Glass Ceilings to Shattering them: The Team That Helped Make it Happen
After nearly two decades at a major tech company, I found myself up against a glass ceiling. Despite a strong track record leading growth across multiple industries, I realized that breaking into executive-level roles truly aligned with my experience and compensation goals would require a different approach.
I turned to Jackson Stevens for their reputation in executive transition services and their ability to connect candidates with the right networks and opportunities. My goal was to land a senior role in a high-growth SaaS or tech company. Before working with them, I’d only had two interviews in six months that matched my criteria.
Fast forward: I’ve just accepted a Senior Executive role in Cybersecurity-a new industry for me-after negotiating three title options and presenting a financial incentive plan directly to the CEO, which was approved. Even more valuable, I now have a long-term positioning strategy and the confidence that comes from having a system and a team I can trust.
During my offer negotiations, I received four inbound recruiter calls in four days-double the number of serious interviews I’d had in the previous six months. These were high-caliber opportunities I would never have accessed without Jackson Stevens’ expertise and deep network in the executive search industry.
Now, I have a recruiter-facing resume, a strong MVP I continue to refine, and a high-level network that would have been out of reach on my own. I’m positioned to win-not just now, but for the long term.
Dean and the Jackson Stevens team coached me through every step: from strategy and story refinement to negotiation and long-term planning. If you’re a senior executive ready to level up and compete at the top, trust the process. The investment has already paid off, and then some.
Highly recommend.