THE JOURNAL

Insights & Strategies.

Executive career positioning, mindset shifts, and recruitment secrets from 25+ years on the inside.

Run a Career Audit Before You Start Applying

Belinda Paris

Published on: 01/08/2026

Run a Career Audit Before You Apply. Strong senior job searches start with clarity, not applications. Learn how to audit your direction, value, market and target before applying.

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Career Change at a Senior Level: Moving Industries Without Starting Over

Belinda Paris

Published on: 01/08/2026

Changing industries at senior level does not mean starting from the bottom. Learn how to transfer your value and preserve your seniority.

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Is Your Experience Working Against You? Reframing Seniority in the Market

Belinda Paris

Published on: 31/07/2026

Is Your Experience Working Against You? Senior professionals often fear their experience has become a liability. Learn how to frame depth as current, relevant business value.

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Made Redundant at a Senior Level? How to Reset Your Search

Belinda Paris

Published on: 31/07/2026

Made Redundant? Reset Your Senior Job Search. A senior redundancy is a knock, not a verdict on your worth. Learn how to reset your confidence, positioning and market plan.

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