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Self-Mastery Series #2 Samurai in a Suit — Winning Without Drawing the Sword

In the series of blog posts Self-Mastery TalentX explores how peak performance is built from within. Through science-based tools and practical strategies, the focus is on developing mental and physical strength that leads to sustainable results.

Autor serije je Igor Šehić, a performance coach, mental trainer, and founder of Rize, who works with elite athletes, executive teams, and ambitious professionals. His approach is grounded in science, experience, and personal discipline — because Igor doesn’t just teach performance, he lives it.

How to navigate conflict and tough conversations without losing your cool.

Anyone working in today’s fast-paced business world knows how fast a normal workday can turn into a pressure cooker. One email lands wrong. A meeting goes off the rails. Someone pushes the same old button and suddenly your breath shortens, your jaw tightens, and your nervous system flips from strategy mode to survival mode. In that moment, you’re not choosing your response. You’re reacting to the chaos. And even the most disciplined professionals feel the urge to snap, shut down, or walk away.

U tom trenutku ne biraš reakciju nego reagiraš instinktivno.
Čak i najstabilniji profesionalci osjete nagon da planu, povuku se ili uzvrate impulzivno.

In environments with constant demands and high pressure, losing your temper isn’t a small slip.
It’s expensive:

  • it damages trust
  • it breaks communication
  • it lowers team performance
  • it destroys psychological safety
  • it creates hidden fear that kills creativity

Feels familiar? Good. Now picture this:

Same environment. Same people. Same pressure.

But your triggers don’t fire anymore. You stay calm while everyone else loses their center. Your clarity disarms aggression. Your tone resets the room. You become the person no conflict can shake.

This is why in elite sports and now in elite business, emotional regulation isn’t a “soft skill.” It’s a performance skill. And like any performance skill, it’s trainable.

But nothing changes because this paragraph inspires you. It changes when you deliberately train your nervous system the same way elite athletes train composure under pressure.
Most professionals simply hope for the best… until a conflict exposes every trigger they have.

What comes next is the opposite of hope: a step-by-step protocol to rewire how you respond under pressure.

 

Step 0: Understand What’s Really Happening in Your Brain

Before you learn any technique, you need to understand one thing: you’re not losing control because you’re weak or unprofessional. You’re losing it because your biology is doing its job.

Here’s what actually happens when tension hits.

Your amygdalathe brain’s threat detector fires first. Not only for physical danger, but for tone, facial expression, unexpected questions, sharp emails, or anything that feels like social risk.

The moment it activates, your body shifts into survival modeheart rate rises, breathing becomes shallow, muscles tighten.

A sada ključni dio. Kada amigdala preuzme kontrolu, prefrontalni korteks, dio mozga zadužen za logiku, regulaciju emocija i donošenje odluka, privremeno se povlači iz upravljačke pozicije.
Nije oštećen. Samo nadjačan.

Zato u konfliktu ne vidiš nijanse, ne razmišljaš jasno i ne biraš najbolji odgovor.
To nije tvoja slabost. To je biološki mehanizam.

Biti Majstor ZEN-a ne znači ostati miran pod svaku cijenu,
nego zadržati prefrontalni korteks aktivnim dok sve oko tebe pokušava izazvati tvoju reaktivnost.

A upravo tome služe sljedeći koraci.

 

Korak 1: Promijeni perspektivu

Znati što te pokreće ili trigerira je korisno ali nije dovoljno.
Ako se tvoja emocionalna stabilnost temelji na kontroli svakog ŠTO, dovoljna je samo jedna nepredvidiva situacija da izgubiš ravnotežu.

A ŠTO je najčešće konstanta.
Isti komentar. Isti ton. Isti obrazac ponašanja.

Ono što se mijenja je okruženje. Ljudi reagiraju nepredvidivo. Pritisak se pojavi niotkuda.

Prava promjena događa se kada umjesto ŠTO me smeta, počneš pitati: ZAŠTO me ovo uopće pogađa?
Zašto ovaj okidač ima toliku moć nada mnom?
Zašto me baš određene situacije tako lako povuku u reaktivnost?
Zašto moja biologija preuzme kontrolu brže nego što svjesno uspijem reagirati?

