Deloitte

• Selected to participate in a fellowship program focused on enhancing understanding of the ER&I (Energy, resources, and Industrial) industry across the firm. Engaged in projects aimed at supporting firm leaders in growing their practices within the ER&I sector.
• Transitioned to the Internal Audit offering to support Agile IA & strategic IA engagements influencing departments to create purpose-driven teams embracing new technology, navigating risk, and leading learning practices
• Led redesigning of organizational structure (30+ team members) from a technical and teaming perspective while facilitating internal and external relationships, recapturing metrics, and building change management documentation
• Established relationship with Deloitte Consulting and aided in expanding their health care Human Resource Advisory board by facilitating in-person experiences with over 25+ attendees
• Created shark tank-style analytics competition driving innovation and automation ideas for the firm, client, and stakeholders with over 40+ attendees and global leaders

Internal Audit - Consultant

• Relocating to Indonesia to support internal audit control design from a business process and technology standpoint for a 3 billion dollar mining investment, the largest copper mining plant in the world.
• Navigated intense situations with government officials that ultimately led to my return back to the US. An opportunity I'm forever grateful for, Indonesia is a beautiful place!

Internal Audit - Senior Consultant

• Educated team members and improved understanding of relevant IT systems; SAP, Oracle, Workday, SuccessFactors
• Built out global documentation for Agile methodology and obtained Agile Coaching ICP-ACC certification
• Managed collaboration and virtual production among 50+ attendees for internal Agile bootcamps

IT & Specialized Assurance - Consultant

• Performed general information technology control testing, report logic testing, and business process controls testing while working on over 10 SEC external audit engagements within the Energy, Resources, and Industrials industry offering
• Facilitated client walkthroughs for newly implemented IT systems and headed the system implementation control testing
• Energized recruiting efforts at Deloitte by participating in local, regional, and university-based events

IT & Specialized Assurance - Analyst

DxConsulting, LLC

A business I started to better serve job seekers struggling in their careers.


• 2024 LinkedIn Top Voice 
• 2022 Top Job Search Expert To Follow On LinkedIn  (JobScan)
• Captured over 21k followers and 5M+ content views through LinkedIn with daily content creation and producing a year-long weekly video series
• Formulated a job search method, “Conversations > Applications” that reverses the traditional job search process for candidates

Visit www.dxconsults.com for more information. 

Or...scroll down further for some client testimonials.

PS... If you made it this far and really can't find a reason to connect or are struggling to personalize your invite. Just send me a message saying "#Whynot?", happy to connect and start a conversation! I appreciate you taking the time to read about my passion

Founder

Audience & Income

Audience & Income is an exclusive membership community for creators, dedicated to helping them grow their audience and create income online.

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Helping job seekers revitalize their networking strategy in Q3 | Conversations > Applications ✌️

I believe you should be able to obtain your career dreams and that’s what I help professionals do. 

My clients have landed roles at Oracle, Deloitte, EY, Tata Consultancy, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Eaton, Salesforce, KPMG, PWC, Dell, Higher Education or started their own venture 😌

But, landing your dream role doesn’t happen by chance, or with me creating an offer letter for you. My most successful clients know it takes hard work, patience, and perseverance.

The results? Massive career pivots, finding clarity in what you wanted to do, landing your target role in 2 months, and getting 2x your current salary. 

Ultimately, the people I work with feel respected, valued, and paid fairly in their career path.

I am a career coach guiding frustrated mid-career professionals to their target roles by teaching them to have the right conversations with the right people

I specialize in 1:1 coaching that covers job search strategy and career clarity.

Sick of hearing from me?  Scroll 👇🏼  to see what my clients have to say

Note: All opinions expressed are solely my own and not of any employers

Who am I and why should you listen to me?

I was an underdog, I never had the perfect GPA, experience, or stories to tell and I still broke into the #1 professional service firm in the world. Before that, I spent time in public accounting, start-ups, and fortune 500 companies.

But... your LinkedIn doesn't show a recruitment or hiring team experience?

They were internships and I decided to remove them. Hiring isn't rocket science + I had the below opportunity

I sat behind the scenes in HR and watched resumes pile in, held phone screens and reference checks, and interviewed candidates, and rejected candidates (yes, all while utilizing an ATS). 

I’ve seen how treacherous the job searching process can be; automated rejections, ghosting, 14 rounds of interviews, and 250 applications a week. I don’t want you to have to live in the process that every candidate believes to be normal.

I was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and also had the opportunity to live in Austin, Texas for four years. After four years, incredible weather, and "Keep Austin Weird" vibes, I finally decided that I missed home and wanted to see the Browns win a Superbowl. I headed back to Cleveland and started working with my dream company + starting my own business. I'm an avid sports fan, enjoy being active, and spending time with my family + and friends

Dominic Imwalle

Sending another application today? Cool.

