You’ve built an exceptional career. Let’s Accelerate What Comes Next

Built for senior executives and board-ready leaders who refuse to waste months on a broken process. Our proven framework, the Executive Edge Method, cuts through today’s brutal hiring market so you land the right role or board seat faster without leaving money on the table.
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Debra Boggs, CEO
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Who We Serve

Executive Leaders Competing at the Highest Level

Our clients are accomplished executives and/or corporate board directors who understand that competing for career-defining opportunities requires a strategic partner, not a generic DIY approach. This is for you if:

This is Your First Job Search at This Level

You’ve built an incredible career, but you’ve never had to search at this level.We take out the guess work by creating the positioning, strategy, and guidance you need to land faster without leaving money on the table.

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Your Search is Taking Too Long

If months are passing without offers (or interviews), something in your process is broken. We diagnose the issue and reset your strategy so you stop spinning your wheels, gain momentum, and land your next big offer faster.

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You Don't Have Time to DIY Your Search

You’re still in damanding full-time role but you know it’s time to find what’s next. We provide the positioning, structure, and accountability you need to ensure your search builds momentum without falling by the wayside.

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You're an Aspiring Board Director

You’ve heard that you’d make a great board director or you want to land a seat at the table, but the path to get there is unclear. We have a proven methodology for positioning senior leaders like you for private and public company board appointments.

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WE ARE THE RIGHT FIT WHEN

You Take Ownership of Your Career

We are not recruiters or a placement agency. We work with leaders who understand that landing the right role at the right company for the right compensation requires genuine effort on their part. We bring the expert positioning, proven strategy, unmatched market intelligence. You bring your commitment to the process. If you're looking for a collaborative partner to navigate your search so you land faster without leaving money on the table, we're here for you.

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THIS ISN'T THE RIGHT FIT IF

You're Looking to Outsource Your Search

If you're looking for a recruiter to "get you a job" or "put you on a board," we are not the right firm for you. Recruiters work for companies, not candidates. And would you want to work for a company that blindly takes placements for senior leadership roles? Our clients are strategic leaders who take ownership of their careers. Our collaborative process makes the difference between you getting a decent opportunity and landing a career-defining one.
HOW WE CAN HELP

Your Path to Success Starts Here

Whether you're navigating a complex executive career transition, exploring what's next, or launching your board career, our proprietary framework, the Executive Edge Method, is the engine behind our gaunteed results.

Land Your Next Executive Role Faster

We build your executive-level positioning, visibility, and search strategy into one cohesive process.  This means you build momentum quickly and land your offer(s) faster, without leaving money on the table.

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Launch Your Board Career

The pathway from the C-suite to a board seat is opaque. But it doesn’t have to be. We literally set the industry standard on what a stand-out board candidate profile looks like. Benefit from our expertise and land your seat at the table faster.

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Need Specific Support?

Are you exploring what’s next for your career? Do you have a high-stakes interview coming up? Or do you need a resume for a specific opportunity? We have a la carte services to give you targeted support.

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FREE INSIGHTS

Stay On Top with Free Insights From Our Expert Team

The executive job market moves fast. Strategies that worked even 18 months ago are obsolete today. Stay opportunity-ready with the insider knowledge, actionable tactics, and insider market intelligence from our team across every platform, all completely free.

YouTube Channel

Actionable video content covering executive positioning, job search strategy, board placement, and compensation negotiation. New episodes released regularly — subscribe to stay current.

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The Executive Career Playbook Podcast

The D&S flagship podcast for senior leaders in transition. Each episode delivers candid, high-value conversations on the strategies and market realities you need to know.

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Guest Podcast Episodes

Hear from D&S CEO on leading business and leadership podcasts as she shares her perspective on executive career transitions, board governance, and the latest market insights. 

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The D&S Blog

See in-depth articles, strategic frameworks, and real-world guidance for senior leaders and board candidates in transition. From crafting a board-ready narrative, navigating a confidential search, or nailing your next interview.

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Your next chapter starts with a conversation.

Schedule a confidential, no-obligation strategy call. We’ll discuss where you are, where you’re going, and how we can help you get there faster.

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