#1 for Career Coaching on LinkedIn. I help senior-level ICs & people leaders grow their salaries and land fulfilling $200K-$500K jobs —> 300+ placed at top companies.

Ranked The Top Career Coach Worldwide On LinkedIn | Helping Senior ICs & People Leaders Land $200K-$500K Dream Jobs

Ready to grow your salary and land a role you actually love?

I've helped over 300 professionals break through salary ceilings and land life-changing positions at Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Apple, Nvidia, Amazon, and other top companies.

Here's what makes my approach different:

Most job seekers waste months applying to hundreds of jobs with no results. My clients land multiple offers in 6-12 weeks using "The Simple Success Method" - my distilled 5-step system that focuses only on what gets you hired. After 300+ successful placements, I've learned that executive-level results come from doing the RIGHT 5 things perfectly, not overwhelming yourself with complicated processes.

My track record speaks for itself:
✓ 300+ clients placed at dream companies  
✓ Average salary increase: 40-80%  
✓ 300M+ content views helping job seekers  
✓ Featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Business Insider  
✓ Built my own 7-figure business using these exact strategies
✓ Ranked the top job search coach on LinkedIn (#1 in the U.S. and Worldwide by Favikon)  

What you get in Career Leap:
→ The Simple Success Method™ (my battle-tested 5-step system)  
→ 1:1 coaching sessions with me personally  
→ Exclusive access to proprietary AI job search tool  
→ Group coaching with other high-performers  
→ Private community of ambitious professionals  
→ Complete confidentiality throughout your search  

This isn't for everyone. I only work with senior-level individual contributors and people leaders who are serious about making a major career move and ready to invest in themselves.

My guarantee: If you don't land a $200K-$500K role within 90 days, we'll keep working with you until you do. That's how confident I am in this system.

More about me: Currently living in Chicago. I worked at LinkedIn for 4 years helping Fortune 500 companies hire top talent, then founded my own 7-figure recruiting start-up. Now I use that complete 360° perspective - platform insider knowledge + hiring expertise + entrepreneurial success - to help people land jobs they actually love.

Ready to transform your career?
  
Send me a DM with "CAREER LEAP" or book a free job search strategy call: https://lwspuk8wil4.typeform.com/to/LeHkspKC

P.S. - Spots are limited. I only take on a select group of professionals each month to ensure everyone gets the attention they deserve.

Reno Perry

Before you say yes to the job offer... 

9 real signs a company values their people:

↳ Transparency in Action
• Regular town halls with honest financial updates
• Clear communication about company direction
• Open discussions about challenges and wins

↳ Feedback That Creates Change
• Employee suggestions become actual policies
• Regular pulse surveys with published results
• Visible improvements based on team input

↳ Recognition That Matters
• Spot bonuses for exceptional work
• Public acknowledgment of contributions
• Peer recognition programs that work

↳ Market-Leading Compensation
• Regular market adjustments without asking
• Equity at all levels
• Benefits that actually support life needs

↳ Real Growth Investment
• Dedicated L&D budgets
• Clear promotion paths
• Internal mobility programs that work

↳ Work-Life Integration
• Unlimited PTO with minimum requirements
• Mental health support
• No-meeting days

↳ True Inclusive Culture
• ERGs with executive sponsors
• Pay equity audits
• Diverse leadership at all levels

↳ Accessible Leadership
• Skip-level meetings
• Open office hours
• Transparent decision-making

↳ Trust & Autonomy
• Freedom to experiment
• Budget authority
• Flexible work arrangements

The difference? These aren't just policies.
They're actions I've seen work.

What would you add to this list?

Reshare ♻️ to help someone in your network.
And give me a follow for more posts like this.

#1 for Career Coaching on LinkedIn. I help senior-level ICs & people leaders grow their salaries and land fulfilling $200K-$500K jobs —​> 300+ placed at top companies.

73% of employers expect you to negotiate.
55% of professionals don’t.

That’s a costly silence.

Negotiation isn’t about being difficult.

It’s about showing up prepared and knowing your value.

Here's how to do it right:

1. Research what’s fair
↳ Know the going rate for your role and level.

2. Know your impact
↳ Have proof of what you’ve led, built, or improved.

3. Define your range
↳ Set your target and your bottom line.

4. Look beyond salary
↳ Include PTO, bonuses, equity, flexibility.

5. Practice out loud
↳ Once is better than never. Confidence shows.

Common missteps to avoid:

🚫 Accepting an offer on the spot
🚫 Leading with your lowest number
🚫 Ignoring the full compensation picture

Smarter ways to respond:

🗨 “Based on what I bring, let's revisit the package.”
🗨 “What flexibility is there in total compensation?”
🗨 “Thanks. Can I take some time to review this?”

Coaching 100s of people into roles they actually love 
has taught me: 

You don’t get what you deserve.
You get what you negotiate.

Your new boss is expecting it.
You just have to be ready.

🔖 Save this for when the offer comes in.
📤 Send it to someone who’s due for a raise.

Reshare ♻️ to help someone in your network.
And give me a follow for more posts like this.

(73%, 55% Stat Source: CareerBuilder)

You don’t get what you deserve.
You get what you negotiate.
And most people negotiate poorly.

Staying silent can cost you up to $1.5 million over your career.

