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

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/

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/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG5HUUxZZnR1eEpEOGRaMnQ5ckR3Um5XUjdUQXxBQ3Jtc0tuRGJFeXVRTDVrMVNOMno3aGluZ2NCdXlsSE1KN2YwYkl2R05vby1TZlFPUENRaTBXRDNkbnI1bDJtZTB1eEFxRlE0TkRnc3Y1N1NGeXYxZFFzdTVhaUNEdDltOHVQTU9ETWU5OVlMMk5SM3YwLUNQQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dscareermanagement.com%2F&v=g81ksCD9TgI] 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... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXp5YUc2REtrOWVVZlBLWkhCUV9LUlRQZHktZ3xBQ3Jtc0trWEpWdXNrWVNtNXU4WjJrTFcwa1YwZDN4eUlGdDJUSjdGM3pyRUtQRklCcERXN2FJd1dTV1R1WW5wOGRLRDhjdFZHa0ZST0tUODZ4OUhBVzcwMWQtT1lKeERCLXF4ZTVXVmpaU3hEVGgtMjJXU0hnVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdscareermanagement-47519192.hs-sites.com%2Fschedule-a-call-with-us&v=g81ksCD9TgI]

THE RECRUITER FILTER in 2026: Insider Secrets Revealed

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 [https://sai1k.share.hsforms.com/2q3qZvHrGTmWhDwaxJCl3gA]   Learn more at our website: https://www.dscareermanagement.com [https://www.dscareermanagement.com/]   Book a call with us today here:  https://meetings.hubspot.com/cpoff/intro-call-with-carmen [https://meetings.hubspot.com/cpoff/intro-call-with-carmen]   Follow Us on LinkedIn for more executive insights: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dscareermanagement [https://www.linkedin.com/company/dscareermanagement]

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 [https://www.dscareermanagement.com/]   Book a call with us today here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/cpoff/intro-call-with-carmen [https://meetings.hubspot.com/cpoff/intro-call-with-carmen]   Follow Us on LinkedIn for more executive insights: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dscareermanagement [https://www.linkedin.com/company/dscareermanagement]

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 [https://www.dscareermanagement.com/] Book a call with us today here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/cpoff/intro-call-with-carmen [https://meetings.hubspot.com/cpoff/intro-call-with-carmen] Follow Us on LinkedIn for more executive insights: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dscareermanagement [https://www.linkedin.com/company/dscareermanagement]