermia and Rewarming Basics 15:24 Missing from Work: Search Teams Mobilize in Brutal Conditions 17:37 Found on the Ridge: Black Hawk Night Landing Rescue 19:07 Hospital Battle: ‘Warm and Dead,' Rewarming, and Frostbite Losses 20:58 Aftermath & Lessons: Hike Safe Tips 27:14 Final Takeaways + Book Rec  Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreaon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcast Email us! thecruxsurvival@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/ References: Boston Globe, September 15, 2008 - "Hiker recounts horrific struggle for survival on icy N.H. ridge" Boston Herald, February 18, 2008 - "Hub hiker escapes death" New Hampshire Public Radio - "Author Ty Gagne on The Last Traverse: Tragedy and Resilience in the Winter Whites," December 31, 2020 Union Leader, November 29, 2020 - "A tale of life and death on Franconia Ridge" Conway Daily Sun, January 17, 2021 - "The Last Traverse chronicles wintry search-and-rescue mission" SkinnyMoose.com, February 12, 2008 - "Missing Hikers Found In Franconia Notch – One Dead" WhiteBlaze.net forum discussion, February 2008 VFTT (Views From The Top) forum, September 14, 2008 - "James Osborne & Fred Fredrickson Follow-up Story" Boston Globe, December 23, 2024 - "White Mountains, New Hampshire search and rescue data" Mount Washington Observatory weather archives NH Fish and Game Department rescue reports Nashua Telegraph, September 14, 2008 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to the weekly Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN) – where we share real conversations to help you build your recruiting team, level up recruiter performance, and stay ahead in an ever-changing recruitment market.TRN – Enabling recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity and profitability.In this episode with James Osborne, George Zitko (CEO, Zitko Group), and Justin Hillier (CEO, Recruiter Insider), we tackle one of the biggest hidden profit killers in recruitment: low fill rates.Why aren't your jobs getting filled — and what is it really costing your business?In a market where every placement matters, too many recruitment agencies are leaking revenue, time, and reputation because of consistently poor fulfilment. This conversation goes beyond surface-level fixes to unpack the operational, behavioural, and experiential factors that directly impact performance — and how the best agencies are turning things around.Drawing on frontline experience and data from high-performing recruitment businesses, this episode explores what's really driving underperformance and the practical changes that lead to more placements, faster.This episode covers:• The core reasons jobs go unfilled (it's not always what you think)• How candidate and client experience directly impact fulfilment• What the data says about consultant behaviour — and how to change it• Common operational gaps that quietly kill performance• Tools, tactics, and mindset shifts to help your team fill more jobs, faster• How to protect both revenue and reputation through better deliveryIf you're serious about improving fulfilment, consultant performance, and profitability, this is an episode you can't afford to miss.What is TRN?The Recruitment Network is the ultimate support network for recruitment business leaders. We offer a wide range of benefits including:• An inclusive leadership club• Recruitment Trailblazers – a programme tailored for billing managers• Full back-office support and training• TRN World, our innovative online community• Access to investment insights, technology guidance, expert content, and much more

After France fell in 1940, it was Charles de Gaulle who led the Free French forces against Nazi Germany and Vichy France. From the moment he assumed that position, de Gaulle was locked into a relationship with British prime minister Winston Churchill. The two men are the subject of the latest book by Professor Richard Vinen, The Last Titans, and here, in conversation with James Osborne, he shares his insights into the two men, their relationship, and their lasting impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the weekly Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN) – where we share real conversations to help you build your recruiting team, level up recruiter performance, and stay ahead in an ever-changing recruitment market.TRN – Enabling recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity and profitability.In this episode with James Osborne, David Taylor, Josie Hughes, and Daniel Evans, we dive into one of the most critical (and often misunderstood) drivers of recruitment growth: marketing that actually delivers revenue.Drawing on real-world experience from global recruitment businesses, fractional CMOs, and in-house marketing leaders, this conversation explores how marketing and sales must work together — not in silos — to drive trust, pipeline, and long-term profitability. From personal branding and content strategy to AI, RevOps, and ROI measurement, this episode cuts through the noise and focuses on what really works on the frontline of recruitment.This episode covers:• Why marketing and sales alignment is essential for sustainable growth• Measuring marketing ROI and proving revenue impact• The evolution of recruitment marketing over the last 10–20 years• Personal branding vs company branding — and when each matters most• How AI can do 70–80% of the heavy lifting without killing authenticity• What's actually working at the top of the funnel right now• Cutting through the noise in an overcrowded market• Building trust, credibility, and authority in a world of automation• Community, content, and creating value beyond job ads• What a 90-day marketing strategy should look like for a brand-new recruitment businessWhether you're a recruitment business owner, leader, marketer, or top biller, this episode will challenge how you think about marketing, help you align it more closely with sales, and give you practical ideas you can apply immediately to drive real commercial results.The Recruitment Network is the ultimate support network for recruitment business leaders. We offer a wide range of benefits including:• An inclusive leadership club• Recruitment Trailblazers – a programme tailored for billing managers• Full back-office support and training• TRN World, our innovative online community• Access to investment insights, technology guidance, expert content, and much more

