Empowering Recruitment Leaders with Cutting-Edge, On-Demand Courses
Practical strategies, insights and actionable frameworks for business growth in the recruitment industry
Your Partner in Recruitment Growth, Innovation, and Transformation
At Talence, our team collectively brings over 50 years of expertise across talent management, recruitment, sales, coaching, training and development. This wealth of experience has been refined into a meticulous approach that drives both individual and organizational growth, as well as sustainable retention strategies.
Our vision extends far beyond temporary fixes or “sticking-plaster” solutions. We aim to empower organizations with actionable, scalable, and adaptable growth programs that lay a robust foundation for long-term success. These programs are designed to inspire ownership, ensuring that businesses thrive well beyond our initial collaboration.
The Talence team, comprised of exceptional coaches and trainers, operates globally to deliver dynamic, innovative, and results-driven training. Our impactful solutions have accelerated the growth and performance of over 200 recruitment businesses across diverse sectors and at every level, from trainees to boardroom leaders.
We are passionate about making lasting transformations, not only within our clients’ businesses but also in their lives. At Talence, we are committed to fostering empowerment, innovation, and growth that resonate at every level.
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Completing the AI Readiness Quiz offers businesses valuable insights into their current level of AI integration and preparedness for the future. By evaluating key areas such as strategic vision, people and skills, systems and processes, as well as candidate and client experience, businesses can identify their strengths and pinpoint growth opportunities. This comprehensive assessment serves as a roadmap for aligning AI-driven strategies with long-term goals, ensuring that companies stay competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape.
The quiz also highlights actionable steps tailored to the unique needs of the organization, helping to bridge gaps and optimize operations. Businesses gain a clearer understanding of where they stand compared to industry peers, empowering leaders to make informed decisions about the next steps in their AI journey. Ultimately, this process not only boosts operational efficiency and innovation but also builds a strong foundation for sustainable growth in a technology-driven world. It’s a proactive step toward staying ahead of the curve and unlocking the transformative potential of AI in recruitment and beyond.
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From boardrooms to online classrooms: Talence Online bridges the gap for recruitment leaders worldwide
Online, self-paced learning provides an array of benefits for business leaders and owners. By eliminating the need for travel or physical classrooms, it offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing participants to access content anytime, anywhere. This ensures learning integrates seamlessly into even the most demanding schedules. With its modular structure, the format delivers focused, digestible lessons, making it easier to absorb concepts at your own pace and revisit key topics whenever necessary. This dynamic approach not only saves valuable time but also empowers business leaders to acquire practical insights efficiently—without disrupting the momentum of their day-to-day operations.
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Actionable Results: Immediate Tools to Implement in Your Business
Live Q&A Sessions: Engage Directly with a Top Recruitment Thought Leader
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Program #1
Recruitment Reimagined - Strategically Design an AI-Powered Recruitment Business
This program equips recruitment leaders with practical AI strategies, tailored ROI models, and implementation roadmaps to leverage AI profitably, fostering business growth, leadership readiness, and ethical adoption.
Course Modules
âś“Â AI Opportunity vs. Disruption
âś“Â 2030 Strategic Vision Creation
âś“Â Human vs. AI: Recruiter Value Map
âś“Â AI Workflow Mapping & Demo
âś“Â Sector-Specific AI Play Books
âś“Â Leadership AI Maturity Assessment
âś“Â Building an AI-Enabled Team
âś“Â AI for Client Growth
âś“Â Ethical & Compliant AI Use
âś“Â ROI: Cost-Saving & Revenue Growth Modelling
Program Cost:Â ÂŁ2,500
Program Duration: 10 x 30 min sessions PLUS 3 live Q&A sessions with Ian Knowlson
Each module delivers a practical business output
Learn morePLEASE CONSIDER
You have the flexibility to complete this course independently, which is absolutely fine. However, we highly recommend taking this journey alongside a few peers or senior leaders from your organization. Collaboration can offer valuable perspectives and support as you delve deeply into your business-specific applications.
