The Executive Career Playbook

In today’s unpredictable market, timing is everything. Join Debra Boggs, CEO of D&S Executive Career Management, and Michelle Merritt, Chief Strategy Officer, for a candid 30-minute discussion designed for senior leaders, VPs, C-Suite executives, and board-ready professionals. You’ll discover: ✅ Real-time insights into the executive job market ✅ A proven decision framework for smart career t...

Join Debra Boggs (CEO) and Michelle Merritt (CSO) of D&S Executive Career Management live from the Private Directors Association’s PRISM 2025 Conference at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. Get exclusive insights on what’s shaping private company boards in 2025 — from governance trends and board effectiveness to how top executives are landing paid board seats. 🎯 You’ll learn: What board nominatin...

The holidays are coming. So are the questions. You know the ones: "Still looking?" "Any leads?" "My cousin knows someone who..." Before you face another round of well-meaning career interrogations over turkey and cocktails, this episode will save your sanity (and your search momentum). We're talking real executive survival tactics: ✔️ Turning awkward dinner conversations into strategic connections...

Your title doesn’t make you influential, your story does. Join Debra Boggs, CEO of D&S Executive Career Management, and Ari Butler, Founder of The AB3 Group, as they unpack how top executives turn expertise into influence through the power of storytelling. You’ll learn how to: ✅ Communicate with impact in high-stakes moments ✅ Turn technical brilliance into leadership influence ✅ Build exec...

Most execs focus on getting in. The smart ones also plan how to get out. In this short, Ezra Singer breaks down why negotiating your severance before you accept an offer could protect your compensation, equity, benefits, and career momentum, just like a prenup.   From outplacement support to post-exit pay, these aren’t soft asks—they’re strategic plays in today’s high-stakes economy.  Don’t wait u...

Board interviews aren’t like any other conversation in your career. In this video, Debra Boggs and Michelle Merritt dive into what boards really ask, how they evaluate candidates, and the presence you need to demonstrate behind closed doors. If you’re preparing for a director interview or planning ahead for your first board role, you don’t want to miss this.   Subscribe for weekly strategies on ex...

Your next executive role or board seat won’t be decided by your résumé alone. In today’s market, executive search consultants and board nominating committees are digging deeper. They’re looking at your entire digital footprint before making million-dollar decisions. In this exclusive conversation, Debra Boggs, CEO of D&S Executive Career Management, sits down with Donald Thompson, award-winnin...

Are you an executive leader struggling to land your next role? Traditional job search methods don’t work at the C-suite. That’s why 73% of executive searches drag on for months. In this video, Michelle Merritt (Chief Strategy Officer) and Dr. Norma Dávila (Director of Coaching) from D&S Executive Career Management reveal insider strategies to help you: + Position yourself as the obvious choice...

Navigating the executive job market can feel like a minefield. Do you really need a new resume for every role? Can AI do it all for you? And what about LinkedIn, how visible should you really be? Join Michelle Merritt (Chief Strategy Officer) and Carmen Poff (Client Success Director) of D&S Executive Career Management as they answer the most frequently asked and often misunderstood questions f...

Maximize your conference ROI with The Strategic Schmooze, a proven system to turn casual chats into lasting partnerships. Senior executives, this one’s for you. ✅ Learn executive-level conversation starters ✅ Master the 3-Touch System to turn contacts into connections ✅ Discover how to identify and engage the right stakeholders ✅ Upgrade your follow-up game to stand out as a leader 📌 Don’t ju...

What if your biggest career blow felt public, personal, and impossible to bounce back from? That’s exactly where Brittney Ezell found herself. After two decades as a Division I head basketball coach, her entire identity was tied to the title—until it wasn’t. In this powerful conversation, Brittney reveals what it really takes to bounce forward, not just bounce back. Now the CEO of Keller Williams...

If you're a senior leader or C-suite executive stepping into a new role, or interviewing for one, your first 100 days can either build momentum or cost your organization up to $1.5M in hiring failures. Here, we break down the exact framework used by successful executives to navigate high-level transitions with confidence and clarity. What you'll learn in this session: ✅ Strategic stakeholder mapp...

In this 30-minute power session, Michelle Merritt (Chief Strategy Officer) and Allan Wojahn (Lead Writer) from D&S Executive Career Management break down what you must do to stand out in the busiest hiring window of the year. Perfect for CEOs, CMOs, CFOs, CHROs, and other C-level leaders—especially those eyeing new opportunities or career transitions. You will learn: - The exact months top com...

Ready to land your first—or next—C-suite role in 2025? Join Michelle Merritt, Chief Strategy Officer, and Debra Boggs, CEO of D&S Executive Career Management, as they share actionable insights on reframing your value proposition, crafting a compelling executive resume, and leveraging LinkedIn for a successful C-suite job search. What you’ll learn in this episode: ✔ How to reposition your value...