A Fresh Perspective on Business

Have you ever been bullied? Maybe at school, uni or at work, it doesn’t matter where it is, it’s bloody horrible! The Leyland’s are back on top form this week with snippets of sing songs and a lot of teary laughter! They start by sharing a bit about their personal experiences with bullying and the pivotal moment where they each stopped taking shit and fought back! If you need some inspiration, hav...

Under Pressure! Pushing down on me! This week’s episode doesn’t really have much structure, but who needs that anyway, the sisters felt the need to talk about the stupid amount of pressure we all seem to be under at the moment! And if you fancy a bit more on Love Island and its unhealthiness, this is gonna be your bag! The pressure people put on themselves is quite insane and so the more we talk a...

Customers are king! Clients are queens! Do you think like this? You’ve probably guessed that the Leyland’s do not…It’s less about being total weapons to their clients (they’re not!) and more about using skills and experience to advise people in a positive way, to reach the desired goal. See, that doesn’t sound so bad? Going off-piste is something that comes very naturally to these two weirdos’ and...

So, this episode was meant to be about customers and whether they’re always right, but it took a drastic turn! The sisters end up discussing their upcoming yoga retreat in Ibiza, the Covid jab and pregnancy (oh no they didn’t!), Love Island and it’s utter shitness, athletes and their amazingness (Laura Collett in particular) and a lot of other crap! Laura and Emily end this week’s episode with a b...

Emily absolutely thinks so, Laura not so much…The sisters have very strong, sometimes opposing opinions on group networking events and they aren’t afraid to say why! Networking can, however, take many forms. So, if the idea of turning up to a networking event and trying to get 50 odd folk to like you fill’s your poor self with utter dread, get a load of this weeks episode to hear other ways in whi...

Is Indeed ruining the recruitment industry? Of course not! Does Indeed give you advice, tell you you’re looking for a unicorn and that you may need to rethink, does it go above and beyond to find you the best person, help you come up with a kick-ass interview plan, show you how to onboard like a queen? NO! Does it bloody heck! So, whilst you might think Indeed serves a purpose, it will never be be...

How do you feel about the word moist? The Leyland’s are big fans but know plenty folk who retch at this sticky sounding word 😉The next word that falls out of Laura’s mouth cannot be written down because we might lose fans, so you’ll have to listen in…it begins with m and ends in e - any guesses? Anyway, enough of that and more about this week’s topic - STRESS!Stress, it’s a toughy and can affect...

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! There’s a huge sadness in the air following our defeat at the Euro’s ☹But what’s worse is the shocking sights that have swarmed social media and the news in the days followingCan you call yourself a fan if you’re only there in good times? The sisters think not and don’t hold back in telling you lot just how they feel about the events of this last weekThey’re not...

Who hasn’t got issues… Julia Michaels sure does! But should you be facing social issues in the workplace…NO!A Fresh Perspective on Business is officially 1! How did that happen! Hopefully you’ve enjoyed listening to the Leyland’s rabbit on for 52 episodes and are still keen for more! This episode delves deep into some of social issues that occur in the workplace and the sisters take on how to deal...

Don’t look back… you’re not going that way! The sisters agree with this unless you’re looking back to see how far you’ve come and that’s exactly what they do in this week’s episode! It’s A Fresh Perspective on Business’ birthday and the sisters celebrate with a little trip down memory lane. The main message in this week’s episode is… if you feel like starting a podcast, go and bloody do it! Also,...

How do you rate yourself as a boss? This could be in the shape of a team leader, manager or company owner…A shed load of ground is covered in this week’s pod, but the main themes are company culture, management and retention - this actually sounds quite boring, but the Leyland’s promise you it’s not! Listen to this episode if you want to improve as a leader, keep hold of your precious people and j...

Emily almost drops a bombshell during this episode, top points if you can spot it! Are you familiar with Workin’ Moms? It’s an extraordinary Canadian series on Netflix that will truly blow your mind! Before binging on this, the sisters couldn’t see themselves having kids and running Fresh (their business) and then Laura stumbled on this little gem, and it changed EVERYTHING…If you want a career bu...

Have you ever thought…I’m absolutely rubbish at recruitment? Or maybe you think you’re totally boss at it but every bugger keeps leaving? Then sadly, you might not be all that! Soz! But don’t fear… Your Fairy job mothers are here 😊Fresh Perspective are now offering recruitment director services! SAY WHAT NOW!Who wouldn’t want Laura & Emily in their business on a temporary basis? Give episode...

