The Recruitment Show with Lewis Maleh

• 2026 Career Playbook: Hard Work, Building Stamina, Whoop Insights

  Are you working hard but wondering if you'll last? In this episode, we dive into the 2026 leadership playbook—what actually builds stamina, prevents burnout, and creates longevity in high-pressure careers. Lewis Maleh sits down with Matthew McLoughlin, C-Suite Exec in Asset Management, to discuss real strategies for executive wellness. From Whoop data insights to starting your fitness journey during the busiest seasons of your career, this conversation is packed with actionable advice for leaders and aspiring professionals. What You'll Learn:✅ Why 91% of UK workers report extreme stress levels—and how top executives protect themselves from burnout✅ How to use Whoop and wearable data to optimize recovery, sleep, and cognitive performance✅ Building stamina when your calendar is packed with board meetings and strategic sessions✅ Starting a fitness journey that actually sticks (even if you've failed before)✅ The connection between exercise, nutrition, sleep, and leadership effectiveness✅ Longevity strategies for 2026 and beyond----Show Notes | Connect with Matthew McLoughlin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-mcloughlin-8b5a3ab/----👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh📌 About Bentley Lewis🌍 https://bentleylewis.com/➡️ Follow Us🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis📧 Collaborations & Questions: [email protected]

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• How Your Personal Brand Gets You Hired (Not Your CV)

  79% of candidates now research a company’s culture — and the people who work there — before they even consider applying.In this episode, Lewis Maleh and Leo Harrison dive deep into why personal branding, online presence, and authentic content are becoming essential for both hiring and career growth.You’ll learn:💡 Why recruitment has become a marketing function📱 How personal brands influence employer brands🚀 Why authentic, low-production content outperforms corporate posts👀 Why candidates check hiring managers' profiles before applying🤝 How engagement creates opportunities long before interviews🏢 Why companies need to empower their leaders to show up onlineThis conversation will help you understand what today’s talent really looks for — and how leaders and teams can build trust through transparency.------👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh📌 About Bentley Lewis🌍 https://bentleylewis.com/➡️ Follow Us🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis📧 Collaborations & [email protected]

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• Job Market Reality Check: Here’s What Everyone Needs to Know

  Global hiring is tougher than ever — and the skills you bring now make or break your chances of landing the right role.Whether you’re a student, recent grad, or experienced professional, understanding where the job market is heading (and how education and skills can empower you) is vital to future-proof your career.In this video, Lewis Maleh breaks down key insights from LinkedIn’s latest State of the Labor Market report:📉 Why hiring has slowed across most major economies🎓 How graduates and entry-level job seekers are being hit hardest🤖 The new wave of AI-driven roles emerging in 2025💼 What top employers are actually looking for nowYou’ll also hear actionable steps on how to stand out — no matter what the economy looks like.Credit: Kory Kantenga, Ph.D., Head of Economics (Americas) at LinkedIn----👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh📌 About Bentley Lewis🌍 https://bentleylewis.com/➡️ Follow Us🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis📧 Collaborations & [email protected]

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• Why Human Skills Matter More Than Ever

  Conversation is becoming a lost art.We’re surrounded by messages, notifications, and endless screens...but fewer real conversations. The kind where you listen, build on someone’s ideas, and create something new together.Lewis Maleh and Lee Bofkin discuss, real connection comes from curiosity, empathy, and presence...skills that can’t be automated.----👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh📌 About Bentley Lewis:https://bentleylewis.com➡️ Follow on our socials:https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis📧 Collaborations & Questions:[email protected]

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• AI, Agentic Browsers & the Future of Work

  I'm joined by AI board advisor Henry Platten as we unpack the seismic shifts happening in the job market right now. We’re diving into agentic browsers like OpenAI’s Atlas and Perplexity’s Commet, exploring how they could replace traditional productivity tools, new AI jobs, and the opportunities in the Middle East. Whether you hire, lead, or looking for your next role, this episode will give you the stats, stories, and strategies you need.----Show Notes | Connect with Henry Platten:https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryplatten-ai-board-advisor/👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh📌 About Bentley Lewishttps://bentleylewis.com/➡️ Follow on our socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis📧 Collaborations & Questions: [email protected]

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