Inspired Recruitment Training: Lessons from "Manifest" by Roxie Nafousi

Inspired Recruitment Training: Lessons from "Manifest" by Roxie Nafousi

At Inspired Recruitment, we believe in the power of mindset, action, and personal development. Recruitment is not just about filling roles—it’s about building careers, creating opportunities, and making an impact.

"Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life" by Roxie Nafousi isn’t about wishful thinking—it’s about setting clear goals, taking action, and shaping your own reality. These principles align directly with what we do at Inspired: helping candidates and clients achieve their ideal outcomes through intentional effort, self-belief, and strategic action.

This training document will explore Key lessons from the book and how they apply to your role as a recruitment consultant.

1. Self-Worth is Your Foundation

Lesson: How you see yourself determines how others see you.

If you don’t believe in yourself, your candidates and clients won’t either. Confidence is key in recruitment. When you approach clients with certainty, expertise, and a belief in your ability to help them, they’ll trust you.

Inspired Recruitment Application:

• Believe in the value you bring. You’re not “just a recruiter”—you’re a career advisor, a business consultant, and a problem-solver.

• Eliminate negative self-talk. Replace "I’m not experienced enough" with "I am learning every day and adding value."

• Speak with authority. Act like the expert that you are—because you are.

2. Gratitude Shifts Your Energy

Lesson: Focusing on what’s working helps attract more success.

Recruitment is tough—there will be bad days. But the best recruiters are the ones who keep moving forward, focusing on the wins, not just the setbacks.

Inspired Recruitment Application:

• Celebrate small wins. A client responding positively, a great candidate interview—these are all steps forward.

• End each day with gratitude. Write down three things that went well in your work.

• Keep a success journal. Document placements, great conversations, and positive feedback—it will keep you motivated.

3. Living with Intention Beats Wishful Thinking

Lesson: Success doesn’t come from just wanting it—it comes from action.

Saying, "I want to bill £20k this month" without a plan won’t make it happen. Intentional action does.

Inspired Recruitment Application:

• Set daily goals. How many calls? How many candidate registrations? What client outreach will you do today?

• Plan your week. Structure your time with high-value activities—not just admin work.

• Be consistent. The consultants who win business don’t wait for the right time—they make it happen every day.

4. Fear is a Compass, Not a Stop Sign

Lesson: The things that scare you are often the things that will make you grow.

Fear of cold calls? Fear of pushing back on fees? These are indicators of where you need to grow.

Inspired Recruitment Application:

• Reframe fear as excitement. Nervous before a big client pitch? That means it matters—channel that energy.

• Do the thing you fear first. Make the tough call first thing in the morning.

• Push past discomfort. Growth doesn’t happen in your comfort zone.

5. Let Go of What’s Holding You Back

Lesson: You can’t move forward while carrying baggage.

Whether it’s past failures, self-doubt, or limiting beliefs, they don’t serve you.

Inspired Recruitment Application:

• Stop holding onto bad experiences. A client ghosted you? Move on. A candidate rejected an offer? Next!

• Ditch bad habits. Procrastination, avoiding difficult conversations—let them go.

• Adopt a growth mindset. Learn from setbacks rather than being discouraged by them.

6. Trust Your Timeline

Lesson: Success doesn’t come overnight.

Recruitment is a long game—building relationships takes time.

Inspired Recruitment Application:

• Don’t compare yourself to others. Some consultants bill big quickly; others take longer. Your journey is unique.

• Focus on progress, not perfection. Improve every day, and the results will follow.

• Trust the process. Keep working your pipeline, and the placements will come.

7. Take Aligned Action

Lesson: Manifestation isn’t about sitting back—it’s about doing the work.

Dreaming of success means nothing without daily, focused effort.

Inspired Recruitment Application:

• Break big goals into small actions. Want to bill £50k this quarter? How many calls, emails, and interviews does that require?

• Follow through. Intentions mean nothing if you don’t act on them.

• Be proactive, not reactive. Don’t wait for clients to come to you—go find them.

8. Your Environment Shapes Your Reality

Lesson: Surround yourself with people and situations that support your goals.

Your workplace, mindset, and habits shape your success.

Inspired Recruitment Application:

• Surround yourself with winners. Learn from top billers.

• Keep a tidy workspace. Cluttered desk, cluttered mind.

• Avoid negativity. If someone in the office is always complaining, don’t engage.

9. Practice Radical Self-Honesty

Lesson: Growth starts with real self-reflection.

Are you truly putting in the effort? Or are you making excuses?

Inspired Recruitment Application:

• Own your results. If you’re not making placements, look at your activity levels—don’t blame the market.

• Be honest about your weaknesses. If you struggle with closing, seek training.

• Hold yourself accountable. The best recruiters take responsibility for their success.

10. Stay Open to Plot Twists

Lesson: Sometimes, things won’t go as planned—and that’s okay.

A lost placement might lead to a better one. A job rejection for a candidate might lead to their perfect role.

Inspired Recruitment Application:

• Adapt to change. The industry shifts—so should you.

• Look for hidden opportunities. Every ‘no’ can be the path to a better ‘yes’.

• Trust that setbacks are redirections. Every recruiter has rough months—it’s how you bounce back that matters.

Final Thoughts: Manifesting Success in Recruitment

At Inspired Recruitment, we don’t just place candidates. We shape careers, build businesses, and change lives.

By applying the principles of self-belief, consistent action, and a positive mindset, you can become not just a good recruiter, but an exceptional one.

Key Takeaways:

Believe in your value – Confidence is contagious.

Practice gratitude – Focus on the wins, not just the losses.

Be intentional – Success comes from action, not hope.

Embrace fear – It signals growth, not failure.

Let go of negativity – It only holds you back.

Trust the process – Recruitment is a long game.

Take aligned action – Results come from consistent effort.

Shape your environment – Surround yourself with success.

Be radically honest – Own your results and improve.

Stay flexible – The best recruiters adapt and overcome.

Now, it’s time to take Inspired Action—what will you do today to build the career you want?

 Mark Goode

CEO Inspired Recruitment

Mark Goode is the CEO of The Inspired Recruitment Group which originated with the inception of Inspired Selections a recruitment agency primarily focused on recruitment in the optical industry before branching out into audiology and pharmaceutical recruitment. New optical opportunities are featured daily here or if you're a business, looking for help with your recruitment needs, get in touch here