The Executive Career Playbook

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The Executive Career Playbook is the podcast for senior leaders, executives, and board candidates who want to stay competitive, increase their visibility, and land career-defining opportunities in this competitive market. Hosted by executive career expert Debra Boggs and featuring executive recruiters, board directors, leadership experts, and accomplished business leaders, each episode delivers practical strategies to help you navigate career transitions, strengthen your executive brand, expand your network, and position yourself for your next leadership opportunity. Whether you're pursuing a VP, C-Suite, or Board Director role, you'll gain insider insights on executive hiring, leadership trends, personal branding, networking, interviewing, compensation negotiation, board readiness, and career growth. Because landing your next opportunity isn't just about experience. It's about positioning, visibility, and knowing how to stand out when it matters most. AND; If this podcast helps you think differently about your career, leadership, or next opportunity, follow the show and leave a 5-star review. Every rating helps more executives find these conversations and keeps bringing world-class insights from recruiters, board members, executive coaches, and leadership experts directly to you. Your next opportunity may be one conversation away. Follow, rate, and enjoy the journey. https://www.linkedin.com/in/debraboggs/ https://dscareermanagement.com/

  1. Oct 21

    What Happens When Your Company Lets You Go?

    You've spent years building your career. But what happens when your company decides it's time to part ways? An executive departure is about more than severance. It's about protecting your reputation, preserving your career momentum, and positioning yourself for what's next. In this episode, we explore why traditional outplacement often falls short for senior leaders, what you should know about severance negotiations, and how personalized career transition support benefits both executives and employers. Whether you're preparing for an unexpected career move or responsible for managing a leadership transition, you'll discover why how you navigate an executive exit can shape what happens next. Ready to plan your next move? Connect with our team for a confidential conversation. https://dscareermanagement-47519192.hs-sites.com/schedule-a-call-with-us Take our Executive Job Search Readiness Assessment here:  https://debraboggs.typeform.com/to/pqW9pR8d Download your Executive Job Search Diagnostic now: https://share.hsforms.com/2VJfQD8HKQqO5RfB76q_ovQsai1k Access our Layoff Preparation Checklist here: https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/22ejwl7b-SVSkauZ8TrR9wQ Download your board readiness guide here:  https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/2LANY6QsvSNmAdYd7ZuQytg Request our free Unique Value Proposition Worksheet here:  https://share.hsforms.com/2SM4-7WEmQDur1LqRR2a6Qwsai1k Follow Us on LinkedIn for more executive insights linkedin.com/company/dscareermanagement/posts/?feedView=all Listen to our Podcast - The Executive Career Playbook: https://theexecutivecareerplaybook.podbean.com/ #ExecutiveOutplacement #ExecutiveCareerTransition #ExecutiveLeadership #SeveranceNegotiation #ExecutiveCareerManagement #LeadershipTransition #CHRO #ExecutiveJobSearch

  2. Oct 13

    1,600 Job Applications. Here's What Happened Next.

