Recruitment & Organizational Design Solutions For The Coatings & Chemicals Industry
People who use a career coach find jobs 15% to 46% faster than those who don’t, according to a study by talent management firm Lee Hecht Harrison (quoted in WSJ)
Why Work With Nicola?
Nicola was the reason I landed my new career position... Nicola brought the skills to focus me on not just marketing myself but understanding what work I was looking for. I was not an easy customer - I thought I only needed help with my resume and cover letter. Nicola not only is a great writer and marketer, but made me realize my value in the market place. Nicola the strategist was a great sounding board through the interview process and the disengagement with my old company. The ROI on engaging Nicola was the best investment I made [this year].
Peter Dennis - VP Operations
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Welcome!
Working with an Executive Job or Career Coach is a significant decision that requires careful thought to match your needs to the coach's experience, to assure a relationship of trust so that the coach can be as effective as possible for you.
Here are a few things to consider.
Unlike many career coaches, I know first-hand what it takes to get hired for a senior position. I sit on that side of the desk, in the closed-door meetings after interviews, and know how the game is played. I review thousands of senior executive resumes every year, negotiate many offers, and will share with you the profile and techniques of the "A" candidates who win the jobs - and why, sometimes, the "B" will beat them out.
In career transition, you MUST own your actions and outcomes. You are your own General and battlefield commander: you cannot delegate this job. Many senior executives struggle greatly with this aspect of their career transition and it is a core topic for coaching. As a consultant and an entrepreneur, I live by my ability to network, follow up and close. Not only must I be expert in my field, I must have a compelling and clear value proposition and know how to present it. Sound familiar? It's like interviewing for a new position, all the time! I have been doing this successfully for sixteen years, and I will teach you how. This is the NUMBER ONE secret for a successful career move in a down job market.
Approach, interviewing, follow up and negotiation skills are learnable; and they routinely make or break the outcomes for senior level executive candidates on my search assignments. I've seen every approach under the sun, and I know which ones work, which ones don't, and why. I will share this inside information with you and coach you in its application. We can role play, cover your questions on specific opportunities, and drill on the "how-to's" until you become self-sufficient and ahead of the competition - now and for the future.
Social Media is here to stay. Being a step ahead of the competition is always important, and this is one area where many senior executives are not maximizing their potential. The power of the social networking phenomenon is hard to overstate for the long term, but there are also many myths and certainly pletny of pitfalls, not least the seemingly limitless time drain it can become if not managed effectively. As a Certified Social Media Strategist I can help you determine what tools will work for you, how to set up an effective social media strategy without frittering your life away, and how to really make the power of the social web work for you.
LinkedIn is such a cornerstone that it deserves its own topic. We will develop your profile together and - just as importantly - you will also learn how to get the most from LinkedIn beyond just setting up a profile. Knowing how to use LinkedIn effectively is a core requirement in the executive job market today. Find out why and how. Build and nurture a valuable network, position yourself as the expert in your field, and find (and be found by) those who need what you have...
How to change industries is a frequent topic for questions during my "Ask the Coach" calls for Netshare. When faced with a need for a significant change of career direction, some senior executives succeed but many languish. Coaching on the "holy grail" of skills transfer can have a major impact on your success transitioning from one industry to another. Once you know the keys to this you'll be able to open up new lines of thinking and expand the pool of potential opportunities. If this is relevant for your situation we can cover it.
My coaching package is process-driven, focused and will give you not just a resume, but the skills you need to win out there in the marketplace now and into the future. Senior level executive search and organizational consulting remain my main business, so space for coaching is extremely limited.
Questions? Not sure what you need? Ask away - I'm happy to help and there's no charge for an initial consultation!
Packages and Pricing
Comprehensive Personal Career Coaching and Job Search Package - Custom Pricing
Ideal for the senior executive looking for full-service, dedicated career transition and networking support. Completely personalized "business development strategy and execution" that includes:
*Career DNA Analysis: full career and skills review to identify and explore your greatest gifts and abilities - what makes you stand out from the crowd. *Differentiate Yourself For Greater Opportunity: Development of personal positioning or brand statement to capitalize on the value you bring to the table. *Collateral: All documentation (resumes, bios, case studies, cover letters, LinkedIn profile, etc.) - all the tools you should have in your executive toolkit. *Target Your Best Prospects: Development of target company profiles and identification of specific targets most likely to need and value your unique combination of core strengths and experience. *Get The Word Out: Full support in development and execution of personal marketing plan including social media - Special emphasis on unlocking the immediate and long-term power of LinkedIn. - Also includes development of framework for sustainably managing and nurturing networking contacts long-term without spending more time than you have. *Get In The Door: Every opportunity is unique. Customized strategy reaches decisionmakers, companies and opportunities of interest. *Strong Fundamentals: Dedicated coaching on approach, interview and follow up. From someone who has interviewed thousands of senior executives. *True Win-Win Negotiation: Offer negotiation strategy and support. Get the best advice on this critical topic to wrap up the deal.
Hourly Coaching
Individual or topic-specific personal coaching time may be purchased as needed, $250/hour. 30, 45 or 60 minute sessions can be scheduled.
Video Conferencing is available if needed.
Webinars, Seminars, Articles, Resources
EXECUTIVE CAREER BLOG! The Emperor has no clothes - I tell it like it is. Practical tips, tricks and how-to's for successful executive career management.
Got a burning question? Tell me what you want to hear about and I'll blog it. Like one of the posts? Leave me a comment or Like it on Facebook.
Will be presenting at Netshare's Experts Connection, March 28th:
