How to Break Into the Hidden Job Market with James Whittaker (Directors, VPs & C-Suite Leaders, watch this)

In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets Podcast, Rexhen sits down with James Whitaker — CEO of The Ambitious Exec, creator of the Reverse Job Search Method, and former Deloitte hiring director. James shares how senior leaders can skip job boards, tap into the hidden job market, and land top roles faster through warm referrals.

We dive into:
Why executive job searches are different from early-career roles
The #1 mistake most execs make when looking for new opportunities
How The Ambitious Exec scaled to the Inc. 5000 (#242)
James’s new venture, Matchsticks Career AI, and how it helps professionals calculate their career score
Advice for coaches and consultants looking to scale their impact

You can find him on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshwhittaker/
https://theambitiousexec.com/

You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/@CareerCoachingSecrets

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