After coaching hundreds of professionals into $200k+ roles, here’s what I’ve learned:

Most people don’t get underpaid because they lack experience.
They get underpaid because they use language that weakens their leverage.

One weak phrase can cost you $50k+ instantly…and that compounds over time.

❌ Lower raises
❌ Smaller bonuses
❌ Less equity

Your negotiation language sets the baseline for everything that follows.

If you catch yourself saying things like “I’m flexible on compensation,” stop right there.

Here are 3 powerful phrase swaps that changed the game for my clients:

❌ Never: “I just really need this job.”
✅ Instead: “I’m excited about the opportunity and want to ensure compensation aligns with the value I bring.”

❌ Never: “I’m currently making X at my job.”
✅ Instead: “Based on market data for similar roles, I’m seeing a range of X–Y. How does that align with your budget?”

❌ Never: “I’d be willing to take less to get started.”
✅ Instead: “I’m very interested in this position and would like to work together to finalize the compensation.”

See the difference?

You’re not being difficult.
You’re being clear.

You’re not demanding more.
You’re defining your worth.

Weak phrases cost you for decades.
Strong language changes everything.

($1.5M stat source: Forbes & Business Insider)

📌 Negotiation is just one piece of the bigger picture. Inside my Career Leap Accelerator, I help sr. level ICs and people leaders position themselves for high-level roles and navigate interviews, offers, and comp strategically. 

If you’re targeting a $200K+ role and want support at that level, fill out the short form in my Featured section and, if it’s a fit, we can talk.

I see people spend 20 hours perfecting their resume.

Then blow the interview in 20 seconds.

After coaching hundreds of professionals into $200K+ roles, I've seen the same pattern:

They know WHAT to say.
They don't know HOW to say it.

Here's the truth:
AI is a huge advantage for jobseekers.
It's replacing outdated interview prep.
Making it way better.

The people landing dream roles aren't smarter.
They're using AI to practice scenarios you'll actually face.

Take this prompt that helped a client land a VP role at Microsoft:

"My potential weakness is [X]. Create an authentic response that shows self-awareness, growth mindset, and proactive improvement. Include specific actions I've taken."

Or this one that generated a $40K higher offer:

"I'm interviewing for [role] at [company]. Market rate is $[X]. Generate 3 counter-offer data points and negotiation phrases that maintain the relationship while maximizing value."

These aren't generic templates.
They're precision tools for high-stakes conversations.

While others memorize canned answers, you're building dynamic responses.

While they hope for easy questions, you're ready for curveballs.

While they accept first offers, you're negotiating with data.

The gap between good and great isn't talent.
It's preparation.

And preparation is now 10x easier with AI.

Your competition is still using 2010 strategies for 2026 opportunities.

That's your advantage.

Every interview has predictable moments:
• The weakness question
• The salary discussion  
• The "why should we hire you"
• The cultural fit probe

Master these moments and you'll dramatically increase your chances of landing the offer.

Doing well in interviews isn’t about memorizing answers.
It’s about preparing for the moments that actually decide offers.

That’s the work we do inside my Career Leap Job Search Accelerator.
I work with a handful of professionals each month who are targeting $200K–$500K roles and want to prepare at a higher level.

If that sounds like you, fill out the short form in the featured section of my profile to book a strategy call to learn more.

I can tell when someone's networking out of desperation.

So can everyone else.

Here's the pattern I see after coaching 300+ people:

Most people only reach out when they need something.

They lead with what they want, not what they offer.

They disappear the second they land a role.

Then 24 months later? They're back. And it's obvious.

Look - if you need a job right now, you still need to network. I get it.

But HOW you do it makes all the difference.

The people landing $200K+ roles (even when they're actively searching)?

They network differently.

They still give value even while asking for help.

They're genuinely curious about the other person.

They build real relationships, not transactional connections.

Things like:
→ Targeting weak ties (research shows 70% of jobs come through loose connections)
→ Asking for advice instead of "are you hiring?" (opens way more doors)
→ Mastering the 30-minute coffee chat framework that feels like a conversation, not an interview

I put together 10 specific strategies in the graphic below 👇

Whether you're happily employed or actively searching, these work.

The difference is: one group builds relationships as insurance. The other builds them as lifelines.

Both work. One's just a lot less stressful.

Start today: Pick 3 people you haven't talked to in 6+ months and send them something useful.

An article. A congrats on a win. A simple "thinking of you.”

No ask. Just value. 

That's how you build a network that's there when you actually need it.

📌 P.S. This is exactly the kind of strategic networking I help clients build inside my Job Search Accelerator. We focus on outreach that compounds over time and leads to senior-level opportunities.

If you’re targeting a $200K–$500K role and want to approach your job search more intentionally, fill out the short form in my Featured section and if it’s a fit, we’ll talk.

Most candidates lose interviews even when their answers are “right.”

Here’s why.

Good candidates just answer questions.

The ones who get hired answer what's really being asked.

Coaching 100s of professionals into roles they love has taught me:

Every interview question has a hidden concern behind it.

Here's how to translate the questions into what they actually want to know:

❌ "Tell me about yourself."
✅ Can you connect your story to this role?

❌ "Why should we hire you?"
✅ What makes you stand out from everyone else?