Za dugoročno rješenje problema, moraš prestati gasiti svaku iskru čim se pojavi. Nakratko spusti crijevo i dopusti da vatra gori. Ne zato da je ignoriraš, nego da prestaneš liječiti simptome i počneš razumijevati sustav koji ih stvara.

Sada si postavi ključno pitanje. Za tri tjedna, želiš li i dalje juriti naokolo, iscrpljen, reaktivan, gaseći male požare?
Ili želiš postati poput rijeke? Snažan, ukorijenjen, nepokolebljiv…jer znaš kako surađivati s vlastitom biologijom umjesto boriti se protiv nje?

Perspektiva se mijenja onog trenutka kada prestaneš pokušavati kontrolirati vanjski svijet i počneš savladavati unutarnji mehanizam koji na njega reagira.

Kada to klikne, spreman si za sljedeći korak.

 

Korak 2: Stvori sigurno okruženje

Ne možeš trenirati živčani sustav u istom okruženju koje ga preplavljuje. Prije bilo koje tehnike treba ti prostor u kojem se tvoji obrambeni mehanizmi mogu spustiti, makar na nekoliko minuta.

Regulacija emocija ne počinje vještinom, nego sigurnošću. Živčani sustav ne usvaja nove obrasce dok je u modu obrane. Treba mu stabilno, predvidivo okruženje u kojem se može prebaciti iz preživljavanja u učenje i prilagodbu.

Sigurno okruženje ne mora biti ništa grandiozno. Može to biti kut dnevnog boravka, balkon, priroda ili soba u kojoj se osjećaš prizemljeno i mirno. Bitno je samo da tvoje tijelo to mjesto prepoznaje kao prostor gdje možeš:

  • opustiti obranu
  • usporiti reakcije
  • biti potpuno ti

To je tvoj laboratorij. Mjesto gdje isprobavaš, gradiš novo, resetiraš se i osnažuješ.
Jer nijedan alat poput disanja, meditacije, vizualizacije i opuštanja, neće biti učinkovit ako se tijelo ne osjeća dovoljno sigurno da ga usvoji.

Kada stvoriš taj prostor tvoj mozak napokon može učiti. I tada si spreman za dan koji te čeka.

 

Korak 3: Pripremi živčani sustav prije nego dan počne

Većina ljudi pokušava regulirati emocije usred sukoba. To je kao da pokušavaš naučiti samoobranu nakon što je udarac već sletio. Prekasno. Prava emocionalna kontrola gradi se prije ulaska u zonu pritiska.

Vrhunski performer poput sportaša, specijalnih postrojbi i astronauta, imaju isto pravilo: pripremi sustav rano da ostane stabilan kasnije. To ne znači da jutra moraš pretvoriti u spa ritual. To znači da treniraš dvije ključne sposobnosti svog živčanog sustava:

  1. Svjesna aktivacija
  2. Kontrolirano smirivanje

Evo kako to trenirati u svom sigurnom okruženju:

  1. a) Namjerna nelagoda
    Izlaganje hladnoći, izazovniji trening ili kratki intenzitet šalju mozgu poruku: „Pod stresom sam, ali sam siguran.“
    Tako učiš razlikovati nelagodu od prijetnje. To je temelj otpornosti u konfliktu.
  2. b) Duboka regeneracija
    Nakon aktivacije dolazi regulacija.
    NSDR ili protokoli dubokog opuštanja resetiraju živčani sustav, smanjuju hormone stresa i drže prefrontalni korteks online. To je kao da prije radnog dana nadogradiš svoj operativni sustav.
  3. c) Disanje
    Dugi izdisaji, fiziološki uzdah i “box breathing” aktiviraju vagusni živac i učvršćuju smiren, reguliran osnovni ton živčanog sustava. Tada misliš jasnije, reagiraš sporije a odluke postaju promišljene i precizne.

Ne možeš kontrolirati ljude, situacije, ničije ponašanje ni raspoloženje. Ali možeš kontrolirati stanje u kojem im prilaziš. Ako tvoj živčani sustav dan započne stabilan ništa te ne može izbaciti iz ravnoteže.

