The Recruitment Show with Lewis Maleh

Most professionals believe promotions are earned through performance alone.

In reality, career progression is influenced by a combination of performance, potential, visibility, relationships, and leadership capability.

In this episode of Espresso with Lewis, Lewis Maleh sits down with Kelly McGinnis, President of Business Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific, to explore what separates those who continue to advance from those who remain stuck despite delivering strong results.

They discuss:
• Why performance alone doesn't guarantee promotion
• What leaders look for when identifying future executives
• The importance of peer relationships and internal networks
• How to demonstrate leadership before you have the title
• Career ownership and professional growth
• Workplace complacency and staying relevant
• AI adoption and the future of work
• The widening gap between professionals who adapt and those who don't

A practical conversation on leadership, career progression, talent development, and what it really takes to succeed in today's workplace.
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Connect with Kelly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyamcginnis
Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh
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Most people assume the original career plan they started with will eventually work out.

But industries change. Technology changes. Markets change. And many professionals are realising the path they planned for no longer looks the same.

In this episode I talk about career reinvention, adapting early, and why the people moving forward right now are often the ones willing to rethink their direction before they are forced to.

I discuss:
• Why career plans stop working
• AI, uncertainty and changing industries
• The importance of adapting early
• Rebuilding momentum during career transitions
• Why visibility and relationships matter more than ever
• The danger of waiting too long to change direction
• How professionals can position themselves for future opportunities

A conversation about careers, reinvention, adaptability and navigating uncertainty in a rapidly changing world.

🎙️ Espresso with Lewis — practical leadership insights, no fluff.
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Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh
Learn more: https://bentleylewis.com

Most people approach interviews the wrong way.

They focus on getting the offer, not understanding whether they should actually join the company.

In this episode, Lewis Maleh shares a different perspective on long interview processes, candidate experience, and why meeting more people before accepting a role may actually reduce career risk.

Lewis discusses:
• Why interview processes frustrate candidates
• The real issue with long hiring processes
• Why communication matters more than the number of stages
• The hidden risks of joining the wrong company
• Why senior professionals should meet more people before accepting an offer
• The danger of relying on one sponsor inside an organisation
• Why candidates should interview companies too
• How relationships and culture shape career success long after the offer is signed
A conversation about hiring, leadership, career decisions, and the risks most professionals overlook when changing jobs.

🎙️ Espresso with Lewis — practical leadership insights, no fluff.
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Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh
Learn more: https://bentleylewis.com

AI is changing work faster than most people realise.

In this episode, Lewis Maleh sits down with Matt Ober, Managing Partner at Social Leverage, to explore what happens when AI stops being a tool and starts becoming part of the workforce itself.

From token costs replacing salary discussions to the rise of one-person billion-dollar companies, this conversation looks at how AI is reshaping hiring, business models, SaaS, venture capital, and the future of professional work.

They discuss:
• Why AI “tokens” may become a major line item on company P&Ls
• Jensen Huang’s comments on engineers and compute costs
• Whether companies are truly saving money with AI agents
• The coming disruption to SaaS pricing models
• The rise of the “superworker” and one-person firms
• Voice AI, recruiting automation, and AI-powered interviews
• Why human relationships and trust still matter in leadership and hiring
• The skills professionals need to stay relevant in the AI era
A wide-ranging conversation on technology, leadership, hiring, and where work may be heading next.

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Only 24% of people globally feel confident they have the skills needed for career advancement.

In this episode I explore how AI is changing hiring, why many candidates are being filtered out before reaching a human, and what people need to do differently to stay visible and competitive in the modern job market.

I break down the new reality of career growth, networking, LinkedIn visibility, AI-driven recruitment, and why simply being qualified is no longer enough.

This episode covers:
• Why AI is changing how people get discovered for jobs
• The hidden reason many qualified candidates never get interviews
• How recruiters and hiring managers actually search for talent today
• Why networking and visibility matter more than ever
• The biggest mistakes people make when trying to change careers
• How to position yourself for leadership opportunities
• Why staying informed is now a career advantage
• The difference between authentic networking and transactional networking

The workplace is changing faster than most people realise.
The people who adapt early will have a major advantage.

🎙️ Espresso with Lewis — practical leadership insights, no fluff.
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Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh
Learn more: https://bentleylewis.com