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/

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    How to Get a Corporate Board Seat: Board Readiness, Positioning, and Networking Strategies

    Corporate board opportunities rarely go to the most qualified executive. They go to the executive who is visible, positioned correctly, and connected to the right decision-makers. In this session, Debra Boggs shares the strategies executives use to secure corporate board seats, strengthen board readiness, build board visibility, and position themselves as valuable contributors in the boardroom. You'll learn: ✔ What board readiness actually means ✔ How to reposition executive experience for board opportunities ✔ The difference between an executive resume and a board resume ✔ How to optimize LinkedIn for board searches ✔ Why networking remains the most effective path to board opportunities ✔ Common mistakes that prevent qualified executives from being selected Whether you're pursuing your first corporate board seat, an independent director role, an advisory board position, or expanding your board portfolio, this discussion provides practical strategies to strengthen your board candidacy. Subscribe and follow us for more executive career strategy, board readiness guidance, executive branding insights, leadership visibility tactics, and corporate board opportunities. 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 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/ Follow, rate, and enjoy the journey. https://www.linkedin.com/in/debraboggs/ https://dscareermanagement.com/

  2. May 27

    WHAT RECRUITERS REALLY WANT

    What do senior recruiters look for when reviewing an executive resume or LinkedIn profile, and what makes them stop scrolling? Join Debra Boggs, D&S CEO and Matilda Cole, Lead Coach and 20-year executive recruiting veteran, for a candid conversation that takes you behind the curtain of the executive hiring process. Matilda has worked inside Fortune 500s, private equity firms, and FAANG companies, and as a power user of LinkedIn Recruiter and multiple AI platforms. She now uses that insider knowledge every day to help C-suite executives and board candidates stand out, get noticed, and land the roles they deserve. In this episode, you will learn: What recruiters genuinely notice first, and what immediately gets ignored • Why most executive LinkedIn profiles miss the mark (and how to fix yours) How AI systems evaluate your resume before a human ever sees it The language and positioning shifts that move you from candidate to top contender What board-readiness looks like through a recruiter's lens. Whether you are actively in search, open to the right opportunity, or building toward a board seat, this conversation will give you the insider intelligence to position yourself with confidence and clarity. 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.h... Follow, rate, and enjoy the journey. https://www.linkedin.com/in/debraboggs/ https://dscareermanagement.com/

  3. Mar 17

    THE RECRUITER FILTER in 2026: Insider Secrets Revealed with Amber Schleinkofer

    The executive search landscape has shifted dramatically. What worked even 18 months ago may now work against you. In this candid conversation, Debra Boggs sits down with Amber Schleinkofer, President & Strategic Talent Partner at AS Talent Advisors, LLC, to pull back the curtain on what actually matters when recruiters are evaluating C-suite candidates today. You'll discover: -How AI and automation have changed the way recruiters find and vet executives -The red flags that immediately remove candidates from consideration -How to position yourself when you're currently employed vs. in transition -The truth about working with multiple search firms simultaneously -What makes an executive's LinkedIn profile truly stand out to recruiters This is not a recruiting pitch. This is a strategic conversation designed to help senior leaders understand the current market reality and position themselves accordingly. Whether you're actively exploring opportunities, passively open, or simply want to understand how the executive search world operates in 2026, this session will give you practical intelligence you can use immediately.     Subscribe to our newsletter: https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/2q3qZvHrGTmWhDwaxJCl3gA   Learn more at our website: https://www.dscareermanagement.com   Book a call with us today here:  https://meetings.hubspot.com/cpoff/intro-call-with-carmen   Follow Us on LinkedIn for more executive insights: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dscareermanagement   Follow, rate, and enjoy the journey. https://www.linkedin.com/in/debraboggs/ https://dscareermanagement.com/

