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S2 – Ep 15. How CEOs Build Legitimacy Through Trust

Transcript Maddie: Maureen, before we get into today’s conversation, who is this podcast for? Maureen: This podcast is for new CEOs, CEO candidates, and experienced business leaders who are thinking deliberately about what comes next. Maddie: And that includes employees, communities, business partners, governments and other organizations whose support can be critical to getting things done.

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S2 – Ep 14. When Experience Stops Opening Doors in the C-Suite

Transcript Maddie: Maureen, before we get into today’s conversation, I want to start with something I know you hear surprisingly often from extraordinarily accomplished executives. Sometimes it’s, I don’t have an MBA. I didn’t go to an Ivy League school. I don’t have the right pedigree. And what’s interesting is that these aren’t necessarily people

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S2 – Ep 13. Beyond the Exit: Preparing the Business, the Family—and Yourself

In this episode of Get Hired Up, Maureen Farmer speaks with exit advisor Sankeetha Selvarajah about the complexities of selling a business. They explore the importance of proactive exit and succession planning, the role of advisory boards, family dynamics, and the emotional challenges of transitioning away from a company that has become part of an

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S2 – Ep 12. Inside Global Family Offices: Trust, Capital, and the East-West Divide

This week on Get Hired Up, I’m joined by my friend and colleague Shirley Hon, Principal of Globoconsult, a New York-based family office advisory firm connecting Asian family offices with opportunities across North America and Europe. The 2026 UBS Global Family Office Report found that 60% of family offices surveyed expect to change their strategic asset allocation over the coming

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S2 – Ep 11. Constraint Creates Clarity: A Better Executive Search Strategy for CEOs and Board Candidates

If you’re navigating a significant transition, it can be tempting to cast a wider net, to contact more recruiters, attend more networking events, and have more conversations. But what if the opposite approach is actually more effective? Today, we’re discussing how senior leaders build market intelligence, narrow their focus, identify opportunities that often emerge long

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S2 – Ep 10. Executive Comp. Series Part III: Executive Equity Compensation and Stock Options

Welcome to part III of the Executive Compensation Series! In this series, we bring together three highly respected experts, each offering a distinct perspective: Part I: Scott Calderwood shares the executive recruiter’s perspective, including how compensation discussions unfold during retained search and the mistakes candidates often make. Part II: Ezra Singer explains how executives can

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S2 – Ep 9. Executive Comp. Series Part II: Compensation Strategies for Senior Leaders

Welcome to part II of the Executive Compensation Series! In this series, we bring together three highly respected experts, each offering a distinct perspective: Part I: Scott Calderwood shares the executive recruiter’s perspective, including how compensation discussions unfold during retained search and the mistakes candidates often make. Part II: Ezra Singer explains how executives can

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S2 – Ep 8. Executive Comp. Series Part I: Recruiter Insights on Compensation Negotiation

In Episode 6 of Season 2, we kick-off our three-part Executive Compensation Series. In this series, we bring together three highly respected experts, each offering a distinct perspective: Part I: Scott Calderwood shares the executive recruiter’s perspective, including how compensation discussions unfold during retained search and the mistakes candidates often make. Part II: Ezra Singer

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S2 – Ep 7. Executive Drift; Leadership Under Uncertainty: When Results Lag

In Episode 5 of Season 2, Maureen Farmer discusses strategies for navigating transitions and job search fatigue with clarity and composure.  There’s a moment that shows up whether you’re pursuing a new role, developing business or raising capital. It’s the moment where effort is high, but outcomes are delayed. You’ve had conversations, you’ve created momentum,

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S2 – Ep 6. People Platforms That Scale Enterprise Value with Co-Founder, Shylesh Krishnan

Our guest is Shylesh Krishnan, Co-Founder and former CEO of ThoughtFocus—a global technology firm that scaled to more than 2,800 employees across five countries. But this conversation isn’t about headcount. It’s about how leaders architect organizations that grow without losing alignment, accountability, or culture. Shylesh introduces his RPM PulseCheck—a leadership platform designed to give CEOs and

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