❌ "Why are you leaving your current role?"
✅ Are you moving toward growth, or running from problems?

❌ "What's your greatest weakness?"
✅ Do you know your gaps and are you actively improving?

❌ "Tell me about a challenge you faced."
✅ Will you fix problems or just complain?

❌ "How do you handle pressure?"
✅ Will you deliver or fall apart when things get crazy?

❌ "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?"
✅ Will you stick around if we invest in you?

❌ "What are your salary expectations?"
✅ Are we aligned on compensation?

❌ "Do you have any questions for us?"
✅ Did you research us, or could we be any company?

❌ "We'll be in touch."
✅ I haven't decided. Your follow-up could tip the scale.

And remember:
Great interviews aren't about giving perfect answers.

They're about showing you understand what really matters to them.

If you can hear the concern behind the question and speak to that....

You'll stop sounding like every other candidate.

And start sounding like the only candidate.

📌 P.S. Interview prep isn’t about memorizing answers. It’s about knowing how to think in the room. If you want support building that skill and targeting higher-level roles, check the Featured section of my profile for details on how I work with clients.

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Wise words for those considering a change.

I took a pay cut to move into a new industry.

The result?

12 months later I 3x'd my previous salary.

4 years later, another 2x increase.

Worked for world-changing companies.

Met smart, incredible friends, mentors, colleagues.

Gained skills to start my own business and help others with their careers.

It was scary at first but it was an intelligent risk that paid off.

That was my choice but there are no "right" career paths.

What’s important is you do what’s best for you. 

Some questions to think about if you’re considering a change:

↳ What drives you? Are you chasing it in your current job?

↳ Long-term goals vs. current path - do they match up?

↳ Are you ready to leave your comfort zone for something new?

↳ How would you feel looking back in 5 years if you stayed in your current role versus making a change? What regrets might you have either way?

↳ What skills and experiences from your current role could transfer to your target industry in unexpected ways?

Whatever you decide...

Just make sure you're running your own race.

Not someone else's.

🏃

I’ve had jobs that look great on paper but still felt like I was in the wrong role. 

The smartest career move you can make this year?

Aligning your ambition with your energy.

If you're crushing goals but feeling completely off-track, you're not broken.

You're just misaligned.

I see this all the time with people “doing well”

Great title. Good money. Totally drained.

They think they need to blow up their career and start over.

But that's not it.

You don't need a career overhaul. You need realignment.

There's a Japanese concept called Ikigai - it means "reason for being."

It's basically the intersection of what you're great at, what energizes you, what pays well, and what fits your life.

I've adapted it into a career framework I use with clients to find that sweet spot.

It's four overlapping questions:

→ What are you trusted to deliver? (Your zone of mastery)
→ What would you do even if it didn't pay? (What drives you)
→ What's actually in demand? (Market reality)
→ What fits your life right now? (Not just your ambition)

The magic happens at the intersection.

That's where you get focus, clarity, and motivation without burning out.

I broke down the full framework in the graphic below 👇

Look at it. See where you're strong. Notice where you're missing.

That gap? That's what's making you feel off.

—

P.S. This kind of clarity work is what we do with clients inside my Job Search Accelerator. I help professionals align their skills, ambition, and energy so their next role actually compounds their career. 

If you want to explore working together, you can apply and book a strategy call here: https://lnkd.in/gCKpEsYg

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐨’𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞:

You’re ambitious, hardworking and tired of playing small.

The title is fine.
The paycheck is fine.
But you’re not.

I’ve been there.

10+ years in Big Tech and startups.
5 promotions. Multiple six-figure roles.
Everything looked “right.” But I felt deeply off.

That misalignment? Became my turning point.

Now, I help professionals realign their careers for more:
→ Income
→ Impact
→ Meaning

Sometimes that means a new job.
Sometimes it’s leadership growth.
Sometimes, it’s launching something of your own.

Always, it’s aligned with YOU.

𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐬:
✅ 3x promotion speeds
✅ $100K–$300K+ roles landed
✅ Businesses launched in 90 days
✅ Confidence rebuilt from the inside out
✅ Speakers, coaches, creators born from clarity

Ready to realign?

Check my Featured section to join the FREE workshop or book a FREE clarity call.

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬

75% of turnover comes from poor management
Disengagement costs $8.8T global cost
Burnout costs $21K loss/ employee

I partner with orgs to change just that.

As a TEDx speaker, award-winning leadership coach & ex-Big Tech leader…

I help companies:
→ Retain top talent
→ Build resilient, inclusive cultures
→ Boost performance & engagement
→ Grow mindful & high-impact leaders

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐞:
✅ 32% lower turnover
✅ 21% higher profits
✅ Up to 30% better performance

𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬:
- Keynotes & workshops
- Executive & team coaching
- Custom leadership programs

Let’s build your people from the inside out.

Book a discovery call to explore how we can support your team:
https://calendly.com/pavitheva-info/discovery-call

Or check my featured section to book a call right now.

Contact info: pavitheva.info@gmail.com

Pavi Theva

I quit my $325K job at Amazon.

And every time I say this, people immediately assume things about me.

“Oh, you must be lucky.”
“Oh, you probably had a rich family.”
“Oh, you must have had connections.”
“Oh, not everyone can take that kind of risk.”
“Oh, that’s not realistic for people like us.”