Just know that hitting 'submit' isn't the win you think.

Here's the thing: applications feel productive.
They're measurable. They're safe.

But they're not moving you forward 👇

STEP 1) Redefine your finish line

- Stop counting applications sent. Start counting conversations had. One real conversation with someone at your target company beats 20 cold applications every single time.

- The goal isn't volume, it's connection.

STEP 2) Pick one person this week

- Find someone doing the work you want to do. Someone who's been where you're trying to go. Reach out with a clear, specific ask. "I'd love 15 minutes to learn how you approached X" works better than "Can I pick your brain?"

- Make it easy for them to say yes.

STEP 3) Show up prepared

- Don't waste their time with questions Google could answer. Come with insight. Share what you've learned about their company, their role, their challenges.

- Ask how they'd approach a problem you're thinking through.

- This isn't an interview, it's a conversation between two professionals.

STEP 4) Follow through

- After the call, send a thank you. Share something useful.

Stay visible. The relationship doesn't end when the Zoom closes.

- People refer candidates they remember, not resumes they forgot.

The application makes you feel busy. 
The conversation makes you memorable.

Leave  the dopamine hit of clicking 'apply' behind. Start building the relationships that actually open doors.

One conversation this week. That's the finish line that matters.

Go find it ✌🏼

Platforms don’t hire you, people do | Creating content to make your search go a level deep than “easy apply” | Career Coach

I've seen people take two full weeks off during this holiday split.

I've also seen people working straight through, treating it like any other December.

I've watched job seekers pause everything until January. I've also watched job seekers send connection requests on December 27th and land interviews by January 2nd.

I've known hiring managers who go dark for weeks. I've also known hiring managers who are online right now, reviewing profiles and responding to messages.

The calendar split this year means fewer people are taking extended time off. Most are working at least part of this week.

As someone who's coached hundreds through career transitions, my advice hasn't changed: Don't wait for January if you're serious about your search.

Today's a perfect day to send 5-10 messages, go deep on research, and start conversations.

People are still working this week.

Tap in where you can and then go have a day 🤝

Platforms don’t hire you, people do | Career Coach | Creating content to make your search go a level deep than “easy apply”

Get out in the world. 
Go do things you enjoy. 
Go push yourself to tears. 
Go hang around people you love.

The world is waiting for you.

Houston. Thank you 🤝

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Last week I realized I no longer submit quarterly reviews to a boss.

I am the boss now.

Here's what the last 90 days of running my own business looked like:

- Survived 3 months
- Held 50+ calls with job seekers
- Didn't touch a penny of my savings
- Joined Favikon for their partner program
- Landed ~$500K in compensation for clients
- Started engaging in pure recruitment services
- Generated 450K impressions with LinkedIn content
- Built a community for conversation > applications with ~20 active members

Sitting in plan for 2026 right now

But I forgot to celebrate the work and be honest about the story.

Every week has been a rollercoaster.
I wish someone had shared that earlier with me.

But I love it so much.
It's a privilege to wake up and serve professionals.

Here's to waking up and treating it like day one 🤝

Ps) these are the highlights, no mistakes/failures pictured

A client reminded me of something I've been doing wrong for years.

We see posts that resonate.

But we scroll past them anyway.
Telling ourselves we'll come back later.

I've lost count of the posts I meant to comment on.

The connections I could've made.
The conversations that never happened.

Here's what I've learned:

- That insight that clicked? Respond immediately.
- That moment of connection? Don't let it pass.
- That person you admire? Tell them today.
- That post you loved? Comment now.

The real cost?
Missing out on relationships.

- How many people never heard your perspective?
- How many conversations died in your drafts folder?
- How many connections slipped through the cracks?

I'm consistently amazed by what happens when I just hit send.

For you, if commenting feels uncomfortable, start small.

It pays to engage with content that moves you.
Pays more to believe people want to hear from you.

Because they do.

The only mistake is convincing yourself otherwise.

Stop saving posts for later.

Start building connections now ✌🏼

I predict career coaching will grow over the next 10 years as organizations have less and less people who care about the growth of those beneath them. They won't spend the time to develop their people because AI was supposed to replace their job. 

Coaching doesn’t replace managers, it replaces the development that no longer exists.

You have to love every single part of the game. And that's my favorite thing about training for a race or serving professionals. 

It will not bounce your way a majority of the time until the ONE week that it does and you dominate because you stayed ready. 

If I'm not with friends, this is what I love doing. 

Have a Sunday 🤝

Ps) t-minus one week until Houston marathon

Endlessly scrolling through LinkedIn won’t guarantee you more interview calls.

1 massive misconception I keep seeing  -  thinking hours on the platform = interview invites.