Many of these modules require activities tied to your individual role and company dynamics. Working as a team to identify these aspects can enrich the experience and outcomes. Additionally, sensitive topics, like staff readiness and skill gaps, are integral to the process. Please consider this when deciding whom to invite to participate.
All activities can be reviewed and discussed during our live Q&A sessions. To move forward in the course, participants must complete the modules and join the Q&A to ensure the content resonates and meets your needs. We aim to provide personal interaction only when necessary.
Please note that while multiple team members from the same company can attend, only a single registration is required for 1-3 participants. This approach allows for a collaborative learning experience without additional costs for each attendee.
Meet Your Coach
Ian Knowlson
An influential figure in the industry, Ian is a recognized “Employment Futurist,” celebrated by Onalytica as one of the Top 10 Global Business Influencers on the Future of Work and Talent Recruitment. He shares his insights through engaging speeches at conferences and seminars, with a focus on the impact of technology and artificial intelligence on the evolving recruitment landscape.
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Future Leaders in Recruitment – Enhanced Leadership Training Program
This program is designed to develop the next generation of recruitment leaders, equipping them with the skills, mindset, and strategies needed to lead effectively in a rapidly evolving industry. It integrates leadership psychology, emotional intelligence, decision-making frameworks, commercial acumen, AI-driven strategies, and performance management to ensure tangible leadership transformation.
Program Cost:Â ÂŁ3,000
Program Duration: 12 x 40 min sessions PLUS 3 live Q&A sessions with Ian Knowlson and 90 day check in and review
 Course Modules:
âś“Â Introduction & Leadership Mindset
✓ Personality & Leadership – Understanding Individual Differences
âś“Â Representational Systems & Effective Communication
✓ Situational Leadership – Adapting Your Style
âś“Â Time Management & Prioritization for Leaders
âś“Â Coaching for Leadership Success
âś“Â Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
âś“Â AI & Digital Leadership in Recruitment
âś“Â Financial Leadership & Commercial Strategy
âś“Â Performance Management & KPI-Driven Leadership
âś“Â Overcoming Limiting Beliefs & Building Resilience
âś“Â Future Leadership – Long-Term Impact & DevelopmentÂ
Each module delivers a practical business output
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Why Choose 1:1 Coaching with Ian Knowlson?
When online courses don’t quite fit the bill, 1:1 coaching provides a bespoke approach to unlocking your recruitment business’s full potential. With Ian Knowlson’s unparalleled expertise, you’ll benefit from:
Tailored Growth Strategies: Receive personalized guidance to overcome specific challenges and achieve measurable growth.
Leadership Development: Enhance your leadership skills to inspire and drive your team toward success.
Strategic Insights: Leverage Ian’s decades of experience to navigate complex business landscapes with confidence.
Transformational Results: Achieve sustainable growth and long-term success through actionable, customized plans.
Transform with Talence: Hands-On Coaching and Training
At Talence, we also provide expert in-person solutions tailored to businesses of all sizes and industries, designed to help you achieve your ambitions.
Whether you aim to boost profits, expand market share, or elevate your brand, our services focus on empowering you to lead with a compelling vision, nurture growth and potential, and transform your business and people for a brighter future. From crafting a robust first 100-day growth strategy to offering transformational training and leadership development, we align every solution with your unique goals to ensure sustainable success.
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Recruitment Reimagined Podcast
Step into the future of talent acquisition with our Recruitment Reimagined Podcast, a podcast series designed to revolutionize the way we think about recruitment. This series delves into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the recruitment landscape, breaking down barriers and addressing common misconceptions about AI’s role in hiring.
Each episode offers a dynamic mix of engaging discussions, expert interviews, and actionable takeaways, making complex topics accessible and relevant for industry professionals. From uncovering practical strategies that integrate AI into everyday hiring practices to exploring ethical considerations and emerging trends, this podcast equips leaders with the tools they need to adapt and thrive in an ever-evolving recruitment ecosystem.
