Take Control of Your Next Career Move With Strategy and Confidence.
When you're navigating your next move at the senior level, guesswork is a liability. Our Executive Career Coaching program is designed for leaders ready to take strategic control, define their value in today's market, and accelerate their transition into high-impact roles. Whether you're repositioning after redundancy, preparing for promotion, or exploring a new sector, we provide the clarity, structure, and strategic tools to help you take deliberate, confident steps toward your next role - faster, smarter, and with a clear competitive edge.
Why So Many Executive Careers Stall - and the Strategy to Change It.
Today's executive job market is more competitive, complex, and less visible than ever. Relying on job boards, passive networking, or a legacy CV simply isn't enough to stand out - or even be seen. Many leaders find themselves stalled, not from a lack of ability, but because they’re using outdated methods in a changed landscape. Our coaching equips you with a modern, proactive strategy that sharpens your positioning, expands your reach into the hidden job market, and helps you approach each opportunity with renewed clarity, relevance, and control.
What does our executive transition coaching cover?
The Complete Interview Coaching Framework to Win Senior Leadership, C-Suite and Board-Level Roles.
Module 1: Define & Deliver Your Leadership Value Proposition
We start by helping you articulate a clear and compelling executive value proposition. This becomes your north star - shaping how you introduce yourself, frame your experience, and demonstrate fit for the role. The goal is to ensure you communicate not just what you've done, but why it matters, and how it aligns with what the organisation needs next.
Module 2: Interview Control & Strategic Communication
Executive interviews are often unstructured and fluid - so we train you to take control. This module equips you with techniques to lead the conversation, redirect vague questioning, and ensure your strategic narrative stays front and centre throughout the interview.
Module 3: Mastering High-Stakes Questions
From “Tell us about a time you failed” to “What’s your 90-day plan?”, this module prepares you for the questions that make or break confidence. You’ll learn to answer with composure and credibility, framing every response through the lens of leadership, results, and board-level thinking.
Module 4: Storytelling for Influence & Impact
Senior hiring panels respond to results - but they remember stories. This module helps you build a library of compelling, high-impact CAR (Challenge, Action, Result) stories that highlight transformation, influence, and resilience - all tailored to your sector and leadership context.
Module 5: Board & Panel Interview Dynamics
Executive interviews often involve multiple stakeholders with differing priorities. In this module, we show you how to read the room, tailor your messaging, and build rapport across varying styles. You’ll learn how to stay composed, manage pacing, and leave everyone at the table with a clear sense of who you are as a leader.
Module 6: Rehearse, Refine & Win the Role
We finish with a mock interview tailored to the role you’re targeting. You’ll receive structured, strategic feedback to fine-tune your delivery, sharpen weak areas, and build momentum. This is your opportunity to apply everything you've learned in a high-trust, high-feedback environment - so you can walk into the real interview fully prepared.
The Power of a Defined Unique Value Proposition.
Your value proposition is the strategic narrative that positions you as the solution to an organisation’s needs. It’s the reason you get shortlisted, and the reason decision-makers lean in during interviews. We work closely with you to clarify what truly sets you apart: your leadership style, commercial outcomes, cultural impact, and strategic strengths. Then, we translate that into a personal brand message that works across every touchpoint - from your CV and LinkedIn to live conversations with decision - makers. When you know exactly what you bring to the table - and can communicate it with confidence - you instantly become more memorable, more aligned, and more compelling to the people hiring.
How do you benefit?
Real-World Coaching Strategies That Help Senior Leaders Turn High-Stakes Interviews Into Offers.
Control the Narrative & Command the Room
Master the ability to lead conversations, manage pace, redirect questions, and control your messaging - no matter how unpredictable or high-pressure the format.
A Clear, Commercially Aligned Value Proposition
Walk into every interview with a concise, compelling leadership narrative that directly aligns with the priorities of boards, panels, and decision-makers.
Respond With Clarity, Credibility, and Commercial Impact
Replace vague or rehearsed responses with powerful, structured answers that demonstrate commercial awareness, leadership impact, and strategic foresight.
Improved Confidence & Executive Presence
Develop the composure, tone, and non-verbal presence expected of senior leaders in high-stakes environments - so you communicate with clarity and authority.
Advanced Stakeholder Alignment Skills
Learn to tailor your message to different stakeholder concerns - from CEOs to HR directors to board members - with precision and flexibility.
