Recognised And Rewarded
Insights for VP & C-level executes in tech to get more opportunities, stronger interviews, and higher offers.
This is the podcast of Xec-Hub - the leading advisory platform for senior executives in tech. Led by Ross Johnston, founder of the leading technology executive search firm Centric Search, get insight into how we mentor our clients to become the stand-out candidates for leadership roles in the tech world.
With regular guests including industry leaders, seasoned investors, and leading headhunters.
Podcasting since 2025 • 17 episodes
Recognised And Rewarded
Latest Episodes
Most Execs Get Comp Wrong - Here's Why...
Most executives take the wrong approach to compensation and negotiating offers. The 20% bump most expect when making a move is actually costing you thousands, maybe millions. We share how you should really think about co...
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7:59
'Crossing the Table' - the most powerful interview weapon there is
Ross talks about 'Crossing the Table' - an interview technique that almost guarantees you'll get the job. Put yourself in a market of one, turn your interviewer into an advocate, and create urgency to move forward with you.
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4:51
What are you looking for in your next role?
This question comes up in nearly every interview. It seems straightforward and yet a lot of executives trip themselves up. We discuss how we can get the interviewer to answer this for us and talk themselves into why we're right for the role.
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8:44
Positioning Yourself for Corporate Opportunities
Contrasting with last week's episode, Ross discusses how executives should position themselves for later-stage, corporate opportunities.
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11:45
Positioning Yourself for Early-stage Opportunities
Ross shares how positioning yourself for early-stage opportunities is fundamentally different to later-stage or corporate opportunities. He shares how to position yourself in a way which resonates and provides immediate clarity to decision make...
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