Let's Go Win Podcast
The Let’s Go Win Podcast with JM Ryerson is your ultimate resource for leadership, performance, and personal growth. Hosted by JM Ryerson, an executive coach, international speaker, and best-selling author, this podcast features insightful conversations with top entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders who have mastered success without sacrificing fulfillment.
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Let's Go Win Podcast
Navigating Job Searches and Board Positions with Debra Boggs
Episode #367: In this insightful episode of the Let's Go Win podcast, host JM joins forces with the esteemed Debra Boggs, an expert in executive career growth and job search strategy, to unravel the reasons behind widespread job dissatisfaction and offer solutions. With 71% of the workforce feeling unhappy, as reported by Gallup, the discussion delves into the cultural disconnect within organizations and the importance of aligning company culture with employee expectations.
Debra explores the emotional toll of job searching, emphasizing that it can be a grieving process, particularly for executives facing layoffs. They stress the need for job seekers to maintain a clear focus and tailor their job hunt to industries and companies where they can truly thrive.
Furthermore, Debra offers insights into her own entrepreneurial journey, the advantages of AI in deepening resume content, and the distinct strategy DNS executive career management adopts to proactively manage careers.
The conversation also covers the unique challenges and expectations of landing board positions, highlighting the transition from tactical skills to advisory expertise.
Debra points out the crucial role of networking, particularly on LinkedIn, in advancing one's executive search.
Listeners seeking to navigate the complexities of job satisfaction, executive job searches, or aspiring to board roles will find this episode packed with valuable guidance and resources for career advancement.
Timestamps
(00:00:09) Introduction with Debra Boggs on Job Searching
(00:01:32) Dissatisfaction in the Workplace
(00:04:16) Discrepancy in Senior Leadership's Cultural Expectations
(00:05:16) Morale in Prolonged/Difficult Job Hunts
(00:07:40) Executive Challenges Post-Layoff
(00:09:28) Clarifying Your Job Search Focus
(00:11:30) Debra's Career Path Insights
(00:14:39) AI: Enhancing Content Strategy
(00:17:53) DNS Executive Career Management Overview
(00:21:34) Transitioning to Board Membership
(00:22:14) Board Search vs. Executive Job Search
(00:23:39) Opportunities for General Counsels in Board Roles
(00:25:17) Acquiring the First Board Role
(00:29:25) Importance of LinkedIn for Executives
(00:32:33) Closing Remarks with Debra Boggs
Guest Bio:
Debra Boggs is an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker and
guest for top-rated podcasts as an expert in executive career growth, C-level job search strategy, and board candidate best practices.
She was recently honored by Forbes as a NEXT 1000 Entrepreneur and is
currently a member of the ForbesBusiness Council and CHIEF. Additionally,
she is a founding Member of the Career Industry Authority and holds a
master’s degree in Management.
Contact Debra:
Website: https://www.dscareermanagement.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debraboggs
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