Danzger Group - Igniting Finance and Tech Careers

Are you finding it really hard to achieve your career objectives? Getting a job or transitioning out of what that doesn’t suit you. Or maybe you need to improve your current work situation?

I’m the solution. I help you land a gratifying, rewarding job or internship matched to your strengths and interests and to succeed in your career. I do this through one-on-one coaching and advising with a holistic, design-oriented approach.

I help you get off the hamster wheel of simply constantly applying to jobs and hearing crickets. I teach you how to supplement those applications with networking in a way that doesn’t feel cringey.

We’ll start by ensuring that you have some clarity on what you might like to do. It’s better to take a moment to reflect on where your strengths and interests might best be applied than to start randomly applying to jobs.

I ensure that your career documents (resume, LinkedIn, and cover letter) are in great shape.

I help you land and prepare for meetings and interviews.

I help you with the important, yet often-overlooked, things that many career coaches don’t consider, like evaluating and negotiating job offers and getting off on the right foot in a new job.

In short, I help you:

• Identify your strengths and passions to suggest career direction
• Create materials to present themselves in the most attractive light (e.g., resume, LinkedIn profile, cover letter)
• Learn how to build and grow your professional network to help land a job
• Master meeting and interviewing skills
• Understand how to evaluate and negotiate offers
• Succeed in the workplace with an early action plan

LEARN MORE

MY FREE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: https://go.danzgergroup.com/newsletter
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TESTIMONIALS: https://www.danzgergroup.com/home#Testimonials
EMAIL: neil@danzgergroup.com

Career Coach and Advisor

I uplevel your career documents so you get more interviews and offers.

In today’s busy world, people who read your resume and LinkedIn profile give them quick scans. They must be concise and demonstrate what you can do for your next employer.

I transform your resume from a laundry list of roles and responsibilities to compelling, quantified accomplishments and achievements that make people stand up and take notice. 

When I’m through, you’ll not only have a polished resume, LinkedIn profile, and cover letter, but you’ll be better prepared in meetings and interviews when you see how I’ve communicated you to others in writing.

LEARN MORE

MY FREE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: https://go.danzgergroup.com/newsletter
REQUEST A FREE CAREER SOLUTIONS CALL: https://www.calendly.com/danzgergroup/15min
TESTIMONIALS: https://www.danzgergroup.com/home#Testimonials
EMAIL: neil@danzgergroup.com

Resume Writing and LinkedIn Optimization

I’ll make you a pro at acing interviews and networking meetings. This translates to more offers.

I share the principles and techniques that help you truly connect during a conversation. 

You’ll learn how to master the art of storytelling, effectively demonstrating what you can do for your next employer, and building stronger personal connections that instill trust.

I’ll conduct a mock interview with you and provide you with detailed, useful feedback so you can up your game.

Interview Preparation

If you’re generally happy in your current role, but you’d like to address issues that you feel prevent you from being the most effective, productive, and satisfied, I can help. I can coach you, asking you questions you never thought of to unlock insights. Despite a common misconception, coaching is about much more than remediation. It’s about making strides through continuous reflection and improvement.

Executive Coach

TechCXO

Offered strategic CFO/COO services (on-demand/fractional, interim, and project-based engagements) to technology-intensive companies nationwide. Areas of focus included investment management/fintech, SaaS, big data, AI, and machine learning. Helped companies that might not otherwise have the scale to afford a full-time strategic CFO for capital raising, increasing revenue, entering new markets, and profitability improvement.

Partner

Rebar Systems, LLC

One of four founders who grew the firm from startup to a team of 60 and double-digit millions in revenue.

Established and managed finance, administration, and operations (FA&O) processes. Spearheaded human resources/benefits, legal, international operations, compliance, risk management, & real estate.

Helped secure private investments from three of the world's largest hedge funds. Crafted and negotiated financing, teaming, intellectual property (IP), and client agreements.

Rebar Systems’ core expertise is providing financial institutions such as hedge funds, brokers, and banks with software, IT consulting/integration services, and support of high performance trading and transaction management systems. Systems include execution management systems (EMS) and order management systems (OMS.)

Chief Financial Officer and Co-founder

Miami International Holdings, Inc.