I hear it all the time and I understand where it’s coming from.

So, let me be very clear: Money is important.

I agree with you.

But here’s the part most people don’t want to look at.

You don’t stay stuck because high-paying roles don’t exist.

You stay stuck because your thinking still can’t see yourself in them.

→ Big numbers make you uncomfortable.
→ Senior titles make you question your worth.
→ Leadership roles make you feel “not ready yet.”

So you:

- wait until you feel 100% prepared
- downplay your experience
- apply only where you feel safe
- tell yourself you’ll aim higher “later”

And then, surprise.

You’re still in a job you don’t enjoy.
Still underpaid.
Still telling yourself to be grateful.

That’s why the first thing I work on with my clients isn’t resumes or applications…

It’s the mindset that’s quietly keeping them playing small.

Because no strategy works, if you don’t believe you belong in the room.

This isn’t about saving motivational quotes or doing money manifestations.

It’s about learning how to:

1. Think at the next level
2. Position yourself for bigger opportunities
3. Communicate your value without shrinking
4. Stop asking for permission to grow

That shift is what changed my career.

And it’s what’s helped 1000+ professionals move into roles they once thought were “not for them.”

If this post resonated with you on any level, I’m glad you read this today.

And to make your life easier, I’m going to breakdown the “2026 Job Search Playbook” in my upcoming webinar.

And hey, it’s FREE → https://lnkd.in/dF2aJPVM

Give me your 60 mins and I’ll make sure you thank yourself for it.

Because the biggest thing holding you back isn’t the market.
It’s the ceiling you’ve been taught to accept.

(P.S. This webinar is for both men and women professionals)

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I didn’t set out to win an award.

I set out to do the work well.

So I am honored to receive the 2025 Global Recognition Award for my work in leadership coaching and mentoring.

What stayed with me wasn’t the title.

It was the depth of the vetting process behind it.

It involved an in-depth evaluation across leadership vision, ethical integrity, mentoring impact, and measurable outcomes such as reviewing real client results, frameworks, and long-term impact across organizations and institutions.

Over the last few years, I’ve quietly done the work:

→ Coaching and mentoring 1000+ leaders globally
→ Partnering with Fortune 500 organizations and universities
→ Building scalable leadership frameworks rooted in clarity, compassion and accountability
→ Helping leaders grow in their careers without losing their true self

Receiving this at age 30 feels less like a milestone

and more like a responsibility.

This is a reminder for me to stay grounded.

To keep the bar high.

And to continue doing work that elevates human potential

Grateful to my clients, mentors, teams, and every leader who trusted me with their growth.

We’re just getting started

Thank you for being here!

Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gyVJAs_t

2019: Landed my $325K dream job at Amazon.

2020: 
Realized I wasn’t fulfilled.
Started questioning what my real purpose was.

2021:
Started posting online and sharing honestly.
People resonated and asked me to guide them.
Hired a life and business coach.
Started my coaching journey seriously.

2023:
Mentored 200+ professionals.
Delivered a TEDx Talk.
Became a keynote speaker.

2024:
Quit my $325K job at Amazon.
Chose alignment over comfort.

2025:
Helped 1000+ professionals fall back in love with their careers.
Created $8M+ in cumulative salary growth for clients.

2026? Here’s my plan:

1. Moving from solo coaching to company-building
2. Hiring and expanding the team
3. Scaling programs and platforms
4. Reaching more professionals globally

Looking back, the biggest shift wasn’t quitting my big tech job or starting the business.

→ It was getting clear on what I wanted.

→ Building confidence to act on it.

→ And learning how to communicate my value in the right rooms.

That’s what changed everything for me.
And that’s what I now help others do.

If you’re at a point in your career where:

- your job looks good on paper but feels off
- your growth feels capped
- or you know you want more but don’t know the right next move

That’s exactly why I run my FREE Career Clarity Webinar.

I breakdown:

- how to get unstuck
- how to think clearly about your next role
- and how to move forward with confidence instead of guesswork

If you want 2026 to look intentional, not accidental…

This is where you start: https://lnkd.in/dF2aJPVM 

P.S. This is for both men and women professionals.

Please, for the love of God…

Stop asking people if you can “pick their brain.”

It’s the fastest way to get ignored.

I know you mean well.
You want advice.
You want to learn.

But when a busy senior leader sees that message, here’s what they actually hear:

“Can I have 30 minutes of your time for free, with no agenda, so you can solve my problems?”

That’s exhausting.

And even if they want to help, they don’t have the time to figure out what you want.

If you want a response, you have to respect their time.

So don’t ask for a “coffee chat.”
Ask a specific question.

Instead of this: 

❌ I’d love to hop on a call and pick your brain about your career path.

Try this 

✅ I saw you led the launch for Project X. I’m working on something similar and have one specific question about how you handled [Problem]. Do you have 5 minutes to answer here?

See the difference?

→ Specific
→ Low effort
→ Respects their time
→ Actually earns a reply

Here’s the rule of thumb for networking in 2026: 

Low friction = High response rate.

Stop being vague.
Start being interesting.

I have a full list of outreach and networking templates that consistently get replies from hiring managers and senior leaders.

And I’m sharing them inside my FREE Career Clarity Webinar.

Register here → https://lnkd.in/dF2aJPVM

PS. This is for both men and women professionals.