Stabilnost počinje prije nego što te svijet uopće dotakne.

 

Korak 4: Postavi namjeru prije nego zakoračiš u dan

Reguliran živčani sustav daje stabilnost, ali namjera daje smjer.

Ako dan započneš bez jasne namjere, ulaziš u njega reaktivno, prepuštajući tuđem tonu i raspoloženju da određuju kako ćeš se osjećati i ponašati. Dovoljan je jedan oštar email i centar se izgubi.

Najbolji profesionalci zato dan počinju jednostavnom porukom svom mozgu: „Ovo je osoba kakva želim biti danas.”

Evo kako postaviti namjeru učinkovito:

  • Identitet – odluči koju verziju sebe želiš utjeloviti
    („Ostajem smiren pod pritiskom.”)
  • Sidro ponašanja – odaberi jednu konkretnu praksu za taj dan
    (sporiji ton, jedan udah prije odgovora, pozorno slušanje)
  • Ishod – odluči kako želiš završiti dan
    („Želim biti ponosan na način na koji sam reagirao.”)

Ovo nije mantra niti puka motivacija. Ovo je neurološko usmjeravanje, strategija koju koriste vrhunski sportaši, vojne jedinice i ljudi koji rade pod visokim opterećenjem. Time svom sustavu unaprijed govoriš koji obrasci ponašanja se aktiviraju kada stres dođe.

Kad je namjera jasna, konflikt te ne zatekne. Ti ga dočekaš spreman.

Pripremi tijelo. Usmjeri um. Zatim zakorači u dan.

 

Korak 5: Što učiniti prije, za vrijeme i nakon konflikta

Sukob se ne savladava u teoriji nego u stvarnim situacijama. Polako, nesavršeno, i upornim ponavljanjem. Baš kao i svaka druga vještina.

Ovo je jednostavan protokol koji možeš trenirati u praksi:

  1. Prije konflikta (onog trena kad osjetiš napetost)
  • napravi jedan spor, dugi izdah — signalizira sigurnost živčanom sustav
  • spusti ramena — tijelo se trenutno opušta
  • podsjeti se namjere — „Kako želim reagirati upravo sada?”

Ovih nekoliko sekundi sprječava da amigdala preuzme kontrolu.

  1. Tijekom konflikta (u samoj žestini trenutka)
  • uspori ton – sporiji govor drži prefrontalni korteks aktivnim
  • uzmi dvije sekunde pauze – mikro-pauza mijenja impulzivnu reakciju u svjesni odabir
  • postavi jedno pitanje prije nego odgovoriš – pitanja smanjuju napetost i otvaraju prostor za rješenje
  • odgovori iz jasnoće, ne iz emocije – jer tvoja uloga je voditi, ne reagirati

Ovo je mikro-trening pod pritiskom. Upravo ovdje se gradi kontrola.

  1. Nakon konflikta (kada se prašina slegne)
  • rekonstruiraj situaciju bez kritike – Što te pokrenulo? Što je bilo dobro? Što može bolje?
  • potvrdi ono što si napravio ispravno -malu pobjedu bilježiš kao novi referentni obrazac
  • promijeni jednu stvar za sljedeći put – malo podešavanje + ponavljanje = rast.

Ovdje nastaje neuroplastičnost. Ovdje se širi neuralna mreža otpornosti.
Ne postaješ emocionalno snažniji izbjegavanjem nelagode, već ulaskom u nju. Svjesno, smireno, korak po korak.

S vremenom, ono što te nekoć palilo više ne pomiče tvoju os. To nije slučajnost. To je trening.

 

Poslovna vještina koju većina nikada ne trenira

Emocionalna regulacija ne znači biti smiren. Znači biti učinkovit onda kada je najvažnije.

Svatko može funkcionirati kad je sve mirno. Ali dugoročno pobjeđuju oni koji ostanu staloženi kada se prostorija užari. Oni koji zadrže prefrontalni korteks aktivnim dok svi drugi klize u reaktivnost.

To je tvoja prednost. Tvoja konkurentska snaga.

