Paul Upton

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I am one of the few career coaches who has Fortune 50 leadership & hiring manager experience. This gives me the perspective to know exactly what hiring managers (not just recruiters) are looking for in a Manager, Director, VP+, how to stand out, and what it really takes to be a top 1% Leader & Candidate!

I have partnered with recruiters, HR leaders, hiring managers, and leaders to understand and distill the most important qualities and traits of successful leaders and how to find these in candidates and develop them in leaders. 

Through all this and hundreds of interviews, I have learned what the Top 1% of candidates do and built a system that works to help leaders, aspiring leaders, and high performers learn these skills and get the jobs & opportunities they really deserve!

► I help YOU master YOUR resume + LinkedIn so you STAND OUT and get NOTICED

► I help YOU learn how to ROCK your interviews and build real, memorable connections with hiring managers & GET OFFERS!

► I help YOU learn the skills to negotiate like a PRO to get the best total compensation package possible

► I really care. My sole reason for LeaderUP is to help YOU find success and fulfillment in your career. Success YOU DESERVE and have earned by working harder, learning more, and putting in the effort to SUCCEED!

I have created the LevelUP Leadership Top 1% Candidate Coaching Program to help leaders get promoted and land their dream jobs using Top 1% Applicant Strategies, leveraging the top SECRETS learned from Expert Resume Writers, Recruiters, Hiring Managers, Leaders, and Top Candidates, as well as many failures, successes, and continuous improvement!

► LevelUP Leadership Top 1% Candidate Coaching Program

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Founder, CEO & Chief Career Officer - Career Expert | Career Success Coach | Leadership Coach

MTFH Solutions

Making the Future Happen Solutions was created to help move forward innovative ideas, services, minds and leaders. More info coming soon!

Feel free to reach out directly for more details, we look forward to potentially working with you!

Current Focus Areas Includes:
- Consulting Services
- Leadership/Executive Coaching
- Pre Sales, Sales Strategy & Execution
- Start-up Coaching & Mentoring

Founder & CEO - Lead Consultant & Managing Principal

CenturyLink

Was recruited and brought in to lead the transformation organization of over 150+, consisting of 3 main groups the Data Science & AI/ML team, Business Transformation & Portfolio Management team and lastly the System, Tools and Integrations team. Tasked with using data, automation, cutting-edge innovative technologies to transform the way Lumen North American operations operate.

Scope included all Copper and Fiber networks, national and international, consumer as well as enterprise products and solutions.

Our task was simple, to plan, execute and deliver large-scale transformation efforts, removing over $200M of cost savings and revenue acceleration per year. The complexity came in how to actually do this, having a laser-sharp focus on execution and delivering results, while fostering & maintaining the culture and spirit of innovation.

This included partnering, pushing the limits and innovating with the best minds, companies and consultants in the industry!

Executive Director Transformation & North America Operations

Comcast

Tapped to do what I did in the Xfinity Mobile organization but across all of Comcast's Products and Operations, including TV, Internet, Voice, Xfinity Mobile, Xfinity Home and more.

This new role expanded responsibilities and direct leadership of two additional teams, managing all digital data operations and Adobe Website Tagging and Analytics for all of Comcast Cable.

Consumer Experience Transformation - Director Strategic Enablement and Data Operations

SCOPE:  All of XM Operations | Strategy and Innovation for Data, Product, Design, UX, Customer Support, Retail and Marketing to take the business to the next level |  Delivery of Operational & Data Solutions | Customer Experience Insights and Customer Journey Deep-dives

◾️ Tasked with transforming XM to be customer focused and data driven in all our operational and strategic decisions

◾️ Built out the strategy, plan, change management and delivery of this vision:
      ◽️  Created processes, capabilities and building out a team to enable our data first goals
      ◽️  Defined Requirements, Building ETL and Aggregating OMNI Channel Customer Experience Data
      ◽️  Made data relevant, error free, available, understandable and giving access to everyone in XM
      ◽️  Identified, built and launched tools to enable self-serve analytics & insights
      ◽️  Established structured listening mechanisms to understand what’s most important to our customers 

◾️ Identified and quantified our top business-wide opportunities in our customer experiences and operations

◾️ Delivering cross functional programs and strategic solutions to the top issues across XM saving over $5M annually

