From policing to corporate consulting, Mick shares how high-stakes leadership, emotional safety, and trust can transform teams. Learn how his experience in law enforcement now helps businesses tackle burnout, build culture, and boost performance - without micromanaging.

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Michael Krawczyk is a Principal Consultant at RiskWise Consulting and former NSW Police Detective Sergeant with over 14 years of law enforcement experience in homicides, organized crime, and large-scale fraud investigations.

Learn how his experience in law enforcement now helps recruiters and recruitment agency owners tackle burnout, build culture, and boost performance - without micromanaging.

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00:00 – High-Stakes Leadership in Homicide Investigations
00:18 – Introducing Mick Kosic: Ex-Detective Turned Corporate Risk Advisor
00:40 – Why Trust Builds Resilience & Drives Performance
01:00 – From Flat Broke to $45K in 1 Week: Strategy Over Hustle
01:35 – What This Podcast Is All About (And Why It Matters)
02:12 – Meet Your Host: Jessica Kimber’s Mission for Burnt Out Recruiters
02:43 – Mick’s Career Journey from Policing to Corporate Consulting
03:08 – Applying Law Enforcement Experience to Business Risk & Integrity
03:34 – What Recruiters Can Learn from High-Pressure Leadership Environments
04:00 – Transitioning from Policing to Corporate Risk Strategy
05:21 – What Is Psychosocial Safety (And Why It’s Legally Required)
06:12 – The Hidden Cost of Unsafe Work Environments: Turnover & Burnout
06:54 – Leadership Styles That Support High-Pressure Teams
07:42 – Shifting from “I’m the Boss” to “How Can I Help You?”
08:07 – Two Practical Tactics for Building Emotionally Safe Teams
08:53 – Creating a Speak-Up Culture (And Why It’s a Strength, Not a Weakness)
09:13 – The Inspiring Leader Who Transformed Mick’s Career
10:01 – Leading Through Personal Crisis: Empathy That Drives Loyalty
10:56 – Emotional Intelligence in Action: Leading Without Micromanaging
11:29 – Real Examples of Great Leadership from Recruitment & Policing
12:06 – How to Handle Stress When You’re the Leader Under Pressure
13:11 – Why Resilience Starts with Trust & Culture
13:39 – What Happens When Leadership Fails: Toxic Culture, Burnout & Attrition
14:33 – The Hidden Cost of High Performers Who Are Toxic
15:36 – The Revenue Impact of Leadership Neglect
16:14 – What Great Leaders Can Start Doing Today
16:58 – Self-Awareness & Empowering Your Team Based on Their Strengths
17:50 – Why Junior Staff Often Have the Best Ideas
18:13 – The Value of Fresh Perspective in a Changing Recruitment Landscape
18:38 – Mick’s Final Advice for Recruitment Leaders
19:17 – Don’t Micromanage—Coach Instead
19:45 – Adapting Your Leadership Style to Each Situation
20:07 – Introducing Veritas Integrity: Mick’s New Venture
20:45 – A System That Made $42K from One LinkedIn Post (No Cold Calls)
21:04 – Helping Real Estate Businesses with AML Compliance (Tranche 2)
21:20 – How to Connect with Mick on LinkedIn
21:36 – Outro & Final Thanks