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Have recruitment firms always delivered strong applicants when hiring people for you? Getting a strong shortlist from a recruiter starts
December 12, 2025
Credit and Interview with: Brett Clemenson, The Lone Recruiter
What does it really take to perform at a high level without burning out? In today’s ep, Brett sits down with Natasha Olsson-Seeto, Chief Executive of OnTalent, President of the RCSA, board member at Foodbank Queensland, and still a million-dollar biller.
Natasha has done it all. Executive head-hunting, leadership advisory, board roles, building teams, raising a family, and giving back to the industry in a meaningful way.
What struck me most in this conversation was not just what she’s achieved, but how intentionally she protects her energy, focus, and purpose. We talk about managing energy instead of time, the power of the reverse bucket list, why over-engineering is killing productivity in recruitment, and what recruiters must do to stay relevant as technology and AI accelerate faster than ever.
This is a deep, thoughtful conversation about leadership, longevity, and doing work that genuinely matters. Tune in for:
How Natasha balances being a CEO, board member, mum, and million-dollar biller
The reverse bucket list and why removing things can be more powerful than adding them
Managing energy instead of time
Why simple processes outperform over-engineered ones
How to stay human and commercially relevant in an AI-driven future
What 2026 will demand from recruiters mentally and professionally
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