For many senior professionals, career progression eventually stops looking like a ladder and starts looking like a question. Not “What’s the next role?”But “How do I want to use my experience now?” Fractional leadership and Non-Executive Director (NED) roles are often described as “alternative” career paths. In reality, they are increasingly becoming strategic choices for… Continue reading Considering a role as a Fractional Director or NED? Do you fully recognise your own skills?
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National Quitters Day: Why momentum fades — and what Leaders and HR should notice all year round
By the end of January, motivation often dips. Good intentions soften. Energy drains.31 January has become known as National Quitters Day — a light-hearted label that masks a much more serious organisational pattern. For leaders and HR professionals, this moment is not about people “giving up.”It’s about what happens when aspiration meets reality — and… Continue reading National Quitters Day: Why momentum fades — and what Leaders and HR should notice all year round
How to Ask for the Right Title in Your Role – Why it matters and how to do it without sounding difficult
Titles are often dismissed as cosmetic. “Focus on the work, not the label.” Yet in senior and executive roles, a title is not decoration — it is signal. It signals authority, scope, credibility, and decision-making power. Externally, it shapes how clients, stakeholders, investors, and peers engage with you. Internally, it determines access, influence, and often… Continue reading How to Ask for the Right Title in Your Role – Why it matters and how to do it without sounding difficult
What’s trending in Executive Recruitment right now?
In executive recruitment right now, the key trends involve a blend of advanced technology and human skills, a focus on agile, purpose-driven leadership, and increasing demand for flexible work models. The process is becoming more data-driven, strategic, and advisory-focused. Key Executive Recruitment Trends (2025-2026) Integration of AI and Data Analytics: AI is used to streamline sourcing, assess candidates beyond… Continue reading What’s trending in Executive Recruitment right now?
Why Senior Hires Fail — And the One Discipline Leaders Must Get Right in 2026
As organisations move into 2026, the pressure on senior leaders has never been greater. Transformation, operational resilience, AI integration, ESG demands, cost control, tightening labour markets — the expectations placed on executives are rising, while the margin for hiring error is shrinking. Against this backdrop, one quiet truth remains: Most failed senior hires are not… Continue reading Why Senior Hires Fail — And the One Discipline Leaders Must Get Right in 2026
Are you interviewing AI assisted candidates? Here’s how to be one step ahead
AI-Assisted Candidates: How to Spot them in your interviews — and How to Use this to Your Advantage Artificial intelligence has transformed how candidates prepare for job interviews. Whether we like it or not, AI is now sitting in the interview room with them — prompting answers, structuring stories, and even coaching them on body… Continue reading Are you interviewing AI assisted candidates? Here’s how to be one step ahead
Battling Ageism in the Professional Workforce
Why experience is being overlooked — and what needs to change In the UK, we are living longer, working longer, and contributing more to the economy than ever before. Yet the modern workplace still seems to draw an invisible line around people aged 50+. Many highly skilled professionals — after decades of delivering results, leading… Continue reading Battling Ageism in the Professional Workforce
What’s the Difference Between Interim, Fractional and NED Roles?
In today’s evolving leadership landscape, businesses are becoming increasingly flexible in how they access executive expertise. As organisations face rapid growth, transformation or external pressures, many are turning to alternative executive models beyond full-time hires. Three key options stand out: Interim, Fractional, and Non-Executive Director (NED) roles. Although each brings senior capability into a business,… Continue reading What’s the Difference Between Interim, Fractional and NED Roles?
Leadership, Direction & Resilience in Challenging Times – Take Back Control
Challenging times create the most demanding markets — for both employers and senior leaders alike. Many organisations and professionals are facing similar pressures and uncertainties, but those who act decisively now will be best placed to lead recovery and growth. Dong nothing is NOT an option. Read more
Why good appointments sometimes fail (and what to do about it) No 3 in our profiling series
The stakes in senior leadership appointments have never been higher. In today’s complex business environment, the cost of a mis-hire goes far beyond recruitment fees – it impacts performance, culture, and long-term strategy. Discover how evidence-based psychometrics can transform leadership appointments into long-term success. Read more here Why good appontments sometime fail (and what to… Continue reading Why good appointments sometimes fail (and what to do about it) No 3 in our profiling series