In this episode of Talking Recruitment, REC Chief Executive Neil Carberry OBE is joined by James Osborne, Founder of The Recruitment Network (TRN), to explore how the role of recruiters is evolving in a complex and fast-changing market. The conversation looks at the shift away from purely transactional recruitment towards deeper client partnerships, with Neil and James discussing how the strongest recruiters are increasingly acting as consultants, helping organisations understand skills shortages, workforce planning and long-term talent strategy. In a market shaped by hesitation, cost pressures and uneven demand, this advisory role is becoming a clear differentiator. The episode also looks ahead at how recruitment models are changing, including the impact of technology, data and AI on how agencies operate and deliver value. Neil and James discuss what recruiters need to stay ahead of that change, from skills and mindset to the support structures around them. The new partnership between REC and TRN is designed to support members through this transition, bringing shared insight, collaboration and enhanced resources to help recruitment businesses adapt, grow and stay relevant in the years ahead. Guest: James Osborne (TRN Founder)

Lindsay is joined by Alex from Second Guess Everything to discuss the execution of Mary Surratt, as well as how innocence can be questioned in a court of law, why your boardinghouse shouldn't be a secret meeting place, and how to be the first at something awful. Information pulled from the following sources 2025 All That's Interesting article by Austin Harvey 2025 Boundary Stones article by Kira Quintin 2025 History post 2024 Elections Daily article by Sarah Stock 2024 History Extra article by James Osborne 2020 Landmark Events article 2017 The Imaginative Conservative post by Ryan Walters 2015 Shapell article by Benjamin Shapell and Sara Willen 2011 The Arlington Catholic Herald post by Richard Szczepanowski 2011 Women History Blog post Britannica article Digital Georgetown Find a Grave (1) Historical Novel Society post by Susan Higginbotham Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission Lincoln Conspirators post The White House Historical Association Wikipedia (1) Send us your listener questions to bit.ly/AskYOC. Become a member on Buy Me A Coffee for as little as $1/month to support the show.  Get your groceries and essentials delivered in as fast as 1 hour via Instacart. Free delivery on your first 3 orders. Min $10 per order. Terms apply. You can write to us at: Ye Olde Crime Podcast, PO Box 341, Wyoming, MN 55092. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Audible, or Goodpods! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Science of Unconscious Bias: How Hidden Assumptions Hold Teams BackWelcome to the weekly Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN) – where we share real conversations to help you build your recruiting team, level up your recruiter training, and stay ahead in the world of talent acquisition.TRN – Enabling recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity and profitability.In this episode with Adam Tobias, Co-Founder of The Inventum Group and a leading expert in Inclusive Talent Solutions, James Osborne explores the science behind unconscious bias and how hidden assumptions quietly undermine hiring decisions, team performance, and business growth.Together, they unpack why unconscious bias is part of the human condition, how it shows up in recruitment processes, and why inclusive hiring is not just a moral or ethical conversation—but a powerful commercial advantage. The discussion covers practical examples of bias in interviews, CV screening, and client decision-making, alongside actionable ways recruiters can reduce bias through better structure, process, and mindset.This episode also dives into why diverse teams outperform, how inclusion drives innovation and retention, and why recruiters who embrace ED&I can differentiate themselves, win better clients, and future-proof their businesses.Whether you're a recruitment business owner, leader, or consultant, this episode will challenge your thinking and give you practical tools to build stronger teams and deliver better outcomes for your clients.What is TRN?The Recruitment Network is the ultimate support network for recruitment business leaders. We offer a wide range of benefits including:• An inclusive leadership club• Recruitment Trailblazers – a programme tailored for billing managers• Full back-office support and training• TRN World, our innovative online community• Access to investment insights, technology guidance, expert content, and much more

