“The CEO Playbook” with Chris O’Connell, Leadership Coach & NED, Recruitment Business

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 specialises 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.