Executive Search
Contact us to quickly generate high-quality talent for executive roles. We are available and easy to work with!
We specialize in finding the best candidates for hard to fill positions, and using creative solutions to identify executives who exceed expectations. We source thought leaders and experienced candidates internationally for remote, hybrid and local positions. We can help you efficiently complete your search.
We deliver compelling candidates who are prepped, open to new opportunities, and ready to listen. Having placed candidates at large companies and consulting firms, we know how to seek out thought leaders and find the best options to meet your requirements such as depth of industry knowledge, skills, thought leadership, and functional, divisional or C-level experience.
We know how busy and elusive top professionals can be. But we track them down, bring them to the table, and help you ensure a compelling value proposition to close the deal. In time-constrained situations, we can additionally facilitate interviews and negotiations. We have even been known to occasionally convert a “no” into a “yes”.
Contact us today, let’s talk about your needs, timeframe, and how we can help.
“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.”
Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of modern communications, metal detectors, and flight technologies.
Career Opportunities
Refresh or reposition your career. It’s easy to find yourself stuck between mergers, acquisitions and downsizing. Let us help you formulate a new perspective, and a plan to achieve a new direction, position or location.
We will help you create a strategy to refresh or reposition yourself in your current industry or a new one. Then we will work with you to execute the plan. As you know, looking for a job IS a job. You can make the best use of your time with our deep research and tactical support.
Contact us today for an initial consultation, to discuss your goals and determine how we can help you with your current direction or embrace a new one.
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Let’s get to know each other, discuss your goals, and see how we can help (1 hour)
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Prioritize your areas of interest and determine next steps. We create a tactical plan with action items for you and us.
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We collect and analyze information about your target market, companies, opportunities and contacts. Then we will be prepared to recommend a course of action.
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Leverage case studies to improve and align your summary and descriptions, aligned with target jobs and companies. Ensure alignment of skills and key words used by automated systems. Design LinkedIn profile and improve SEO for Google.
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We develop a messaging strategy and communications plan that reflects your activities and expertise (see Personal Branding). Basic plan is to create a communications calendar for your use.
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We present you to Hiring Managers and specific Executive Search Agencies, and organize meeting with them on your behalf.
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Research and provide profiles about companies and people you will meet at each stage of the interview. If desired, we will further set you up for success, by preparing for specific situations. Specialized coaches can help you get unstuck, prepare for public speaking engagements, or overcome personal limitations.
Once you receive an offer, we can further assist you by reviewing the contract to make you aware of terms and conditions and advise you to make the most of negotiations. In cases of complex agreements or relocation, we will connect you with local lawyers.
“Live life as though everything is rigged in your favor.”
Arianna Huffington, co-founder of The Huffington Post, founder & CEO of Thrive Global, author of fifteen books, Time magazine's list of the worlds 100 most influential people, Forbes' list of Most Powerful Women.
Personal Branding
Promote your thought leadership and expertise. We can help you establish your brand through a communications strategy, planning, content and activities for internal and external PR.
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Create a strategy for promoting your thought leadership.
We will create a messaging document. Define your vision, mission, key accomplishments and goals.
This sets the stage for explaining to hiring managers and influencers why your vision and expertise are important assets.
We will also document the ideas you want to communicate that help you stand out in your field, key messages by audience: internal sponsors, customers, partners, employees.
We will create a promotional calendar of communication opportunities e.g. executive blog, company meeting, partner event, corporate event, etc. These are opportunities for you to contribute your thought leadership.
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We develop a communications plan that reflects your activities and expertise.
Basic communications plan is to create a calendar for your use.
Optionally we can create opportunities for you to participate or speak at events and activities
Optionally we can create content for you for social media.
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Promote yourself to customers, partners and the industry in the context of your responsibilities and company’s agenda. We will help you fine-tune your vision, craft messaging, and draft content for promotional activities that are broader in scope.
Note: most companies will pay for these services as an executive benefit to increase their influence in the industry.
Speaking Opportunities: draft and submit proposals to speak at conferences or host panels.
Press: work with our experts to draft key messages and identify targeted opportunities. We will generate an editorial calendar, and pitch you for interviews and articles.
External Promotion: promote your vision and generate buzz about your initiatives, corporate events and appearances through organizations, interest groups and associations.
Optional script or presentation writing, editing & layout with graphic design, for specific opportunities.
Optional speaking coach, for specific opportunities.
We believe in you!