Episode 34 4 Expert Ways To Find Your Next Leadership Job

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 IntroductionThe challenge of finding time for career planning in leadership roles[00:02:00] The Hidden Job Market & Why Leadership Jobs Are Harder to Find70% of senior roles aren't advertisedHow positioning matters before jobs even go public[00:03:00] Why You Might Be Feeling StuckCommon 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 NetworkPersonal referrals dominate executive hiringHow to stay top-of-mind with decision-makersA client success story on landing a startup leadership role via an old boss[00:08:00] 2. Connect with Executive Recruiters & HeadhuntersBuild relationships before you need themWhere to find the right recruiters for your industryExample: A finance director who transitioned industries thanks to recruiter advocacy[00:11:00] 3. Position Yourself as a Thought LeaderWhy visibility = credibilityHow to choose between speaking, writing, podcasting, and LinkedInReal story: A marketing manager leveraged thought leadership to step up to a director role[00:14:00] 4. Optimise Your LinkedIn Profile for SearchUse keywords aligned with the job you want, not the one you haveTips for revamping your headline, summary, experience, and skillsExample: How simple tweaks helped a Director of Ops attract COO opportunitiesUseful LinksSign up for Weekly Career InspirationLearn about Leadership & Advancement Coaching ProgrammesBook a Free 121 Clarity CallJoin The Love What You Do Facebook GroupConnect with Sarah on LinkedInRate & Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of Unstuck & Unstoppable helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Sarah know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: [email protected] you are capable of more than you know. Shine brightly, lead boldly, and unlock the extraordinary potential within you. Be unstoppable.