Why aren’t job boards landing you your next executive role—and what actually does? In this episode, you’ll learn why networking is the true driver of executive-level opportunities and how most senior professionals are getting it wrong. Instead of relying on cold outreach or transactional conversations, you’ll discover how roles are really created through referrals, relationships, and strategic conversations within your network.
Listen in to hear about the identity shift required to network with executive presence, how to approach connections with authenticity and confidence, and why curiosity and contribution matter more than ever. From who you should be building relationships with to how to avoid coming across as desperate or vague, this episode breaks down how to play the long game and build meaningful connections that open doors long before you need them.
What You’ll Learn In Today’s Episode:
- Why job boards rarely lead to executive roles.
- How executive roles are actually filled.
- The identity shift needed for senior networking.
- Why transactional networking doesn’t work.
- Who you should be building relationships with.
- How to approach networking with authenticity.
- The role of confidence and clarity in conversations.
- Why curiosity is a key differentiator.
- How to avoid sounding desperate or vague.
- Why networking is a long-term strategy.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“A job board is rarely going to provide you with your next executive-level job role.” – Elisia Keown Share on X “The best networking connections should not feel and do not feel one-sided.” – Elisia Keown Share on X “When it comes to networking, you have to be yourself and you have to be real.” – Elisia Keown Share on XResources In Today’s Episode:
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