Tune in, challenge assumptions, and transform the way you view recruitment, one episode at a time.
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Simon Bucknell Â
Founder & Tech Director
Ian has given the leadership team at EMBS real clarity of thought. Through his coaching and training sessions he has been able to elevate the leadership team and our employees to the next level.
As a result we've seen a significant uplift in revenue. Ian has also helped us to create a vision for the business that will see us work towards 'hyper growth' in the next 12 to 18 months. For us engaging Ian and the wider team has been a game changer!
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Andy Wadsworth
Director
 I've worked with Ian in two different organisations after being impressed by listening to him speaking in 2015 at a recruitment conference.
Finding a coach you can work with is a really personal thing. They've got to 'get' you, and be able to hold a mirror up to the behaviours that are holding you back, without causing offence to your inner chimp. It's a fine art.
From my perspective as a coachee, he's patient and methodical and I find him to be challenging in an appropriate manner. Over time we've worked up a relationship where we can take shortcuts to the place we need to be on a range of situational business topics.
He's well-educated in the field of organisational psychology and draws upon this during practice in a way that's approachable at different levels of knowledge.
He's well respected by many of my peers for the value he provides to their career progression and capability as managers/leaders.
Highly recommended.
I've known Ian for approximately 3 years now and having been impressed with his style of group coaching and training sessions he'd delivered to our wider business group, I hired Ian to help coach me and assist taking my business to the next level. Ian is a fantastic mentor, trainer and coach. He has not only been instrumental in helping me put a 3 year business plan together but extremely engaging and inspiring as an individual which has helped me achieve much more than I had anticipated from a personal development point of view. If you run your own business and feel you need some direction in implementing growth plans or even manage a team and need some coaching around your approach and personal development, Ian is your man and I couldn't recommend him highly enough.
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Gareth Carpenter Â
Executive Director
I have had the benefit of Ian's leadership coaching for the past year - coinciding with taking on a larger role, managing a complex business comprising multiple teams, and navigating the unique work environment posed by Covid-19. Ian has helped me navigate multiple strategic and tactical challenges through a combination of deep understanding of the recruitment industry, working through a range of leadership concepts and most importantly providing a trust-based forum based on his understanding of me as a professional and as a person. I have had the benefit of Ian's leadership coaching for the past year - coinciding with taking on a larger role, managing a complex business comprising multiple teams, and navigating the unique work environment posed by Covid-19. Ian has helped me navigate multiple strategic and tactical challenges through a combination of deep understanding of the recruitment industry, working through a range of leadership concepts and most importantly providing a trust-based forum based on his understanding of me as a professional and as a person.
Richard Pedreschi
Executive Director
We have worked with Ian for over 2 years now across our Global business and he has provided some amazing sessions on how to grow your business, managing teams, and even how to manage managers which has been a great help to me personally. Along with training Ian has supported and helped me on a personal level on his own personal time showing he how much he values everyone he works with, the door is always open.Â
Ian has always been incredible professional and extremely warm and easy individual to approach while being very direct, honest, and clear in his advice. Coming from Director level positions within the Recruitment industry he can provide some real-life truths and learns which for me was the standout difference between himself and other trainers I have worked with in the past.Â
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James Doyle
Founder
Ian delivers our future leaders training and development/executive coaching and has been integral in that hugely important next wave, who we can grow the business around. Helping them with robust techniques for motivation, time management, man managing and efficiencies.
His teachings are used daily and account for a large part of how we culturally manage our teams. This appointment has been massively successful and all the managers like/relish his time with them each month.
Given his experience he has also been influential in visioning sessions at Director level and how we drive the business forward generally. I truly believe he is passionate about our success on all levels and to have someone of his pedigree supporting us has been invaluable.