Why it keeps you stuck instead of moving forward:

1) You confuse activity with actual progress
2) You lose consistency chasing perfection
3) You burn out trying to "do more" ("easy apply")

People respond to candidates who:

- Stay top of mind
- Show up regularly
- Build trust through repetition

So if you're exhausted (or feeling behind):

- Let small actions compound over time
- Message 2 - 3 people per session
- Track who you've reached out to
- Set 15 minutes, twice a week
- Focus on quality over quantity

Because your consistency → creates the leverage that sporadic effort never will.

"Do I need to be on LinkedIn all day?"

1) No.
2) It starts with showing up on your terms.

Build your outreach so you can:

1) Create momentum
2) Trust the process
3) Stay visible

If your goal is to land interviews without burning out...

- Play the long game
- Control your schedule
- Shift from hours to habits

People want to hear from you.

Act accordingly 🤝

I will be your random guy on LinkedIn every single day of the week. 

S/o LinkedIn for giving me a platform.
Blue badge or not, I'll be here rocking 🤝

Founder @ SalesBrand | LinkedIn executive brand and content consultancy | Over half a billion organic LinkedIn views

The LinkedIn Top Voice blue badge summed up in two images.

1. Mel Robbins: world famous author and writer, sold millions of books, has 40 million followers across social media, gets thousands and thousands of engagements per post.

2. Dominic Imwalle: random guy, with a solo consulting business in Texas, gets 20 likes per post

UPDATE 1:

There is a third category. Big LinkedIn-native influencers. I know some of them. Top Voice for them makes sense.

UPDATE 2:

There appears to be a Blue Badge purge going on at LinkedIn right now. People are losing them left and right. So we will see how this all shakes out.

"If someone came to you today saying 'the market is terrible,' how would you response now?"

I asked this to a professional in my program this morning who landed a role before Christmas, their answer:

"It probably is. It's a tough market and from conversations I had, strategic hiring is what's been happening and what is happening"

You don't gain anything by not admitting it. 

It brutal out there, now let's get to work 🤝

A great leader is not just a good manager - 

It's someone who transforms your entire career trajectory.

If you're 5-15 years into your career and you haven't worked under a leader who:

- Demands a high quality work product
- Requires you to share your story
- Requires you to document your story
- Magnifies where you've won
- Gives you room to grow in losses
- Helps you develop other leaders
- Gives you autonomy to find a project you enjoy
- Teaches you how to navigate compensation

Then I highly recommend working this entire year to find someone like this. 

Note: It could take a few years and still be worth it.

I watched a client almost quit 10 minutes into the role research I asked them to do.

"Where do I fit in?"

The job search spiral is real.

Where do I find roles?
What's the next role title?
Who wants to bring me into the fold?

But it's easy to miss the point when you get started.
The exercise isn't to find your next job immediately.

Sure, there should be some targets.

But the goal is to find interesting people and let the lane emerge through the conversations.

This especially goes for folks who are currently employed and looking to make a slow move in Q1 of 2026.

You have time to:

- Build relationships before you need them
- Explore what roles actually interest you
- Let opportunities surface naturally
- Double down on folks you know

Could you land a role by mass applying today?
Of course, it's just going to burn you out faster.

I've watched clients transform their search when they stopped hunting and started connecting.

The conversations reveal the path.

So, are you searching for a job or building toward one?

I’ve watched doors open and careers soar simply because someone offered genuine kindness in an everyday moment.

Don't underestimate how often people are watching you move throughout the day.

Especially online. 

ps) audio scare at the end from the dog, s/o Bea

I joined Favikon's creator program late last year and it's been a breakthrough for understanding the creator economy.

Here's what I've learned:

1. How creators are actually getting supported

- Understanding what moves the needle
- Rankings and metrics that matter
- Finding others building in public

2. Building out my "creator spotlight"

- Where have I won?
- Where do I have room to partner?
- What audience am I hanging out with?
- What have past partnerships looked like?

https://lnkd.in/g8s8FQSm
(give it a look, still in process 🤝)

3. Setting real goals

- Partner with a health/lifestyle brand by end of Q2
- Stop being ignorant to owning a personal brand
- Double down on the creator economy

This works because:

- It pushed me to grow beyond just posting.
- It's already led to partnership conversations for Q1.
- It connects my two worlds: LinkedIn and athletic training.

By following this, I'm:

- Creating opportunities I didn't see before.
- Building something beyond career coaching.
- Owning the fact that there's life outside going on.

I was born in the old school way of things, time to adapt ✌🏼

Don't idolize the LinkedIn profile - validate it with questions. Here's the shift:

You finally land a call with someone whose career looks perfect on paper.

Senior title. Dream company. Impressive trajectory.