  4. Jan 20

    2026 Executive Career & Hiring Forecast: What Recruiters Want You to Know

    The executive talent landscape is shifting faster than ever. AI expectations are reshaping hiring criteria. Generational transitions are opening C-suite doors. Board opportunities are at unprecedented levels. The skills that got you where you are now may not be the ones that get you where you want to be in the future. Join Debra Boggs and Ascentria Search Partners’ Ken Schmitt for a focused 30-minute look at what 2026 holds for senior and C-level executives and how to position yourself for success in this evolving market. Listen in and take control of your next opportunity.   Subscribe for weekly leadership and career insights. Reclaim your opportunities today.   Learn more at our website: https://www.dscareermanagement.com   Book a call with us today here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/cpoff/intro-call-with-carmen   Follow Us on LinkedIn for more executive insights: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dscareermanagement Follow, rate, and enjoy the journey. https://www.linkedin.com/in/debraboggs/ https://dscareermanagement.com/

  5. Jan 6

    How to Lead Without Regret: A Conversation with Christopher Williams on C. O. U. R. A. G. E.

    For executives navigating career transitions or pursuing board appointments, courage isn't optional. It's the differentiator between settling and strategic advancement. In this conversation with Debra Boggs, Christopher O.H. Williams, NACD.DC, author of C.O.U.R.A.G.E.: 7 Choices for Living a Life Without Regret, draws from his leadership roles at Nike, Adidas, Goldman Sachs, and as the first president of African Leadership University to explore how everyday courage transforms hesitation into principled action. Whether you're contemplating your next executive role, pursuing board service, or leading through significant change, this conversation will equip you with actionable insights on leading without regret. Listen in and learn how to lead courageously without regret.   Learn more at our website: https://www.dscareermanagement.com Book a call with us today here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/cpoff/intro-call-with-carmen Follow Us on LinkedIn for more executive insights: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dscareermanagement

  6. 12/22/2025

    Where Have All The Jobs Gone?

    This episode is your roadmap to finding opportunities in today’s hiring landscape, not the one from 5 years ago.   Work with D&S (Executive Search Support): https://www.dscareermanagement.com/   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://meetings.hubspot.com/cpoff/in...   Download your Executive Job Search Diagnostic now: https://share.hsforms.com/2VJfQD8HKQq...   Access our Layoff Preparation Checklist here: https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/22ejw...   Download your board readiness guide here: https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/2LANY...   Follow Us on LinkedIn for more executive insights:   linkedin.com/company/dscareermanagement/posts/?feedView=all

  7. 12/09/2025

    Cracking the Executive Recruiting Code: How to Work Effectively with Executive Recruiters with David Honig

    Executive recruiters can be your secret weapon in landing your next leadership role, but most marketing executives don't know how to leverage these relationships effectively. Join Debra Boggs for a candid conversation with David Honig, one of the top marketing executive recruiters in the business, as they pull back the curtain on what really happens in executive search, and how you can position yourself as the candidate recruiters want to champion. This isn't theory. David has placed countless CMOs, VPs of Marketing, and digital marketing executives with industry-leading organizations. He knows exactly what separates candidates who land premium opportunities from those who struggle. If you're a marketing executive who wants to be strategic about your career advancement, this conversation will change how you think about executive search. Listen in and take control of your next opportunity.   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://meetings.hubspot.com/cpoff/in... Download your Executive Job Search Diagnostic now: https://share.hsforms.com/2VJfQD8HKQq... Access our Layoff Preparation Checklist here: https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/22ejw... Download your board readiness guide here: https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/2LANY... Follow Us on LinkedIn for more executive insights: linkedin.com/company/dscareermanagement

  8. 12/02/2025

    How to Maintain Hope and Confidence During Your Executive Career Transition with Debra Boggs, Norma Davila, and Allan Wojahn