Senior Vice President focusing on operations and finance for the IT group of a well-funded startup involved in a massive systems development effort to serve the capital markets

Senior Vice President

Front Row Electronics, LLC

Founded a consumer electronics e-commerce business.  Subsequently sold ownership interest.

Owner

RiverEdge Capital Partners LLC

Primary responsibility for tech sector investments in a concentrated long/short equity hedge fund

Hedge Fund Analyst

US Trust

Managing Director, Growth Equity Group
Co-managed $1 billion in large/mid cap growth equities. 

• Gathered assets, winning numerous new mandates, ranging from $2 million to $75 million, from individuals, institutions, as well as clients of intermediaries.
• Conducted investor seminars, appeared on television (e.g., Bloomberg TV), and was quoted in the financial press (e.g., Barron’s.)
• Demonstrated strong investment performance during tenure.
• Refined the team’s buy/sell disciplines and introduced advanced valuation techniques (e.g., Credit Suisse HOLT), leading to improved risk-adjusted returns.
• Served on the firm’s Portfolio Policy Committee, establishing firm-wide investment policy.

Managing Director/Portfolio Manager

Morgan Stanley

Research Analyst, Telecommunications Equipment ('94-'97); Computer Hardware/Software ('92-'94)

• Ranked #3 among Telecom Equipment analysts in 1997 Greenwich Associates research poll.
• Ranked #4 among Morgan Stanley research analysts in stock picking (1996).
• Involved in seven IPOs (including one of the largest U.S. IPOs ever) and two follow-on offerings, transactions representing almost $4 billion.
• Contributed to The Internet Report by Mary Meeker.  HarperCollins, 1996.

Equity Research Analyst

🔥 Igniting Tech & Finance Careers | Getting You the Role and Compensation You Deserve | (Learn How to Get More Interviews and Offers. Click On The Video Link Below.) ⬇️

Face it. There are few things as trying as being in a job you don’t like or searching for a job.

Both of these situations are often accompanied by restlessness, frustration, and anxiety.

How happy would you be to achieve your career goals and find meaningful, sustaining work that energizes you?

You CAN find your dream position when armed with the methodology to establish or confirm career direction and effectively execute a job search. Or, if you’re in a position that suits you, but you are confronting some obstacles, you may very well be able to improve your situation.

Hi, I’m Neil. I’m proud to have helped many people land exciting jobs and internships and improve their work situations. I’m happy to do the same for you.

My career has been largely at the intersection of finance, operations, and technology. I've run HR for the eight-figure revenue tech startup I co-founded, having hired 100 people, interviewed 500 people to find them, and reviewed thousands of resumes during my career. This follows earlier experience at big companies like Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs and several startups.

Let me shepherd you in your career so you can be prepared to face any work situation confidently.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY:

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"I’m thrilled with the work Neil did with me on my resume, LinkedIn profile, and cover letter. The process was efficient and painless! Neil drew out my accomplishments and achievements and made them pop on my resume. He helped me revise my LinkedIn profile, including a headline and an About section that allow my personality to shine through. He also composed a crisp, customized cover letter with me. If you’re looking for help with your career materials, you can count on Neil.

- Karen S., managing director

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“Neil will help get you focused and organized in no time at all. I particularly appreciated his help and guidance on my LinkedIn profile which is now showing up in many more searches.

– Global portfolio manager at a premier asset manager

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While working with Neil on interview prep, he consistently served as a helpful voice, reminding me of what recruiters and prospective employers are really looking for. He makes himself extremely accessible to his clients as well. I highly recommend his services for anyone who is going through a job search or career pivot. 

– Eric K., operations manager, Arch

💡 Visit my Featured section to watch my introduction video and learn how to get more interviews and offers.

https://www.DanzgerGroup.com
neil@danzgergroup.com

Neil Danzger, CFA

Maureen McCann, Executive Career Strategist 💎

Trusted advisor to six-figure executives navigating role changes. 💎15X award-winning Executive Resume Writer.💎11X Canadian Certified Career & Job Search Strategist. Stop searching, start leading.

Imagine stepping into a role where your expertise is valued, your leadership trusted and your compensation aligned with your worth.