Xfinity Mobile - Director Customer Experience Delivery, Operations and Analytics

SCOPE: National Responsibility | +5 major annual programs | $150M Budget | 18 matrixed reports | Leadership of Strategy & Operations of 5,000 Security Technicians | Quality & Performance of Over +600,000 Installations/year

◾️	Lead capital and opex programs to drive key operational and quality metrics including: Tech Availability, DOJ Tech & Order Support, Repeat Rates M1 Churn, Time in Home and NPS, Customer Experience & Install Quality

◾️	Develop requirements for new products and product enhancements based on field, customer insights & NPS data

◾️	Manage field launch of new products, development of install processes and quality controls for professionally installed XH products to drive improved customer experience, NPS and truck roll & call reduction 

Key Achievements:
◾️	DROVE QUALITY & REDUCED CHURN: Designed new metrics, led and nationally launched updates to the installation verification score (IVS 2.0) run on every install, utilizing a structured change management approach.
◽️	Reduced M1 Churn by 50 bps and drove 65% increase in mobile app downloads on day of job
◽️	68% improvement in sensor signal strength quality on new installs, reducing M1 Calls & Truck Rolls
◽️	Developed a dashboard in Tableau for field leads to improve management and performance of KPIs

◾️	REDESIGNED INSTALL PROCESS & CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE: Led strategy, planning and execution of the initial Perfect Install Program to review the end-to-end sales through installation experience.
◽️	Program delivered 20+ recommendations and 11 core projects to improve the Tech & Customer Experience

◾️	IMPROVED AVAILABILITY & PRODUCTIVITY: Drove the best 0-5 day tech availability and average time to install results in XH history EOY 2017 through strategic project planning & execution 

◾️	REDUCED DEFECTS: Reduced 37% of calls through root cause analysis of DOJ Tech call data, development of solutions and support of the program management of 3 functional work streams.

Xfinity Home - Sr. Manager Tech Operations and Strategy

Verizon

SCOPE: 8 Core Verizon Telecom Functions | 11 major programs | $400M Reduction Goal | 5 Matrixed Leads & 9 indirect reports | Business Transformation Project & Program Lead | Large Scale Change Management & Execution

▪	Internal business consultant working with executive leaders to drive large scale growth & opex reduction programs

▪	Led matrixed & cross-functional teams focused on strategic process, functional and organizational changes and transformational improvements contributing to deliver over $21.5M in hard savings in 2016 and projected $120M.

▪	Led, co-facilitated and participated in over 12 Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma workshops

Key Achievements:
◾️	TRANSFORMATIONAL PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: Transformation program lead to reduce $1B of WIP to over $400M and intervals from 229 days to 69 days, involving over 8 functional organizations.
◽️	Lead one program pillar and 5 key solution teams to re-engineer project creation, engineering milestones, automation, triggers and KPI’s to reduce +60 days in process time and $16.1M in hard savings.
◽️	Completed complex financial and operational analyses used to develop the strategy, scope and benefits of this large scale executive sponsored initiative.

◾️	DEVICE QUALITY MANAGEMENT: Successfully led a DMAIC program to create and implement a new vendor centric method of testing and validating products, platforms and services reducing overall testing durations and defects by over 75% and an estimated yearly savings of $4.4M.
◽️	All previous attempts had been unsuccessful due to system, reporting and organizational complexities.

◾️	DEVELOPED LEADERS: Coached 3 Green Belts on LSS methodology, tools and project management practices to successfully complete DMAIC and DMADV (Design) projects, leading to two of these green belts becoming fully certified and promoted to full-time black belt roles.

Business Transformation - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

3rd Rotation - Verizon Leadership Program

SCOPE: Led Prepaid, Tablet Internet Channels, Chat Strategy & Execution and Advanced Analytics & Customer Insights

◾️	OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE: Designed and led a prepaid chat project to utilize specialized sales chat reps on prepaid pages resulting in a 27% gross add lift and improved customer satisfaction ratings. 

◾️	VENDOR & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: Led vendor management, project design, compensation model, training, implementation strategy and execution for the Verizon Wireless Sales Chat Program 

◾️	BIG DATA: Led BlueKai and Big Data adoption at VZW and developed strategic A/B testing for personalization and landing page optimization utilizing MECLABS, resulting in 20% lift in high-value customer segments.

