The HeartWork Pulse

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been approached several times to help candidates prepare for final interviews, refine their positioning for a role, or provide a reference. Each of these conversations had a familiar undercurrent: while the stakes are high and the roles are strategic, the recruitment process often feels rushed, superficial, and overly focused on the visible, measurable aspects of the candidate’s profile — titles, competencies, achievements. Companies typically want results fast, are reluctant to invest sufficient time and rigour, and often complain about the cost of executive search firms involved. What’s consistently missing is a more deliberate look […]