President of Pathways Affiliated LLC & Creator & Host of the Pathways to Success Podcast

Julian Placino is a renowned recruitment consultant, best known as the proud President of Pathways Affiliated LLC, an organisation specialising in leadership training, and recruitment consultancy. With over 15 years of professional industry experience behind him, he has led talent acquisitions at multiple global companies and coached thousands of top performers throughout his remarkable career. Admired for his vast industry knowledge and experience, Julian has created the Pathways to Success podcast and has since released over 220 episodes to date. When looking to hire a transformative corporate speaker to attend your upcoming events, look no further than Julian.

After college, Julian dedicated 16 years to building a career in technology recruitment and gained a profound appreciation for human potential. Recognising that a business's success relies on the performance of its workforce, he began supporting hundreds of individuals to secure their perfect jobs whilst being the Technical Recruitment Manager at ReachLocal and the Head of Recruiting at Bottle Rocket Apps. Passionate to share his specialist knowledge with audiences globally, Julian began the Pathways to Success podcast in 2016 and has continued to advance upon his career success ever since.

Having released over 220 episodes, Julian has acquired the skill of booking talent, media production, and a disciplined approach to content creation. Alongside this popular podcast, he was also selected to become a professionally represented actor and model. With experience appearing in over 30 commercials, he utilised this opportunity to learn how to be in front of a camera and how to operate behind it. In 2017, Julian expanded upon his entrepreneurial career and became the proud President of Pathways Affiliated LLC. Esteemed for providing professional services specialising in keynote speaking, recruitment consulting, and video production, he is now a popular addition to a wide range of events.

A leading authority in his field, Julian Placino is now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements internationally. Having delivered over 300 speeches to audiences of all ages and backgrounds, his professionalism and ability to explain complex concepts simply are treasured at a wide range of corporate events. Whether you are looking to inspire your workforce to increase productivity or educate recruiters on how to select the right talent for your team, do not hesitate to hire Julian as a passionate recruitment speaker today.

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Julian Placino's official speaking topics are listed below:

Mastering the Talent Puzzle: 3 Immutable Secrets to Recruiting Success
Resilience: Mastering Change & Adversity with 3 Essential Tools

Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events

Feedback from In-Person Events:

"Our organization has been growing. In order to scale, our sales team has been faced with regular change initiatives and increased workloads. We asked Julian to speak on resiliency and overcoming obstacles. The message he crafted was perfect for our team at this time and crafted based on our conversations about our needs. He does an excellent job engaging the audience and encouraging people to speak openly and with vulnerability. His message is personal, authentic, and heartfelt. I would highly recommend Julian as a keynote for your next event." -Jen, VP of Sales at LeadingResponse

“Julian’s program has helped us grow and evolve into a recruiting culture. Our team enjoyed how interactive and fun Julian’s sessions were, and has remained more active and engaged on LinkedIn ever since!” - John, Director of Recruiting at Alto Experience

"Julian spoke at our conference and we could not have been more pleased! He has a fresh perspective on recruitment strategies, candidate lead generation, and a proven track record of hiring and retaining talent. Julian is a dynamic and engaging speaker. We would bring him back again." - Lori, President at NorthEast Association of Communication Executives

"We hired Julian as the opening keynote for our conference. He was scheduled in the first slot of the morning, a time when his yawning audience trickled in clutching coffee. Very quickly he woke us up, challenged us, kept us engaged and thinking, and managed to cajole even the most reluctant attendees into the conversation. Every person in the room was a participant in his high-energy keynote. Julian worked the room with heart and delivered his message with conviction. It was a provocative and fun way to start the conference." - Judy, President at New England Newspaper & Press Association

Feedback from Virtual Events:

"Julian is an incredibly engaging speaker who helps people discover and maximize their gifts and talents." - Tad, President at HumCap Experts in People