A kao i svaka sposobnost koja nešto vrijedi, razvija se ponavljanjem. Udah po udah, trenutak po trenutak, konflikt po konflikt.

Ne treba ti savršenstvo. Treba ti dosljednost.

Ako namjerno treniraš svoj živčani sustav, promjena je neizbježna. Reaktivnost postaje izbor, napetost prelazi u jasnoću a sukob postaje prostor u kojemu daješ najbolje od sebe.

Većina ovo nikada neće trenirati. Zato oni ostaju reaktivni a ti možeš postati vođa.

 

 

 

 

Self-Mastery Series #1 Don’t Be a Fireman — Be a Superstorm!

Why TalentX launched the series of blog posts called - Self-Mastery? At TalentX, we believe that true professional performance starts from within. That’s why we launched the Self-Mastery Series — to equip our community with actionable tools, science-backed protocols, and powerful mind-body strategies to elevate performance from the inside out.

To lead this conversation, we teamed up with someone who doesn’t just coach high performers — he lives it.

Igor Šehić is a physical performance expert, mental coach, longevity strategist — and the founder of Rice- a high-performance consultancy specializing in optimizing physical and mental capacity for elite athletes, executive teams, and ambitious professionals operating at the highest level. His precision-designed coaching protocols are no-nonsense, results-driven, and backed by science — tested in elite sports environments and proven to deliver sustainable performance transformation..

Autor teksta: Igor Šehić

What drew us to Igor wasn’t just his impressive resume — it was his integrityFrom working with Olympic-level athletes to mentoring youth in socially vulnerable communities, he’s helped people rise on every rung of the performance ladder.

And the best part? He walks the talk..

Those who know him personally will tell you: Igor is relentless in his own growth — physically, mentally, and purposefully. His passion for human potential is contagious. His insights are earned. And his approach is grounded in both science and real-life results.

So let’s dive into Part 1 of this exclusive TalentX series the first part of the exclusive TalentX series — where Igor explores the mindset that sets true champions apart. As he puts it: “Self-mastery starts with mastering your internal world. That’s not philosophy — that’s performance.”

Don’t Be a Fireman — Be a Superstorm!

Most high achievers spend their careers putting out fires. And they get good at it — deadlines, crises, problems no one else wants to touch. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: If you’re always putting out fires, it’s time to ask why they keep sparking.

This blog draws on mindset strategies used to coach elite athletes — helping you build the internal clarity, discipline, and resilience it takes to win your inner game… before stepping into the arena of leadership.

The Fires Start Early

The system teaches us to face external battles before we understand internal ones. To suppress discomfort before we ask why it’s there. In adolescence, we’re hit with emotional chaos, peer pressure, identity crises — and instead of exploring the roots of our reactions, we’re taught to control, suppress, and move on.

We're rewarded for putting fires out, not understanding them.

As life accelerates, so do the flames: University stress. Financial strain. Career pressure. Family demands. Health issues. We manage. We push through. We become expert firefighters. But the energy we once used to extinguish fires? Now it’s spent trying to contain them. We’re no longer solving — we’re surviving.

Until it’s not just about the fires anymore — it’s about the cost of constantly managing them:

  • Burnout
  • Identity crisis
  • Chronic health issues

At some point, firefighting stops being noble — it becomes a trap. And the deeper question emerges: Who am I when I’m not solving problems?

 

The Real Shift: From Firefighter to Superstorm

Society celebrates those who sacrifice themselves, work to exhaustion and endure everything. And what about long-lived leaders? They don’t react to pressure — they transform it. They become the calm center in the storm.

Elite performers — whether in sport or business — do something radically different: They don’t wait to react. They condition their system to stay ahead of the fire.

They build what I call the Superstorm Mindset: a proactive mental operating system that prevents burnout, clarifies decisions, and thrives under pressure.

Here’s how I help high-performing executives build it — with 5 science-backed shifts drawn from elite performance:

1. Train Mental Clarity Under Pressure

The first step is awareness.
You can’t manage what you don’t notice.
Identify your pressure triggers and learn how your system responds. Then apply science-backed techniques to regain control in real time — before stress hijacks your clarity or decision-making.

