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In today's dynamic job market, your CV is more than just a document—it's your professional story, a snapshot of your career journey, and a tool to open doors to new opportunities. Yet, many senior executives overlook the importance of keeping their CVs updated. Here’s why you can’t afford to ignore (...)

AI, once a subject of science fiction, is now a reality that is transforming businesses and creating new opportunities for career growth and development. In this blog post, we explore how executives can leverage AI to enhance their career transitions and prepare for the future. Whether you are a seasoned (...)

"Trust is the highest form of human motivation. It brings out the very best in people.” - Stephen R. Covey Are People Feeling Safe in Your Presence? As a senior executive, it's crucial to ask yourself: Do you encourage the exchange of ideas? Do people trust you? From my experience (...)

Finding and hiring the best talents for your company is a challenging and competitive task. Wrong hiring decisions are expensive, disruptive and frustrating. You want to make sure that you select the candidates who have the right skills, personality, and fit for your organization. However, how can you assess these (...)

In today's rapidly evolving professional landscape, becoming a thought leader is not just a commendable goal; it is a strategic necessity for career advancement and personal branding. For mid-career professionals, the journey to thought leadership involves defining clear goals, creating relevant content, building a robust network, and actively engaging with (...)

In the world of executive job-seeking, where high stakes and intricate boardroom dynamics play out every day, it's not uncommon for professionals to hesitate before hiring a career coach. The reasons can vary from cost concerns and time commitment to doubts about the effectiveness of career coaching itself. However, what (...)

There's no denying the complexity intertwined in senior executive career transitions. As Jan from Sweden, a client who shifted from running to managing his consultancy to interim management, says: "I have been a client of Mentor EU and Beata's since 2014, and she is very clear about how to make the (...)

In the competitive world of executive job searches, myths are costly illusions that stagnate the process and waste precious time and resources. As more senior executives embarked on a journey to find new career opportunities, they have fallen under misconceptions that could possibly ruin their chances. Thus, the three most (...)

Can redundancy be the catalyst for a new beginning? In such unpredictable economic conditions, the word 'redundancy' is often heard in an informal chat or a news bulletin. Various reports on job cuts, business downsizing, and closures have become a common feature, and most of us have directly felt or (...)

Are you a female executive grappling with the trials and tribulations on your leadership path? It is no secret that numerous studies underscore the unique obstacles female leaders often encounter in the professional realm, ranging from career progression difficulties to the daunting task of achieving a stable work-life equilibrium. Dishearteningly, (...)