If you’re looking for executive-level guidance to navigate the hiring process in 2026, you’ve come to the right place. 

Get clear. 

Eliminate the chaos of career change.

Find a career that fuels you.

Together, we’ll build a customized career path that accelerates your success. Here’s how:

💡 Develop a comprehensive career strategy

💡 Target and tailor your job search to your location, industry, company and position 

💡 Identify the best strategy for your unique situation 

💡 Analyze your job search strategy to uncover what’s missing

💡 Develop a clear action plan tailored to your goals

💡 Advance your career with actionable steps

WHY WORK WITH ME?
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I help six-figure executives land their ideal roles faster, ensuring a seamless transition that saves time and maximizes earning potential. For two decades, I’ve guided thousands of senior executives and authentic leaders through successful career transitions, helping them achieve their goals with clarity and precision. 

About me:

✔ Canadian Career Thought leader and champion of career development
✔ 17 X National Awards of Excellence Winner | International Resume Writer Award Winner
✔ 11X Canadian Certified Career Strategist and Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP)
✔ Author and contributor | CareerWise, Career Professionals of Canada, Higher Bracket 
✔ Presenter and Panelist | Cannexus (Canada’s National Career Development Conference)
✔ Facilitator and Instructor | Career Professionals of Canada
✔ Awards of Excellence Judge | Evaluates Canada's Top Executive Resume Writers
✔ Evaluator and Assessor | Certified Resume, Interview, Employment, Worklife and Career Strategists
✔ Featured in Fortune, Forbes, Globe & Mail, Global News, Yahoo Finance, JobScan and Job Boom
✔ Published Career Researcher | "Military to Civilian Career Transition." Canadian Journal of Career Development Volume 16, Issue 2 (p. 24-29)

As a former expatriate, trailing spouse and entrepreneur, I offer diverse experiences and unique insights to help you navigate complex career transitions with confidence.

Ready to elevate your career? Let’s connect to create a strategy for your next executive move.
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Curious about what it’s like to work with me? Scroll down to read 50+ glowing recommendations from executives who’ve successfully transformed their careers with my help.

Owner, Executive Career Strategist

Maureen McCann

Before every job application, run the opportunity through these 4 filters.

You’ll make fewer impulsive moves and more intentional ones.

Think of your career as a portfolio of meaningful chapters, not just job titles.

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Hi, I’m Maureen. 

I guide six-figure executives through career changes.

I take the worry and wonder out of changing jobs at senior levels.

Let’s find time to talk about your career goals and ambitions. 

Reach out and we can get started!

Maureen McCann 🇨🇦

Top Canadian career strategist. Empowers senior executives to secure roles faster. Trusted advisor to leaders navigating high-stakes career transitions. 17X Award-Winning Resume Writer | 11X Certified Canadian Strategist

Ask these questions first.

Are you giving employers what they actually want?

When you're applying online are you 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?

It's no guarantee you'll get a response, 

but doing this one thing will significantly improve your response rate.
 

Employers don't have time to 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 of your resume.

Show them why you're the perfect candidate.

Make it easy for them to hire you.

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HI, I’m Maureen.

I help executives make smart, confident career moves when the path ahead isn’t obvious. 

For the past two decades, I’ve worked with senior professionals and executives to clarify what they want next, translate their experience into a strong personal brand and navigate job changes strategically, not reactively.

How to get responses when applying online

If you’re “open to opportunities,” you’ve already weakened your position. 

When you know what a best-possible role looks like:

scope, 
mandate, 
influence, 
culture, 
compensation

You recognize aligned opportunities faster
and walk away from the wrong ones without second-guessing yourself.

High-performing leaders don’t wait to be “chosen.”

They define what they want.

They position themselves for it.
And they pursue it with intent.

Clarity creates momentum.

Momentum creates opportunity. 

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Hi, I’m Maureen.

I help executives make smart, confident career moves when the path ahead isn’t obvious. 

For the past two decades, I’ve worked with senior professionals and executives to clarify what they want next, translate their experience into a strong personal brand and navigate job changes strategically, not reactively. 

Let’s connect.

Stop waiting for the perfect job

When something’s wrong with your car, you may ask other drivers how to fix it.
You might even respect their opinion, but they’re not the ones with the tools, diagnostics and experience under the hood.

