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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11 The conversation you actually want
The senior leaders I speak to most weeks are describing the same thing.
They are content in their current roles. They are not looking. But when they describe the conversation they actually want, it sounds like this:
"I want to hear from the person who is the decision-maker. Someone at CEO, CMO, o...
by Cheraine Escott —
Jul 09, 2026
approached membership
discreet career practice
executive career strategy
peer-to-peer introductions
private senior networks
senior career positioning
senior leadership development
10 The window most senior leaders miss
Most senior leaders I speak to are content in their current role.
Most of them think this means they do not need to think about their next move.
That is the mistake.
When you are content in your current role is the exact window when you should be building the foundation for what comes next. Not b...
by Cheraine Escott —
Jul 02, 2026
approached membership
career practice
executive career strategy
proactive career planning
senior career positioning
senior leadership development