Submitting resumes and hoping for a callback doesn’t cut it anymore, especially at the executive level. If you’re a senior leader wondering why your job search feels harder than ever, this episode is for you. Career and Executive Coach Maya Sharfi joins us to break down the new rules of executive transitions and how to confidently navigate what’s next.
You’ll learn why today’s job market demands a mindset shift, how to approach networking in a way that feels human, and what it really means to be the CEO of your own career. From managing fear during big transitions to avoiding the most common executive missteps, this episode gives you the tools to take control and create real momentum in your job search.
What You’ll Learn In Today’s Episode:
- How the executive job market has evolved.
- Why resumes alone don’t open doors anymore.
- How to shift your mindset during career transitions.
- Networking without sounding transactional.
- The #1 mistake executives make on networking calls.
- How to make the most of your existing network.
- Why you are the CEO of your own career.
- What top execs are doing differently in 2025.
- How to turn fear into action.
- Practical steps to move into roles of influence.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“Networking can bring up a lot of vulnerabilities and fear but there are reframes that you can do to tap into that higher level purpose and become the next version of yourself.” – Maya Sharfi Share on X “You’re the CEO of your career.” – Maya Sharfi Share on X “Don’t be transactional, be connected.” – Maya Sharfi Share on XResources In Today’s Episode:
- Maya Sharfi: Website
- Build Yourself Assessment
- Elisia Keown: LinkedIn | Instagram
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