You're ready to absorb every word like gospel.

But here's where most people get it wrong.

They treat the conversation like a masterclass instead of a discovery call.

Avoid:

- Taking every piece of advice as absolute truth.
- Forgetting to test their perspective against others.
- Leaving without understanding what didn't work.
- Nodding along without challenging ideas.
- Assuming their path is the only path.

Run towards:

- Digging into the failures, not just wins.
- Asking what they'd do differently today.
- Testing their advice against your situation.
- Treating their experience as one data point.
- Comparing their insights to other conversations.
- Following up with what you learned elsewhere.

Why does this matter?
Because their LinkedIn tells a story, not the story.

What worked for them might not work for you.
Your job isn't to copy - it's to collect evidence.

When you treat people like hypotheses instead of saviors, you stop worshipping profiles and start building your own playbook.

That's how you make smarter moves in the market.

Test everything, believe selectively ✌🏼

Ps) this is what I spent a Saturday coaching session discussing, it pays to spend time with the right people to uncover where you're headed!

Job seekers focus on what they can't control.

The interview invite, the recruiter's response, the offer timing.

What about the work you can do today?

Here's what's in your control right now --

1) Who are you reaching out to this week?
2) How do you deliver your story?
3) Where are you showing up consistently?

The interview comes later. The offer comes after that.

But the outreach? The conversations? The visibility?
That's today's work.

Control the inputs, trust the outcomes ✌️

When you shift to conversations > applications, tracking the right signals separates good networking from great networking.

Watch for these leading indicators:

- They offered to introduce you to someone in their network.
- They asked how they could be helpful moving forward.
- They gave you a name to mention in your outreach.
- They connected your background to a specific role.
- They shared internal context you couldn't find online.
- The insights you gained helped you take action.
- They followed up after the conversation ended.
- They asked about your next steps or timeline.

These are all signs of a networking conversation that moved the needle.

But, one signal alone doesn't mean much.

Therefore, when multiple indicators show up in the same conversation, you've built the type of connection that actually leads to opportunities.

When conversations feel like they're going nowhere, look for these signals.

I'm confused why you'd use anything other than beehiiv to run your newsletter in 2026. 

I have a small list I'm writing to on roughly a weekly basis, from there I can:

- Refer people to other newsletters I love. 
- Manage products that are relevant for subscribers.
- "Vibe code" into a new landing page for people.
- Monetize w/ ads few different ways (take home all of it).
- Own all digital assets in one platform vs. multiple sites. 

Better yet, they have an awesome team supporting you 24/7. I remember when they first kicked off and I was in a slack chat asking questions + getting 1:1 support. 

Even more, you hear from Tyler Denk 🐝 pretty often on what's next. 

Also gotta s/o Daniel Berk 🐝 who keeps me hooked.

If you need a newsletter platform, run here 🤝

Most people see job seekers as statistics, not individuals. That’s where everything goes wrong.

You have the opportunity to change someone’s life. 

One call. One message. One offer.

You gain nothing from showing up to an interaction with anything less.

Have a Saturday 🤝

Ps) ShareAura is an elite running app where I thought about this post.

The job search isn't glamorous, but it's where you build the momentum that matters.

We're often waiting for the "right" opportunity.

But most days, it's just you doing the work.
No one's watching, no one's cheering.

What does that work actually look like?

- Reaching out to who they recommended
- Connecting your experience to their pain
- Finding the company in your field
- Crafting the email to the hiring team
- Tweaking your resume or LinkedIn
- Taking action after the conversation
- Crafting the connection request
- Finding the person to contact
- Scheduling the conversation
- Finding the role you like
- Holding the conversation

And the list goes on.
This is the work you can control.

When you take the gut punch from 8+ interviews that didn't go your way?

You go back to this work.
You create another opportunity.

These are all steps I've seen create wins for people. 
Run back here if you're struggling 🤝

Maureen McCann, Executive Career Strategist 💎

Promotion Career Solutions

I believe everyone deserves meaningful work that excites and challenges them. My company, Promotion Career Solutions, was founded to empower people to confidently navigate today’s complex hiring landscape and secure roles that truly align with their purpose. 

As both an executive resume writer and career strategist, I prepare you to stand out and compete in today's market. As Canada's labour market undergoes significant changes, this can lead to disruption and challenges for senior executives seeking their next role. The network and skills you demonstrated to get this far in your career may no longer have the same impact they once did. 

Here’s how I help you level up:

* Build unshakable confidence and resilience

* Diagnose and dismantle recurring career roadblocks

* Refocus your strategy toward your ultimate goals

* Manage expectations with clear-eyed realism

* Debunk outdated job search myths

* Educate you on career development trends in 2025 and beyond

* Equip you to negotiate fair, market-value compensation

* Identify and eliminate ineffective tactics

* Clarify precise target roles for laser-focused job search

* Guide you step-by-step through the job search journey, often for the first time in decades

Many come seeking just a resume but find a trusted partner who supports the full career transition journey.