    1,600 applications. One job posting. What happens when companies receive more applications than they can realistically review? They stop looking. Instead, they turn to their network, trusted recruiters, and referrals, leaving many highly qualified executives wondering why they never heard back. In this episode of The Executive Career Playbook, Debra Boggs, CEO of D&S Executive Career Management, pulls back the curtain on what today's executive hiring process really looks like. You'll learn: ✔ Why applying online is becoming less effective for senior leaders ✔ How AI has changed executive hiring ✔ Why recruiters are often brought in after jobs are posted ✔ The strategies executives use to become visible before a role is ever advertised ✔ How to position yourself so opportunities come to you instead of chasing them If you've been sending applications into what feels like a black hole, this conversation will help you rethink your strategy and focus on what actually works. Like, Comment & Subscribe for weekly leadership and career insights. Reclaim your opportunities today.  Visit us at: https://www.dscareermanagement.com/ to learn how we can help you stand out, stay visible, and move your career forward. Book a call with us today here: https://dscareermanagement-47519192.hs-sites.com/schedule-a-call-with-us Take our Executive Job Search Readiness Assessment here:  https://debraboggs.typeform.com/to/pqW9pR8d Download your Executive Job Search Diagnostic now: https://share.hsforms.com/2VJfQD8HKQqO5RfB76q_ovQsai1k Access our Layoff Preparation Checklist here: https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/22ejwl7b-SVSkauZ8TrR9wQ Download your board readiness guide here:  https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/2LANY6QsvSNmAdYd7ZuQytg Request our free Unique Value Proposition Worksheet here:  https://share.hsforms.com/2SM4-7WEmQDur1LqRR2a6Qwsai1k Follow us on LinkedIn for more executive insights linkedin.com/company/dscareermanagement/posts   #ExecutiveJobSearch #ExecutiveCareer #ExecutiveLeadership #CareerStrategy #ExecutiveCareerPlaybook #JobSearchStrategy #CLevelCareers #ExecutiveRecruiters #LeadershipCareers #DSExecutiveCareerManagement

  3. Oct 6

    Want a Paid Board Seat? Here’s What Boards Are Looking For Now

    Want a paid board seat but not sure what boards are actually looking for? In this episode, Debra Boggs shares insights from the Private Directors Association PRISM Conference on what’s shaping private company boards, what nominating committees are looking for, and how senior executives can position their experience and leadership value for the right board opportunities. If board service is part of your next chapter, this conversation will help you think more strategically about how you position yourself and stand out. Ready to build a strategy for landing your next board opportunity? 👉 Book a complimentary call with the D&S team:  https://dscareermanagement-47519192.hs-sites.com/schedule-a-call-with-us Visit us at: https://www.dscareermanagement.com/ to learn how we can help you stand out, stay visible, and move your career forward. Book a call with us today here: https://dscareermanagement-47519192.hs-sites.com/schedule-a-call-with-us Take our Executive Job Search Readiness Assessment here:  https://debraboggs.typeform.com/to/pqW9pR8d Download your Executive Job Search Diagnostic now: https://share.hsforms.com/2VJfQD8HKQqO5RfB76q_ovQsai1k Access our Layoff Preparation Checklist here: https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/22ejwl7b-SVSkauZ8TrR9wQ Download your board readiness guide here:  https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/2LANY6QsvSNmAdYd7ZuQytg Request our free Unique Value Proposition Worksheet Here:  https://share.hsforms.com/2SM4-7WEmQDur1LqRR2a6Qwsai1k Follow Us on LinkedIn for more executive insights linkedin.com/company/dscareermanagement/posts/?feedView=all Listen to our Podcast - The Executive Career Playbook: https://theexecutivecareerplaybook.podbean.com/ #boardleadership  #corporategovernance  #BoardDirector #executiveleadership  #BoardSeat #PrivateDirectors #careerstrategy  #executivecoaching

  4. Oct 1

    Looking for Your Next Executive Role? Start Here

    Looking for your next executive role but unsure where to start? At the senior level, a successful search requires more than updating your resume and applying online. In this conversation, we answer the questions executives are asking about: • Getting your resume in front of the right recruiters • Using LinkedIn to strengthen your visibility • Positioning yourself for executive opportunities • Pursuing corporate board seats • Building a more strategic approach to your search   If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply unsure what your next move should be, you don’t have to figure it out alone. D&S Executive Career Management helps senior leaders build the positioning, materials, relationships, and strategy needed to compete for the right opportunities. Ready to get clear on your next move? Book a complimentary call with our team: https://dscareermanagement-47519192.hs-sites.com/schedule-a-call-with-us   Download your Executive Job Search Diagnostic now: https://share.hsforms.com/2VJfQD8HKQqO5RfB76q_ovQsai1k Access our Layoff Preparation Checklist here: https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/22ejwl7b-SVSkauZ8TrR9wQ Follow us on LinkedIn for more executive insights linkedin.com/company/dscareermanagement/posts/?feedView=all

