The Early Approach
The Early Approach. The weekly newsletter for Heads of, Directors, and C-suite professionals who would rather be approached than apply. Every Thursday, one essay on senior career positioning. Built on the four-move methodology used inside Get Approached (Position, Signal, Target, Relationships) and the Career Practice that keeps your positioning sharp before you need it. Each issue: one signal explained, one profile breakdown, one fix you can apply this week. When the next move comes, you will know exactly where to start. Stop Applying. Get Approached.
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09 Plant the seeds before you need the harvest.
The conversation about your next senior role is happening right now. You aren't in it.
That's not a comment on you. It's a comment on timing. Senior roles are filled in rooms that close long before the role hits the market. By the time the role is advertised, the shortlist is forming. By the time...
by Cheraine Escott —
Jun 25, 2026
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