Gambling is a word that in many cases comes with negative connotations, including addiction and lack of control, not to mention a quick way to lose money. It’s something many people distance themselves from and wouldn’t want to be associated with, indeed back in my recruitment days the gambling industry (or anything associated with it) was on the ‘not interested’ list for a number of candidates I represented.

Most executive jobseekers would probably prefer not to be considered a gambler when...