  5. Sep 21

    3 Ways AI is Sabotaging Your Job Search & What To Do Instead

    AI was supposed to make the job search easier. But for most job seekers (and especially senior leaders), it is creating an entirely new set of challenges. AI-generated résumés, increased application volume, and automated screening are all making it harder for even highly qualified leaders to stand out. Listen till the end for a practical conversation about three ways AI is changing the executive job search and what you can do to stay visible, differentiate your value, and compete for the right opportunities. We cover how to use AI strategically, what hiring teams are doing differently, and why your positioning, relationships, reputation, and leadership story matter more than ever. Visit us at: https://www.dscareermanagement.com/ to learn how we can help you stand out, stay visible, and move your career forward. Book a call with us today here: https://dscareermanagement-47519192.hs-sites.com/schedule-a-call-with-us Take our Executive Job Search Readiness Assessment here:  https://debraboggs.typeform.com/to/pqW9pR8d Download your Executive Job Search Diagnostic now: https://share.hsforms.com/2VJfQD8HKQqO5RfB76q_ovQsai1k Access our Layoff Preparation Checklist here: https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/22ejwl7b-SVSkauZ8TrR9wQ Download your board readiness guide here:  https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/2LANY6QsvSNmAdYd7ZuQytg Request our free Unique Value Proposition Worksheet Here:  https://share.hsforms.com/2SM4-7WEmQDur1LqRR2a6Qwsai1k Follow Us on LinkedIn for more executive insights linkedin.com/company/dscareermanagement/posts/?feedView=all Listen to our Podcast - The Executive Career Playbook: https://theexecutivecareerplaybook.podbean.com/

  6. Sep 7

    Executive Layoff: 5 Steps to Take Before It Happens

    A potential layoff is not the time to wait and see. Learn five critical steps senior executives can take now to protect their career, strengthen their resume and LinkedIn presence, prepare for an executive job search, and negotiate severance and outplacement support. Facing uncertainty in your role? Book a complimentary call with D&S Executive Career Management and build your strategy before you need it: https://dscareermanagement-47519192.hs-sites.com/schedule-a-call-with-us Take our Executive Job Search Readiness Assessment here:  https://debraboggs.typeform.com/to/pqW9pR8d Download your Executive Job Search Diagnostic now: https://share.hsforms.com/2VJfQD8HKQqO5RfB76q_ovQsai1k Access our Layoff Preparation Checklist here: https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/22ejwl7b-SVSkauZ8TrR9wQ Download your board readiness guide here:  https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/2LANY6QsvSNmAdYd7ZuQytg Request our free Unique Value Proposition Worksheet Here:  https://share.hsforms.com/2SM4-7WEmQDur1LqRR2a6Qwsai1k Follow Us on LinkedIn for more executive insights linkedin.com/company/dscareermanagement/posts/?feedView=all