What do we know for certain about Old Norse ideas about masculinity and femininity, and can Viking Age mythology provide any answers? In conversation with James Osborne, Dr Jackson Crawford discusses the second edition of his translation of the Poetic Edda, and explores what can still be learned from the collection of Old Norse narrative poems that forms the foundation of our understanding of Viking mythology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TRN Wrapped is a look back at the moments, shifts and surprises that shaped recruitment this year, and a forward glance at what leaders need to take into 2026.Join Gordon Stoddart, James Osborne, guest speakers Sam Maxwell Reed, Dawn Hampton, and Karen DeMerist for a live breakdown of the year that was… and the year that's coming.This isn't a typical recap.It's a leadership-level unpacking of the trends, behaviours, wins and wake-up calls that defined 2025 - all distilled into clear takeaways you can use immediately.Why Attend?Because 2026 won't reward guesswork. It will reward clarity, focus and leaders who understand the lessons from the year behind them.TRN Wrapped is your chance to:✅ Get a clear, honest snapshot of the state of recruitment in 2025.✅ Learn from the experiences of respected industry operators.✅ Understand the trends that will shape performance in 2026.✅ Leave with sharper direction and stronger strategic momentum.

Welcome to the Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN) — where we share real conversations to help you build high-performing teams, support recruiter wellbeing, and stay ahead in the world of talent acquisition. TRN enables recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity, and profitability.In this episode with Michelle Flynn, we dive into the essential topic of mental health and performance in recruitment with her webinar “Team Mindset Reset, Refocus and Perform.” Michelle, a certified Health & Performance Coach, joins TRN Co-founder James Osborne to explore how recruitment leaders can reset team mindset, recharge energy, and rewire performance from the inside out.Michelle shares practical strategies to help your consultants overcome overwhelm, distraction, and low energy—so they can consistently use their full potential at work. You'll discover how to spot disengagement early, structure your day and team habits for better focus, and implement science-backed high-performance practices. This session also includes a live Q&A with Michelle and James, providing actionable insights that you can take straight back into your recruitment business.

Welcome to the weekly Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN), where we share real conversations to help you build a stronger recruiting team, level up your recruiter training, and stay ahead in the world of talent acquisition.TRN enables recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity and profitability.In this episode with Mark Bull, we explore From Boardroom to Battlefield: Smarter Models for Recruitment Growth. Mark brings decades of experience scaling recruitment businesses from startup to multi country operations, and he joins TRN Co founder James Osborne to unpack how today's agencies can adapt, evolve and thrive in a market that continues to shift at high speed. Together, they examine what the modern recruiter needs to look like, how AI and automation are changing desk activity, why productivity per head remains one of the biggest challenges in the industry, and what recruitment leaders must do to stay relevant as technology and competition increase.You will learn:- How recruitment has come full circle and what that means for consultants- The real role of AI in recruitment and how to stay ahead- Why productivity levels are too low across the industry and how to improve them- The essential skills recruiters need to succeed today- How to create a strategy that can actually be executed- A practical 90 day sprint structure to accelerate performance- Why reviewing your operating model regularly is now essential- If you are a recruitment leader who wants to build a smarter, more resilient and more profitable agency, this conversation is essential listening.What is TRN?The Recruitment Network is the ultimate support network for recruitment business leaders. We offer a wide range of benefits including: an inclusive leadership club, Recruitment Trailblazers (a programme tailored for billing managers), full back office support and training, TRN World (our online community), plus access to investment insights, technology guidance, expert content and more.

