Our Only Topic: Your Success
Four stages. Four solutions.
Refine Search Purpose
Build Momentum
Offer Negotiation
Career Management
Navigate these game changers with coaching for success.
Get your complimentary 10-Question Guide
Your Search Starts with You
Some deep self-reflection will save you time and ignite your search.
COACHING PACKAGES
One Month
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60-75 minute sessions:
Receive feedback and guidance from a recruiter’s perspective to refine and clarify your unique qualities and interests, focusing on what’s most leverageable and valuable in meeting market needs. Gain conviction and optimize your job search with a clear Value Proposition and direction.
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100 Days
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I’ll come alongside you where you are and help you tackle what’s needed most. As an outcome, you will have the tools, approach, and knowledge to navigate a self-directed job search with confidence and momentum.
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5 Months
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Experience bi-weekly calls and timely conversations over 6 months.
With a coach in your corner, navigate the market confidently. Our scheduled sessions focus on resolving The 4 Questions That Matter. In addition, receive timely guidance on inquiries, responses, overcoming challenges, and advancing your search based on market feedback and evolving conversations.
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Annual Member
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Receive all the benefits of an advisor in your corner for 12 months, plus coach-led employer and hiring manager name development supporting your own efforts. This helps generate additional ideas and relevant targets for your outreach. The focus remains on resolving The 4 Questions That Matter.
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Hi. I’m Mike,
Since 2001, I’ve been deeply involved in the world of career transitions and executive search. As co-founder and managing partner of Hammer Haley, a boutique retained search firm, I’ve gained extensive insight into the hiring process from both employers’ and candidates’ perspectives. Over 23 years, I led numerous high-urgency searches, primarily on strategy-centric roles across various functions and career levels. The core of my work focused on positions with annual cash compensation ranging from $250K to $600K plus equity or carry.
In 2024, I founded Thrive Career Advisory, marking a natural evolution in my career progression. This transition is akin to a prosecutor become a defense attorney - same courtroom, different perspective. With Thrive, I’ve shifted my focus from serving employers to guiding professionals, leveraging my behind-the-scenes knowledge and insights in the hiring process.
My experience at Hammer Haley provides me with a unique grasp of what employers seek, how they evaluate candidates, and the intricacies of successful placements. Now, with Thrive Career Advisory, I’m using this knowledge to help candidates navigate their job search effectively.
Combining my extensive recruiting expertise with a candidate-centric approach, I provide clients with crucial insights and strategies to thrive in their career transitions.
Mike Speaks the Language
of Markets and Functions
YOU DON’T HAVE TO GO IT ALONE.
LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB IS HARD ESPECIALLY WHEN…
“Bring your desire for what’s next and ready yourself for a sustained effort. I’ll add fresh ideas, insider recruiter knowledge, and organized planning so that you engage the market with a definitive purpose and confidence.”
HOW TO GET STARTED
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Complete Guide
The 10-question resource, “Your Search Starts with You,” is for your private use. Spend time with it. This self-reflection step lays the foundation for an effective job search process.
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Advisory Call
Schedule a 30-minute call to discuss your situation and goals. We’ll determine if my coaching aligns with your needs and address any questions you have about the job search coaching process.
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Purchase Coaching
Two steps: 1. Select your desired package by signing the Agreement 2. Complete payment (full or installment options available for select packages). After purchase, we’ll schedule your first call.