What truly makes you Stand Out to employers?

Today’s job market is crowded, fast-moving, and often unpredictable. Standing out isn’t just about having the right skills—it’s about showing your Fit to Lead qualities in ways that employers notice and remember. Whether you’re aiming for a leadership role or making your next career move, how you prepare, present yourself, and tell your story can make all the difference.

Why This Matters

Many professionals focus solely on their qualifications, but hiring decisions are also shaped by how well you present your value, adapt to a company’s culture, and demonstrate leadership potential. Employers are looking for more than technical skills—they want to see how you operate, collaborate, and lead. By intentionally preparing in these areas, you position yourself as someone who not only can do the job but will excel in the environment.

Common Challenges

• Highlighting only achievements without context – Many candidates focus solely on metrics, forgetting to show the leadership skills that drove those results.

• Not preparing for cultural fit – Overlooking the importance of aligning with the company’s environment and values.

• Underestimating visibility – Failing to intentionally show up in ways that make you memorable in the recruitment process.

Try This Instead

• Schedule intentional preparation time
  Make preparation a habit by leveraging a tool you already use — your calendar. If you schedule your workouts or meetings, why not schedule job-prep time? Block time each week for interview practice, skills refreshers, and networking. The built-in habit of checking your calendar will help you stay consistent.

• Research the environment beyond the job description
  Go deeper than the company website. Explore the company’s social media, connect with current or former employees, and ask questions about the work culture. The most valuable insights often come from unspoken or undocumented dynamics — things you can only learn from those who have experienced it firsthand.

• Share your What and your How
  Don’t just list what you’ve achieved — show how you did it. If you led a project that increased revenue by 20%, explain the approach you took to rally the team, overcome obstacles, and communicate results. Employers value results, but they remember the leadership style behind them.

Pick one of these actions—like drafting a value-aligned presentation letter or scheduling a brain reset—and make it a priority before your next application.

When you’re ready, my 5-week program can guide you through building these actions into a complete, confident job search strategy.