TRN Retreat 2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the TRN Retreat 2026.
250 recruitment business leaders.
Hundreds of years of experience.
Thousands of lessons learned.
All in one room.
Across two inspiring days, recruitment business leaders came together to explore the ideas, strategies and leadership behaviours shaping the future of our industry.
The collaboration didn't stop on the main stage. Our interactive breakout sessions gave members the opportunity to share experiences, challenge thinking and learn directly from peers facing many of the same opportunities and challenges.
We're currently bringing together all of the presentations, session notes, breakout outputs and supporting resources to create a comprehensive Retreat content collection for TRN World.
The full content drop will be towards the end of July, so keep an eye on TRN World as we release speaker slides, practical resources, session summaries and much more.
Thank you once again for being part of another fantastic TRN Retreat. We hope you left with fresh ideas, new connections and practical actions to help you continue building your Superagency™.
You can access our notes and the speaker's presentations in the Downloads section at the bottom of this page.
Stand Up, Stand Out - Cally Beaton
Drawing on her unique career spanning corporate leadership, media and comedy, Cally Beaton delivered an engaging and thought-provoking session on the power of authenticity, resilience and human connection. She challenged delegates to embrace difference, step outside their comfort zones and lead with curiosity, empathy and courage. Through humour, personal stories and practical insights, Cally encouraged recruitment leaders to rethink how they communicate, build relationships and create meaningful impact in an ever-changing world.
The Momentum Multiplier - Jim Steele
Jim Steele's inspiring keynote explored how high-performing teams create and sustain momentum, even in challenging environments. Drawing on psychology, neuroscience and elite sporting principles, he demonstrated how leaders can build stronger belief, resilience and collective purpose within their teams. Delegates left with practical strategies to connect vision with action, embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, and create the mindset needed to perform consistently at a higher level.
Finding Growth Now - Neil Carberry
Neil Carberry explored the economic outlook and the forces reshaping recruitment, highlighting why today's market presents significant opportunities for businesses prepared to adapt. Covering hiring trends, workforce planning, AI and leadership, he challenged delegates to become trusted strategic partners rather than transactional suppliers.
Headlines from the Frontline - Rob Prince
Drawing on insights from over 1,000 recruitment businesses, Rob Prince revealed the latest trends in candidate attraction, AI adoption and job board performance. He shared practical ways agencies can improve ROI, optimise recruitment marketing and embrace technology to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive market.
Talent Insights - Emma Mirrington
Emma Mirrington shared exclusive research from talent acquisition leaders, revealing how client expectations of recruitment agencies are evolving. She explored why specialist expertise, market insight and genuine partnership are becoming the key differentiators for agencies looking to build stronger, longer-lasting client relationships.
The Talent Reset - Matt Burney
Matt Burney examined the major forces transforming the world of work, from skills-based hiring and AI to demographic change and lifelong learning. He challenged leaders to rethink how they attract, develop and retain talent, demonstrating that future success will depend on decisive leadership and the ability to adapt to rapid change
We also wanted to give a huge thank you to all the facilitators, Members and Partners who took part in our interactive breakout sessions too.
We are currently pulling together all the output from these sessions and will publish this to TRN World shortly!
AI Breakthrough - James Osborne
James Osborne explored how recruitment businesses can move beyond AI experimentation and start embedding it into everyday operations. Delegates discovered practical ways to use AI to improve productivity, enhance decision-making and create competitive advantage through smarter workflows and automation.