Internet Sales, Marketing, Chat Strategy and Operations

2nd Rotation - Verizon Leadership Program

SCOPE: Led cell site planning & capacity for over 1200 sites, $400M in assets and $50M in mass calling event initiatives

◾️	BUDGET & FORECASTING: Led mass calling events planning for all of Houston-Gulf Coast region including network capacity planning, budgeting and equipment dimensioning of 85 events / event areas and over $50M in resources and assets.

◾️	CREATIVE INNOVATION: Saved over $9M by leveraging current assets in the maintenance of ALL HGC cell site’s CE, 1X, EvDO and backhaul capacity.
◽️	Co-led 2012-2015 LTE Interface capacity planning of over 1200 NB sites, sector-splits, and small cells.

Traffic, Capacity and Data Performance Engineering

1st Rotation - Verizon Development Program

◾️	ROLE 1 - Led new features, products, quality, reliability and customer experience of the FiOS product
◾️	ROLE 2 - Led the launch, operations, expansion, automation and performance of FiOS Self Install initiative

◾️	OPERATIONS LEAD: Created and led operational activities for the FiOS self-install project which directly led to reaching stretch goals of 11,000 self-installs acceptances by EOY 2011 and an expense savings of over $1.6M. 
◽️	Developed processes, call scripts, M&P’s, trained & led two out-bound call centers for self-install options
◽️	Led transitional & automation efforts of the self-install initiative to improve and scale this project nationally to a projected 70,000 self-installs by EOY 2012 and yearly savings of over $25M.

◾️	QUALITY, RELIABILITY & NEW PRODUCTS: Supported the launch of new FiOS products and improved quality & reliability of existing products and services reducing calls, truck rolls and customer affecting issues by over 40%; including X-box streaming, MRDVR, Flexview enhancements, widgets, Samsung Streaming, MoCA 2.0, MPEG4 and IPTV.

In Home Network Engineer & National Operations Special Assignment

McCreary Roofing Company Inc

•	OPERATIONS EXCELLENCE: Increased speed and accuracy of all new jobs and bid requests by 40% by standardizing the work flow process & increased productivity by implementing a Microsoft Access Database

•	MARKETING INNOVATION: Created a new value added marketing plan & bid presentation pamphlet resulting in 35% lift on accepted jobs.

Engineering, Marketing and Sales Lead

GE Transportation

◾️	BUSINESS PROPOSALS: Managed engineering technical proposals for new and existing markets including the Freightliner Guinea ES44ACi Locomotive worth over $40M; Co-managed all Superskids for ASIA & Russia

◾️	VENDOR & SUPPLIER OPTIMIZATION: Led a cost-benefit proposal to re-engineer GE equivalents to 14 Union Pacific cables, projected to reduce replacement cable costs and lost productivity time by 45%.

Locomotive Proposals Engineer

◾️	LEADERSHIP ROTATIONS: Completed 5 functional rotations in Material, Process, Lean, Quality and Engineering

◾️	PROCESS INNOVATION: Developed and successfully implemented a comprehensive material management and inventory tracking system utilizing Lean Kanban and JIT strategies to systematically automate inventory management resulting in a yearly savings of over $15M. 
◽️	Consolidated over 800 parts and eliminated an average of +5 hours and ~3.5 takt stopping shortages per/wk.

◾️	PROCESS AUTOMATION: Created a material-tracking and process tool that identified and prioritized backlogged high profile items in a continuously moving lean line resulting in Maincab ending 2nd Qrt 2008 on schedule for the first time in over 3 years.

◾️	SAFETY & ERGONOMICS: Led safety and ergonomic projects including installation of pneumatic vices to eliminate 90% of repetitive motion and increasing productivity by nearly 50%.

Manufacturing and Operations Lead

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Why Senior Leads, Managers, Directors & VPs choose to work with me:
▶️ You want to break into your next leadership role, get promoted, or move to a promotional opportunity. Maybe you are seeking to break into your next level or senior leadership.

▶️ You're stuck in your current role, not much company growth, or growth opportunities. Or you do not like your current company/role and want to find a better one and level up your career to the one you deserve!

▶️ You're in a job search, you know you are good, but something is missing, you are not getting interviews, or are not getting offers!

▶️ You're tired of being frustrated & wasting time!

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐞: I've spent the last 14+ years working at top Fortune 100 companies.
◾️ 10+ jobs over this time and 2 highly competitive leadership programs
◾️ 7 times promoted/found promotional opportunities (often they found me)
◾️ Most recently an executive director at a telecom leading an organization of 150+ people.

