LIVE Insider Q&A: What's Really Working in Executive Job Search Right Now
Thursday, August 14, 2025
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM ET
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If you’re a senior-level executive navigating a job search — or bracing for a shift — you already know this market is tough! Roles are fewer, processes are slower, and traditional tactics aren’t cutting it. Whether you’ve recently been impacted by federal restructuring, corporate layoffs, or you’re proactively planning your next move, this session is for you.
Join us for a straight-talk, no-nonsense live conversation with ExecuNet Executive Coach Mark Brodsky and Career Strategist Judith Vance, two talent leaders who work daily with $200K+ executives. They’ll break down what’s really happening behind the scenes and share hard-earned insights that get real results.
You’ll learn:
- Why even strong candidates stall out in today’s executive search, and how to avoid it
- What recruiters and hiring leaders are actually looking for now
- How to spark momentum with the right people and organizations
- Stories of recent wins: Offers landed, key interviews sparked, strategic pivots that paid off
- Smart ways to leverage your current network, or build one fast if yours has gone quiet
- What to do when your resume and outreach efforts feel like they’re going into a black hole
Bring your questions. Get real answers!
Exclusively for ExecuNet Premium Members. Limited attendance! Secure your spot now.
All registrants will receive the recorded program. Simply complete your registration to receive it in the follow-up communication after the live session.
About the Presenter:
Mark W. Brodsky provides strategic guidance and coaching to help ExecuNet members land their next opportunity. This involves uncovering their unique personal value proposition and defining competitive differentiators to advance their careers. This also includes providing detailed feedback for improving a members personal marketing collateral well beyond their résumé.
Mark is known for his straight talk, keen insight and ability to help executives quickly get to the heart of issues, then respond with sound, workable solutions. He has served an array of Fortune 500 companies and other public, private, and not-for-profit organizations across industries including Chemical, Construction, Consumer Products, Consulting, Energy, Financial Services, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Manufacturing, Military, Nuclear, Professional Services, Retail, Technology, Telecommunications and Transportation. In addition to ExecuNet, Mark is the Founder and Principal Consultant of BIG Consulting, a firm that helps organizations rapidly raise performance — then sustain results over time.
Judith Vance provides strategic guidance and coaching to help ExecuNet Members land their next opportunity. This includes uncovering their unique personal value and defining competitive differentiators to advance their careers. She provides detailed feedback for improving a member’s personal marketing collateral — well beyond their résumé, in addition to search strategy insight. She brings 30+ years of Human Resource and Communications experience and expertise.
Judy has worked in a leadership capacity with such organizations as Reebok Intl, BankBoston/Fleet, Boston Public Schools, and her most recent role as Director of Human Resources for the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. At Harvard, she won the Sharon P. Clayborne Staff Diversity Award for her work leading a team to build community at the Dental School in the newly established remote work environment.
In all of her various roles, Judy has partnered with leaders around organizational development, recruitment, succession planning, employee relations and more. In addition to HR, Judy has also handled investment sales for BankBoston.
Judith earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Communications and Journalism at Emerson College and has worked in both print and broadcast news. Additionally, she held certifications through the Society of Human Resources Management.
She is one of the founding members of the Harvard Medical School-Black Staff Caucus. Member of Eastern Star-Prince Hall Grand Lodge of MA. Past chair of the Woodhaven Neighborhood Association. She also has broad interests for causes including Arts and Culture, Children and Animal Rights Activism, Civil Rights and Social Action, Economic Empowerment, Education, Environment, and Health.