Preparation for Complex Interview Formats
Get practical experience navigating panels, presentations, scenario-based questions, and multi-stage interviews with confidence and composure.
Tailored Coaching for Specific Roles & Industries
Receive support that's 100% aligned to your background, target role, and sector - ensuring your preparation is relevant, not generic.
Up to 4X Faster Time to Placement
By improving your interview performance, positioning, and market readiness, you'll reduce time-to-offer and accelerate your next career move.
Unlocking the Hidden Job Market
Over 80% of executive roles are never advertised. If you're only applying to posted opportunities, you're competing with 90% of other executives for just 20% of the market. It’s an inefficient, crowded, and often demoralising process. Our executive career coaching teaches you how to strategically tap into the hidden job market - where decisions are made through networks, referrals, and direct outreach. From crafting high-impact messaging to identifying decision-makers, we provide the tools and strategy to access roles before they ever reach the public domain. The result? A job search that’s faster, more focused, and 4X more effective.
Designing a Job Market Strategy That Works.
Without a clearly defined strategy, even the most experienced leaders can get lost in a crowded and complex market. We help you take a proactive, structured approach to finding your next role - one that goes far beyond applications and job boards. Our coaching guides you in building a tailored job market plan that aligns with your leadership goals, targets the right audiences, and opens the right doors. From identifying key decision-makers to mastering outreach and follow-up, we position you to show up in the right places with the right message - consistently.
Trusted by 30,000+ Senior Executives Since 2011.
We’ve guided over 30,000 executives through career transitions at the highest levels of leadership across the globe. From CEO placements to NED roles, our clients rely on us not just for application documents - but for strategic positioning that delivers results.
Frequently asked questions.
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What's the difference between CV People's premium service and a budget CV service?When engaging a professional CV service there's typically two types of company you'll come across: Budget CV Mills Price Point: £50 - £200 CV Writers: Usually overseas freelance copywriters Volume: Hundreds of generic CVs per week Project Time: 1 - 2 hours Process: Re-write or edit the existing CV. Work from templates. No direct communication with writer or via email. Usually 1 round of revisions Bespoke, Premier CV Writers - (CV People) Price Point: £200 - £500 CV Writers: Directly employed master CV writers & application experts. 100% UK based. Minimum 10 years experience Volume: Work with a maximum of 4 clients per week Project Time: 10 - 12 hours Process: Study of target positions. Critique of existing CV and report compiled. In-depth Strategy consultation call. CV written & design from scratch using only relevant skills, experience and achievements. CV designed & formatted around the written content. Follow up consultations. Unlimited revisions If you are looking for a fast, budget service, a CV mill may be an option for you. However, the likelihood is you're probably best saving your money and writing it yourself using the free advice contained in our blog. These operators typically outsource to non-native English speaking countries where labour is cheap and quality is poor. They don't include consultation calls, and limit revisions, producing templated, rushed CVs, often littered with mistakes and not an accurate reflection of their clients skills, experience and achievements. With competition for jobs at an all time high, a bespoke, professionally written, ATS optimised CV is the only way to guarantee more interviews. This is the level of service you can expect when engaging CV People®.
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Which team should I work with?Our Management CV Writing Team specialises in working with professionals across team leader, supervisor, mid-level manager, and project/program management roles. This team understands the importance of showcasing leadership potential, team delivery, and operational impact. The CVs they create are tailored to demonstrate measurable outcomes, upward career momentum, and readiness for greater responsibility - all while aligning your experience with the expectations of hiring managers and internal promotion panels. In contrast, our Executive CV Writing Team exclusively partners with senior business leaders operating at executive, director, and C-suite levels, or senior managers aspiring to this level. Executive CVs require a different strategic approach - focused on boardroom influence, commercial leadership, stakeholder engagement, and high-level decision-making. Executive CVs are crafted to position you not just as a candidate, but as a peer to those sitting at the top table. The outcomes are sharper, more strategically framed, and aligned with executive recruitment processes, board-level scrutiny, and headhunter expectations. If you are unsure of your career level, give our team a call on 0800 058 4056 (option 1). We'll be happy to assist you in choosing the best team to work with for your unique career history and future aspirations.