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◾️ How to be a great leader and more importantly how to develop this in others
◾️ How to hire the best, I've done over 500+ interviews and hired multiple high performing 10X teams

I am one of the few career coaches who has leadership/hiring manager experience and knows what they are looking for!

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I have put these learnings together and have created the 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐔𝐏 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐨𝐩 1% 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 to help leaders and aspiring leaders reach the next level and land their dream jobs/promotions. 

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You spend 10 minutes uploading your resume. 
 
Then 30 minutes re-typing it all in. 
 
Another 45 minutes answering questions. 
 
50 minutes in an interview 
But only 5 minutes for your questions. 
 
They ask you for your salary expectations. 
But say it's "confidential" when you ask them. 
 
You spend weeks going on 5-10 interviews. 
But given 24-48 hours to accept an offer. 
 
It might just be me, 
But the system seems to be broken. 
 
#jobsearch #openforwork #hiring #MASE

My client turned down a $500,000 job offer— and it was the best decision they ever made. 
 
Yes, you read that right. 
 
A few months ago, a client of mine declined a half-a-million-dollar salary from a leading tech giant. 
 
Crazy? Maybe. 
 
But here's why they did it. 
 
The offer was tempting: 
 
- Prestigious title 
- Massive team to lead 
- An impressive paycheck 
 
But as they dug deeper during the interviews, red flags started to appear. 
 
They spoke with current employees about the work culture. 
 
The responses were... alarming. 
 
- "Long hours are the norm." 
- "Work-life balance? What's that?" 
- "High turnover rate lately." 
 
They realized that no amount of money could compensate for a toxic environment. 
 
Meanwhile, another company caught their eye. 
 
A smaller firm with a mission that resonated deeply. 
 
They valued: 
 
- Innovation over bureaucracy 
- Employee well-being 
- Collaborative culture 
 
The offer was $150K less, but the potential for impact was immeasurable. 
 
They took the leap. 
 
Since then, they've: 
 
- Built a team that feels like family 
- Launched projects they're genuinely proud of 
- Found joy in their work again 
 
Money is important, but it's not everything. 
 
Your well-being, passion, and the impact you make—those are priceless. 
 
Don't chase the highest offer; chase the right one. 
 
Have you ever made a tough career choice that others thought was crazy?

Corporate stuff that needs to change NOW: 
 
- Micromanagement 
- After-hour messages 
- Mandatory return to office 
- Unsympathetic layoff emails 
- More than 5 interviews for a job 
- Missing promotions due to "budget" 
- Not disclosing salary ranges in job ads 
- Meetings that could have been an email 
- Business attire for non-client-facing roles 
- Asking about an applicant's current salary 
- Paying new grads more than experienced hires 
- Requiring 3 years of experience for entry-level roles 
 
 
What's missing?

Signs of a Toxic Job❗ 
 
1. Lack of appreciation. 
2. Unsupportive manager. 
3. Poor work-life balance. 
4. Often more work with less pay. 
5. Constant disagreement from management. 
6. You’re not valued as an asset or as a person. 
 
If you're experiencing any of these issues, it’s time to speak up and consider leaving this toxic environment. 
 
Because if you continue to tolerate these toxic conditions, they will only keep taking advantage of you. 
 
What's the biggest toxic work thing that bugs you the most and needs to change NOW?

Throughout my career, I’ve encountered some truly unacceptable behavior: 
 
👉🏿 The coworker who checked out, skipped crucial meetings, and spent hours scrolling social media on her phone. 
 
👉🏿 The manager who behind the scenes would threaten layoffs, but in public, acted like everyone’s best friend. 
 
👉🏿 The toxic boss who insulted employees, called them 'incompetent,' and once threw a chair across the room. 
 
Reality check: 
It’s not the flashy perks or cool office design that defines our culture. 
 
Our culture is determined by the worst behavior we tolerate. 
 
And leadership should be setting the example! 
 
What’s the worst behavior you've put up with in our workplaces?

I got home, went right to hug my wife and I started crying in her arms...​ 
 
 
​ 
About 5 years ago, every day I had been working my butt off, staying late at work and doing everything I could. 
 
