The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Conversations

The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Conversations

Author: James Mackey Language: English Episodes: 100
Hosted by James Mackey, The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Conversations digs into the real work of building great teams. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a series of direct conversations focused on turning hiring from a constant challenge into a genuine edge for your business. You'll hear from leaders and practitioners who are in the trenches, discussing everything from the strategic shift needed to become a talent-first organization down to the granular details of process, technology, and metrics. Episodes move between high-level thought leadership and actionable advice you can use immediately, whether you're in a fast-moving SaaS startup, a growth-stage company, or an established firm. The dialogue here covers the full spectrum: effective onboarding and retention strategies, practical diversity and inclusion initiatives, navigating job boards and social media, and understanding the recruitment metrics that actually matter. Tune into this podcast for honest talk about empowering top talent and constructing a hiring engine that drives business forward. It's for anyone in recruiting, HR, or leadership who wants to move beyond just filling roles and start building a lasting competitive advantage through people.
Episodes
EP 209: Balancing AI, Automation and Human Connection [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:25
With a background in philosophy and logic, Polina Arkhipova approaches talent acquisition through clarity, structure, and continuous learning. At Monta, she’s exploring AI and automation to make recruiting more efficient…
EP 208: Turning AI Into a Strategic Engine for Talent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:09
Daryl Escoto started with a mindset shaped by constant motion and perspective, and carried that into a career spanning Amazon, Microsoft, Uber, and now leading Talent Acquisition at Bill. In this conversation, he explain…
EP 207: From Legal Training to Talent Strategy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:50
Raised in a close Italian immigrant family, she grew up fascinated by people and what drives them. After a brief detour into law, she found her true calling in recruiting where she discovered that behavior often matters…
EP 206: Where Parisian Roots Meet Intuitive Hiring [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:01
Victoire Marty grew up in Paris, surrounded by art, history, and a culture that values intuition, which later shaped her approach to hiring for potential rather than pedigree. After studying art history, she went on to b…
EP 205: Neat CVs Don’t Equal Potential, Look Beyond the Resume [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:09
Growing up as the oldest of five, Tristan Mackrory was a teacher long before the classroom, a dynamic that still shapes how he leads today. That path took him from teaching into talent acquisition, and now into his role…
EP 204: Scaling Yourself, Then Scaling the Business [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:24
Rona Shoaienia, grew up in Toronto after moving from Munich, and being surrounded by diverse cultures shaped how she sees people and potential. She studied psychology, traveled widely, and later experienced anxiety, an e…
EP 202: The Difference Between Filling Roles and Building Teams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:29
A bad environment can make someone shut down fast. The right one can change everything. Kenzie Hoelscher, Leading Recruiting at AssemblyAI, saw that shift early and it still shapes how she thinks about people and perform…
EP 201: How Culture Quietly Shapes Every Career Decision [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:03
What if the way people think about jobs, risk, and “security” has less to do with personality and more to do with the country that raised them? In this episode, Alison Eastaway, VP of People and Culture at Push Security,…
EP 200: What Most TA Leaders Get Wrong About Influence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:04
Gabrielle Mellon grew up in a big, competitive family that shaped her instinct to act, adapt, and figure things out fast. She carried that mindset into bold career moves and high-stakes roles, eventually leading Talent A…