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The Long Game: Listening, Legacy and the Life of a Recruiter with Ivan McGeorge

The Long Game: Listening, Legacy and the Life of a Recruiter with Ivan McGeorge

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In this deeply engaging episode of Leaders in Business, host Marlene Lowe welcomes veteran recruiter Ivan McGeorge for a conversation that moves far beyond the mechanics of hiring. With candour, humour, and heartfelt reflection, Ivan charts his unexpected journey into recruitment—from dreams of a political career and chance encounters at Stirling University, to decades spent matching people to purpose.


Together, they explore the profound impact of mentorship, the quiet art of active listening, and the enduring power of authenticity in business. Ivan speaks to the emotional weight of the recruitment cycle—its highs, its heartbreaks, and the lessons held in both. With a gentle honesty, he reveals how he has learned to navigate setbacks, embrace vulnerability, and ground himself through human connection, personal fitness, and, of course, endless cups of coffee.


This is not just an episode about recruitment. It is a conversation about life, about showing up as you are, and about building meaningful relationships in a world that too often values transaction over truth. Whether you’re in business, at a crossroads, or simply seeking insight into what it means to listen—really listen—this one is worth your time.

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