The Executive Career Playbook

The C-Suite Interview Playbook: Command the Room. Close the Conversation.

At the executive level, interviewing is not about proving you can do the job. It is about demonstrating that you already think like the person they need. That distinction changes everything about how you prepare, how you show up, and how you close.
In this episode, Michelle Merritt and Debra Boogs will talk you through the strategies that help senior executives command C-suite conversations, not just survive them.You’ll leave knowing:- What interviewers at the C-suite level are actually evaluating (and it’s not your resume)- How to frame your leadership narrative so it lands with boards and executive teams- The closing move most executives miss that determines whether you get the offer- How to handle the questions designed to test your judgment under pressure

What Recruiters Actually Want: Career Strategies from the Inside

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.
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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

The Executive Career Brief for May 8th 2026

D&S Executive Career Brief - May 8th 2026
Your Daily Edge In A Competitive Market
 
 

The Executive Career Brief for May 6th 2026

D&S Executive Career Brief - May 6th 2026
Your Daily Edge In A Competitive Market

The Executive Career Brief for May 5th 2026

D&S Executive Career Brief - May 5th 2026
Your Daily Edge In A Competitive Market