  7. Aug 2

    Breakdown to Breakthrough: What High Performers Don't Say on Mental Health

    Success doesn't protect you from burnout. In this candid conversation, Debra Boggs and Lesley Hunter explore the hidden mental health challenges many high performers face but rarely discuss. From perfectionism and burnout to vulnerability, resilience, and redefining success, they share practical insights for executives, senior leaders, and ambitious professionals navigating demanding careers. Whether you're leading a team, rebuilding after a setback, or simply trying to balance performance with wellbeing, this episode offers honest conversations and actionable strategies to help you move forward with confidence. 🎧 Follow The Executive Career Playbook for conversations on executive leadership, career growth, board readiness, and the realities of leading at the highest level. If this episode resonates with you, follow the podcast, leave a 5 star review, and share it with a leader who needs to hear it. Your support helps us bring more conversations like this to executives around the world. Visit us at: https://www.dscareermanagement.com/ to learn how we can help you stand out, stay visible, and move your career forward. Book a call with us today here: https://dscareermanagement-47519192.hs-sites.com/schedule-a-call-with-us Take our Executive Job Search Readiness Assessment here:  https://debraboggs.typeform.com/to/pqW9pR8d Download your Executive Job Search Diagnostic now: https://share.hsforms.com/2VJfQD8HKQqO5RfB76q_ovQsai1k Access our Layoff Preparation Checklist here: https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/22ejwl7b-SVSkauZ8TrR9wQ Download your board readiness guide here:  https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/2LANY6QsvSNmAdYd7ZuQytg Request our free Unique Value Proposition Worksheet Here:  https://share.hsforms.com/2SM4-7WEmQDur1LqRR2a6Qwsai1k Follow Us on LinkedIn for more executive insights linkedin.com/company/dscareermanagement/posts/?feedView=all

  8. Jul 26

    Board Candidate Workshop: How To Craft a Value Statement that Opens Doors

    Join board positioning expert Debra Boggs, CEO of D&S Executive Career Management, for a tactical and practical workshop. You will leave with a draft of your own board value statement, ready to use in networking conversations, warm introductions, and with board chairs and Nom/Gov committees. This episode is for senior executives actively pursuing their first board seat, or looking to expand their board service. About the speaker: Debra Boggs is an award-winning entrepreneur and nationally recognized expert in executive career strategy as CEO of D&S Executive Career Management. Debra’s thought leadership has been featured in Forbes, Newsweek, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and dozens of other media outlets. She’s also a sought-after speaker for national conferences and private leadership events. Her firm has a decade-long reputation for supporting C-suite leaders in navigating complex career transitions, landing board seats, and maximizing compensation in competitive markets. Visit us at: https://www.dscareermanagement.com/ to learn how we can help you stand out, stay visible, and move your career forward. Book a call with us today here: https://dscareermanagement-47519192.hs-sites.com/schedule-a-call-with-us Take our Executive Job Search Readiness Assessment here:  https://debraboggs.typeform.com/to/pqW9pR8d Download your Executive Job Search Diagnostic now: https://share.hsforms.com/2VJfQD8HKQqO5RfB76q_ovQsai1k Access our Layoff Preparation Checklist here: https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/22ejwl7b-SVSkauZ8TrR9wQ Download your board readiness guide here:  https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/2LANY6QsvSNmAdYd7ZuQytg Request our free Unique Value Proposition Worksheet Here:  https://share.hsforms.com/2SM4-7WEmQDur1LqRR2a6Qwsai1k Follow Us on LinkedIn for more executive insights linkedin.com/company/dscareermanagement/posts/?feedView=all

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The Executive Career Playbook is the podcast for senior leaders, executives, and board candidates who want to stay competitive, increase their visibility, and land career-defining opportunities in this competitive market. Hosted by executive career expert Debra Boggs and featuring executive recruiters, board directors, leadership experts, and accomplished business leaders, each episode delivers practical strategies to help you navigate career transitions, strengthen your executive brand, expand your network, and position yourself for your next leadership opportunity. Whether you're pursuing a VP, C-Suite, or Board Director role, you'll gain insider insights on executive hiring, leadership trends, personal branding, networking, interviewing, compensation negotiation, board readiness, and career growth. Because landing your next opportunity isn't just about experience. It's about positioning, visibility, and knowing how to stand out when it matters most. AND; If this podcast helps you think differently about your career, leadership, or next opportunity, follow the show and leave a 5-star review. Every rating helps more executives find these conversations and keeps bringing world-class insights from recruiters, board members, executive coaches, and leadership experts directly to you. Your next opportunity may be one conversation away. Follow, rate, and enjoy the journey. https://www.linkedin.com/in/debraboggs/ https://dscareermanagement.com/

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  • Creator
    D&S Executive Career Management
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
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