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Resume Best Practices: Tips to Take Your CV From Meh to Magnifico!

After 15+ years of reviewing more applicant resumes than I care to count as a recruiter/hiring manager/talent leader at McKinsey and Bain, these are the core tips I coach my clients to always consider when crafting their CV.

Quick Leadership Reset

This exercise helps you identify where your leadership approach may be unintentionally slowing your team’s performance, especially during times of uncertainty.

The Unwritten Rules of Getting Promoted

This pdf offers 3 rules of getting promoted that most often get missed when people find themselves stuck in their careers. It also offers some powerful questions you can ask your boss to help you understand what might be going on when you are feeling stuck in your career.

How to Lead the Room with Executive Presence

Executive presence is one of those phrases that gets thrown around a lot in leadership conversations. You've probably heard it. You may have even been told you need more of it. But here's the problem: most people can't tell you what it actually means. It's not charisma. It's not being the loudest person in the room. It's not even being the most polished. Executive presence is the ability to make people feel — in your presence — that things are under control, that someone capable is leading, and that their time and attention is being respected. It's a signal. And like any signal, it can be developed, sharpened, and directed. This guide is built around three pillars that I've seen transform how executives show up: Clarity, Credibility, and Confidence. They're related — and yes, they overlap. But they each do distinct work, and understanding the difference matters.

Home for Ambition #2 — Weekly Live Show [3/25/2026] (Recording)

Home for Ambition is a weekly live show, by Leland, for people trying to stay ahead as work, learning, and opportunity keep changing. Each episode tackles a handful of timely, high-signal topics across AI, careers, education, and the future of work. We expect thoughtful debate, unique perspectives, and practical takeaways you can actually use. It is not a typical interview show or a generic news recap. It is a live roundtable built to help ambitious people make sense of what is changing, understand what matters, and leave with a sharper point of view on how to navigate what comes next.

How Korean Professionals Can Break Into Global Careers

Are you a Korean professional looking to break into global careers and make your mark on the international stage? Join me, Caolan, for an insightful session on navigating high-stakes career transitions and unlocking global opportunities. With a rich background in strategic communication and storytelling, I've helped ambitious professionals like you step into leadership roles and land positions at top companies. This session shows Korean professionals exactly how to transition into global roles with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn how to navigate English interviews, position your experience for international companies, and overcome the cultural barriers that often block career moves abroad. By the end, you’ll know the steps to take, how to present yourself to global employers, and what it really takes to secure your next role in the international market. With experience leading award-winning teams at On, AKQA, and Ogilvy, I bring a unique perspective on crafting compelling personal and professional narratives. During this event, we'll cover essential topics such as interview prep, skill-building, career planning, and more. Whether you're aiming to enhance your leadership skills or refine your strategic communication, this session will provide actionable guidance to turn your potential into results. Space is limited, so RSVP now to secure your spot and start your journey to global career success!

AI for Global Leaders: Mastering Cross-Cultural Communication

In today's globalized world, effective cross-cultural communication is no longer a soft skill, it's a critical leadership competency. But what if you could harness the power of Artificial Intelligence to navigate cultural nuances with precision and empathy? This forward-thinking webinar, led by global communication expert Caolan Hunter, will show you how. Drawing on his experience building his own AI communication tool and advising top global companies, Caolan will demystify how AI can be your secret weapon for analyzing communication styles, adapting to different cultural norms, and leading your international teams with confidence. This isn't just a talk on AI; it's a masterclass in modern global leadership. Event Outcomes & Learning Objectives: 1. Decode Cultural Communication Styles with AI. You will learn to use AI-powered tools to analyze and understand different cultural communication patterns, such as direct vs. indirect feedback, and formal vs. informal address. 2. Navigate Cross-Cultural Challenges Proactively. You will discover how to leverage AI simulations and practice scenarios to prepare for difficult cross-cultural conversations, anticipate potential misunderstandings, and build stronger relationships. 3. Develop a Personal AI Strategy for Global Leadership. You will walk away with a practical framework for integrating AI into your daily workflow to enhance your cultural intelligence and effectiveness as a global leader in 2026 and beyond.

Early Career General Resume Template

This blank Word resume template makes it simple to draft an ATS-friendly resume quickly and cleanly for early career professionals.

Transitioning from a Manager to a Leader — Strategies to Help You Inspire, Lead, and Support People From All Backgrounds

​Making the leap from manager to leader is one of the most pivotal—and challenging—career transitions you can make. It requires shifting from overseeing tasks to inspiring, empowering, and supporting people from all backgrounds. ​In this event, coaches Debonné N., Dana L., and Caroline K. will share actionable strategies to help you strengthen your presence, build trust, and lead with empathy and accountability. Whether you’re stepping into a leadership role for the first time or refining your approach, you’ll walk away with practical insights to motivate diverse teams and avoid the common pitfalls new leaders face.

5 Step Reset Framework

It is a framework to use in the moment when you experience overwhelm. It is complementary to a training I lead on overwhelm

Your LinkedIn Launchpad: Profile to Profit

LinkedIn Launchpad provides a comprehensive, actionable guide for professionals to optimize their LinkedIn profile and presence for career advance