October 5, 2025
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3 ways to stand out in your next executive interview

Throughout my career I’ve worked in partnership with hiring managers to ensure they attract and retain the best talent. In the past five years in executive interviews there’s been an increased emphasis on soft skills, with particular attention being paid to three focus areas. What are those skills? Influencing, learning agility and emotional intelligence.In this article, I’ll explore why these qualities are important and guide you on how to weave them into the interview process.
June 11, 2025
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Senior Management Interviews – What qualities do you need to show to get the job?

Hybrid working has placed increasing demands on organisations; changing how we collaborate with colleagues and blurring the boundaries between work and home. More than ever, employers are placing a premium on emotional intelligence in their selection process to ensure their teams have the inbuilt flexibility required to weather any unexpected storms, yet remain on course. With this in mind, what are the three top qualities employers look for?
June 11, 2025
how to succeed at executive interview
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4 Tips to Succeed in Executive Interviews

What’s the biggest mistake we make in interviews?Interviewing for the job we’re in, not the job we’re going for.The easiest way to avoid falling into this trap is to approach the interview as you would any part of the business – strategically. Look for overlaps between your current role and the desired position, then show you’ve the abilities required to adapt to the higher level of responsibilities demanded. Areas to look out for:Stakeholder management: Strategic input: Emotional Intelligence:
April 28, 2025
only 4% women CEOs in fortune 500
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Only 4% of Fortune 500 CEOs are women. What’s going wrong?

In 1918 Irish women got the right to vote. 1973 heralded the abolition of the marriage bar; 1977 saw the introduction of the Employment Equality Act. Girls now consistently outshine boys across the globe in exam results. Having made so much progress, why are women still underrepresented in political circles and the upper echelons of business?