AI is shaking up recruitment fast, and the biggest barrier isn’t the tech, it’s our mindset. In this episode, international recruitment director and AI consultant Kat Kingshott joins Belinda Kerr and Andrew Rogers to unpack how agency owners can ditch fear, embrace innovation, and build confidence in using AI tools.
Kat shares how to navigate change, avoid “tech overwhelm,” and create a team culture that’s curious and adaptable. Whether you’re a solo recruiter or leading a growing team, you’ll learn practical ways to make AI your ally, not your enemy.
Key topics:
- Mindset shifts that make tech adoption easier
- Overcoming recruiter fear and burnout
- Building AI literacy in your team
- Balancing human connection with automation
- Real-world tips for using ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity
Perfect for recruitment founders and leaders who want to future-proof their business without losing the human touch.
Questions:
When you talk about the mindset shift needed to adopt new tech, what will help founders make the leap to being more open and potentially less worried here? 2:04-2:14
Do you think recruiters are starting to second guess their importance or relevance in the whole recruitment ecosystem right now? 4:51-4:59
Do you have any other vibes how vendors could make it a little bit easier for us to make that change better? 11:15-11:21
I know Kat you help recruitment businesses audit their tech stack. What are the key things you are looking for in doing this? 18:43-18:52
Connect with Belinda and Andrew:
LinkedIn Belinda Kerr
linkedin.com/in/belindakerr
Recruitment Garage
https://recruitmentgarage.com/
LinkedIn Andrew Rodger
linkedin.com/in/andrewrodger
recMate
https://www.recmate.com.au/