Many leaders put off leaving their organizations because they don’t know how, or they feel pigeon-holed. Sometimes there’s a trigger event that helps them make the decision (acquisition, pandemic, change in board membership, a disruptive colleague, etc.), and sometimes it’s as simple as being bored and wanting something different.

 

Maddison and I examined more than 280 client files (spanning the pandemic) and uncovered a handful of themes for CEOs, aspiring CEOs, board advisors, and board directors from private equity portfolio companies, Fortune 500, and mid-market companies. There are dozens of common themes.

 

Here is one:

 

“I want to find out the best way to market myself in this rapidly changing job market. With so much competition out there, how do I get noticed?” 

 

Raising visibility inside and outside your organization is both a short and long game. Planning for the future you want now is smart versus reacting to an unpleasant new reality at work. Scouring LinkedIn and Indeed for opportunities is futile at your level because most of those opportunities are never advertised.

 

Standing out in your industry authentically and effectively is easy when you have a plan, and we’ve created one for you.

 

In fact, we’ve described three primary areas to amplify your presence, break through the ceiling, and surpass the competition both internally (post-merger integrations) and externally (board applications, industry changes, and new investors). Break out of stereotypes with signature stories, keynote speaking, and authoring whitepapers.

 

Getting recognized in your industry and inside your organization can dramatically improve your earning power while improving your confidence to get more out of your career.

 

Get the plan.

 

Have you ever been to Newfoundland, CANADA?

 

It's a very beautiful part of our country, yet it doesn't quite feel like the same part of the world. Newfoundland was the last province to join the Canadian confederation on March 31, 1949. There is a large Portuguese community in Newfoundland and in fact, the influence of early Portuguese exploration is reflected in many aspects of its history.

 

Some highlights include Gros Morne National Park, Bonavista Peninsula, Torngat Mountains, plenty of historic sites, and Terra Nova National Park (Terra Nova means "new land" in Portuguese).

 

The avid walker that I am, I was not prepared for the intensity of a large climb we did in the capital of Newfoundland—St. John's (as the picture evidently depicts below). If you ever find yourself exploring this beautiful province, let me know! I would be happy to share some recommendations with you. 

 

 

Also, get market-ready this summer to prepare for your new role in September.

 

Designed for business leaders seeking a board of director’s seat, a new investor, or a key opportunity in a new organization. Now in its 12th year, the 90-Day Brand helps high-profile leaders, entrepreneurs, and high-potential executives stand out in their targeted markets.

 

 

To learn more, reply to this email (it is 100% confidential and I monitor it exclusively).

 

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Maureen is a performance optimization coach and personal branding strategist for next-level executives and board nominees.

 

Westgate Executive Branding and Career Consulting Inc. would like to acknowledge that we are located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People. We are all Treaty people.