Are you an ambitious woman looking for your next senior leadership role but feeling frustrated by the lack of visible opportunities? You’re not alone. As you progress in your career, the job search becomes more complex—and more hidden.

In this episode, Sarah shares 4 expert, proven strategies to help you find your next leadership job with more confidence and clarity. These practical tools—drawn from her 16+ years of experience as a career and leadership career coach—are especially powerful for women who want to lead with purpose without selling out or burning out.

Show Notes

[00:00:00] Welcome & Episode Introduction

• The challenge of finding time for career planning in leadership roles

[00:02:00] The Hidden Job Market & Why Leadership Jobs Are Harder to Find

• 70% of senior roles aren't advertised
• How positioning matters before jobs even go public

[00:03:00] Why You Might Be Feeling Stuck

• Common barriers: fear, self-doubt, lack of knowledge

🔍 4 Expert Ways to Find Your Next Leadership Job

[00:04:00] 1. Harness the Power of Your Professional Network

• Personal referrals dominate executive hiring
• How to stay top-of-mind with decision-makers
• A client success story on landing a startup leadership role via an old boss

[00:08:00] 2. Connect with Executive Recruiters & Headhunters

• Build relationships before you need them
• Where to find the right recruiters for your industry
• Example: A finance director who transitioned industries thanks to recruiter advocacy

[00:11:00] 3. Position Yourself as a Thought Leader

• Why visibility = credibility
• How to choose between speaking, writing, podcasting, and LinkedIn
• Real story: A marketing manager leveraged thought leadership to step up to a director role

[00:14:00] 4. Optimise Your LinkedIn Profile for Search

• Use keywords aligned with the job you want, not the one you have
• Tips for revamping your headline, summary, experience, and skills
• Example: How simple tweaks helped a Director of Ops attract COO opportunities

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