Welcome to the weekly Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN), where we share real conversations to help you build a stronger recruiting team, level up your recruiter training, and stay ahead in the world of talent acquisition.TRN enables recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity and profitability.In this episode with Paul Spiers, global keynote speaker and host of The New P&L – Principles & Leadership in Business, we explore how great leaders can inspire innovation from the inside out. Paul shares how true transformation doesn't start with new tools or strategies; it begins with your people. Together with TRN Co-founder James Osborne, he unpacks what it really takes to build a business where innovation is championed at every level, not just the top.You'll learn:The Five Foundations that drive real organisational changeHow to build a culture of innovation without gimmicksThe Curiosity + Creativity = Innovation equation explainedWhat permission-led leadership means and why it mattersHow to create a legacy that lastsIf you're a recruitment leader who wants your business to not just keep up but lead the way, this is an essential listen.What is TRN?The Recruitment Network is the ultimate support network for recruitment business leaders. We offer a wide range of benefits including: an inclusive leadership club; Recruitment Trailblazers, a programme tailored for billing managers; full back-office support and training; TRN World, our innovative online community; plus access to investment insights, technology guidance, expert content, and much more.

Welcome to the weekly Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN) – where we share real conversations to help you build your recruiting team, level up your recruiter training, and stay ahead in the world of talent acquisition.TRN – Enabling recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity and profitability.In this episode with James Osborne, the topic of this webinar is Innovating BD: Advanced Tactics for Recruitment Business Growth. James delivers a powerful presentation focused on how recruitment agencies can transform their business development approach to drive sustainable growth.You'll discover cutting-edge strategies, practical frameworks, and insights that challenge traditional BD thinking—ideal for recruitment business leaders looking to scale, stand out, and win more business in competitive markets.Whether you're looking to modernise your BD process, improve client engagement, or develop a high-performing sales culture, this episode is packed with actionable advice and next-level thinking.What is TRN?The Recruitment Network is the ultimate support network for recruitment business leaders. We offer a wide range of benefits including: an inclusive leadership club; Recruitment Trailblazers, a programme tailored for billing managers; full back‑office support and training; TRN World, our innovative online community; plus access to investment insights, technology guidance, expert content, and much more.

Welcome to the weekly Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN) – where we share real conversations to help you build your recruiting team, level up your recruiter training, and stay ahead in the world of talent acquisition.TRN – Enabling recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity and profitability.Inside this episode with James Osborne and Paul Sharpe, we explore how RPO and talent solutions are no longer just for the big players. Discover how smaller recruitment agencies and businesses of all sizes can access, implement, and benefit from scalable RPO and talent models. James and Paul unpack the myths around RPO, what it really means today, and how recruitment companies can diversify their offerings to meet evolving client demands. Whether you're curious about adding new revenue streams, improving delivery, or just staying relevant in a fast-changing market, this episode is packed with practical strategies and inspiration.What is TRN?The Recruitment Network is the ultimate support network for recruitment business leaders. We offer a wide range of benefits including: an inclusive leadership club; Recruitment Trailblazers, a programme tailored for billing managers; full back‑office support and training; TRN World, our innovative online community; plus access to investment insights, technology guidance, expert content, and much more.- Explore more recruitment content:https://trn.world/page/content- Upgrade your team with expert recruitment coaching & training:https://trn.world/page/training(Access to TRN World and content included for members)- Download our app – just search The Recruitment Network- Already a TRN member? Log in here:https://therecruitmentnetwork.com/login- Access The Ultimate AI in‑a‑Box and other practical guides for TRN members:https://therecruitmentnetwork.com/learnSubscribe now! your go‑to show for recruitment business support, recruiter development, and impactful leadership.

The story of the Vikings who travelled to eastern Europe is just as thrilling as the story of those who headed west. It's also just as important – still being relevant today through deep rooted connections to the ongoing war in Ukraine. But what are those long-lasting links, exactly? Historian and author Martyn Whittock examines this complicated history in conversation with James Osborne. (Ad) Martyn Whittock is the author of Vikings in the East: From Vladimir the Great to Vladimir Putin – The Origins of a Contested Legacy in Russia and Ukraine (Biteback, 2025). Buy it now from Waterstones: https://go.skimresources.com?id=71026X1535947&xcust=historyextra-social-histboty&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waterstones.com%2Fbook%2Fvikings-in-the-east%2Fmartyn-whittock%2F9781785909054. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another Texas summer is in the books and it had us wondering who in Texas politics made the most of their opportunity to get ahead. Host Jeremy Wallace, with help from reporters Benjamin Wermund and James Osborne, breaks down 10 names in Texas politics that crushed the summer and are riding high going into the fall. In the process, you'll hear the latest on congressional redistricting, the battle over THC and a big change to testing in public schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After causing the extinction of the dodo, humans soon realised that we had the power to destroy entire species – and we continue to reckon with that power. Speaking to James Osborne, Sadiah Qureshi discusses her new book Vanished, which looks at the connections between extinction and imperialism, and explores how changing ideas about extinction have reshaped the face of the planet. (Ad) Sadiah Qureshi is the author of Vanished: An Unnatural History of Extinction (Penguin, 2025). Buy it now from Waterstones: https://go.skimresources.com?id=71026X1535947&xcust=historyextra-social-histboty&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waterstones.com%2Fbook%2Fvanished%2Fsadiah-qureshi%2F%2F9780241352106. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