 
I thought I was doing a great job, delivering amazing results, but other people didn’t seem to notice or care.​ 
​ 
I had just found out that I didn’t get the promotion. In fact, they said I really needed to start improving in some areas.​ 
​ 
I was completely frustrated and just broke down.​ 
​ 
I felt like a complete failure!​ 
What was I doing wrong?​ 
​ 
 
 
Fast forward 6 months:​ 
➜ 4 job offers, 2 internal promotions, 1 external, and 1 raise to stay​ 
➜ ​ Ended up with a +$34K raise​ 
➜ ​ The job of my dreams, doing exactly what I wanted​ 
➜ ​ Got to craft a strategy, vision and build out a team​ 
​ 
What was the change that happened? Here are the 4 steps I took: ​ 
​ 
𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 1: I humbled myself and dropped the ego – sometimes being successful in a career and figuring it out on your own is near impossible. ​And it was clear what had gotten me to this level, was not going to get me to the next. 
​ 
𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 2: Looked in the mirror and realized, I was more focused on what was next than what I was doing in the current job and my actual capabilities... I decided that I needed to work on ME!​ 
​ 
𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 3: I committed to change, got a coach and found a mentor. They both helped me identify the REAL areas where I needed to grow and improve, including some things that were really hard to hear, and others I hadn’t even considered.​ 
​ 
𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 4: Took action right away, at first I was scared, I wasn’t really sure what I was doing, but I trusted the process and IT WORKED!!!​ 
​ 
Since this time, I've been promoted multiple times and have had such an amazing career! And was so inspired by this experience, I went on to become a career coach myself to help others!​ 
​ 
Really hope this inspired you today!​ 
​ 
Your coach,​ 
​ 
Paul 
 
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She stopped replying to work emails after 6 PM—and here's what happened. 
 
They used to pride themselves on being available 24/7. 
 
Emails at 10 PM? No problem. 
 
Weekend calls? Bring it on. 
 
But over time, they noticed: 
 
- Increased fatigue 
- Decreased productivity 
- Strained personal relationships 
 
One day, they decided enough was enough. 
 
They set clear boundaries: 
 
- No emails after 6 PM 
- Weekends are off-limits 
- Vacations are for recharging 
 
The initial anxiety was real. 
 
Would they miss something urgent? 
Would their team feel unsupported? 
 
But here's what actually happened: 
 
- Improved Productivity: They were more focused during work hours. 
 
- Better Decision-Making: A rested mind led to better choices. 
 
- Enhanced Team Empowerment: Their team became more autonomous. 
 
- Personal Life Flourished: Stronger relationships and hobbies rediscovered. 
 
Setting boundaries didn't hinder their career. 
 
It enhanced it. 
 
Burnout is not a badge of honor. 
 
Lead by example. 
Encourage your team to find balance. 
 
How do you maintain work-life harmony? 
 
Share your strategies!

HR: We should consider candidates who might be overqualified for the role. 
 
Manager: But won’t they leave quickly for better opportunities? 
 
HR: Overqualified candidates can bring a wealth of experience and drive immediate results. 
 
Manager: They might also be less satisfied and more difficult to manage. 
 
HR: It’s a balance between experience and long-term fit. 
 
— 
 
Experience or long-term fit?  
 
Results are important.  
Employee satisfaction is important.  
Experience is important.  
Retention is important. 
 
Is it beneficial to hire overqualified candidates for immediate gains, or does it risk higher turnover and dissatisfaction?

Stuck in the Wrong Job? Here’s How to Know When to Walk Away 
 
It’s tough to leave a job where you've invested years of blood, sweat, and tears. But is your current role taking you closer to your dreams—or further away? 
 
If you’re experiencing any of these 6 signs, it might be time to make a bold move: 
 
1. Values Not Aligned? 
Working in a place where you don’t share the mission or ethics will drain you faster than you think. 
 
2.Toxic Environment? 
Negativity breeds negativity. Protect your mental health by walking away from toxic cultures. 
 
3. No Growth? No Go! 
Growth isn’t optional—it’s essential. If your role isn’t stretching your skills, it’s time to rethink. 
 
4. Micromanaged? 
Too much control kills creativity and motivation. You deserve trust and autonomy. 
 
5. Feeling Invisible? 
Your hard work should be noticed and valued. If it’s not, it’s time to ask why. 
 
6. Exhausted All the Time? 
If every day feels like a grind with no end in sight, you’re in the wrong place. 
 
Don’t let the fear of change keep you stuck.  
 
