The Captivators

Executives pursuing a return to corporate after years in entrepreneurship, advisory work, or consulting must take ownership of their own career narrative to address perceived risk. While consulting, advisory, and entrepreneurial experiences signal high-level strategic thinking, some hiring authorities view these candidates as high-risk. Recruiters and boards often question whether a candidate has drifted too far from hands-on execution or the realities of corporate life. Co

How should I determine my expected salary range? Dramatic market fluctuations can rapidly expand and contract salary offerings. The...

Your resume and LinkedIn profile CAN position you for specific levels of leadership roles. Showcase Your Leadership Style First of all, know your leadership style. Many people WANT a leadership role, but it is difficult to advocate for yourself to take on a leadership role without knowing how to clearly articulate your leadership style. Leaders are VERY different from each other. Think about how you thrive. Do you lead by example? Are you a servant leader? Do you make tough d

There are so many opportunities to hone your personal brand and it doesn’t have to be cheesy or overhyped. What it does need to be is CLEAR. Once you have that clarity, you can run with it! So where to? And how do you spread your message? Brand Your Email Consider creating a custom email domain and email address. Custom email addresses like Anders@Kumara.com or Sara@SaraJJones.com are less likely to be sorted into junk mail or nonessential folders, thereby increasing

First impressions matter and preconceptions pop up in a flash. How can prescreeners decide so quickly that someone is not the right fit?...

High contributors/long-time employees will rock an organization with news of an exit and need to take extra precautions before resigning....