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When CEOs Stumble: Lessons in Ca reer Recovery and Reputation Management

The personal and professional lives of leaders are constantly under scrutiny. The line between personal choices and professional consequences has never been thinner. We’ve seen high-profile CEOs forced to step down after relationships with colleagues became public knowledge, leaving behind a trai...

Sep 22, 2025

Navigating Layoffs, Rejections, and Career Pivots: A Guide for Corporate Professionals

Before we discuss this week's topic, I want to update you on my new service. Yesterday, September 15, I launched the RB Lnkdn Club. It’s a private LinkedIn group designed to help professionals like you build a consistent and credible presence on LinkedIn without the overwhelm. Each week, members ...

by Renata Bernarde — Sep 15, 2025

Self-agency, AI, and the future of executive careers

Before we discuss this week's topic, I want to share something new that I’m very excited about. On September 15, I’m launching the RB Lnkdn Club. It’s a private LinkedIn group designed to help professionals like you build a consistent and credible presence on LinkedIn without the overwhelm. Here’...

by Renata Bernarde — Sep 09, 2025

Why LinkedIn Activity Matters More Than Your LinkedIn Profile

A few weeks ago, I ran a poll on LinkedIn asking my followers what aspect of their LinkedIn presence they needed the most help with. The results were surprising to many: the number one challenge wasn’t profile optimization, but posting and activity. This finding highlights a new reality: While a ...

by Renata Bernarde — Sep 01, 2025

How to Secure a Board Role in the Next Five Years

Many professionals set their sights on board appointments as a future career goal. A seat at the board table represents not only influence and impact but also an opportunity to transition into a portfolio career that blends governance, strategic oversight, and thought leadership. For experienced ...

by Renata Bernarde — Aug 25, 2025

Executive Presence Is Now the Most Critical Skill in the Job Market

For executives and experienced professionals, strong communication skills can mean the difference between influencing key stakeholders and being overlooked. This episode of The Job Hunting Podcast features Ashleigh Paholek, a television journalist and confidence and communications coach. Ashleigh...

by Renata Bernarde — Aug 18, 2025

“Without health, none of this matters.”

The last time I spoke with executive recruiter Kyle Samuels, we were dissecting executive compensation packages. This year, our conversation was very different. In this episode, Kyle came back with an unfiltered story: a year of pancreatic cancer treatment while leading his firm, Creative Talent ...

by Renata Bernarde — Aug 11, 2025

The Layoff Emotional Journey and Strategic Roadmap for Recovery

Layoffs are the unsettling risk for all professionals and executives pursuing a corporate career. Navigating the emotional complexities and practical challenges associated with job loss is critical for career resilience and advancement. In this week's episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, I speak w...

by Renata Bernarde — Aug 05, 2025

Why Hard Work Isn't Enough for Promotion

Hard work, while essential, isn’t always sufficient for career advancement. This crucial topic was the focus of my recent conversation with Kendall Berg, founder of That Career Coach and author of "Secrets of the Career Game." With a significant following on social media platforms like Instagram,...

by Renata Bernarde — Jul 29, 2025

Today’s Job Market Is Squeezing Mid-Career Professionals from All Sides

Corporate professionals and executives are navigating a new era of work that includes rapid technological change, evolving workforce expectations, and significant shifts in how companies hire and retain talent. In this week's episode of The Job Hunting Podcast (#300), I spoke with Priya Bhola R...

by Renata Bernarde — Jul 22, 2025

"Be quick, but don’t hurry": Balancing action with listening during the first 90 days.

Starting a new executive role is one of the most critical and vulnerable transitions in a corporate career. The early days of a new appointment can determine the course of a leader's success, influence, and longevity within an organization. In Episode 299 of The Job Hunting Podcast, I sat down w...

by Renata Bernarde — Jul 15, 2025

When Job Interviews Go Bad: How to Recover, Learn, and Succeed.

Job Interviews are a critical step in your career progression. Yet, no matter how senior or well-prepared you may be, not every interview goes as planned. In episode 297 of The Job Hunting Podcast, I explore a reality that many professionals face but few openly discuss: bad job interview perform...

by Renata Bernarde — Jul 08, 2025

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