Oct. 6, 2026

Why Working Harder Isn't Helping Recruiters Anymore with Sarah Higgs

Why Working Harder Isn't Helping Recruiters Anymore with Sarah Higgs

Everyone tells recruiters to work harder, move faster and do more. But what if the real solution isn't putting in more hours, but protecting your time better?

In this episode, Tayla Veenstra speaks to Sarah Higgs, Founder of Recruitment Angel, about why time has become one of the recruitment industry's most valuable assets. They discuss burnout, how virtual assistants are changing the way recruiters work, relationship-led business development, and why creating a more sustainable way of working is becoming increasingly important for recruiters and business owners alike.

The conversation also explores Sarah's journey from recruiter to founder, what she has learned building a successful business as a female entrepreneur, and why genuine relationships continue to outperform hard selling in today's recruitment market.

If you're looking to grow your recruitment business without sacrificing your wellbeing, this episode is packed with practical advice, honest insights and ideas that could change the way you think about success.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Why recruiters need to protect their time more than ever
  • How virtual assistants are changing the way recruiters work
  • The link between time, burnout and long-term success
  • Building Recruitment Angel and the lessons Sarah has learned as a founder
  • Growing a business through relationships rather than hard selling
  • What it's like being the only female founder of the Recruitment Curry Club
  • Practical advice for recruiters who constantly feel overwhelmed
  • Why working smarter creates better long-term results than simply working harder


Download Own The Conversation Here:

https://thinkincircles.com/#ebook

To connect with Sarah:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahhiggs01/

Learn more about ThinkinCircles:

https://thinkincircles.com/

https://www.themarketingrules.com/