Start with breathwork protocols likebox breathing, extended exhale or physiological sighs to calm your nervous system.
Then add introspective tools — mindfulness meditation, body scanning, open monitoring, or NSDR — to detect emotional shifts before they spiral.

This isn’t stress management.
It’s performance conditioning.

Vježbe disanja

2. Embrace Discomfort — and Build Real Resilience

The second step is adaptation..
If you only operate within comfort, your system never evolves.
Elite performers train discomfort — not recklessly, but deliberately — to stay composed in chaos.

Start with small stressors: cold exposure, breath holds, or movement in a fasted state.
Then expand to higher-stakes practices like digital detox, barefoot hikes, or intentional silence.

One powerful but overlooked method?
Deliberate under-stimulation.

That means doing slow, low-input tasks that challenge your tolerance for stillness and boredom — like walking without a phone, doing chores in silence, or sitting in peace observing your thoughts.

These practices strengthen your system’s capacity to stay steady when conditions aren’t ideal — sharpening focus, patience, and emotional control under pressure.

And that’s what resilience actually is.

hladna voda resetira tijelo

3. Prioritize Movement — As a Strategic Asset

The third step is activation..
“My schedule is packed — there’s no time to work out.”
Sound familiar?

High performance isn’t just mental — it’s physical.
A resilient body is the engine behind clarity, composure, and strong decision-making.

Movement isn’t a break from work — it’s an investment in your performance.
Even 3–10 minutes of targeted movement can reset your nervous system, sharpen executive function, refuel your mental energy and strengthen your leadership capacity.

Integrate it intentionally:
• Strength training for capacity
• Mobility for longevity
• Breath-led movement for regulation
• Restorative practices like Yoga or Qi Gong for recovery
• Walk-and-talk meetings to combine output and motion

High performers don’t move to burn calories — they move to lead better, think sharper, and recover faster.

This isn’t fitness.
It’s performance architecture — built from the inside out.

4. Use Recovery as a Performance Tool

The fourth step is regeneration..
Recovery isn’t a reward — it’s a strategy.
It’s what allows you to lead with clarity, stability, and adaptability.

Elite performers don’t wait to crash. They recover before they burn out.

Here’s how:
Sleep: Prioritize deep, consistent, high-quality sleep — the most potent recovery tool available.
Midday ResetUse short NSDR sessions or 10–20 minute power naps to recalibrate mental energy and reduce cortisol.
Active Recovery: Take nature walks, do breathwork, engage in low-intensity movement, or sit in quiet reflection.
White Space Breaks: Design screen-free pauses into your day — even 5 minutes without input can restore clarity and downshift your system.
Intentional NutritionFuel recovery with nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory meals that stabilize energy and accelerate tissue repair.

Recovery isn’t passive — it’s precision work.
You don’t bounce back with more effort — you bounce forward with better strategy.

kvalitetan san

5. Pre-Decide Your State — Act with Intention, Not Urgency

The fifth step is intention..
In a world addicted to urgency, the leaders who win are those who respond — not react.

Most people start their day in reaction mode: emails, alerts, meetings, fires to put out.
But elite performers don’t just let the day happen.
They pre-decide how they want to think, feel, and lead — Calm. Clear. Focused. Strategic.

This is called state priming — a conscious decision to lead from clarity, not chaos.

How to do it:

  • Begin with a micro-ritual: breathwork, reflection, or a short note on how you want to show up today
  • Set mental anchors — a word, breath pattern, or image to reset when pressure rises
  • Pre-intend key moments: “I will listen fully,” “I’ll prioritize clarity,” “I choose presence over speed”
  • End the day with a short reset — movement, breath, deep relaxation or reflection to calm the system.

Close the loop — don’t carry unresolved tension home.

This isn’t spiritual fluff.
It’s a neuroscience-backed strategy to shift from a reactionary brain state (limbic-driven) to an executive brain state (prefrontal-led).

When you own your state, you don’t get dragged into the storm —
You lead from the center of it.

bilješka

Don’t Rush the Storm

Sustainable change isn’t built on intensity — it’s built on consistency.
Instead of overhauling your routine, start small.
Pick one protocol. Practice it. Master it.
Then level up.

