The Executive Career Playbook

Your First Board Seat: How to Position Yourself as the Right Candidate

You have a strong executive track record. You’ve led teams, driven results, and influenced organizations at the highest level. So why does landing your first board seat feel like cracking a code nobody handed you? In this episode, we'll walk you through exactly how to position yourself for your first paid board opportunity, including what boards are actually looking for, how to build your board narrative, and the common mistakes that keep qualified executives on the sidelines. You'll leave with: -A clear picture of what boards want in first-time directors -The elements of a compelling board value proposition -Actionable next steps to activate your board search today

The Executive Career Brief for May 13th 2026

D&S Executive Career Brief - May 13th 2026 Your Daily Edge In A Competitive Market

The Executive Career Brief for May 12th 2026

D&S Executive Career Brief - May 12th 2026 Your Daily Edge In A Competitive Market

The Executive Job Search Feels Broken. Let’s Fix That.

Roles that disappear. Months of silence. Finalist-stage ghosting. AI screening that filters out perfectly qualified leaders before a human ever sees their name. If the executive job search feels like a different planet right now, you’re not imagining it. Join Michelle Merritt and Debra Boggs for a candid talk as they pull back the curtain on what’s actually happening in the C-suite and senior executive job market and, more importantly, what is working right now. This is the conversation senior leaders need to be having right now.

The Executive Career Brief for May 11th 2026

D&S Executive Career Brief - May 11th 2026 Your Daily Edge In A Competitive Market