Best Permanent Recruitment Podcasts (2025)

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Review of latest with NIL and House Settlement / Trophy Hunting / Honest feedback to athletes 1:01:26

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4d ago1:01:26

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In this edition of Everything Fastpitch by FastpitchPrep, the hosts are back together via Zoom. Key segments in this episode include discussions on the training of Team USA Softball in Oklahoma City, the recognition of Albany, New York as the City of the Week, and a call for more Player of the Week nominations. The interview segment features Dr. Ma…

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Softball popularity on the rise / SEC permanent location? / Structure of pro ball / Unfair accusations directed at young players 27:45

11d ago27:45

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In this edition of Everything Fastpitch by Fastpitch Prep, Coach Tory shares the news that the podcast will return to its regular format next week. This week's mini pod includes the announcement of Kerrigan Welch as the Player of the Week, praises her achievements both on and off the field, and highlights the importance of listener nominations for …

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Becca Chambers on the End of ‘Shapes and Colors’ Comms 40:06

12d ago40:06

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Shahar sits down with Becca Chambers—aka “Becca from LinkedIn”—a communications powerhouse with over 80 million views on the platform and CMO at Scale Venture Partners. Becca shares how she rose from a spontaneous start in comms—via a rogue wave—to becoming a leading voice in data-driven communications. With deep experience across cybersecurity, VC…

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Alex Shepherd - From Wildlife to Wellness; My Pharmacy Career Journey 48:31

12d ago48:31

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Alex Shepherd is a Consultant Pharmacist with a passion for healthy ageing and a fierce dedication to flexible, patient-centred care. Juggling many hats - including HMR Consultant, WA Sales Representative for Bold Health, and mum to two energetic boys under four - Alex is proof that pharmacists can shape dynamic and fulfilling careers beyond the di…

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Texas Tech and the new template / Tampering / Super Team and success 28:44

18d ago28:44

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This show is going to discuss the impact that Texas Tech has had on college softball. We have had a lot of feedback from our discussions of the college world series. Texas Tech has done an excellent job in what they have done. But have they created a template for other teams going forward? Tampering has been going on for a long time. Does a super t…

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"Your recruitment partner, welcome aboard!" - Episode 5 of Recruitment Unplugged: Inside Responsive Personnel 47:57

19d ago47:57

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Recruitment Unplugged: Inside Responsive Personnel 🎙️ Episode 5: "Your Recruitment Partner – Welcome Aboard" In this episode of Recruitment Unplugged: Inside Responsive Personnel, we explore what it really means to partner with a recruitment agency - from both sides of the table. Host Chris Dawes chats with Hannah Carter, newly appointed Operations…

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Observations and thoughts from the College World Series 26:24

25d ago26:24

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Coach Tory talks about the just finished College World Series. There were things that we can use to help our players improve. Some things need to be changed to help the flow of the game. Impact of former men's fastpitch players becoming coaches. Support the showBy Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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DSV's Pia Stoklund on How Data Builds Trust and Creates Headspace 38:57

25d ago38:57

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In episode four, host Shahar Silbershatz sits down with Pia Stoklund, the Global Head of Corporate Marketing and Communication at logistics powerhouse DSV. Fresh off DSV’s massive acquisition of Schenker — doubling its workforce to 160,000 — Pia reflects on her 25-year journey through corporate communications and marketing, and how data has become …

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Mitchell Everlyn - From Country Roots to Pharmacy’s Frontline; on Locum Life, Ethics & Empathy 42:35

26d ago42:35

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Mitchell Everlyn is an accredited, practising pharmacist and qualified diabetes educator. Mitchell completed his Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (Majoring in Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics), at UQ in 2016. In his professional career, Mitchell has managed several pharmacies and compounding labs across Queensland. To better equip the needs of …

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Mini Pod #3 - Tough Choices for Colleges / Impact of NIL and Portal / Coaching Softball 22:02

1M ago22:02

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Colleges are having to make tough choices regarding sports. Some just don't have the money to invest in all sports so they may have to eliminate some sports to keep competitive. Will the use of NIL and the transfer portal create a new way to have success quickly? More former players are entering the coaching profession, we wonder if that is reachin…

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Mini Pod #2 World Series News and Behavior Problems at the youth level 14:04

1M ago14:04

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This week the main discussion revolves around the College World Series regionals and super regionals an looking forward to the World Series. Tory also observed something that needs to be addressed in a high school age game. Support the showBy Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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IKEA's Belén Frau on Building Brand Trust From the Inside Out 42:55

1M ago42:55

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In this inspiring episode of Always On, host Shahar Silbershatz sits down with Belén Frau, Chief Communication Officer of Ingka Group — the largest IKEA franchisee — to explore how one of the world’s most beloved brands uses purpose, insights, and data to stay deeply connected with customers, coworkers, and society. Belén shares her journey from fi…