According to the Vinland Sagas of the early 13th century, Erik the Red was a violent and murderous outlaw. But he was also an explorer, a powerful leader and the father of a famous dynasty. Historian and Old Norse expert Eleanor Barraclough charts his fascinating life and legacy, in conversation with James Osborne. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the war in Vietnam spiralled out of control, US president Lyndon B Johnson was confronted by a different type of threat: a fake report so convincing that it tricked Americans into believing dangerous disinformation. But that was never the intention. Revisiting The Report From Iron Mountain, journalist Phil Tinline speaks to James Osborne, to reveal how a satirical report evolved into something far more sinister than anyone could have predicted. (Ad) Phil Tinline is the author of Ghosts of Iron Mountain: The Hoax that Duped America and its Sinister Legacy (Apollo, 2025). Buy it now from Waterstones: https://go.skimresources.com?id=71026X1535947&xcust=historyextra-social-histboty&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waterstones.com%2Fbook%2Fghosts-of-iron-mountain%2Fphil-tinline%2F9781035903849. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The science of health and wellbeing is a hot topic of modern life, and it was no different for the ancient civilisations of Greece and Rome. From what you should eat, to how you should exercise, and when you should (and shouldn't) have sex, these cultures developed their own highly specific set of rules to live by to maximise health and happiness. In this episode, Claire Bubb examines the logic behind these health tips alongside James Osborne, and reveals what insights they give us into the Greco-Roman mindset. (Ad) Claire Bubb is the author of How to Eat: An Ancient Guide for Healthy Living (Princeton University Press, 2025). Buy it now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Eat-Ancient-Healthy-Readers-ebook/dp/B0DNGXR1VQ/?tag=bbchistory045-21&ascsubtag=historyextra-social-histboty. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was Elizabeth I holding England back from establishing itself upon the global stage? Speaking to James Osborne, Professor Anna Whitelock explores how the accession of the new king James VI & I, and the arrival of the Jacobean era, tilted the Britain's gaze toward the future. (Ad) Anna Whitelock is the author of The Sun Rising: James I and the Dawn of a Global Britain (Bloomsbury, 2025). Buy it now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sun-Rising-Dawn-Stuarts/dp/1408863510/?tag=bbchistory045-21&ascsubtag=historyextra-social-histboty. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From the depths of the Ice Age to the 20th century, why – and how – have species gone extinct? And are humans always to blame? In conversation with James Osborne, Dr Ross Barnett unpacks how the causes of extinction have shifted through time, and how looking back at the history of these lost species might help us tackle extinction in the future. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Osborne is a holistic psychotherapist who specializes in working with dealing with loss and grief of many types – dementia caregivers, death of a loved one – including working with families of homicide victims, trauma, assault, substance abuse, and depression. He employs mindfulness, Jungian Psychology, Gestalt Psychology, EMDR, and value-based techniques unique to the individual to support positive health changes.    Watch Here: https://youtu.be/sOqd3t_UhJ4  

We know the Vikings best as brutal, seafaring, pagan raiders – and that's an important part of their lives and histories. But it's only one aspect: what about their love lives, experiences of travels, and attitudes to religion? Speaking with James Osborne, Eleanor Barraclough unpicks the day-to-day lives and culture of the Vikings across their vast – and complicated – geographic domain and timeline. (Ad) Eleanor Barraclough is the author of Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age (Profile Books, 2024). Buy it now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Embers-Hands-Intimate-History-Viking/dp/1788166744/?tag=bbchistory045-21&ascsubtag=historyextra-social-histboty. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this insightful episode, we dive deep into the importance of coaching recruiters to improve performance and ensure they adopt the right culture in your business. The conversation centres around how leaders can shape the mindset, behaviours, and values of their teams, driving a culture that aligns with long-term business goals. By the end of the episode, listeners will understand how coaching improves recruiter performance and ensures they are fully integrated into a company culture that drives individual and business success. Join Laurent Bouvier and James Osborne for an insightful 30 minutes.