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Do your CV writers have experience in my industry?Since 2011 we've grown our team to 12 specialist executive CV writers with experience across 72 different industries. We've written in excess of 15,000 executive CVs and 30,000 management CVs during this period. Our expertise includes, but is not limited to: • Accounting & Finance • Administration & Office Support • Arts & Entertainment • Building & Construction • Call Centre & Customer Service • Community Services • Design & Architecture • Education & Training • Engineering • FMCG • Government & Defence • Graduate Programs • Hospitality & Tourism • HR & Recruitment • Insurance & Superannuation • IT & Telecommunications • Legal • Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics • Media & Communications • Medical & Healthcare • Mining • Not-for-Profit / NGOs • Project Management • Real Estate & Property • Sales & Marketing • Self-employment • Sport & Recreation • Trades & Other Services
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What is the current turnaround time if I order my new CV today?Our standard turnaround is 3 business days from completion of your strategy consultation call. This is typically scheduled for the next business day following placement of your order. Express 1 & 2 business day turnarounds may also available depending on our teams current workload. Please call our us on 0800 058 4056 to enquire if you require an express turnaround.
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How do I get started?To book our services, follow these steps: 1. Click the “LEARN MORE” button on the package you wish to proceed. On the service page, click "Proceed to Checkout" or "Checkout With PayPal". 2. Complete your checkout. We accept all major debit/credit cards including Apple & Google Pay and PayPal Pay In 3. 3. Follow the link on your order confirmation page to create an account on our platform and upload your career history details. 4. Our team manager will review this information and assign your project to the most experienced CV writer in your field. Your CV writer will contact you directly to schedule your consultation call within 1 business day. Alternatively, call our onboarding team on 0800 058 4056 (option 1) to book your project in (Office hours: 9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri).
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What happens when I've placed my order?On completion of your checkout, you'll be redirected to your account section of our site to provide some information on your career history and your target positions moving forward, this only takes around 5 minutes and allows us to assign the most experienced CV writer for your profession. Once complete, our management team will review your information and assign your CV writer, who will contact you to arrange a consultation call at a time that suits you. This is all done within 1 business day.
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Who are your CV writers? How do we communicate?We've cherry-picked the industry's top talent since 2011, recruiting the UK’s top executive CV writers - including former HR leaders, board-level executive recruiters, headhunters and accredited executive coaches. With over 200 years of combined experience across 72 industries, our team brings deep sector insight and commercial understanding to every engagement. Each consultant is rigorously trained through our in-house executive development programme to ensure every CV meets the highest standard of strategic positioning and executive impact. Your journey begins with a one-on-one, in-depth strategy consultation, conducted via phone or Zoom. This session allows us to understand your leadership story, career direction, and strategic goals. From there, your dedicated UK-based executive writer remains available throughout the process via Zoom, phone, or secure online messaging within your account - ensuring a collaborative, high-touch experience designed around your schedule.
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What is an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and how do they work?Even at senior management and executive level, your CV must do more than impress - it must first be seen. Today, over 98% of employers and job boards use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to automatically filter applications before they reach a recruiter’s desk. These systems are designed to assess whether your CV aligns with the job’s specific criteria - including key competencies, leadership experience, industry expertise, and qualifications. Recruiters configure these systems at the point of advertising a role, inputting the essential requirements of their ideal candidate. The ATS then uses parsing technology to scan your CV and determine whether you make the shortlist - or get filtered out. According to Indeed data, 76% of CVs we're rejected automatically by their ATS in 2024, never reaching human review. If you’re applying for roles you’re qualified for but receiving little or no response, the issue likely isn’t your leadership capability - it’s your CV’s ability to navigate modern hiring technology. We guarantee your CV will be ATS-optimised for your target roles, ensuring it reaches decision-makers and performs in today's digital hiring environment.
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What's the CV People® triple guarantee?Interview Guarantee While we can't guarantee an interview for a particular position (there's simply too many variables), we do guarantee that your interview to application ratio will improve significantly within 60 days of using your new CV. In the unlikely event that it doesn't improve, your CV writer will rewrite your career documents again and complete any necessary changes free of charge. Money Back Guarantee Changed your mind after engaging our service? Landed the job of your dreams before we start work on your documents? Offered a pay rise after handing in your notice? No problem! We offer a full, no-quibble 100% money-back guarantee. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee As part of our 100% satisfaction guarantee, we offer unlimited document revisions. This powerful guarantee allows you to engage our service with full confidence that you'll leave the process with nothing less than the perfect CV.
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Is my data safe? Do you share my details with anyone?Your data is 100% secure. All communication with your assigned consultant is through our secure server. Once we've completed your project, all documents and communication are automatically deleted after 28 days. We never share or sell your data to any third party.