Executive Transition Services

“I found the whole journey with Navigate Forward incredibly valuable.” That’s how a biotech CEO described his recent engagement with Navigate Forward. Working with us, he not only realized the perfect CEO position, but also structured the engagement with room for complementary board of director work.

A strong LinkedIn profile is a must-have tool for senior leaders. Yet executives often hesitate to leverage LinkedIn beyond the basics, resulting in overlooked opportunities for professional networking, relationship building, personal branding and career advancement.

More than 700 million professionals use LinkedIn for networking, learning, collaboration and career advancement. Senior leaders, however, often assume the platform applies more to their direct reports than to their own needs or interests. It’s a common misconception…

Landing a new opportunity takes time, clarity and dedicated effort. See what top recruiters recommend to stay motivated and keep your executive job search on track.

With U.S. unemployment at record levels, we reached out to our network to better understand the current job market for C-suite, president, vice president and other senior roles. Six Minneapolis-based executive recruiters and outplacement professionals shared their views on what has changed—and what remains constant—in the hiring process for senior leaders.

This month’s podcast by the Economic Club of Minnesota features Anne Sample, CEO of Navigate Forward, as interviewed by Kate Reschenberg. Listen here for Anne’s perspective on current trends in executive hiring.

Last year, 84 percent of our executive clients found their next job through networking. There’s simply no substitute for the power of these one-to-one conversations.

Virtual meetings have moved from the sidelines to mainstream. Follow these Dos and Don’ts for your next video interview or networking meeting.