Don’t just take my word for it, read 50+ recommendations from executives who’ve successfully transformed their careers with my guidance.

Owner, Executive Career Strategist

Career Professionals of Canada

As a facilitator and course instructor with the Career Development Certificate (CDP) program, I teamed up with many of Canada's up-and-coming resume writers and career professionals. Together we learned about, and shared best practices for topics like:

*  Employment Consulting, CDP-104
*  Work-Life Strategies, CDP-102
*  Marketing Your Career Service, BUS-101
*  Resume Development for Applicant Tracking Systems, RES-102 
*  Career Development Foundations, formerly Ethics, Theory, Models & Practice, CDP-101

In addition to my work as a facilitator, I was an evaluator and assessor for the national certification programs including resume, interview, employment, career and work-life strategist certifications. I hold each of those designations at the Master Level (MCRS, MCIS, MCCS, MCES and MCWS). Early in my career, I earned the designations of (CRS, CIS, CCS, CES, and CWS).

From 2012 to 2022, I was an Awards of Excellence judge after earning 16X Awards of Excellence including Outstanding Canadian Career Leader.

Instructor / Course Facilitator

Help Ukrainian - Job Aid Volunteer Network

This team is dedicated to helping newly arrived Ukrainians fleeing the war to find job opportunities across Canada.

💙💛 Interested in partnering? - Please email Ana at helpukrainiancanada@gmail.com

The team aims to equip Ukrainian newcomers with more than just a job. We want to help them quickly adjust to the Canadian job market, kickstart their professional networking, and fully leverage their skillset and work experience in Canada. 

This project became possible due to the combined effort of top-rated career advisors located across Canada & US, their friends, professional connections, and other volunteers from across Canada.
The team is actively connecting with community partners to find synergies and discover more opportunities to connect businesses with talent and build a stronger support network for Ukrainian newcomers.

Career & Job Search Advisor | Volunteer

Graham Management Group

The leading Canadian firm specializing in career transition solutions for executives, managers, and senior-level professionals. It was most known for excellence and innovation in resume, interview, and career strategy.

Senior Executive Resume Writer and Career Strategist

André Filion & Associates

André Filion & Associates is a service talent management consulting firm that delivers services that are grounded in the science of psychology and business. Specifically, we assist organizations in the selection (e.g., hiring, succession planning), development (e.g., coaching, 360 feedback, coaching circles, training/workshops) and transition (e.g., career management, outplacement) of their talent.

Career Consultant

Experica -The Practice Firm

* Welcomed newcomers to Canada at employment program aimed at engaging and educating clients about the Canadian Labour Market and their role in it. 
* Facilitated workshops, presentations, and one-on-one meetings with clients, that prepared each individual with the most effective job search strategy for their needs. 
* Achieved an unprecedented 85% success rate for candidates (facing multiple barriers to employment) securing employment in their chosen field.

Employment Coordinator

Trusted advisor to six-figure executives navigating role changes. 💎15X award-winning Executive Resume Writer.💎11X Canadian Certified Career & Job Search Strategist. Stop searching, start leading.

Imagine stepping into a role where your expertise is valued, your leadership trusted and your compensation aligned with your worth.

If you’re looking for executive-level guidance to navigate the hiring process in 2025, you’ve come to the right place. 

Get clear. 

Eliminate the chaos of career change.

Find a career that fuels you.

Together, we’ll build a customized career path that accelerates your success. Here’s how:

💡 Develop a comprehensive career strategy

💡 Target and tailor your job search to your location, industry, company and position 

💡 Identify the best strategy for your unique situation 

💡 Analyze your job search strategy to uncover what’s missing

💡 Develop a clear action plan tailored to your goals

💡 Advance your career with actionable steps

WHY WORK WITH ME?
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I help six-figure executives land their ideal roles faster, ensuring a seamless transition that saves time and maximizes earning potential. For nearly two decades, I’ve guided thousands of senior executives and authentic leaders through successful career transitions, helping them achieve their goals with clarity and precision. 

