This will change the way you hire

The Conscious Salon

In this episode of The Conscious Salon, we’re pulling back the curtain on a topic that continues to come up in our community and coaching sessions - hiring. More specifically, we’re diving into the mindset shifts salon owners need to embrace to attract the right people, hire with confidence and lead without losing themselves in the process.

Hiring is often seen as a practical process - put up a job ad, wait for applications, choose someone who’s technically skilled. But we’ve learnt that it’s far more nuanced. We believe hiring is one of the most energetically demanding (and misunderstood) elements of business. And in today’s conversation, we unpack why that is and what needs to change.

Here’s what we explore:

• Why the hiring process isn’t just about the candidate - it’s about you
• How your internal state and expectations impact the quality of your hires
• The subconscious stories that may be holding you back from finding the right fit
• What to look for beyond a résumé (and why energy alignment matters more)
• Why we don’t recommend hiring just to “fill a gap”
• How to interview in a way that feels human, aligned and clear
• The importance of knowing your values, standards and boundaries before hiring
• Our approach to nurturing a strong, connected, and invested team

We also share examples from our own experience at Ahead Hair - where we’ve grown a team of conscious, aligned individuals who are values-led, not just skilled. The biggest shift? Learning to take responsibility for how we show up in the hiring process, and getting really honest about who we are and what we want.

Because when you’re clear on that, the right people will feel it.

This episode is for you if:

• You’ve struggled to find team members who “get it”
• You’ve hired someone quickly only to regret it later
• You feel emotionally drained by the hiring process
• You’re questioning how to build a team that lasts
• You want to shift from reactive hiring to intentional leadership

Our biggest takeaway?
Hiring is a reflection of your clarity, energy and standards. When you evolve as a leader, your team evolves too.

Need support with hiring or leadership?
We work one-on-one with salon owners to help them create conscious hiring systems, values-driven businesses and empowered team dynamics. If you’re ready to shift the way you hire, lead and grow - reach out to us.

To follow our journey:
Instagram @aheadhair_
@the_conscious_salon
This podcast has been produced and edited by Snappystreet Creative