This is how elite performers evolve — one focused shift at a time, repeated until it becomes identity.

This isn’t just habit change — it’s nervous system rewiring.
And that takes presence, patience, and precision.

Manage Yourself Before You Lead Others

In high-pressure environments, many leaders burn out trying to serve everyone but themselves.
But true leadership doesn’t come from depletion — it comes from alignment.

You can’t lead others if you’re constantly recovering from yourself.
Your team doesn’t need another hero firefighter.
They need a calm, grounded center in the middle of the storm.

And that starts with you.

Putting your well-being first isn’t selfish — it’s your responsibility.

Because when your body is strong, your mind is steady, and your system is aligned, you stop surviving pressure — and start shaping the environment around you.

That’s the Superstorm Mindset:
Not brute resilience, but inner command.
Not reactivity, but strategic influence.
Not noise. But signal.

Master your internal storm — and you become the force others instinctively follow.

 

If this resonated with you… Share it with someone ready to shift from a firefighter to a Superstorm.
Let’s raise the standard of leadership — from the inside out.

If you're ready to step into the arena with clarity and command,
follow us for more insights from the Self-Mastery Series.

snaga pasivnih kandidata priče zaposlenika
How to Reach Passive Candidates: Tactics That Get Results

In the world of employment, the real race is not for those who apply – but for those who don't. Passive candidates – professionals who are not looking for a job, but are open to a new opportunity – are often the ones who bring the greatest added value. Their expertise, stability and selectivity make them an ideal solution for key positions in organizations looking to grow strategically.

IN Talent X we specialize in discovering, approaching and activating such candidates. Below we share five proven tactics which we use every day to ensure quality pipeline hidden talents – with concrete examples from practice.

1. Market mapping: Strategic scouting, not just advertising

While most companies are still investing budgets in ads and waiting for applications, we advise a proactive approach: labor market mappingIt's not just a search – it's a strategic reconnaissance of the professional landscape.

By mapping the market, we identify not only names and positions, but also details about their career context – what industries they work in, what projects they participate in, what certifications they have, how often they change jobs. This analysis provides an in-depth understanding of their professional profile, as well as their cultural fit with your organization.

In addition to LinkedIn, we use specialized tools for researching forums, patent databases, scientific publications, and internal recommendation databases. This is how we create targeted long-list candidates, sorted by relevance and potential willingness to talk.

ključne kompentancije za 2024 analiza podataka i mapiranje tržišta

Practical example:
In the pharmaceutical sector, where the market is particularly saturated, we managed to create a long-list of 32 candidates for the position of Senior QA Manager - and without a single public advertisement. The analysis also included secondary data: history of participation in regulatory audits, level of involvement in team education and publications at professional symposia.

2. Hyperpersonalized communication: A message that has personal weight

In the era of automated messages and recruitment bots, passive candidates are valued authenticity and preparation. That's why personalization is the rule, not the exception, for us. And we're not just talking about using names – we're talking about messages that show an understanding of their career, interests, and current context.

We analyze their public footprint – interviews, conference appearances, LinkedIn posts, even the recommendations they’ve received – to understand what motivates them. Then, we craft a message that doesn’t sell the position, but potential value for them.

The primary goal of this type of communication is not to immediately arrange a conversation, but to open the door. To show respect for their experience and offer them something that will intrigue them intellectually and professionally.

Practical example:
We didn't just send the candidate from GDP distribution an ad for the position - we sent a market analysis, comparative salary data and a projection of the sector's development. Such an approach not only opened dialogue, but also created a perception of trust and partnership. Result? Quick response, in-depth conversation and conclusion of the process in less than a month.

3. Relationships before transactions: Trust as the basis of conversion

With passive candidates, Time is currency.. We invest it carefully, building a relationship before there is a concrete offer. Often candidates contact us months or even years after the first contact – because they know we are not there to “sell them a job”, but to we listen, understand and advise.

