In this episode, Jeannette talks to Nick Irving, the Director, and Head of Aviation Practice at Howgate Sable. He explains how they are expanding the business and entering new international markets.

They discuss how CoVid has changed the industry and why it has become harder to recruit aviation executives. Nick also talks about how the industry managed during the pandemic. In particular, how they changed the way people worked very quickly and dealt with having to suddenly let a lot of employees go. Nick also shares several tips that anyone who wants to maximize their potential and advance their career can use.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Understanding where the business is and what direction they are moving in is an important part of executive recruitment.
• Sometimes you have to tell a company that they do not pay enough to attract the right types of candidates.
• The aviation industry is rebounding faster than expected, after CoVid.
• A lot of talent has left the aviation industry as a result of CoVid. It forced people to re-evaluate how they were living and working.
• There are lots of jobs out there, but it is really hard to fill those roles with good people.
• Networking is the key to being noticed and approached when important positions open up.
• Treat people with the same respect when they leave as you do when you welcome them to your business.
• To be a good leader you do not have to be academically bright, but you do need to be streetwise.
• Network, look for opportunities, and accept help from mentors.
• Know yourself and be true to what you are good at.

BEST MOMENTS

‘We will whittle that list down to a shortlist of three or four and present it formally to our customer. ´

‘If you focus on performance, the results will always come.’

‘I´ve had mentors all the way through. Sometimes without me even knowing it.’

This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It’s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you’d like to join Jeannette’s FREE Business Impact Seminar just DM Jeannette at info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com or sign up via Jeannette’s linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot 

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ABOUT THE GUEST

At Howgate Sable Nick leads our Aviation and Transport practice and has worked with a variety of high-profile clients both in the UK and Europe to deliver critical executive hires. He is particularly active across aviation, rail, and logistics.

He also acts for clients in the consumer space and is proud to have represented several leading brands as they acquire key talent. 

He has led searches across operations, engineering, commercial, finance, IT, human resources, and property. 

Nick’s style is naturally hands-on with his clients, and he prides himself on working closely in partnership with his customers many of whom he has represented for several years.

He has a wealth of subject matter expertise in his chosen sectors, and this means is often called upon to advise on industry trends and developments.

ABOUT THE HOST

Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.

Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams. 

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Podcast Description

Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big’ international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true’ to yourself is the order of the day.