What did you want to be when you were little? Emily could’ve gone two ways, marine biology or radio presenting - such similar paths! 😉Laura was a very different child and thought a career as a vet or neurologist would wet her appetite! In episode #49 of A Fresh Perspective on Business, the sisters talk qualifications V’s experience and how culture and attitude is actually way more important than...

Have you ever been the victim of an ‘it’s not you it’s me’ attack? How pants does it feel? Well, the Leyland’s hear you and have dedicated this week’s episode to talking about why it's ok to be dumped, let go, sacked, however you refer to it, IT’S OK!Come and join Fresh Perspective for lots of terrible sound effects, a huge amount of wet faced laughter and some tip top info on how to pick you...

Do you remember This Is Your life? With the lovely Michael Parkinson and his big red book? Well, this is kind of like that but not so much! 😉FRESH PERSPECTIVE TURNED 5 LAST WEEK! So, the team celebrated good and proper by sharing loads of memories and popping a bottle of champagne or 3!Following on from that, the sisters thought it would be a nice idea to take their dear listeners on a little tri...

Erm… who put 20p in you! Unfortunately, ‘Aren't You Just Like Every Other Recruiter’ is said waaaayyyy too much and we do sometimes get a little tired of hearing it. It's Friday and that can only mean 1 thing, you get another dose of A Fresh Perspective on Business podcast! Wow, that's a mouthful. In episode #45 you will learn how we're different, how we do recruitment, what yo...

The brief - a short trailer to captivate audiences and encourage them to listen to your podcast Ok 👍🏼 The result - a 17 minute recording of us playing Heads Up live on Facebook! 😂Apparently it's doing really well but we're unsure, we listened back the other day with sheer embarrassment and we don't embarrass easily! 😀So, we've recorded a new trailer that is more inline with...

Train together, stay togetherThe cheese and crackers are out and they’re here to stay! 😊Team building, socialising, team bonding, getting pissed, relationship strengthening, going wild, toilet talking…Who cares how you refer to ‘this’, the key is knowing how freaking important it is to get together outside of work and get to know your team members. Why? Well, the sisters have all the answers, all...

I got bills I gotta pay, so I'ma gon' work, work, work every dayPAY YOUR BLOODY BILLS!Welcome to episode 43 of A Fresh Perspective on Business, you’ve probably guessed what this week’s theme is…Have you ever been the victim of an unpaid bill? Or maybe, just maybe, you’re one of those naughty humans that don’t pay your invoices, hmmmm. Whichever camp you’re in, you have to listen to this...

Stop what you’re doing and think back to those boring assemblies at school…What did you enjoy most about those times? Surely it was the hymns?!If it wasn’t, you’ll hate the start of this week’s episode, but nothing lasts forever, right? The sisters share bits about life after lockdown, exotic things like going to the gym, being unable to book hair appointments and booking a fancy yoga retreat! The...

Are you putting all your eggs in one basket? Do you feel like you’re settling for less than you deserve? WELL, STOP RIGHT NOW, THANK YOU VERY MUCH and let’s look at your options. Whether it’s a date, job, proposal, whatever, it is always OK to take your time in making that decision, sometimes your gut needs a rest. The team at Fresh see it time and time again, where people rush in when making impo...

Do you remember the film, The Interview? The one with James Franco & Seth Rogen…Well, this is way better! This is an interview with Emily & Laura Leyland, owners of Fresh Perspective Resourcing and hosts of this marvellous podcast! With a little help from a local quiz master, the sisters ask each other weird and wonderful questions so their beloved audience can get to know them a wee bit m...

Technically the title of this podcast is stolen from the fabulous Elizabeth Day but this episode is very closely linked with her wonderful work with failure and beyond, so surely she wouldn’t mind..?The beginning of episode #39 of A Fresh Perspective on Business is a little scatty but stick with the sisters and they will come good and eventually get on topic! 😊Failure is so important and learning...

When you shut down vulnerability, you shut down opportunity…Ooo, the Leyland sisters love a good quote and especially one that comes out of Brene Brown’s mouth! Laura and Emily are big fans and absolutely love her work on vulnerability, shame, etc. and order you to check this out after you’ve listened to episode #38 of their podcast! 😉Coming from very different angles on this tough topic, they’ve...