This was a comment from a fellow coach.

Warning: Leave this post if you need comfort > reality.

I’m not here to sell fear like many others out there.

If saying the market is dead, please quit or get my help now is called “responsible”.

I will happily choose the other way and tell you the reality.

Come on, I could easily say:
“The job market is terrible.”
“AI is taking over.”
“Everything is broken.”

That gets me views, followers and even sales to be honest with you.

→ But it also helps none and keeps people stuck.

So instead, I’m going to tell you the harder truth.

Yes → the market is tough.
Yes → online applications barely work.
Yes → rejection rates are high.

All of that is real.

But the other side of the coin is real too.
Don’t conviently skip this to feel better:

Some professionals are still getting interviews, offers, and pay bumps.

In the same market, at the same time.

(Want proof? Feel free to check my pinned comment)

So what’s the difference between them and you?

Not some damn luck, privilege or even connections.

It’s the NEW playbook.

The old rules say:

- apply more
- wait longer
- hope harder

The 2026 rules look very different:

1. Clarity > volume
2. Positioning > effort
3. Conversations > applications
4. Confidence > credentials

Listen, I’m not here to make you feel better about being stuck.

(even if that’s easier and the most comfortable path)

I’m here to show you how to stop being invisible.

If you stayed till here, good.

You’re exactly the kind of professional I want in my community.

And I’m breaking down the real “2026 job-search playbook” inside my FREE Career Clarity Webinar.

Take my gift, thank yourself later → https://lnkd.in/dF2aJPVM

Comfort keeps you where you are.
Reality lets you move forward.

Choose wisely NOW.

(P.S. This webinar is for both men and women professionals)

The LinkedIn headline formula if you want to land jobs in 2026.

Look at your headline right now

If it says something like: 
“Product / Program / Project Manager”
or lists 5 different roles and functions…

Please delete it, immediately!

I say this with love, but those headlines scream confused, not capable.

Recruiters are not searching for:

“Aspiring” anything.
“Open to opportunities.”
“Between roles.”

They’re searching for experts.

Even if you’re unemployed right now…

You’re not an aspiring leader.
You’re a leader who happens to be between roles.

Your headline is prime real estate.

It should sell your value, not your current status.

Here’s the format that works in 2026:

[Target Role Title] | [Specific Skill/Niche] | [One Major Result or Value Prop]

Examples:

1. Senior Product Manager | SaaS Growth & Retention | Scaling Products from 0→1

2. Engineering Manager | Cloud & Platform Teams | Building Scalable Systems

3. Data Leader | Analytics & AI | Turning Data into Revenue Decisions

See the difference?

One asks for permission.
The other commands respect.

This is just one part of how professionals land $150K-$300K+ roles without spraying applications.

I’m doing a deep dive on this and more… inside my FREE Career Clarity Webinar.

Save your seat now → https://lnkd.in/dF2aJPVM

P.S. This is for both men and women professionals.

“Will AI replace my job?”

I think we finally have a clear answer.

Accenture just laid off 11,000+ employees globally.

Not because performance was poor.
Not because demand disappeared.

But because, in the words of their CEO: they couldn’t be retrained fast enough for the skills the company needs going forward.

Let that sink in.

This isn’t about AI being a buzzword anymore.

It’s about how companies are reshaping their workforce.

Here’s what job seekers need to understand clearly:

AI is not replacing jobs.
It’s replacing unclear, replaceable parts of your role.

People aren’t losing roles because they didn’t code.

They’re losing roles because they couldn’t adapt, reposition, or show leverage as the market shifted.

And this is where most professionals panic… wrongly.

The future doesn’t belong to:

- people who chase every new tool
- people who collect random certifications
- people who “wait and watch”

It belongs to professionals who know:

1. what they’re really good at
2. how their skills translate in a changing market
3. how to communicate their value to decision-makers
4. how to stay relevant without starting from scratch

That’s why the old job search playbook is breaking.

And why 2026 needs a different approach.

Not from fear or toxic hustle.
But from → clarity, confidence, and communication.

This is exactly what I break down inside my FREE Career Clarity Webinar.

→ The 2026 job search playbook for professionals who want to stay relevant, visible, and in demand.

If you’re wondering what this shift means for you, don’t wait until the market forces the answer.

👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dF2aJPVM

The question is no longer “Will AI replace my job?”
It’s “Am I positioned well enough to grow with the market?”

That answer is in your control.

(PS. This is for both men and women professionals)

Before you blame the job market, your resume, or yourself…

READ THIS!

Most mid-to-senior professionals are doing what they were taught:

1. Easy Apply on 200+ roles
2. Copy-pasting the same networking DM
3. Asking to “pick someone’s brain”
4. Tweaking resumes instead of fixing strategy

And then wondering why nothing works.

The problem isn’t effort, but where your effort is going.

→ Easy Apply makes you one of hundreds.

→ Copy-paste networking makes you forgettable.

→ Generic outreach screams “I want something” instead of “I bring value.”

That entire playbook is dead in 2026.

What actually works now:

1. Clear clarity on one direction, not five backups
2. Positioning that sells your value before the resume is seen
3. Real conversations with decision-makers (not HR portals)
4. Confidence and communication that shows leadership, not need

This is how my clients move into $200K-$400K roles without mass applying, chasing referrals, or getting ghosted.