You also don’t go straight to the manufacturer and ask them to rebuild the engine. They designed the car, yes. They own the brand, absolutely. But when it comes to getting it running smoothly again?

You go to a mechanic.

Someone who works on engines every day. Someone who understands the systems, the moving pieces, the breakdowns and how to get you back on the road.

A career is no different.

Executives often turn to peers, former colleagues and even hiring managers for advice on how to navigate a transition.
Their perspectives can be helpful, but they’re not the ones rebuilding the engine.

Recruiters and hiring managers are the dealerships. They care about the right fit for their organization.

Career professionals are the mechanics. 

We get under the hood with you. 

We troubleshoot, rebuild, align and tune your strategy to run at full power again.

If your career isn’t running on all cylinders right now, you’re not broken you’re just due for the right expert support.

Because the right hire, the right partner, the right guide?

That’s the difference between sitting stalled on the shoulder… and accelerating with confidence.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗴𝗼 𝗼𝗳? 

What no longer serves you?

What are you just doing because it feels like you should but it’s not moving you forward?

Every time-waster, energy-sucker, and “going through the motions” task is slowing down your career transition.

Stop applying to jobs you don’t actually want. Stop attending networking events that aren’t strategic. Stop reading articles that don’t help you take meaningful steps.

Focus on the actions that matter. The moves that get you closer to your next role. The conversations that open doors instead of filling your calendar.

Clarity isn’t just knowing what to do it’s 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Job searching doesn’t have to be chaotic.

Before you hit “apply,” hit pause.

These questions help you filter out the noise and pursue roles that are truly right for you.

What constitutes the best possible offer for you?

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Hi, I’m Maureen.

I help senior leaders cut through the stress of career transitions and step into what’s next with confidence.

Let’s connect to clarify your message, tailor your strategy, and make your job search more efficient.

Before you apply, pause...

Career change takes courage. 


→ Reinvention isn’t loud.

→ It doesn’t always look confident.

→ And it rarely happens in a straight line.

Read that last line again. 

There will be steps and missteps, wins and loses. 

You will need courage. 

Courage to reassess,

Courage to ask better questions,

and courage to keep going even when the outcome isn’t yet clear.

If you’re in that in-between space right now, you’re doing more right than you may think. 

Keep your head up. 

I believe in you.

You’ve got this. 
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Hi, I’m Maureen. 

I guide six-figure executives through career changes.

I take the worry and wonder out of changing jobs at senior levels.

Let’s find time to talk about your career goals and ambitions. 

Reach out and we can get started!

What if career growth wasn’t about doing more…

but about choosing better?

For many senior leaders,  career momentum doesn’t stall from a lack of effort.

It stalls from too much of it; spread thin, unfocused and reactive.

But what if there was:

🛠️  Less noise.

🛠️  Fewer scattered efforts.

🛠️  More intention behind every move.

🛠️ Quality over quantity.

🛠️  Precision over abundance.

🛠️  The right conversations instead of all the conversations.

🛠️  The right opportunities instead of endless applications.

🛠️ The right skills sharpened, rather than collecting credentials for sport.


Careers don’t advance by accumulation.

They advance through discernment.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲. 

If that feels quietly relieving, it might be worth asking:

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗿, 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄?

Executives in career transition often say:
“𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴.” 

It’s polite. It feels reasonable.
But it’s also the fastest way to stay invisible.

When you’re between roles, it’s easy to feel untethered; like you’ve stepped off the map and the compass hasn’t caught up.

Specificity is what brings the map back into view.

Instead of asking your network to “keep you in mind,” try giving them clear direction:

If you know a healthcare organization needing a leader who can stabilize teams through change, I’d love an introduction.

If you hear of a scaling tech company ready for a COO who can operationalize growth without burning out the culture, I’m open to a conversation.

If you cross paths with a board looking for someone who knows how to govern through regulatory complexity and shifting risk landscapes, I can help.

If you know a defence organization needing someone fluent in systems, policy and how decisions actually move, please think of me.

Your ask isn’t desperation.
Your ask is about direction.

𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗵𝘆.
𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲. 𝗜𝘁 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆.

It anchors you when the ground feels a little uncertain.

