by Barbara Safani | May 13, 2025 | interviews, job search
Public company C-suite executives can find it challenging to identify their next executive role because the market size limits the number of available positions at public companies at that level. As of 2025, there are 4,300 publicly listed companies in the U.S.,...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 10, 2024 | career management, job search, Uncategorized
The recent shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson has put a national spotlight on the issue of security, and many corporations are expected to reexamine their programs to protect their senior executives from harm. According to Ed Wurster, a public safety...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 4, 2024 | interviews, job search, salary negotiation
You got the interview — and the job offer! Congratulations! But maybe you’re second-guessing whether this will be the right job for you — or the right time to make a career move. Here are some reasons to consider turning down a job offer (and how to do that...
by Barbara Safani | Jun 17, 2021 | career management, job search, resume
Many of my clients are at a place in their careers where they would like to be considered for board roles. But most approach the process with a resume that may be suited for operating roles, but falls flat for board seats. Boards are looking for candidates that are...
by Barbara Safani | Mar 16, 2021 | career management, job search, resume
Many of my executive clients retain my services to prepare them for a search for their next big role in a public company. And while that is certainly one option to explore, the reality is that the higher you are in seniority, the fewer the options for those plum...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 8, 2020 | career management, job search, networking
As a career coach I’ve noticed that my clients often have trouble keeping track of their networking activities or remaining accountable for their search. In an effort to make this process easier, I recently created a tool to accelerate a client’s networking...