The right opportunity is waiting—but first, you need to recognize when it’s time to move on.

From Burnout to Breakthrough:  
Anna’s Career Transformation 
 
Anna was a Senior Developer feeling trapped in a toxic work environment.  
 
She was constantly overlooked for promotions and felt her career was going nowhere. 
 
Before: 
 
- Stuck in the same role for 5 years. 
- No recognition for her hard work. 
- Felt undervalued and demotivated. 
 
After: 
 
- Landed a Senior Manager role at a top tech firm. 
- Achieved a 50% salary increase. 
- Regained her passion for work and is now leading a high-performing team. 
 
 
How She Did It: 
 
1. Defined Her Goals: Anna identified her dream role and what she needed to get there. 
 
2. Strategic Networking: She connected with industry leaders and mentors. 
 
3. Personal Branding: She revamped her LinkedIn and resume to showcase her unique value but in the eyes of the decision makers, not just hers. 
 
Anna’s story is proof that with the right strategy, you can turn your career around.  
 
Ready to start your own transformation? 
 
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"I was burnt out and felt like I was going nowhere in my career..." 
 
Alex had been a Cloud Solutions Architect at a global tech company for 12 years.  
 
Despite his dedication, he felt burnt out and trapped, making $160K.  
 
He knew he was capable of more but didn’t know how to achieve it without burning out further. 
 
The urgency for Alex came when he ended up in the ER with health issues, from burnout and stress. 
 
This was the wake-up call he needed to work towards better balance and finally making career progression.  
 
He decided to seek help. 
 
Alex contacted LeaderUP, and we started with an UNLOCK SESSION to identify his key gaps, what was holding him back, and the key things stressing him out, causing his burnout. 
 
We also dove into his strengths and achievements.  
 
We used the LeaderUP Decision Maker Marketing approach to transform his resume and LinkedIn profile, highlighting his impact and value. 
 
And focus the KEY THINGS that were going to stand out to decision-makers hiring for promotional roles. 
 
We implemented the LeaderUP Interview Pipeline Process, focusing on creating a personalized outreach strategy and connecting with key decision-makers.  
 
Alex learned to market himself effectively while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.  
 
This included time management coaching and stress reduction techniques. 
 
With the LeaderUP Interview Process Certification, Alex prepared for interviews by focusing on the real needs of hiring managers and positioning himself as the ANSWER they needed for these leadership roles.  
 
He engaged in mock interviews that emphasized balancing strategic vision with practical execution. 
 
AND PRACTICED A LOT 
Until he was able to master interviewing 
 
We also worked with Alex on executive coaching sessions that focused on leadership development and managing high-stress situations effectively. 
 
Fast forward 5 months: 
➜ Promoted to Principal Cloud Solutions Architect 
➜ Achieving a better work-life balance 
 
Alex’s big breakthrough was learning to balance high performance with personal well-being.  
 
His story of overcoming burnout and achieving balanced success highlights the importance of proactive career management and taking steps to improve both career and personal life.  
 
He just wish he had done this sooner,  
BEFORE he had ended up in the ER. 
 
If you’re feeling burnt out, taking action can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling career. 
 
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Don't ignore the 🚩 flags, no amount of money is worth your mental health. 
 
Job interviews aren't a one-sided interrogation. 
 
Remember, you're also sizing up the company. 
 
Don't just nod and smile at the end. 
 
Get in there. 
Ask what matters to you. 
Benefits? Culture? Growth opportunities? 
 
Flip the script. It's your interview too. 
 
You can't find the green lights 🚦or the red flags 🚩 if you don't look for them and ask. 
 
Agree? 
 
#interviews #hiring #openforwork #redflags

Don't just go with the highest salary. 
Don't pick any company. 
Don't pick any job. 
 
Pick a CULTURE and a LEADER that will... 
 
👉 Mentor you 
👉 Listen to your ideas 
👉 Help bring out your potential 
👉 Values you for YOU and your work 
👉 Will help you GROW in your career and life 
👉 Advocates for you & creates opportunities 
👉 Leads by example with Work-Life Harmony 
👉 Push you outside your comfort zone 
👉 Care about you as a HUMAN 
 
What would you add? 
 
#Culture #Leadership #Career #Mase

The High Cost of Staying in Your Comfort Zone 
 
Did you know that staying in a stagnant job can cost you more than just money? 
 