About me:

✔ Canadian Career Thought leader and champion of career development
✔ 17 X National Awards of Excellence Winner | International Resume Writer Award Winner
✔ 11X Canadian Certified Career Strategist and Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP)
✔ Author and contributor | CareerWise, Career Professionals of Canada, Higher Bracket 
✔ Presenter and Panelist | Cannexus (Canada’s National Career Development Conference)
✔ Facilitator and Instructor | Career Professionals of Canada
✔ Awards of Excellence Judge | Evaluates Canada's Top Executive Resume Writers
✔ Evaluator and Assessor | Certified Resume, Interview, Employment, Worklife and Career Strategists
✔ Featured in Fortune, Forbes, Globe & Mail, Global News, Yahoo Finance, JobScan and Job Boom
✔ Published Career Researcher | "Military to Civilian Career Transition." Canadian Journal of Career Development Volume 16, Issue 2 (p. 24-29)

As a former expatriate, trailing spouse and entrepreneur, I offer diverse experiences and unique insights to help you navigate complex career transitions with confidence.

Ready to elevate your career? Let’s connect to create a strategy for your next executive move.
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Curious about what it’s like to work with me? Scroll down to read 50+ glowing recommendations from executives who’ve successfully transformed their careers with my help.

Maureen McCann

Before every job application, run the opportunity through these 4 filters.

You’ll make fewer impulsive moves and more intentional ones.

Think of your career as a portfolio of meaningful chapters, not just job titles.

———
Hi, I’m Maureen. 

I guide six-figure executives through career changes.

I take the worry and wonder out of changing jobs at senior levels.

Let’s find time to talk about your career goals and ambitions. 

Reach out and we can get started!

Maureen McCann 🇨🇦

Top Canadian career strategist. Empowers senior executives to secure roles faster. Trusted advisor to leaders navigating high-stakes career transitions. 17X Award-Winning Resume Writer | 11X Certified Canadian Strategist

Ask these questions first.

✨ Goodbye 2025 ✨

As we wrap up 2025, I’m raising a glass to… well, all of it.

The wins, the stumbles, the days we felt like strategic geniuses and the days we stared at the ceiling wondering what on earth the universe was trying to say.

Because if this year reminded us of anything, it’s that careers and life don’t move in straight lines; they doodle, zig-zag, take detours and occasionally reboot like a laptop that was updated yesterday.

So to everyone closing out the year:
💫 If it went well, celebrate it.
💫 If it felt chaotic, you made it through.
💫 If you’re ending 2025 with more questions than answers, that’s not a setback, it’s a beginning with better boundaries and clearer priorities.

Here’s to stepping into 2026 with:
A little more humour
A little more clarity (even if it arrives on a delay)
And the confidence that we can handle what’s next, even if we don’t have the full itinerary yet.

Wishing you a safe New Year’s Eve, a soft landing into tomorrow, and a 2026 that’s kind, surprising (in the good way), and full of opportunities that actually make sense for who you are now.

See you in 2026. 🥂✨

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Hi, I’m Maureen. 

I guide six-figure executives through career changes.

I take the worry and wonder out of changing jobs at senior levels. 

Let’s find time to talk about your career goals and ambitions.  

Reach out and we can get started!

When something’s wrong with your car, you may ask other drivers how to fix it.
You might even respect their opinion, but they’re not the ones with the tools, diagnostics and experience under the hood.

You also don’t go straight to the manufacturer and ask them to rebuild the engine. They designed the car, yes. They own the brand, absolutely. But when it comes to getting it running smoothly again?

You go to a mechanic.

Someone who works on engines every day. Someone who understands the systems, the moving pieces, the breakdowns and how to get you back on the road.

A career is no different.

Executives often turn to peers, former colleagues and even hiring managers for advice on how to navigate a transition.
Their perspectives can be helpful, but they’re not the ones rebuilding the engine.

Recruiters and hiring managers are the dealerships. They care about the right fit for their organization.

Career professionals are the mechanics. 

We get under the hood with you. 

We troubleshoot, rebuild, align and tune your strategy to run at full power again.

If your career isn’t running on all cylinders right now, you’re not broken you’re just due for the right expert support.

Because the right hire, the right partner, the right guide?

That’s the difference between sitting stalled on the shoulder… and accelerating with confidence.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗴𝗼 𝗼𝗳? 

What no longer serves you?

What are you just doing because it feels like you should but it’s not moving you forward?

Every time-waster, energy-sucker, and “going through the motions” task is slowing down your career transition.

Stop applying to jobs you don’t actually want. Stop attending networking events that aren’t strategic. Stop reading articles that don’t help you take meaningful steps.

Focus on the actions that matter. The moves that get you closer to your next role. The conversations that open doors instead of filling your calendar.

Clarity isn’t just knowing what to do it’s 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Christmas Day tends to do a funny thing.
It slows even the most driven among us… sometimes, whether we like it or not.

If you’re celebrating today, I hope there’s a moment of ease, laughter, good food, or quiet; whatever rest looks like for you.

To the leaders who carried a lot this year.
To those in transition, waiting rooms or re-imagining what’s next.
To the people holding space for others while quietly recalibrating themselves.

May today offer a pause; not to plan, fix or optimize - just to be.