If you’re job searching at the executive level, consider sharing three things:

📢 Sector you’re targeting

📢 Problem you’re built to solve

📢 Environment where you do your best work

That’s how people start saying, “I know who you should talk to.”

You don’t need every door to open. 
You need the right door.

Job search is not for the faint of heart.

It takes stamina. Discipline. Resilience.

Because:
You will get rejected.
You will question your choices.
You will get frustrated.

And still, you have to do the work.

Whatever is causing you stress right now; chances are, you’re not alone.

I talk to highly qualified executives every day who struggle with job search, sometimes more than they expected. 

You will get through it.

Work with your trusted career professional to implement your plan.

And above all else, keep your head up.

Your next opportunity is closer than you think.

What’s consuming the most energy in your job search right now?

There’s a right way to use AI in your executive job search.

It’s not about cutting corners; it’s about gaining insight.

Read the full article,

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲. 

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Hi, I’m Maureen. 

I guide six-figure executives through career changes.

I take the worry and wonder out of changing jobs at senior levels.

Let’s find time to talk about your career goals and ambitions. 

Reach out and we can get started!

How to use AI in your job search

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀

Your resume shouldn’t just say 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 you did.
It needs to explain 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘪𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥.

Too many resumes stop at activity.

* Built relationships.
* Briefed the Minister.

That tells me 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 about impact.

Now watch the difference when you connect the dots:

* Built cross-government relationships that secured $𝟮𝗕 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, accelerating national priorities.

* Briefed the Minister, 𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀, preventing misinformation escalation and protecting public trust.

Same role.
Very different signal.

Executives aren’t hired for tasks.
They’re hired for judgment, influence, outcomes, and risk management.

If your resume reads like a job description, you’re underselling your value.

Make it easy for the reader to answer one question:

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 - 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰? 

That’s the difference between having your resume reviewed and being remembered.

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Hi, I’m Maureen.

I help executives make smart, confident career moves when the path ahead isn’t obvious.

For the past two decades, I’ve worked with senior professionals and executives to clarify what they want next, translate their experience into a strong personal brand and navigate job changes strategically, not reactively.

If what I do sounds like something you need or would like to know more about, let’s connect.

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💾 Save this post for your next resume and LinkedIn profile update. Use the examples to rewrite powerful bullet points. 

♻️ Share this post with friends experiencing workforce adjustments (WFA), layoffs or career change. 

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Executives know lean principles: eliminate waste, focus on value.

So why do we treat job search differently? 

Sending dozens of generic applications is a waste of your time and energy. 

Focus on roles where your expertise creates real impact. 

Tailor your approach. 

Engage intentionally. 

Deliver value.

'Lean' your job search to land the role you deserve.

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Hi, I’m Maureen. 

I guide six-figure executives through career changes.

I take the worry and wonder out of changing jobs at senior levels. 

Let’s find time to talk about your career goals and ambitions.  

Reach out and we can get started!

The fastest way to stall an executive job search is a weak resume.


A weak resume tries to speak to too many audiences at once.

Resumes that capture attention are built by leaders who:

– Pause before acting
– Define a clear intention
– Align their search to a specific target
– Eliminate misaligned opportunities early

In doing so, they:

– Create momentum instead of noise
– Fewer applications
– Stronger conversations and
– Faster signal to decision-makers.

Strategic leaders tailor their narrative to the people who value their specific expertise.

An unfocused search puts you at the mercy of the market

– Reacting instead of choosing,
– Applying instead of being sought,
– Diluting credibility with every misaligned submission.

𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹. 

It’s how executive searches stay efficient, credible and intentional.

A quick update from last week’s poll that asked:

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄? 
(link in comments)

73 people responded. Here are the results:

• 58% are using their energy applying online
• 21% on networking
• 14% rewriting materials
• 8% second-guessing decisions

If nearly 60% of your energy is going into online applications and you still feel invisible, I invite you to try the following:

• Apply to fewer jobs. Tighten job targets and applications
• Finalize your materials + create a clear strategy to adapt applications within minutes
• Get help if you need it, but please stop second-guessing yourself
• Spend more time with the right people, having informed conversations

You don’t have to have it all figured out or do it all at once, and you certainly don’t have to do it alone. 