If you’re done being ignored…I’m breaking down the real 2026 job search playbook inside my FREE Career Clarity Webinar.

Register here, for FREE → https://lnkd.in/dF2aJPVM

Easy actions feel productive.
Right actions change your career.

(PS: This webinar is for both men and women professionals.)

If “find a new job in 2026” is on your New Year resolution list.

Read this carefully.

1. Most companies have just approved their 2026 budgets.

2. Headcounts are open right now.

3. Hiring managers are actively building shortlists this month.

And yet, most professionals are spending January:

→ tweaking resume font sizes
→ rewriting the same bullets again
→ waiting to “feel ready”
→ telling themselves they’ll start in February

That delay is expensive.

Because by the time March arrives:

→ shortlists are already full
→ referrals are already in
→ interviews are already in motion

The market didn’t slow down.
You just entered it late.

Here’s what you needed to hear today: 

Q1 rewards speed + strategy, not perfection.

You don’t need:

- 200 applications
- a perfect resume
- another certification

You need a plan that works in weeks, not months.

That means:

- knowing exactly which roles to target
- talking to hiring managers early
- positioning your value before you apply
- using January to create momentum

This is what I call the Q1 Sprint.

And I’m breaking it down step by step inside my FREE Career Clarity Webinar.

If 2026 is going to be the year you finally move forward, don’t wait for the calendar to make the decision for you.

Join the FREE webinar here: https://lnkd.in/dF2aJPVM

Most professionals don’t miss opportunities because they start too late.

By the time most people decide to “get serious” about a job change:

→ roles are already short-listed
→ hiring managers already have favorites
→ budgets are already spoken for

And then it feels like the market is bad.
It’s not.

You just entered the race after the doors started closing.

Senior roles, especially $150K-$350K+ don’t reward urgency.
They reward early positioning.

That means:

→ being visible before a role opens
→ having conversations before you need them
→ knowing your story before interviews begin

Most people skip this part.

Not because they’re lazy.
But because no one taught them how the system actually works.

That’s why I created my Career Clarity Webinar.

It’s not about motivation.
It’s about timing, strategy, and leverage.

If you want the next few months to look different from the last few years, don’t wait for the “right moment”.

The calendar won’t pause.
But you can choose to move earlier.

Save your seat for the FREE Career Clarity Webinar here: https://lnkd.in/dF2aJPVM

P.S. This is for both men and women professionals.

Start NOW if you need job in March

We all wanted to be this penguin in our lives.

The one who:

- Didn’t follow the crowd.
- Chose their own path.
- Went after what they actually wanted.

But most of us didn’t.

Because the moment you think bigger, you hear:

“Be grateful for what you have.”
“The market is bad.”
“Layoffs are everywhere.”
“Don’t risk it.”

So you stay → survive → play safe → regret.

And slowly, your career becomes about comfort… not growth.

But deep down you also know:

The life you want doesn’t live on the safe path.
It lives on the intentional one.

Choosing yourself is uncomfortable. AGREED.

So is staying stuck!

The difference?
One leads somewhere.

That’s exactly what I did to get:

→ 5 promotions in 8 years.
→ Went from $70K to $325K at Amazon.

And it’s exactly what my clients do too.

Not by being reckless.
But by getting clear, confident, and strategic.

If you want 2026 to be different from every other year…

If you’re done just surviving and ready to actually build the career you want…

I’m breaking down my “3C Framework” that made it possible for me and my clients inside my FREE Career Clarity Webinar.

Register for FREE, now → https://lnkd.in/dF2aJPVM

You’re just one step away from choosing yourself and your career.

(P.S. This webinar is for both men and women professionals.)

LinkedIn is dead.
Networking is dead.
The job market is dead.

That’s what everyone keeps saying.

In every scroll, comment section and even coffee chat.

ENOUGH, let me ask you this…

If all of that is dead, why are some professionals still getting interviews, offers, and pay bumps?

Let me also answer that for you and make your life easier.

What’s dead here actually is: YOUR OLD RULES!

The rules that told you:

”Apply more and wait.”
“Be loyal, and you’ll be safe.”
“Hard work speaks for itself.”
“A good resume is enough.”

That playbook worked a decade ago.
It does not work in 2026.

This market doesn’t reward effort.
→ It rewards Clarity.

It doesn’t reward availability.
→ It rewards Confidence.

And it doesn’t reward silence.
→ It rewards Communication.

That’s why the professionals still moving forward aren’t doing anything magical.

They’ve just stopped playing by outdated rules.

They:

- know exactly what role they’re aiming for
- can clearly explain the value they bring
- build real conversations before they apply

That’s it.

I call this the 3C framework: Clarity. Confidence. Communication.

It’s the same framework that:

1. Helped me grow from $70K → $325K at Amazon
2. Helped 1000+ professionals land $200K-$350K+ roles
3. Keeps working even in a “bad” market

And I’m breaking down the entire “2026 job-search playbook” inside my FREE Career Clarity Webinar.

If everything feels harder right now, it’s not because the market is dead.

It’s because the rules changed.

Learn all of it inside, for FREE→ https://lnkd.in/dF2aJPVM

P.S. This webinar is for both men and women professionals.