    The average executive search now spans 6-9 months. If you're feeling the weight of an extended transition, you're not alone, and more importantly, you're not broken. Our panel has guided over 3,000 executives through successful transitions, and they're here to share what actually works. Our experts reveal the #1 mental trap that derails even the most accomplished leaders and, more importantly, how to recognize when you're falling into it. Forget generic advice about "staying positive." Our panelists share the exact daily structures their most successful clients use. Radio silence hurts differently at the executive level. Listen in as Debra, Norma, and Allan address the reframe that transforms rejection into intelligence, specific exercises to rebuild executive presence after setback, and when to follow up and when to let go because extended interview processes have become the norm, not the exception. 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://meetings.hubspot.com/cpoff/in... Download your Executive Job Search Diagnostic now: https://share.hsforms.com/2VJfQD8HKQq... Access our Layoff Preparation Checklist here: https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/22ejw... Download your board readiness guide here: https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/2LANY... Follow Us on LinkedIn for more executive insights linkedin.com/company/dscareermanagement

  9. 11/11/2025

    How To Level-up Your Leadership Impact To Drive Results With Ari Butler

    Your title doesn’t make you influential, your story does. Join Debra Boggs, CEO of D&S Executive Career Management, and Ari Butler, Founder of The AB3 Group, as they unpack how top executives turn expertise into influence through the power of storytelling. You’ll learn how to: ✅ Communicate with impact in high-stakes moments ✅ Turn technical brilliance into leadership influence ✅ Build executive presence that commands the room Whether you’re board-bound, leading change, or shaping your next career move, this conversation gives you the frameworks to lead, inspire, and get remembered. Subscribe for weekly strategies on executive careers, leadership, and visibility 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://meetings.hubspot.com/cpoff/in... Download your Executive Job Search Diagnostic now: https://share.hsforms.com/2VJfQD8HKQq... Access our Layoff Preparation Checklist here: https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/22ejw... Download your board readiness guide here: https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/2LANY...   Follow Us on LinkedIn for more executive insights linkedin.com/company/dscareermanagement

  10. 10/21/2025

    The Modern Executive Digital Footprint: Going Beyond LinkedIn with Donald Thompson

    Your next executive role or board seat won’t be decided by your résumé alone. In today’s market, executive search consultants and board nominating committees are digging deeper. They’re looking at your entire digital footprint before making million-dollar decisions. In this exclusive conversation, Debra Boggs, CEO of D&S Executive Career Management, sits down with Donald Thompson, award-winning author and executive advisor, to reveal how senior leaders can build a digital presence that opens doors to premium opportunities. What you’ll learn: -The unseen digital touchpoints shaping perceptions of leaders -How executive search firms evaluate candidates beyond LinkedIn -Reputation strategies that attract board nominating committees -Thought leadership approaches that amplify your credibility -Mistakes that quietly disqualify even the most qualified executives If you’re a C-level leader, board candidate, or executive in transition, this session is your roadmap to standing out where it matters most.   Subscribe for weekly strategies on executive careers, leadership, and visibility 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://meetings.hubspot.com/cpoff/in... Download your Executive Job Search Diagnostic now: https://share.hsforms.com/2VJfQD8HKQq... Access our Layoff Preparation Checklist here: https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/22ejw... Download your board readiness guide here: https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/2LANY... Follow Us on LinkedIn for more executive insights linkedin.com/company/dscareermanagement

  11. 09/16/2025

    Brittney Ezell's Playbook for Bold Career Moves

    What if your biggest career blow felt public, personal, and impossible to bounce back from? That’s exactly where Brittney Ezell found herself. After two decades as a Division I head basketball coach, her entire identity was tied to the title, until it wasn’t. In this powerful conversation, Brittney reveals what it really takes to bounce forward, not just bounce back. Now the CEO of Keller Williams (Johnson City) and Executive VP of a fast-growing startup, her journey is a masterclass in reinvention. Inside this interview: ✅ How to lead after loss ✅ The mindset that saved her career ✅ Real talk about rejection, transition, and what's next If you're navigating a career pivot or identity shift, you need to hear this.   Subscribe for more bold leadership stories. Share this with someone ready to grow through change. Visit us at: https://www.dscareermanagement.com/ or on LinkedIn to learn how we can help you stand out, stay visible, and move your career forward. Schedule a free consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/cpoff/intro-call-with-carmen?uuid=4078ccc5-cead-4bf4-b086-26b611c2b467

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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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    D&S Executive Career Management
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
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