Small shifts, like reaching out to one person, finalizing your materials, and feeling confident in your decisions, will give you the much-needed space to breathe.

You’re in the middle of a demanding hiring process. 

Take it slow, be discerning about where you spend your time.

It’s not “just work.” 

Toxic environments can harm:

your health 

your confidence 

your ability to grow. 

Protect yourself by learning to spot the red flags early.

Read the blog post in the comments.
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Hi, I’m Maureen. 

I guide six-figure executives through career changes.

I take the worry and wonder out of changing jobs at senior levels.

Let’s find time to talk about your career goals and ambitions. 

Reach out and we can get started!

Reasons to avoid toxic workplaces

There’s a moment in every career transition where tension hits like a freight train:

You feel pulled in three directions at once:

1️⃣ What you should do: the safe, logical, expected path.

2️⃣ What makes financial sense: the practical choice, the one that keeps the lights on and the mortgage paid.

3️⃣ What you genuinely want to do: the work that excites you, challenges you, and aligns with who you are.

The challenge? 

The three often don’t line up. When they clash, it feels impossible to move.

Here’s how to navigate it:

1. Acknowledge the tension. Ignoring it only makes decisions messier. Name the competing priorities and see them clearly.

2. Separate facts from feelings. What’s your financial reality? What lights you up? What does the market need right now? Each is its own data point.

3. Test assumptions. Can the “want” path be adapted to make financial sense? Can a hybrid approach bridge the gap?

4. Get help. Trusted advisors, mentors and coaches can offer perspective when emotions run high.

5. Prioritize clarity over speed. It’s tempting to act fast to relieve pressure, but clarity is what drives momentum.

Can you align what you should do, what makes sense and what you truly want?

It’s a tough question, and one many of us don’t want to think about. 

Even with experience, credibility and strong networks, landing a comparable executive leadership role quickly isn’t guaranteed and it’s certainly not easy.

Why?

Because senior-level searches aren’t about volume of activity. They’re about clarity, positioning and timing.

If your confidence to land an executive role isn’t where you need it to be, now is the time to improve that confidence. 

Instead of getting bogged down second-guessing yourself, writing resumes and applying to jobs online…

Craft a strategy that will cut through the noise, and get you back into a leadership role. 
________

Hi, I’m Maureen. 

I guide six-figure executives through career changes.

I take the worry and wonder out of changing jobs.

Ready to get the help you need? 
…to move efficiently in this market?  

Reach out and we can get started!

Feeling stuck in your job search?

Being “open to anything” can feel productive, but in reality, it can leave you overwhelmed and directionless.

Narrow your focus. 

Choose a few industries, roles, or leaders that excite you. 

The more specific you are, the more aligned your opportunities will be.

What’s one job or industry you know isn’t a fit? Start there. 

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Hi, I’m Maureen. 

I guide six-figure executives through career changes.

I take the worry and wonder out of changing jobs at senior levels.

Let’s find time to talk about your career goals and ambitions. 

Reach out and we can get started!

Most senior professionals don’t have a career problem.
They have a strategy gap.

They’re accomplished. Respected. Busy.

But somewhere between back-to-back meetings and year-over-year delivery, the career itself goes on autopilot.

And autopilot is fine…
until it isn’t.

A real career strategy does a few things exceptionally well:

It creates choice, not just motion

It filters opportunities instead of chasing them

It connects today’s decisions to a longer-term arc

It replaces stress with intention

Without one, even very capable leaders end up:
• reacting instead of steering
• saying yes too often (or too late)
• wondering why progress feels harder than it should

A career reset doesn’t mean starting over.
It means stepping back far enough to see the pattern—and deciding what’s next on purpose.

If your career has felt noisy, stalled, or misaligned lately, this is your reminder:

Strategy isn’t a luxury. It’s leverage.

I’ve put together a short, practical Career Reset Plan for leaders who want clarity without the fluff.

Worth a look if you’re ready to move from busy → intentional. 

———
Hi, I’m Maureen. 

I guide six-figure executives through career changes.

I take the worry and wonder out of changing jobs at senior levels.

Let’s find time to talk about your career goals and ambitions. 

Reach out and we can get started!

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