Over the years in my private executive coaching practice, my clients have come to me time and again for customized job interview coaching. Regardless of whether they have been recruited by an organization or they are pursuing opportunities on their own after a corporate downsizing, the questions and concerns follow Read More >
How Being Coy Can Be Costly to Your Career
Whether you are entry level or c-level, being the CEO of your career will put you in the driver’s seat letting you navigate your career trajectory, on your own terms. Here is why it’s important to take the reins of your own career today, especially inside your current company. This Read More >
3 Reasons Your Executive Resume Isn’t Sparking an Interest
Are you a frustrated executive job seeker who knows that your background is exceptional and yet your resume is failing to muster any interest for appropriate positions? You’re not alone. On a daily basis I hear the same complaints and desperation. A dead-end job search can catch anyone off guard, Read More >
21st Century Job Search Road Map
If you are in job transition and are feeling uneasy about your progress, you might consider an age-old proven process. The image in this article explains it perfectly. The first step is executing on your plan—flawlessly. This means that you have a regular follow-up system and diligently follow it. The Read More >
Top 3 Mistakes Executives Make When Engaging With Recruiters
Inevitably, for most executives, there are times when a proactive job search is needed to keep their career momentum going. If that’s you, perhaps you’ve considered reaching out to a recruiter. Working with an executive search firm is a great way to diversify your search efforts and offers many advantages, Read More >
Don’t Need a Resume or LinkedIn Profile Because You’re a Comfortably Employed Executive? 3 Reasons You Do
If you’re like most employed executives, you’re too busy protecting your company’s P&L to think about refreshing that dusty old resume or making use of that LinkedIn account you opened up ages ago. But this is the precise moment when you can best prepare yourself for change—whether it comes by Read More >
Mum’s the word: What you can do about a restricted reference policy in your job search.
It’s an intense and exciting time during a job search when the employer wants to invite you to the “next step in the process.” Usually that means they are interested in making a job offer, but they need to complete their due diligence before they can do so. This is Read More >
Want Career Happiness in 2017? Say No to 5 Things
“The art of leadership is saying no, not saying yes. It is very easy to say yes.” Former UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair, is right. With the modern work week averaging 47 hours and 25 percent of people logging more than 60 hours, Americans work more than any industrialized Read More >
Creating Intention and Momentum for Your Executive Job Search
“On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy announced a goal: America would put a person safely on the Moon before the end of the decade. Many thought this was impossible. To people’s amazement, Kennedy’s ambitious goal was achieved on July 20, 1969, when Neil Armstrong stepped onto the Moon’s Read More >
5 Campaign Phases to Make Your Career Great Again
What does your career have in common with politics, marketing, and sales? They are all considered campaigns. Yes, campaigns. Never thought of your career this way? Bear with me. Similar to marketing, sales, or politics, your career is comprised of a campaign lifecycle process (campaign phases). Every once in Read More >
