Spring weather in New York City has vacillated from rainy and chilly one day to lovely the next. Typically though, the end of June brings the undeniable warm winds of summer. Kids have finished school, BBQs are a weekly occurrence, and people’s priorities shift from clocking hours in the office to maximizing time in the […]
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Are You Looking for the “Gorilla” in Your Interview?
Most of us have seen the famous video with six people passing a basketball among them, and the viewer is meant to count the passes between those in white t-shirts. Meanwhile, a person in a gorilla costume walks past, pauses, thumps its chest and walks out of the frame. The percent of people that miss […]
Four Signs You’re Ready for the C-Suite
Beyond having the credentials that suggest you’re ready for a top-level leadership position, there are specific tell-tale signs that indicate you’re prepared to advance to the tippy-top of an organization. The average age of a C-suite member is 54 years old, as measured in a 2016 Korn Ferry study of the top 1,000 US companies […]
Never Touch This During an Interview
We say much more with our bodies than our words. Sometimes our bodies even betray us by telling the whole truth of our emotional state when we’re trying to convey something else. While most of us understand this intellectually, drawing awareness to specific body language queues can support you when preparing for your next interview, […]
Does Low Unemployment Help or Hurt Executive Job Seekers?
I’m an executive interview preparation coach. I support leaders in landing the jobs they deserve and ones they’re genuinely passionate about securing. Some of my clients have been curious about how record low unemployment is helping or hurting their chances of getting hired. In general, low unemployment means companies have confidence in the market, are […]
No One Cares About Your Brand
To receive a job offer from that fantastic company you’re interviewing with, you’ll need to convince the hiring team your background and experience is essential to their organization – that they must hire you. I preach you must be able to articulate your value proposition or the “what’s in it for them if they hire […]