Wishing you a peaceful Christmas, however you mark the day. 🎄

Job searching doesn’t have to be chaotic.

Before you hit “apply,” hit pause.

These questions help you filter out the noise and pursue roles that are truly right for you.

What constitutes the best possible offer for you?

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Hi, I’m Maureen.

I help senior leaders cut through the stress of career transitions and step into what’s next with confidence.

Let’s connect to clarify your message, tailor your strategy, and make your job search more efficient.

Before you apply, pause...

What if career growth wasn’t about doing more…

but about choosing better?

For many senior leaders,  career momentum doesn’t stall from a lack of effort.

It stalls from too much of it; spread thin, unfocused and reactive.

But what if there was:

🛠️  Less noise.

🛠️  Fewer scattered efforts.

🛠️  More intention behind every move.

🛠️ Quality over quantity.

🛠️  Precision over abundance.

🛠️  The right conversations instead of all the conversations.

🛠️  The right opportunities instead of endless applications.

🛠️ The right skills sharpened, rather than collecting credentials for sport.


Careers don’t advance by accumulation.

They advance through discernment.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲. 

If that feels quietly relieving, it might be worth asking:

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗿, 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄?

Executives in career transition often say:
“𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴.” 

It’s polite. It feels reasonable.
But it’s also the fastest way to stay invisible.

When you’re between roles, it’s easy to feel untethered; like you’ve stepped off the map and the compass hasn’t caught up.

Specificity is what brings the map back into view.

Instead of asking your network to “keep you in mind,” try giving them clear direction:

If you know a healthcare organization needing a leader who can stabilize teams through change, I’d love an introduction.

If you hear of a scaling tech company ready for a COO who can operationalize growth without burning out the culture, I’m open to a conversation.

If you cross paths with a board looking for someone who knows how to govern through regulatory complexity and shifting risk landscapes, I can help.

If you know a defence organization needing someone fluent in systems, policy and how decisions actually move, please think of me.

Your ask isn’t desperation.
Your ask is about direction.

𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗵𝘆.
𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲. 𝗜𝘁 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆.

It anchors you when the ground feels a little uncertain.

If you’re job searching at the executive level, consider sharing three things:

📢 Sector you’re targeting

📢 Problem you’re built to solve

📢 Environment where you do your best work

That’s how people start saying, “I know who you should talk to.”

You don’t need every door to open. 
You need the right door.

Being laid off hurts, and it’s hard; but it won’t break you. You’ve faced challenges before, and you’ll get through this too.

It’s okay to feel everything: shock, fear, uncertainty. None of it diminishes your value or your strength.

Right now, you don’t need a plan. You don’t need answers.

Just breathe. In… and out.

You will find your footing again. 
You will move forward. 
You will be okay.

There’s a right way to use AI in your executive job search.

It’s not about cutting corners; it’s about gaining insight.

Read the full article,

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲. 

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Hi, I’m Maureen. 

I guide six-figure executives through career changes.

I take the worry and wonder out of changing jobs at senior levels.

Let’s find time to talk about your career goals and ambitions. 

Reach out and we can get started!

How to use AI in your job search

Your skill set is more transferable than you think.

When you apply your natural strengths with purpose, your job search becomes more strategic, focused, and effective.

Save this for motivation ✨

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Hi, I’m Maureen. 

I guide six-figure executives through career changes.

I take the worry and wonder out of changing jobs at senior levels.

Let’s find time to talk about your career goals and ambitions. 

Reach out and we can get started!

Executives know lean principles: eliminate waste, focus on value.

So why do we treat job search differently? 

Sending dozens of generic applications is a waste of your time and energy. 

Focus on roles where your expertise creates real impact. 

Tailor your approach. 

Engage intentionally. 

Deliver value.

'Lean' your job search to land the role you deserve.

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Hi, I’m Maureen. 

I guide six-figure executives through career changes.

I take the worry and wonder out of changing jobs at senior levels. 

Let’s find time to talk about your career goals and ambitions.  

Reach out and we can get started!

The fastest way to stall an executive job search is a weak resume.


A weak resume tries to speak to too many audiences at once.

Resumes that capture attention are built by leaders who:

– Pause before acting
– Define a clear intention
– Align their search to a specific target
– Eliminate misaligned opportunities early

In doing so, they:

– Create momentum instead of noise
– Fewer applications
– Stronger conversations and
– Faster signal to decision-makers.

Strategic leaders tailor their narrative to the people who value their specific expertise.

An unfocused search puts you at the mercy of the market

– Reacting instead of choosing,
– Applying instead of being sought,
– Diluting credibility with every misaligned submission.

𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹. 

It’s how executive searches stay efficient, credible and intentional.

It’s not “just work.” 