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Marissa Stelmaschuk - Finding Purpose in Practice: The Rise of GP Pharmacists 37:40

1M ago37:40

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Marissa Stelmaschuk is a General Practice Pharmacist based in Townsville, Queensland. A graduate of James Cook University, she began her career at Townsville University Hospital, where she served as a clinical pharmacist for over a decade. In 2022, she joined North Shore General Practice, delivering integrated, non-dispensing pharmacy services with…

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Mini Pod #1 - Last Weekend's Amazing Softball 21:30

1M ago21:30

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Coach Tory goes through last weekend's games! Support the showBy Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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Recruiter Michael Patino on Turnover and Talent Gaps in Corporate Comms 43:07

2M ago43:07

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In this bonus episode, Shahar Silbershatz is joined by executive search veteran Michael Patino, founder of Patino Associates, to unpack their latest Global CCO Turnover Study. From turnover trends to succession planning gaps, Mike offers a candid, data-backed view of the evolving corporate communications landscape — and what companies (and aspiring…

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An Announcement. 4:30

2M ago4:30

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We will be on a small hiatus from our podcast, Everything Fastpitch. A key member of our crew, our producer, had a little health scare, and he won't be able to produce for a little while. Meanwhile! We will be uploading mini podcasts throughout the time he is away! And once Elizabeth gets comfortable enough with editing, we will be back to Everythi…

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Kenneth Cheng - Script to Screen; on Innovating Pharmacy Tech 28:50

2M ago28:50

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Kenneth Cheng is the Product Manager at MedAdvisor Solutions. Kenneth is a product leader with extensive experience across healthtech, retail and eCommerce, developing products used by millions of users. Kenneth began his career as a community pharmacist, working at a busy metropolitan pharmacy before his interest in technology led him to building …

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"Stories From the Swindon Wildcats Golf Day" - Episode 4 of Recruitment Unplugged: Inside Responsive Personnel 49:06

2M ago49:06

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Recruitment Unplugged: Inside Responsive Personnel Episode 4: Stories from the Swindon Wildcats Golf Day What happens when ice hockey players, business sponsors, and recruiters trade pucks for putters? You get one unforgettable day of laughs, networking, and very questionable golf swings! 🏌️‍♂️😂 In this episode of Recruitment Unplugged: Inside Resp…

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Help with right size bat / Travel players in rec ball / How much enthusiasm is too much? / Eliminate slow pitching excuse 44:00

2M ago44:00

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This week's Lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Help with finding the right size bat (@14:35) Never ending discussion on travel players playing rec ball (@19:14) How much enthusiasm is too much? (@30:29) Eliminate I hate slow pitching excuse (@35:12) Support the showBy Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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Do you have to be a super star to be recruited? / Mad Dad Syndrome / Coaches Communicate / Teach Sliding 41:52

2M ago41:52

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Warmup Segment Listener Question: Does a player have to be a super star to be recruited? (@12:22) Mad Dad Syndrome (@20:34) Coaches communicate properly (@31:29) Teach Sliding (@35:18) Support the showBy Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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GEA's Jill Meiburg on the Power of Purpose-Led Comms 38:26

2M ago38:26

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In episode two of the new season, Shahar Silbershatz speaks with Jill Meiburg, Head of Group Communications and Brand at GEA Group, one of the world’s leading technology suppliers for the food, beverage, and pharma industries. Based in Düsseldorf but global in scope, Jill shares what it means to lead with purpose, navigate complexity, and prove the…

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"Understanding is Key" - Episode 3 of Recruitment Unplugged: Inside Responsive Personnel 44:48

2M ago44:48

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Recruitment Unplugged: Inside Responsive Personnel Episode 3: Understanding is Key In this episode, we explore why true understanding is the secret sauce to successful recruitment. Whether it’s grasping the finer details of a client's role requirements, company culture, or even regional nuances — or getting to know what drives a candidate, their sk…

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Karalyn Huxhagen - A Career of Care; on Pharmacy, Education, and Rural Health Innovation 44:49

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Karalyn Huxhagen is a community pharmacist and a consultant pharmacist. Karalyn performs locum services, medication reviews and delivers quality use of medication programs mainly in rural and regional Australia. Karalyn has a strong interest in immunisation and provision of injectables in community pharmacy, pain management, asthma and COPD, aged c…

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Can we save college sports? / High School Politics / Rec and travel issues / Greatest coaches of all time 41:57

