She Leads | The Confidence to Keep Evolving
Jenny Gladman, Founding Partner & CCO of Brightsmith
In Episode 7 of Changing the Game She Leads, Lisa sits down with Jenny Gladman to discuss building a recruitment business authentically, balancing leadership with motherhood, and creating cultures where people genuinely thrive.
As Founding Partner & CCO of Brightsmith, Jenny shares the journey of helping build and scale the business through lockdown, growing an international team, and navigating the realities of leadership in a fast-growth environment.
What to expect: This episode explores the realities of leadership behind the scenes, including imposter syndrome, returning to work after maternity leave, and learning to lead in a way that feels authentic rather than performative.
You’ll hear about:
- Building and scaling Brightsmith during lockdown
- Why authenticity and empathy matter in leadership
- Returning to work after maternity leave as a founder
- How Jenny’s definition of success has changed over time
A thoughtful and honest conversation for anyone navigating leadership, growth and the evolving world of recruitment.