In AD 165, the Roman empire was enjoying a period of seemingly unprecedented prosperity and stability. Then, the Antonine Plague arrived, bringing with it death, chaos, and fear. Speaking with James Osborne, Colin Elliott, author of Pox Romana, dissects the impact of this devastating plague on Roman society, and questions whether it was the cause of the empire's eventual demise. (Ad) Colin Elliott is the author of Pox Romana: The Plague That Shook the Roman World (Princeton University Press, 2024). Buy it now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pox-Romana-Turning-Ancient-History/dp/069121915X/?tag=bbchistory045-21&ascsubtag=historyextra-social-histboty. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why should I outsource my recruitment processes? 30 minute LinkedIn Live! Join industry experts Andre Botha and James Osborne as they navigate recruiters and business leaders on strategic solutions you can adopt for your business. Join for upcoming sessions!

Find out how your recruitment agency can attract the best talent via a commission structure. How can a recruitment agency design its commission structure to protect business cash flow? Join us for 30 minutes with industry experts Andy Sankey and James Osborne as they discuss what strategies recruitment agencies can implement to retain high performers.

While it might seem unimaginable today, there was a time when who you voted for in a general election was a matter of public record - and if you were working class, or a women, you wouldn't have been able to vote at all. Speaking to James Osborne, Professor Richard Toye outlines the history of the United Kingdom's general elections. He reveals how the system of general elections has evolved over the centuries, revisits past blunders and scandals, and considers how the campaigns of the 19th and early-20th century compare to today. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Landowners and federal agencies in rural Oregon don’t always have the best relationships, especially when it comes to fire management. But as first reported in the Blue Mountain Eagle newspaper, landowners and managers in Grant County have been working with state and federal agencies to reduce wildfire risk. The Top Road Fuel Break project would clear vegetation from a stretch of public land that abuts private homes and ranches — both reducing the amount of potential fuel for future wildfires and protecting the surrounding communities. James Osborne is the fire management officer for the Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District. Irene Jerome has long served as the Firewise coordinator for Grant County. And Bill Newman is the manager of Top Ranch, near Monument. They were all involved in the project, and join us to share more details.

This interview is with James Osborne of Oregon State University (OSU). In this interview, James speaks about his time studying wine in his native New Zealand and his path to becoming a professor of Wine Microbiology at OSU and director of the Oregon Wine Research Institute (OWRI). With his interest in wine stemming from his passion for microbiology James discusses his experience in the industry from an academic and research perspective. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Oregon State University in Corvallis on December 12, 2023.

So we have arrived at the final podcast episode of The Guestlist with Steve Guest 2021   A huge thank you to everyone that has supported the podcast this year – in particular Peter Morgan of MonkeyPants Productions & Phil Walker for all of their help to ensure each episode goes LIVE every Friday and is finely tuned, marketed and edited.   An episode dedicated to down time, being in the moment and appreciating everything that's around you.   Have a great Xmas & New Year and I look forward to catching up with you on Friday 7th January 2021.   In the meantime, why not catch up on some of the shows you may have missed – here are the most downloaded episodes of 2021 Greg Savage: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theguestlist/Greg_Savage.mp3   James Osborne: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theguestlist/James_Osborne.mp3   Michaela Wain: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theguestlist/Michaela_Wain.mp3     If you are still here, then you are clearly seeking more from your journey through life You already know you have greater potential and a much bigger calling & simply need to spend as much of your time around the right people – you know, those individuals that motivate, inspire, empower and challenge….   That is why this podcast was created. Come and join us   Top Biller – The Life of a Recruiter Book Links   PAPERBACK COPY https://expertrecruiter.kartra.com/page/sRH4   DIGITAL COPY https://expertrecruiter.kartra.com/page/lQT14