Toxic environments can harm:

your health 

your confidence 

your ability to grow. 

Protect yourself by learning to spot the red flags early.

Read the blog post in the comments.
———
Hi, I’m Maureen. 

I guide six-figure executives through career changes.

I take the worry and wonder out of changing jobs at senior levels.

Let’s find time to talk about your career goals and ambitions. 

Reach out and we can get started!

Reasons to avoid toxic workplaces

Job search is not for the faint of heart.

It takes stamina. Discipline. Resilience.

Because:
You will get rejected.
You will question your choices.
You will get frustrated.

And still, you have to do the work.

Whatever is causing you stress right now; chances are, you’re not alone.

I talk to highly qualified executives every day who struggle with job search, sometimes more than they expected. 

You will get through it.

Work with your trusted career professional to implement your plan.

And above all else, keep your head up.

Your next opportunity is closer than you think.

What’s consuming the most energy in your job search right now?

What’s proving most challenging about executive-level job search now that you’re operating at a more senior stage of your career?

For many leaders, the search looks different at this level; not harder necessarily, but more complex and strategic. Common friction points include:

👉 A Smaller Pool of Roles:
At senior levels, there are fewer seats available. The competition tightens, and each opportunity demands clear alignment with organizational needs, culture, and long-term vision.

👉 A Longer Search Cycle:
Executive hiring moves at a slower pace. More stakeholders, deeper due diligence, and higher stakes mean the timeline stretches—often months longer than what leaders experienced earlier in their careers.

👉 Less Visibility Into Openings:
Many roles aren’t advertised at all. Between confidential searches, board-led recruitment, and relationship-based hiring, it can feel like opportunities are happening behind closed doors

Other challenges might include: 

👉 Identity & Positioning
👉 Overqualification Perception
👉 Network Gaps
👉 Storytelling & Messaging
👉 Emotional Toll of Career Transition

Which of these challenges surprised you in your senior-level search? 

Which required more of your attention than you first expected? 

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Hi, I’m Maureen. 

I guide six-figure executives through career changes.

I take the worry and wonder out of changing jobs at senior levels.

Let’s find time to talk about your career goals and ambitions. 

Reach out and we can get started!

✨ Happy New Year! ✨

Here’s to a fresh start, a clean calendar and a reminder that none of us actually know what this year has planned. Some doors will open, some will close a little louder than we’d like and some will appear out of nowhere like a plot twist in a series we swear we’re not binge-watching.

If 2026 brings a surprise career challenge your way, an organizational shake-up, a role that shifts overnight, a layoff you never saw coming, or a moment where you think, “So… what now?” please hear this:

You are not failing. You are adapting.

Pivots take courage. Reinvention takes clarity. Moving forward (even slowly) takes strength most people never see. And the messiest chapters often lead to the most meaningful ones.

So here’s to the year ahead:

🌟 To resilience when plans change
🌟 To clarity in the middle of uncertainty
🌟 To asking for help when you need it
🌟 To rebuilding on your terms

May this year bring growth you can feel proud of, opportunities that align with who you are now, and confidence that you can handle whatever shows up, invited or not.

You’ve got this. And you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Cheers to 2026 🥂

Think career services are a “nice-to-have”? Think again.

Career services aren’t a cost; they’re a high-value partnership that pays dividends throughout a career.

From refining your personal brand to navigating complex transitions to accelerating your next move,  the right guidance keeps you visible, strategic and ahead of the curve.

Consider this: you wouldn’t launch a product without a roadmap, metrics and expert input. Why approach your career any differently?

Invest in a partner who understands your value, knows the market, and can position you to capitalize on opportunities. The ROI isn’t just the next job it’s every career move that follows.

Why leave it to chance?

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Hi, I’m Maureen.

I help senior leaders cut through the stress of career transitions and step into what’s next with confidence.

Let’s connect to clarify your message, tailor your strategy, and make your job search more efficient.

Feeling stuck in your job search?

Being “open to anything” can feel productive, but in reality, it can leave you overwhelmed and directionless.

Narrow your focus. 

Choose a few industries, roles, or leaders that excite you. 

The more specific you are, the more aligned your opportunities will be.

What’s one job or industry you know isn’t a fit? Start there. 

———
Hi, I’m Maureen. 

I guide six-figure executives through career changes.

I take the worry and wonder out of changing jobs at senior levels.

Let’s find time to talk about your career goals and ambitions. 

Reach out and we can get started!

Want to stay employable, not just today, but in the future?

Investing in ongoing learning is how you stay relevant, confident, and in demand.

———
Hi, I’m Maureen. 

I guide six-figure executives through career changes.

I take the worry and wonder out of changing jobs at senior levels.

Let’s find time to talk about your career goals and ambitions. 

Reach out and we can get started!

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