2M ago41:57

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Warmup Segment Listener Question: Can we save college sports? (@10:55) High School Politics (@18:29) Rec and travel issues (@27:41) Greatest coaches of all time (@35:19) Support the showBy Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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Microsoft's Frank X. Shaw on Trust and Transparency in Tech 45:38

3M ago45:38

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We're back! Season 2 kicks off with one of the most respected voices in global communications: Frank X. Shaw, CCO at Microsoft. In this wide-ranging conversation, Frank discusses how a company as vast and complex as Microsoft manages trust, innovation, and influence in an increasingly fragmented and volatile world. He explains why doing nothing is …

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Comments on lack of pitchers / Feedback on Rec League participation / California players / Pre-game routine 35:46

3M ago35:46

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This week's lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Comments about lack of pitchers (@8:24) Feedback about travel ball players participating in Rec Leagues (@16:12) Why so many California players in college (@24:25) Have a pre-game routine (@30:22) Support the showBy Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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Deni Salmon - Pharmacist in Charge at TerryWhite Chemmart Tuggerah and co-founder of Queer Pharmacists of Australia 53:38

3M ago53:38

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Deni Salmon is a passionate early career pharmacist and advocate, currently serving as the Pharmacist in Charge at TerryWhite Chemmart Tuggerah. As a proud member of the transgender and LGBTQIA+ community, Deni combines lived experience with clinical expertise to champion inclusive, culturally competent, and patient-centred care. Deni holds a Bache…

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Mental training for players and psychological intervention for parents / 11 inch ball to the 12 inch ball / Rec ball / Plan for all player's needs 51:47

3M ago51:47

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This week's Lineup Warmup Segment Listener Statement: Mental training for players and psychological intervention for parents (@12:57) Transitioning from the 11 inch ball to the 12 inch ball (@21:47) What's happened to Rec ball (@32:34) Plan for all player's needs not an isolated one (@44:36) Support the show…

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Impact of NCAA changes / Great Mechanics-Poor Performance / Parents to parents politics / Rundown disasters 1:07:47

3M ago1:07:47

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This week's lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: What impact will all the new NCAA changes on the horizon have? (@18:35) Great hitting mechanics, but fails in a game (@30:51) Managing parents to parents politics (@45:08) Rundown disasters (@56:01) Support the showBy Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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Caroline Diamantis - National Vice President of PSA, a pharmacy owner, and an advocate for the profession 39:50

3M ago39:50

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Caroline Diamantis is a passionate community pharmacist with over 30 years of experience in pharmacy ownership. Shortly after completing her Bachelor of Pharmacy at Sydney University, she was able to fulfil her dream of buying her first pharmacy, where she realised the importance of differentiating pharmacists as professionals, advocating clinical …

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Tirades don't work 8:46

3M ago8:46

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Coach Tory shares a situation where he had to listen to a coach go into a tirade with his team. This is not how to coach especially early in the season. Listen as the coaches discuss this type of behavior. Support the showBy Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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Age cutoff changes and tryouts / College observations / Spend wisely / Teach skills correctly 53:21

3M ago53:21

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This week's lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Age cutoff changes may be affecting tryout situation (@14:44) College season observations (@24:00) Spend your money wisely (@38:29) Teach skills correctly from the beginning (@45:43) Support the showBy Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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Have a plan to handle your roster 14:53

4M ago14:53

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In today's environment in the travel ball world, it is imperative that a coach have a strategy/plan on handling their lineup. And it needs to be communicated to the players and parents and be adhered to if you want to have to a better experience. Support the showBy Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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Can tryouts already be a problem? / Playing in a football stadium / Eating better / Do they understand us? 52:30

4M ago52:30

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This week's Lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Fallout from trying out for next year's team already this year (@16:04) Stanford playing in football stadium (@27:57) Eating better at tournaments (@38:30) Communicating with language, phrases and vocabulary that matches your player's level (@44:39) Support the show…

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Susan Nguyen - Community pharmacist, co-owner of Carmen Drive Community Pharmacy, and founder of ADHD Support Pharmacist 36:09

4M ago36:09

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Susan Nguyen is a passionate pharmacist dedicated to helping individuals with ADHD thrive through compassionate, personalised care. With a holistic approach, she goes beyond medication management, focusing on lifestyle strategies, coping mechanisms, and emotional support to empower individuals with ADHD to navigate challenges and lead fulfilling li…

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"Flexibility Meets Opportunity" - Episode 2 of Recruitment Unplugged: Inside Responsive Personnel 44:42

4M ago44:42

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Recruitment Unplugged: Inside Responsive Personnel Episode 2 – Flexibility Meets Opportunity March 2025 Welcome to episode two of Recruitment Unplugged: Inside Responsive Personnel – your backstage pass to the world of recruitment! In this episode, we dive into the world of flexible recruitment with Responsive Personnel, exploring how businesses ca…

