by Barbara Safani | Mar 2, 2026 | career management, job search
What is the typical length of a job search? This is one of the most common questions senior leaders ask during a transition. The honest answer is simple: it depends. For most executives, a well-run search typically spans six to twelve months. That timeline is shaped...
by Barbara Safani | Jan 21, 2026 | career management, job search
At the executive level, careers rarely stall because of a lack of capability. More often, they plateau or derail because leaders are too busy executing to step back and assess whether their trajectory still aligns with the market, the organization, and their own...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 18, 2026 | career management, job search, networking
Most networking emails fail for one simple reason: they sound like job requests. The most effective networking emails aren’t asking someone to hire you. They’re asking someone to share their perspective. People are far more willing to offer advice than...
by Barbara Safani | Jun 3, 2026 | board search, career management, job search
For many senior executives, securing a corporate board seat represents a natural next chapter. It offers an opportunity to apply decades of leadership experience in a new way, shaping strategy, advising management, strengthening governance, and protecting shareholder...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 13, 2026 | compensation, job search, salary negotiation
At the executive level, compensation is far more than a salary discussion. It is a multi-layered structure designed to align leadership performance with business outcomes, often combining immediate cash, long-term incentives, and participation in enterprise value...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 6, 2026 | interviews
For senior executives, interviews are not about answering questions; they are about shaping perception, establishing trust, and demonstrating the ability to lead at scale. Yet many accomplished leaders approach interviews as a retrospective discussion of their...
by Barbara Safani | Feb 1, 2026 | compensation, salary negotiation
New data from the CEO and Executive Compensation Practices in the Russell 3000 and S&P 500 report reveals significant trends in how senior leadership is being compensated and how that compensation is perceived by investors and proxy advisors. The report...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 24, 2025 | career solvers news, resume
Each year, Career Directors International (CDI) hosts the TORI Awards (Toast of the Resume Industry), a global competition where resume writers showcase their best work and compete for top honors. It’s an opportunity to demonstrate strategic thinking, strong writing,...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 30, 2025 | career management, job search
The recent surge in layoffs in the retail sector has created uneasiness and uncertainty across many other industries as people grapple with the reality of a job loss. For senior leaders, losing a role is more than a professional setback; it can unsettle identity,...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 23, 2025 | career management, job search, networking
For senior leaders, a career transition rarely begins with a job posting. It begins with a conversation. Whether you’re a CEO seeking a new challenge, a CMO exploring board seats, or a CHRO navigating organizational change, your next role will most likely come from...
