Job Search Strategy
Fundamentals: How to Win in Today's Executive Job Market
The traditional way of applying for jobs doesn’t work. If it did, you’d already be in the position you wanted. Learn the strategies that work.
Sophie Alexander
Executive headhunter with 20 years' experience building senior leadership teams in Europe, North America and Asia.
Compensation & Negotiation
Full Strategy: How to Negotiate a Higher Base Salary
A higher base salary carries weight across your entire compensation structure. Get the strategy that works.
Job Search Strategy
Reframe Your Executive Job Search to Rapidly Accelerate Traction
Spend less time spinning your wheels on dead-end applications and more time securing the role that’s right for you—on your terms.
Exits & Pivots
How to Resign from a C-Level Role with Grace and Leverage
Walking away from a C-suite role is never just a resignation. It’s a negotiation, a reputation play, and a setup for what comes next.
Compensation & Negotiation
Full Strategy: How to Negotiate Equity at Startups and Early-Stage Companies
Well-negotiated equity can create transformational upside, though it's not without risk.
Job Search Strategy
The Right Way to Reach Out to Decision-Makers
Cold outreach is critical to generating off-market opportunities, but it's notorious for falling flat. Get the full strategy that works.
Exits & Pivots
Fractional Leadership: Trend or Long-Term Play
Fractional leadership is on the rise, but many executives misunderstand what it really takes.
Exits & Pivots
Executive Outplacement: What It Is and When to Use It
Being let go from the C-suite isn’t the end of your career. But how you handle the next 90 days often decides what comes next. Here’s how outplacement works and when it’s worth your time.
Exits & Pivots
Reactivating Your Executive Career Post Non-Compete
Executive hiring cycles are long. The return to market must be planned well in advance. This structure helps you re-enter with clarity, relevance and momentum.
Exits & Pivots
When to Pivot to a New Industry (and How to Position for It)
If your industry is slowing down, consolidating, or no longer aligned with your goals, it's time to consider a pivot. The right move can reset your trajectory. The wrong one can stall it completely.
Exits & Pivots
What to Do When You're Let Go From an Executive Role - First 7 Days
Getting let go from the C-suite hits hard. What you do next either preserves your leverage or burns it.
Exits & Pivots
How to Handle a Non-Compete After You Leave
A non-compete doesn’t stall your career unless you let it. Executives who use the time to reposition, build signal, and engage selectively stay visible and stay relevant.