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Player Communication 10:38

4M ago10:38

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Coaches - You must have a player to player communication system, practice it and make sure it is implemented. Support the showBy Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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Take a called first strike? / Cool idea for softball / Observation at the ball park & glove care / Teaching pitchers to attack the zone 50:54

4M ago50:54

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This week's Lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Taking a called first strike? (@12:58) Cool development in college softball (@24:08) Observations at the ball park and glove care (@39:03) Teaching pitchers to attack the zone (@41:41) Support the showBy Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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Andrea Wenrick 13:47

4M ago13:47

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In this inaugural episode, we are joined by the amazing Andrea Wenrick, CGMA, Financial Director at EF Corporate Learning. Andrea's journey is nothing short of remarkable – she started at EF in 2005, hired at 8 months pregnant, and has since taken on various leadership roles. Today, she manages a dynamic career while balancing family life, and regu…

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A coach's dilemma 14:46

4M ago14:46

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We teach our players to wipe off/forget a mistake and not let it affect our performance in the game. But we don't really want them to forget it, because mistakes are how we learn and identify what we need to practice. The discussion today is how to handle this dilemma. Support the showBy Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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SEC have all 8 teams at CWS? / Reaction-Does any player chose to become a pitcher only? / Helping catchers improve throwing / Patience 44:49

4M ago44:49

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This week's Lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Could the SEC have all 8 teams at the CWS? (@13:27) Reaction to the question Does any player chose to be a pitcher only? (@21:15) Helping catchers to improve their throwing (@30:12) Art of patience (@38:01) Support the showBy Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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Nancy Rostom - Mentorship, Community Engagement & Innovation in Pharmacy 42:49

4M ago42:49

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Nancy Rostom is an award-winning pharmacist based in Perth, Western Australia, renowned for her innovative approach and dedication to community health. As the Pharmacist Manager at Wizard Pharmacy Mount Pleasant, she has led her team to achieve significant milestones, including being named Wizard Pharmacy of the Year in 2022. Under her leadership,…

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Hitters and pitchers need practice against each other 13:20

4M ago13:20

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Especially early in the season our pitchers need practice against hitters and hitters need to see some live pitching. The coaches discuss the need and some options to make this happen. Support the showBy Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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Episode 1 – Series Kick-off: Meet Responsive Personnel 57:34

4M ago57:34

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Summary: Get an inside look at Responsive Personnel in this debut episode of Recruitment Unplugged! Hosted by Chris Dawes, we meet Danny Kimber (the boss man!), Hazel, and Dominic. Discover their unique approach to recruitment, focusing on personal touch, client relationships, and candidate care. Learn about their journey, company culture, and futu…

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Pitchers are hitting! / Reverse daddy ball / Bracket ready pitcher / Compete with yourself 1:00:49

4M ago1:00:49

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This week's Lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Feedback from "praise loudly, criticize quietly" (@17:11) Pitcher's are hitting (@28:56) Follow up to reverse daddy ball (@29:58) What is a bracket ready pitcher? (@46:57) Compete with yourself (@56:23) Support the showBy Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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Teach your players the basics of field maintenance 9:01

4M ago9:01

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All fields have to be maintained. A lot of players think that it just happens and don't understand the things that have to be done to keep the field playable. By teaching and having them perform some field maintenance they will have more respect for the facilities and lessen the impact of damage during play. And a lot of school ball settings requir…

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2 Different Pro Leagues / Win the right way / Good use of limited practice time / Environment where it's save to make a mistake 36:03

5M ago36:03

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This week's Lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Are 2 different pro leagues good or bad? (@8:30) How to win the right way (@14:02) Make use of limited practice time (@20:39) Create environment where it's save to make a mistake (@29:24) Support the showBy Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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Katelyn Ingram - The Versatility of a Pharmacy Career 32:28

5M ago32:28

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Katelyn Ingram is a passionate pharmacy professional whose career spans community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, industry, and HealthTech. She began her journey in healthcare at just 16 as a pharmacy assistant, where she discovered her love for making a difference in people’s lives. While pursuing a Bachelor of Pharmacy at the University of Sydney, K…

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Being truly ready is a skill that has to be taught 7:30

5M ago7:30

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There are many different ways to be ready to play a defensive position. We have to teach our players how to move to ready so they are not stationary. A lot of players, especially younger players do not understand this concept. Support the showBy Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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Unusual situation with a dad coach / Recruiting Questions / College Season starts / Learning by Watching 35:43

5M ago35:43

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This week's Lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Unusual situation with player handling the pressure of playing for dad coach(@8:20) Recruiting Questions (@16:05) Kickoff to the college season (@21:47) Learning by watching (@28:13) Support the showBy Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay