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Discover powerful conversations with industry leaders, recruiters, and executives as we dive deep into the world of executive search.

Podcast · By iSmartRecruit · British English · Official site

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Sep 28, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 28, 2026

    Episode 16: Whats Slowing Down Executive Searches (opens the original)

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    In this episode of the iSmartRecruit Podcast, Marcus and Chelsea explore what’s really slowing down executive searches and why the problem often isn't a lack of candidates. They discuss three major bottlenecks: outdated sourcing methods, slow communication and approval loops, and weak candidate engagement and CRM practices. The episode highlights how centralized candidate data, faster feedback loops, clearer communication, structured workflows, and stronger candidate relationships can help execu

  2. Episode · Sep 26, 2026

    Episode 15: Executive Search vs Recruitment Podcast (opens the original)

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    In this episode of the iSmartRecruit Podcast, Marcus and Chelsea explain the key differences between executive search and recruitment, including who they target, how candidates are sourced, the hiring timeline, confidentiality, and the overall search process. They explore why recruitment is typically focused on filling roles efficiently through inbound channels, while executive search takes a proactive and confidential approach to finding senior leaders and hard-to-reach candidates. The episode

  3. Episode · Sep 24, 2026

    Episode 14: Find Your Next CEO Podcast (opens the original)

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    In this episode of the iSmartRecruit Podcast, Marcus and Chelsea explore a critical question for executive search: Would you trust AI to find your next CEO? They discuss how AI can analyze thousands of executive profiles, identify leadership patterns, surface overlooked candidates, and reduce bias, while human expertise remains essential for evaluating culture fit, leadership presence, trust, and how candidates perform under pressure. The episode highlights why the future of executive search isn

  4. Episode · Sep 21, 2026

    Episode 13: Biggest Bottleneck in Executive Search Podcast (opens the original)

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    In this episode of the iSmartRecruit Podcast, Marcus and Chelsea discuss the biggest bottleneck slowing down executive search: decision-making and evaluation. They explore how too many stakeholders, misaligned scorecards, lengthy interview processes, and delayed approvals can cause companies to lose top executive candidates. The episode highlights why structured evaluation, clear decision-making, defined deadlines, and smaller interview panels can help executive search firms move faster and secu

  5. Episode · Sep 17, 2026

    Episode 12: Ats vs Crm Executive Search (opens the original)

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    In this episode of the iSmartRecruit Podcast, Marcus and Chelsea discuss whether executive search firms need an ATS, a CRM, or both. They explore how an ATS helps manage candidates, hiring pipelines, compliance, and search workflows, while a CRM strengthens client relationships, business development, and long-term candidate engagement. The episode highlights why integrating ATS and CRM can help executive search firms work more efficiently, reduce data duplication, and turn relationships and plac

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