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How To Master the Executive Job Interview Process and Get More Offers
An executive job interview can be an intimidating experience, particularly for candidates in the tech industry. With the pressure to make a lasting impression and outshine the competition, it's no wonder many candidates feel overwhelmed and anxious. Unfortunately, the...
Communicating with Executives: 10 Tips to Win Their Respect and Trust
Are you tired of feeling like your voice isn't heard in the C-suite, despite your expertise and hard work? Effective communication is key to success in any professional setting, but when it comes to communicating with executives, it can be especially challenging. As a...
New Job? Set Yourself Up For Success In The First 30 Days
How you start a new job is crucial to set yourself up for success, positive recognition, and even early rewards. While it’s tempting to allow your new boss and your new HR to set the tone and the tasks for starting in a new role, there are a few problems with making...
Why A Branding Statement On Your Executive Resume Is A Big Deal
I'm often asked, "What is the most important element of any executive resume or LinkedIn profile?” Is it the format? The layout? The use of keywords and key phrases? ATS compatibility? That you use a STAR or CAR approach to bullets? It's none of these. The most...
Top Priorities for Tech Leaders in 2023 and Beyond
Technology is transforming every sector, from healthcare to finance, and has become increasingly prominent in our everyday lives. This has made technical leadership essential in business, public services, infrastructure, education, and more. The top priorities for...
New Insights for How to Grow a Powerful Professional Network
I used to think (and teach) that to grow a powerful professional network, you should focus on deep connections with people where the relationship is built on mutual trust and respect. I'm talking about your social connections with those who know you best and want to...
How to Find a Tech Executive Job That’s the Right Fit for You
The higher up the corporate ladder you are, the harder the job search becomes. With naturally fewer jobs at the top to compete for and a tendency for executive jobs not to be advertised online for confidentiality reasons, it’s hard to find C-suite and other...
How to Avoid the Biggest Job Search Mistake Tech Executives Make
I have been working with experienced professionals and executive leaders in the tech space for over 15 years. And I worked in tech for 15+ years before that. People make the same big job search mistake today as they did 10 years ago, 20 years ago, and 30+ years ago....
How To Look Professional on Zoom: A Guide for Executives
Every day I talk with corporate leaders, startup leaders, and technology executives who want to be seen and trusted as technology strategy thought leaders and visionaries. Typically, we talk about your brand, your message, how to communicate, and with whom. However,...
Internal Networking: Accelerate Your Tech Executive Career in 2022
Internal networking is your primary resource for transforming your career within your company. If you want to be in charge and in control of your career within your organization, you need to develop an internal network of connections at and above your level, as well...