Key Statistics: 
 
- 67% of professionals feel stuck in their careers. 
- The average salary increase when changing jobs is 15-20%. 
- Professionals who network effectively are 70% more likely to land their dream job. 
 
Why It Matters: 
 
- Stagnation leads to missed opportunities and career dissatisfaction. 
- Strategic moves can significantly boost your income and job satisfaction. 
 
Take Action: 
 
- Evaluate Your Current Role: Are you truly happy and growing? 
- Network Proactively: Build connections with industry leaders. 
- Invest in Your Growth: Take courses, seek mentors, and update your skills. 
 
Don’t let comfort cost you your dream career. Make a change today! 
 
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The job you choose impacts everything:

- Your income
- Where you live
- Time with your family
- Your mental well-being
- Your children's education
- The quality of food you eat
- Medical bills you can handle
- The vacations you can afford
- What you can save and invest
- Whether your career grows or stalls
- How you feel at the end of the day
- How present you are for your partner
- The job search isn't just about finding a job.

It's about securing a future for yourself and those who depend on you, emotionally or financially.

So take it seriously.

I asked my team to rate my leadership—ANONYMOUSLY. Here's what I learned. 
 
Opening yourself up to criticism isn't easy. 
But growth rarely comes from comfort zones. 
 
I created an anonymous survey and asked my team: 
 
- What am I doing well? 
- Where can I improve? 
- How can I support you better? 
 
The feedback was humbling. 
 
Positives: 
 
- Clear vision setting 
- Strong work ethic 
- Supportive in professional development 
 
Areas for improvement: 
 
- Communication: Sometimes decisions weren't fully explained. 
- Approachability: Team members felt hesitant to share concerns. 
- I took this to heart. 
 
Actions I took: 
 
- Implemented open-door hours. 
- Scheduled regular team check-ins. 
- Encouraged open dialogue without repercussions. 
 
The outcome? 
 
- Stronger team relationships 
- Increased trust 
- Better overall performance 
 
Leadership isn't about being perfect. 
It's about being accountable and willing to evolve. 
 
Have you ever sought feedback from your team? 
 
What did you learn?

Recently, a team member approached me with a big problem.  
 
Instead of giving them the solution, I asked, "What do you think we should do?" 
 
Their response was insightful and creative, reminding me of the importance of empowering others.  
 
Leadership is about fostering a culture where every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. 
 
True leaders inspire, motivate, and trust their teams. They create environments where people feel safe to share their ideas and take risks.  
 
When we encourage our teams to think for themselves and support their decisions, we build stronger, more innovative organizations. 
 
Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flowcharts.  
It's about one life influencing another.  
 
Leadership is not about being in charge.  
It's about taking care of those in your charge. 
 
How do you empower your team? 
 
#Leadership #Empowerment #TeamWork #Innovation #Trust

After 100+ interviews, here's the ONE thing nobody tells you about landing that executive role. 
 
I've been on both sides of the interview table over a hundred times. 
I've felt the nerves as a candidate and the responsibility as an interviewer. 
 
And here's the surprising truth I've discovered. 
 
Technical skills and impressive resumes get you an interview. 
But what lands you the job? 
 
Emotional Intelligence (EQ). 
 
Yes, your ability to strategize, innovate, and lead is crucial. 
 
But companies are increasingly seeking leaders who can: 
 
- Inspire teams 
- Navigate complex interpersonal dynamics 
- Foster a positive culture 
 
In my own journey, I shifted focus. 
 
Instead of just highlighting achievements, I emphasized: 
 
- Times I resolved conflicts 
- Moments I mentored others 
- How I built cohesive teams 
 
During interviews, I shared stories that showcased empathy, adaptability, and communication. 
 
The result? 
 
I landed my dream role at a company that values people as much as profits. 
 
Remember, leadership is as much about heart as it is about brains. 
 
Have you found EQ to be a game-changer in your career? 
 
Let's discuss.

At your job, you’re lucky if you get a 3-5k raise each year. 
 
$100k salary this year. $103k next year. 
 
Doesn't even keep up with inflation. 
 
Want to crush inflation? 
Move up tax brackets? 
 
Take action. 
Level up yourself. 
Make your future happen. 
 
Stop waiting for a raise. 
Stop waiting for a promotion. 
 
Go create one. 
 
Your dream job & salary is out there! 
 
#bestadvice #jobs #careers #MASE 
 
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