Most professionals spend their entire job search at the tip of the iceberg.

1. Applying on LinkedIn.
2. Updating resumes.
3. Optimizing for ATS.

And then they wonder why:

- senior roles feel out of reach
- interviews stall
- salaries don’t move
- leadership roles go to “someone else”

As uncomfortable as it sounds:

→ That visible 10% is not what gets you hired into $150K-$350K+ roles or VP-level positions.

The real decisions happen below the surface.

What actually moves the needle:

- how decision-makers perceive you
- whether you show up as a leader or a candidate
- who knows you before the role opens
- how much leverage you have in conversations
- how clearly you communicate value, not tasks

Most people never build this layer.

Not because they’re incapable.
But because no one taught them where to look.

So they keep doing more of what’s visible.
And get stuck.

In my FREE Career Clarity Webinar, I’m breaking down the bottom 90% of the iceberg:

→ The part that actually gets professionals hired, promoted, and paid more.

This is not about applying harder.
It’s about positioning smarter.

If you’re tired of staying at the surface, this is where things finally click.

Save your seat here: https://lnkd.in/dF2aJPVM

P.S. This is for both men and women professionals.

My 3C Framework helped my client land a $370K role at Amazon.

Good news, I’m giving it away for FREE.

This is the same framework that helped me:

→ Go from $70K - $325K at Amazon.
→ Land 5 promotions in 8 years. 

Not some magical shortcuts for overnight success.

Just a system built over a decade of real corporate experience.

When Client P came to me, she had ambition, but no structure.

She knew:

- She wanted to move into Tech
- She was ready for a senior (L7) role
- She wanted a big salary jump

But like most high performers, she was stuck in the Spray & Pray loop:

- Applying to hundreds of roles
- Hoping something would click
- Second-guessing every rejection

She didn’t need more effort.

She needed: Clarity. Communication. Confidence.
That’s the 3C Framework.

It’s how we shifted:

1. From scattered applications → sniper focus

2. From generic resumes → executive-level positioning

3. From confusion → real strategy

The result? A $370K offer at Amazon, industry switch included.

This is why I confidently say I’m different from most coaches.

Because I didn’t coach part-time.
I didn’t stop at mid-level roles.
I didn’t build theory.

Instead, I climbed the ladder.
I made the mistakes.
I won the game.

And now I teach the system that got me there.

If you’re done guessing.
And ready to land $200K+ roles without burnout…

I’m breaking down the 3C Framework step by step inside my FREE Career Clarity Webinar.

Join now for FREE before the slots are filled → https://lnkd.in/dF2aJPVM

(P.S. This webinar is for both men and women professionals.)

If your 2026 resolution says “New Year, New Job”

STOP.

We already know how this ends.

January → motivated
February → overwhelmed
March → stuck
April → “maybe later”

November & December → “Okay… next year for sure.”

Let’s not waste another year like this.

And no, this isn’t because you’re lazy.

It’s because “get a new job” is too big and too vague.
Your brain doesn’t know where to start.

So what happens?

- You overthink
- You procrastinate
- You tweak your resume 10 times a day
- You click “Easy Apply” 200 times a week

And then you quietly carry the same frustration into another year.

Here’s what actually works in 2026:

You stop chasing outcomes.
And start building systems.

→ Clear roles
→ Targeted outreach
→ Real conversations
→ Strong positioning before you apply

That’s how my clients land $200K+ roles, without spraying applications or getting ghosted.

If you want a clear, step-by-step career plan for 2026…

I’m breaking it all down inside my FREE Career Clarity Webinar.

👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dF2aJPVM

This year doesn’t need more motivation.
It needs a smarter strategy.

(P.S. This is for both men and women professionals)

2026 vision board

LinkedIn is dead.

No, this isn’t clickbait.

The “old” LinkedIn job search playbook is dead.

The one that says:

1. Apply to 200 roles
2. Tweak your resume endlessly
3. Wait for recruiters to magically notice
4. Hope the algorithm favors you

That version of LinkedIn?
Yes, it’s completely broken.

But here’s what most professionals get wrong:

LinkedIn didn’t stop working.
Your strategy did.

Because hiring today doesn’t reward: effort, volume or desperation.

It rewards clarity, confidence, and communication.

That’s why my clients are still getting:

→ recruiter DMs
→ interview invites
→ 30-65% pay bumps
→ $200K-400K+ offers

All while others feel invisible.

But let me tell you something:

They’re not smarter or luckier.
They’ve learned a different system.

I call it my 3C Framework:

Clarity → knowing exactly what role fits you and why

Confidence → showing up as a decision-maker, not a job seeker

Communication → networking and messaging in a way that opens doors

This is why networking done right now beats applications.

Not small talk or coffee chats.
But intentional conversations with the right people.

That’s the “new” job search playbook.

And it’s exactly what I break down step by step inside my FREE Career Clarity Webinar.

If you’re tired of playing a game that clearly isn’t working anymore…

Maybe it’s time to stop blaming the market.

And start learning the rules that actually work in 2026.

👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dF2aJPVM

(PS. This is for both men and women professionals)

If volume worked, everyone would be employed by now.

Before I say anything else, let me be clear:

👉 This is NOT for freshers.

This is for mid-to-senior professionals who already have experience…but are still stuck playing a broken game.

