The New Rules of Senior Hiring: Suzie Walker on Executive Search, AI Skills and Standing Out in 2026.

What does it take to land a senior role in a market where jobs can attract 1500 to 2000 applications?In this live episode of The Ripple Impact, with host Laura Barber, we're joined by Suzie Walker, founder of Suzie Walker Executive Search and Amazon bestselling author of The Successful Candidate. We talk about the new reality for senior leaders in marketing and digital, why many roles are never advertised publicly, and how to build a clear value proposition that gets you shortlisted.Suzie also shares what organisations are demanding right now: commercial impact, transformation skills, leadership through change, and a strong understanding of AI in marketing. Plus, why interim work can be a smart move and why your situation in this market is not a reflection of your worth.🌊 If you’re looking to elevate the human storytelling of your brand, get in touch with us at The Ripple Impact.Laura Barber profileThe Ripple Impact YouTube Channel#TheRippleImpact #WaveMakers #Marketing#Branding #Careers #JobSearch #CMO