Richard Triggs Interview - Challenging Perspectives

The Breathing Edge with Shane and Angelina Saunders Podcast

This is another great episode from our Energised Leader series but this time we’re looking at things from a recruitment point of view. Our guest, Richard Triggs, is the founder of headhunting and recruitment agency, Arete Executive. After completing an executive MBA, he began the difficult task of filling executive positions in a rapidly-changing industry. Richard has been working in recruitment for over 20 years and has run his own headhunting company for over 10 years. As well as filling roles throughout Australia, he coaches leaders on how to take the next steps in their executive career. He also shares his wisdom in his book, ‘Uncover the Hidden Job Market’ and at events around Australia. Episode highlights: How Richard got into recruitment - fell into recruitment in his mid 30s after doing an executive MBAThe major challenges Richard has faced over the years working in the recruitment industry - LinkedIn and a more competitive marketConstant reinvention - having to launch a lot more new services to keep up with demands and industry changesWhat Richard does to stay on top of things - keep busy and enjoy the workBeing a participant in Path of Love and living in a Buddhist MonasteryRichard’s spiritual journey since a teenager - meditating and learning to honour other people’s greatness, not his ownBelieving in reciprocity Why Richard recruits board members for not-for-profits for freeRichard’s philosophy - trying to be a detached witness How Richard helps people get the job and industry they want - encourages them to be intelligently optimistic Challenging the traditional paradigm of searching for jobsDifferent boards Richard sits on as an advisor and why he does itDetaching from the ‘meatsack’ and how it gives Richard freedomPodcasts that Richard likes to listen to Challenging the ‘male, pale and stale’ perceptive - believing in key achievements and transferable skillsEmpowering senior executives to take charge of their job searchRichard’s thoughts on reality and consciousnessWhy Richard loves being alive at this time - constantly changing technology and humanityUseful Links: Richard Triggs on LinkedInArete Executive WebsiteArete Executive on TwitterBreathe Me LinksAngelina Saunders LinkedIn Shane Saunders LinkedIn Breathe Me Instagram Breathing Edge Facebook Group Breathe Me Facebook Breathe Me Website