Those massive numbers you’re seeing everywhere?

They’re not a badge of hard work.
They’re proof that people are following a dead playbook.

Here’s the old logic:

→ Apply more
→ Tweak your resume forever
→ Click “Easy Apply” 200 times a week
→ Hope something finally works

If that worked, these Reddit posts wouldn’t exist in the first place.

So you may ask…why is it still this hard, even after all that effort?

Because job search in 2026 is NOT a numbers game.

→ It’s a clarity and positioning game.

What most professionals don’t know yet:

1. Clarity beats volume.

If you’re not clear on exactly what role you want and why, the market won’t be either.

2. Your profile matters more than your resume.

Recruiters decide in seconds. 
If your LinkedIn doesn’t clearly show value, you’re invisible.

3. Networking is a skill, not small talk.

Not coffee chats or “picking brains.”
Real conversations with decision-makers before roles go public.

4. Negotiation starts before the offer.

If you wait until the end, you’ve already lost leverage.

This is the real 2026 playbook.
And almost no one is taught this.

That’s exactly why I’m hosting a FREE Career Clarity Webinar…

To break down how mid-to-senior professionals are landing $200-350K+ interviews and offers without burning themselves out.

If you’re tired of trying harder at something that clearly isn’t working…

This is where you learn the rules that actually matter → https://lnkd.in/dF2aJPVM

(P.S. This webinar is for both men and women professionals)

About 1 in 4 job postings are ghost jobs.

Yes, you read that right.

Now continue reading, because we have more reality coming.

If Easy Apply was actually the solution, mid-to-senior professionals wouldn’t be:

- Exhausted
- Overqualified &
- Constantly second-guessing themselves

But here we are.

The problem isn’t effort.
It’s where the effort is going.

Easy Apply trains you to:

→ Compete on volume
→ Stay invisible
Wait for permission

That model is DEAD for 2026.

More uncomfortable truths:

1. ~25-30% of job listings never lead to a hire

2. 70-80% of roles are filled outside public job boards

3. The most crowded path always has the lowest success rate

Easy Apply is easy.
That’s exactly why it doesn’t work.

So what does work now?

Hate me all you want, but only these will work in 2026:

1. Clarity on one clear direction
2. Strong positioning before you apply
3. Real conversations with decision-makers
4. Confidence that shows up before the resume

That’s how my clients move into $200K-$400K+ roles without living inside job portals.

No mass applying.
No chasing ghosts.
No getting ghosted.

That’s the dream, isn’t it?

If you want the actual 2026 playbook, I’m breaking it down step by step inside my FREE Career Clarity Webinar.

👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dF2aJPVM

Easy Apply is easy.
Being intentional is what changes everything.

(P.S. This webinar is for both men and women professionals)

“Just apply more” is a stupid advice.

And if you’ve followed it, you already know why.

Job searching today isn’t just tiring.
It’s mentally exhausting.

📉 On average, corporate job postings receive 250+ applications.

📉 Studies show 70-80% of roles are filled through referrals or internal networks, not job portals.

📉 Nearly 1 in 4 job postings are ghost jobs: roles that are paused, already filled, or never intended to be closed.

Yet the advice stays the same:

1. Apply more.
2. Be patient.
3. Don’t overthink.

So you do.
And the stress piles up.

→ Inbox anxiety
→ Constant self-doubt
→ Silence that feels louder than rejection

The problem isn’t your effort.
It’s the strategy.

“Apply more” turns smart professionals into:

- High-volume applicants
- Low-visibility candidates
- Passive waiters for permission

That model is dead in 2026.

What actually works:

- Clear focus on one direction
- Strong positioning before you apply
- Real conversations with decision-makers
- Communication that signals leadership, not desperation

This is how my clients land $200- 400K+ roles without mass applying or living inside job portals.

If you’re done being told to “just apply more”…

I’m breaking down the 2026 job search playbook inside my FREE Career Clarity Webinar.

Register here→ https://lnkd.in/dF2aJPVM

More applications won’t reduce the stress.
A smarter strategy will.

No one from these 100+ applicants will land this role.

I know what I said.

This job was posted 1 minute ago and already has 100+ applications.

And you still think this button will save your career?

By the time you click “Submit”, you’re already invisible.

This is the reality of the job market in 2026:

→ You’re not competing with 5 people
→ You’re competing with hundreds in seconds
→ And most resumes will never be seen by a human

Volume is not a strategy.
It’s a trap.

”Easy Apply” makes you feel productive.

But it puts you in the worst possible line.

The ones who actually get interviews?
They don’t rush to apply.

They:

1. Get visible before roles are posted → Profile optimization.

2. Talk to hiring managers directly → Networking.

3. Position themselves so companies chase them → Using my 3C Framework.

That’s why my clients don’t send 200 applications.

They send 3-5 intentional ones and still land $200K-$400K+ roles.

(Don’t trust me? Feel free to check the pinned comments for some results.)

If Easy Apply worked, everyone would have a job by now.

If you want the real 2026 playbook, I’m breaking it down step by step inside my FREE Career Clarity Webinar.

Register before the spots close→ https://lnkd.in/dF2aJPVM

Easy Apply is fast.
Standing out is what gets you hired.

(This webinar is for both men and women professionals.)

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