It is crucial to understand their career milestones. They may have just completed an important project and are open to a new challenge. They may be frustrated by a lack of development or changes in the company's ownership structure. It is these nuances that determine when and how to include them in the selection process.

skriveni stručnjaci pasivnih kandidata

Practical example:
A senior accounting manager in a manufacturing industry had been a passive contact for almost six months. We sent him selective insights – for example, how fast the market for automated cost control was growing – without expecting him to “act immediately”. When the right position came up, he was ready. And the client got an expert who was not only technically perfect, but also already had a trusting relationship with us.

4. Discretion as the foundation of professional integrity

Passive candidates very often come from sensitive sectors: finance, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing. Any information about their interest in change can undermine their professional integrity. That is why discretion is a key value our approach.

We start each contact with transparent information about how the process is conducted, including anonymity, signing NDAs, internal advertising codes, communication through protected channels and phased client identification.

Our goal is to create a safe space for two-way dialogue. When a candidate knows they are protected, they are open to honest conversation.

Practical example:
In the selection of the CFO for the regional logistics group, we used the "blind sourcing" methodology. In the initial phase, candidates knew only the industry, KPIs and project description - without the name of the client. After expressing interest, they signed an NDA and only then got the full context. The candidate who eventually accepted the position cited precisely this level of professional protection as a key difference compared to other approaches.

5. Employer branding that targets content, not phrases

Passive candidates are not interested in empty slogans. They are interested real stories, authentic values and concrete opportunitiesThat's why we develop for our clients employer branding strategies that speak the language of experts.

Instead of generic video materials, we create micro-content that shows a "day in the life" of the team, interviews with future colleagues, concrete challenges on projects, displays of technologies and the development path.

In this way, we break down invisible obstacles for passive candidates: unfamiliarity with the environment, uncertainty about technology, or the impression that "the time is not right."

Vodstvo kao jedna od ključnih kompetencija u 2024

Practical example:
For a Swiss production company, we designed the visual story "Quality in Motion" - a series of behind-the-scenes photos from production with a narrative about ISO-processes and team dynamics. Candidates from quality and operations immediately saw seriousness and structure - which is crucial in this niche. Two of them soon made it to the shortlist, and one is today a key link in the regional team.

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If you are looking for experts who are not listed, but are ready for the next challenge – Talent X is your partner.

  • Expand your candidate base: You don't just depend on those who respond to a job advertisement, you reach professionals who haven't even considered changing jobs yet.
  • Increase your recruitment ROI: You don't pay for ads for bulk unqualified signups, instead you get recommendations based on data and insights.
  • Fill key positions faster: While others are still selecting from the ads, you are already talking to the strongest profiles.

Contact us and within 14 working days you will get first list of passive candidates, carefully selected according to your criteria. With maximum discretion, relevance and speed.

 

5 razloga zašto vam Agencije za zapošljavanje mogu pomoći u traženju talenata
5 reasons why an Employment Agency can transform your recruitment process

Anyone who has ever gone through the pains of searching for suitable candidates and structuring and implementing selection processes knows how much effort, time and resources it takes to complete the process successfully. Recruitment agencies save you a lot of headaches and save you time. That's why we bring you 5 reasons why a recruitment agency can transform your recruitment and talent search process. 

 

1. Proactive Talent Search

Employment agencies actively they are looking for talents using our resources, networks and technology to find candidates that match your needs. Instead of waiting for the right candidate to respond to your ad, the agency takes the initiative in finding the ideal talent for you. If you don't have a dedicated HR department, proactively searching for talent can simply be too much for your team to handle.

2. Selection and Evaluation of Candidates

 Through testing skills, interviews and reference checks, the recruitment agency carefully selects and evaluates candidates to present you with only the most qualified individuals who fit your needs and company culture. In addition to saving you time, the agency's mediation also allows you to acquire selected talent.

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3. Faster job filling

 When you need quick results or when you need to fill multiple positions at once, it's hard to beat the speed and efficiency of Employment Agencies. In addition to quick response and agility, Agencies have their own candidate databases, which allow them to efficiently fill open positions.

4. Access to specialized labor markets

 Recruitment agencies usually have access to specialized job markets and industry information, which can help you find candidates with specific skills and experience that are crucial to the success of your company.

