Senior Leaders and Executives Only

Has anyone here worked with a voice or communication coach or used an app/program that genuinely improved your communication skills?

I’m specifically interested in:
• Clearer, more confident speaking
• Stronger executive presence
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I was just hired as the Chief Operating Officer for a small company doing about 10M in revenue. For people who have stepped into the COO role, what is the first thing you did to prepare yourself for t… more

Let’s talk leadership.

How do you define it? How do you prioritize your own growth as a leader (no right or wrong here)? Especially curious if you are a people manager.

What do you expect from your peo… more

I’ve found myself looking at roles a step below where I am - 7 years of senior leadership across three companies and I’m losing not just the motivation to keep moving up, but even to stay where I am. … more

Hey! Let’s start a meaning chat:

What feels heavy or unsustainable about the way leadership for you?

Where do you feel you’re most out of alignment with how you truly want to lead or create?

What’s costing you the most energy r… more

Leadership looks different for everyone. Thinking back, what style did your favorite leader have that made the biggest impact on you? I’m stepping into a new leadership role and would love to hear dif… more

I’ve applied to ~15 Chief of Staff or Strategic Ops roles at Series B+ and enterprise companies that match my experience line-for-line. But aside from a couple auto rejections, it’s been crickets.

Are roles like … more

Hey bowl ! I have 2 MDs in Management and IT. I have worked as a PM and as a Developer. Trying to find something in Canada that could help me better develop myself as a leader. Any amazing things you… more

I’m looking at switching companies and moving back into the startup world from a larger company. Everything looks good except the job offer heavily favours the company, particularly around limiting severance to ESA minimums plus four we… more

I usually attack a company first , then I show them their vulnerabilities. They in turn hire me to educate the staff against such attacks, I then negotiate a contract that extends to keeping me as a c… more

Part time HH

My TC is just over 200k as a director, had a recruiter at a much smaller company reach out and gauge my interest in a VP level role. New position, so he didn't have a hiring budget/target in mind. I didn'… more

Is it unusual for a board of directors to discuss and plan a merger with a larger company without involving the director of the smaller company?

In NY creative negotiating an EVP offer - what base salaries are you seeing for EVP ECD roles? Planning to ask for 400 base.

Recently interviewed for a CEO role with 3 people from the company. 2 of 3 instantly added me on LI with 1 sending a dm saying I crushed it. But the organizer of the posting has yet to reply back. It’… more

Hi, I was reached out by a headhunter for a paid board of directors position. I’m pretty interested. Anyone has experience of being in a board? How should I prepare for the interview? Also, any though… more

How did you jump from director to c-level?

What has been your observation or experience of consulting partners becoming business operators (CEO or COO)?

I was a CEO of a startup (successful, with exit) before joining a large consulting firm as… more

Is 68 the limit?

Would greatly appreciate referrals to connect with the hiring managers in Toronto, Canada or anywhere in the USA, looking for Program Manager/ Sr. Project Manager or Agile Coach. I have successfully l… more

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My CEO recently talked to me about moving towards a CTO role as we grow and I'm looking at ways to skill up. I'm curious if the CTO programs at Universities are worth doing? Cornell, Cal, Wha… more

I have resigned from my current position and have been asked by HR to do an exit interview. There are a few positives about the company and management, but there's also a lot of room for improveme… more

I'm a solopreneur project
management consultant. I'm trying to
expand my business and want to take
on more IT projects in my consultancy
to manage. I am in the Dallas area but can manage anywhere else remotely as… more

Anyone know of a reputable headhunting company?

This would be for a director or VP role in enterprise programs / business transformation and I am located in Minnesota. Thank you for any advice, as I ha… more

How common is it for a CTO role to be asked to do a case study in the interview process? They have 5 cases, aka challenges, asking for a lot of details. I'm getting a sense they are just trying … more

Good morning
Is there any hospitality professional around?
I would like to get in touch.
I'm expanding my business (today, I'm in Florida, New York and Missouri), and I'm open to ideas and collaboration for mu… more

Looking for recommendations on coworking spaces in NYC.

I’m looking for simple advice on how to resign as a highly involved CFO. I’ve worked for my owner group for roughly 10 years and the company has faced harsh financial performance over the last year. T… more

As an Strategic advisor, have you ever participated in company’s sales calls with customer ?

Leaders, What kind of remuneration model do you follow for Advisory engagement ? Retainer +Equity ? Or revenue / profit sharing ? What are the typical percentages do you charge for early stage startu… more

Need some advice.

Good job at well recognized organization, healthy benefits package, and well respected by leadership. However, I’m overworked, under supported, with no career growth. Cherry on top - an inconsistent manage… more

Hi everyone. I'm currently a college freshman in east Tennessee. I am studying at a community college right now where I'll earn my AS in Business Administration. I will then transfer to Tennes… more

As a WOC have you ever managed a white male who thinks he’s performing, but is under performing and seems to have serious issues accepting feedback, is unable to communicate in a succinct top down way… more

Beginning to feel the pinch of the job market right now after the org I worked at shuttered. It was under a major/multi-billion dollar conglomerate, I have 12+ years experience in social/digital strat… more

Tips for leading white men needed. I am a WOC. Thanks in advance.

How to make the jump from Director to C-level executive? I’m director of a growing department at a nonprofit and I already answer directly to the CEO. How do I get a seat at the table?

Looking for an executive leadership networking group to join. Anyone here have a recommendation from personal experience?