Author: Julie Norwell

Is It Crazy to Job Search in a New Industry?

April 21, 2025
Chairman's Blog

Is it crazy to job search in a new industry? Absolutely. But crazy isn’t necessarily a bad thing—it’s often where the magic starts. In this episode of ASK AN EXPERT, you'll hear from two Barrett Group experts who agree that some of the best moves in life begin with a leap into the unknown.

INDUSTRY UPDATE: Female Executives

March 24, 2025
Industry Updates

Women comprise 29% of C-suite positions, up from 17% in 2015. The ranks of women have also grown in other executive levels. However, the gains are more fragile and less extensive than they appear. Many obstacles continue to challenge female executives – not least, stiff political winds in the US against...

What Is Social Capital?

March 17, 2025
Chairman's Blog

If you think networking is all it takes to land your next executive role, you’re missing the bigger picture. In this episode of ASK AN EXPERT, Barrett Group experts Dan Resendes and Waffles Natusch break down how social capital works, how it outshines traditional networking, and why you should learn...

Don’t Just Stand There! Do Something About Your Career!

March 10, 2025
Chairman's Blog

Despite all the negative news and uproar you may be hearing on TV or the internet, there is also good news for would-be job-changers: executives who shake off their fear of change are finding new opportunities, shifting industries, discovering new roles, and earning more money.

INDUSTRY UPDATE: Financial Services

February 24, 2025
Industry Updates

Banks around the world are in the middle of a huge transition. Economic uncertainty, stricter regulations, and accelerated advances from non-bank competitors in 2024 is making 2025 a critical year for banks to diﬀerentiate—or risk falling behind. But major challenges will accompany that rapid transition,...

What Is the Unpublished Market?

February 17, 2025
Chairman's Blog

If you’re an executive, you can’t afford to ignore the unpublished market. But what is it, and why does it matter? In this episode of ASK AN EXPERT The Barrett Group’s Waffles Natusch and Dan Resendes break down how the unpublished market works and why it’s so powerful in an executive job search –...

Are We All Just Instruments or Obstacles?

February 10, 2025
Chairman's Blog

Single-minded focus on your own priorities has its place, but when changing careers, recognizing that other people actually have their own interests and objectives can actually accelerate your job search.

INDUSTRY UPDATE: Energy

January 27, 2025
Industry Updates

Evolving energy trends will shape 2025 and beyond. Global electricity demand is forecasted to grow – not least due to the insane power demands of artificial intelligence. But where will that electricity come from? Well, the energy sector is diversifying rapidly - multiplying the opportunities for...

Big Decisions Don’t Need to Be Difficult

January 20, 2025
Chairman's Blog

Every day at The Barrett Group dozens of executives tell us about their work-related pains, but they fail to do anything about it. Why do they remain frozen in the headlights?

7 Key Trends Shaping Executive Opportunities in 2025

January 13, 2025
Chairman's Blog

Dynamic shifts and transformative forces often characterize the business landscape. This was especially true in 2024. Yet, the executive market demonstrated remarkable resilience. As we move into 2025, these trends are accelerating, presenting both challenges and unique opportunities for executives...

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