5. Partnership in long-term team development

A recruitment agency can be your partner in long-term team development by providing support in recruiting, integrating new employees and promoting engagement and satisfaction in the workplace. Your partnership with the agency does not end when the open position is filled, on the contrary. New employees need to be integrated and evaluated, and this is where the Agency can help you.

 

Have you found yourself in a situation where the search for new talent takes too much time and does not give satisfactory results? Allow to you TalentX be a partner, saving you time, money and nerves.

The power of passive candidates – how to attract them?

In today's competitive job market, finding top talent is no easy task. While active job seekers are very important, attracting passive candidates – those who are not actively looking for a job but are open to the right opportunity – can significantly impact the success of your recruitment process. The strength and potential of passive candidates is at your fingertips, but, it's easy to say, the real question is how to attract them?

1. Diligently build an attractive Employer Brand

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Passive candidates don’t look for jobs through job postings, but they pay attention to your company’s reputation – a strong employer brand attracts top talent. Highlight your company culture, values and success stories on your website and social media, share employee testimonials. Define what makes your company a great place to work, and then communicate them across multiple channels.

2. Use social media strategically

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Social media is not just a marketing tool; they are a powerful tool for recruiting your future employees. Create and share content that highlights achievements and career opportunities within the company. LinkedIn is especially useful for connecting with passive candidates, but don't overlook other platforms like Instagram and
Facebook, where you can also introduce candidates to all the benefits of working for you in a more relaxed way.

3. Get involved in communities in your industry

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Participate in industry-specific forums, online groups, and professional associations. Offer valuable insights, participate in discussions, and attend webinars and conferences. Building a presence in these communities can help you identify and connect with potential candidates who may not be actively looking for a job, but are influential in their fields and have valuable contacts.

4. Networking, networking, networking

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Encourage your employees to network within their professional circles and share open positions. Employee referrals are one of the most effective ways to find passive candidates. If you haven't already, consider implementing a referral program that rewards employees for bringing in new ones
talents.

5. Personalized Contact

snaga pasivnih kandidata perosnalizirani kontakt

Once you’ve identified potential passive candidates, reach out to them. Write them a personalized message—mention their work, explain why you think they’d be a great fit for your company and its culture, and mention what your company has to offer that they can’t find elsewhere. Personalization shows that you’ve done your homework, are willing to go the extra mile, and truly value their potential.

6. Openly present all the opportunities your company offers

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To attract passive candidates, you need to offer more than just a job. Present opportunities for growth, development and advancement. Present projects and challenges that can excite and engage them. Competitive salaries and benefits are important, but so are career development and work-life balance.

7. Build long-term relationships

snaga pasivnih kandidata dugoročni odnosi

It's key to build long-term relationships with passive candidates. Stay in touch, share relevant industry news, company updates, and invite them to events you organize. Staying connected keeps your company in their minds, and when they decide to make a move, you'll be the one who's etched in their memory.

8. Optimize the recruitment process

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Passive candidates are likely to be selective and have high expectations. Make sure your recruitment process runs smoothly, respect their time, and provide a positive experience. A structured process with clear and open communication will definitely set you apart from other employers. If you're not sure where to start, TalentX can help. Leave it to searching for passive candidates our experts.

9. Share your employees' success stories

Share stories of employees who have joined your company and have since thrived. Highlight their professional development and achievements, and how they contribute to building your company culture. Real-life examples are powerful testimonials to all the opportunities your company offers, even the little things you don’t see.
They are not visible at first – like chocolate on the table as a small token of appreciation for what has been done.

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10. Continuous engagement and monitoring

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Even if a passive candidate isn't ready to take the plunge right away, keep the lines of communication open. Reach out to them regularly through newsletters, posts, and company updates. When the time is right, they'll remember your consistent and thoughtful engagement, and you're communicating to them that they matter to you.

Attracting passive candidates requires a strategically very thoughtful, serious approach. It's a job. By building a strong brand, using social media wisely and providing interesting business opportunities, you can attract talents that are not visible and available to you at first. Remember, the best candidates may not be looking for you, but with the right approach, you can become very interesting and attractive to them as potential future employers.

But sometimes the search for the right candidates takes too much time and resources, so the TalentX team is here to provide you with full support and finding the ideal talents for you.

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