James O’Brien, Managing Director of i-intro®, and Jo Gregory, Academy Director of The Retained Recruiter Academy, will be joined by Mike Walmsley, CEO/Founder of RecruitmentTraining.com, for a special live episode of The Retained Recruiter Show on Thursday, 16 October at 4:30pm.
The live discussion, titled “Leadership & Management in an AI World,” will look at how recruitment leaders are adapting to a fast-changing landscape where AI tools are now influencing how teams work, decide, and improve.
Drawing on insights from over 300 recruitment CEOs, the hosts will unpack what distinguishes high-performing leaders in 2025 and share practical strategies for managing teams more effectively in an AI-driven world.
Using AI to Build Stronger Leadership
“AI isn’t replacing leadership, but it’s definitely changing it,” says James O’Brien, MD of i-intro® and co-host of The Retained Recruiter Show.
“The best recruitment leaders are learning how to use AI to create clarity, save time, and help their teams focus on higher-value work.”
The 30-minute session will help managers and directors understand how to turn technology into a leadership advantage, without losing the human connection that drives performance and culture.
What Attendees Will Learn
- How to lead with clarity as AI becomes part of day-to-day management
- How to turn common leadership mistakes into measurable outcomes
- Practical ways to save time and boost performance using simple AI tools
- The key leadership trends shaping recruitment in 2025
Guest speaker Mike Walmsley will also share insights from his global work with recruitment leaders, revealing how top managers are rethinking performance management and communication in the age of AI.
Event Details
Thursday, 16 October 2025
4:30 pm UK
Live on LinkedIn
Register here: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7382373925223043072/
About The Retained Recruiter Show
Hosted by James O’Brien and Jo Gregory, The Retained Recruiter Show brings together leading voices from across the recruitment industry to discuss real-world challenges and share proven strategies for long-term success. Each episode focuses on practical, measurable insights that help recruitment business leaders strengthen performance, client relationships, and profitability.
About i-intro®
i-intro® is a recruitment performance platform and methodology designed to help recruiters transition from transactional, contingent recruitment to a structured retained model. The system combines behavioural science, assessment technology, and practical consultancy to deliver consistently higher retention rates and long-term hiring success.
For more information, visit www.i-intro.com
