For Senior Executives
Your next chapter deserves the right partner.
I’ve spent 20 years at the intersection of executive leadership and talent. I work with AI-forward leaders building their edge, founders and CEOs building their teams, and executives navigating what’s next. The common thread is always the same: knowing who to call.
Senior-level careers don't move like everyone else's.
At the VP and C-suite level, the rules change. You can't just update your LinkedIn and wait. The best opportunities aren't posted. The most important relationships aren't found at networking events. And the career transitions that matter most — the ones that actually expand your trajectory — happen through trust, access, and the right introduction at the right moment.
Add AI to that equation, and the pressure to stay sharp, relevant, and visible is unlike anything senior leaders have faced before.
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You're between roles — or starting to think about your next move — and you want a strategic partner, not a recruiter.
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You feel the urgency of AI transformation and want to make sure you're building the right skills and positioning yourself correctly.
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Your network is good, but you know it could be better — and you're not sure how to get the introductions that actually matter.
Three ways I work with senior leaders
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Executive Coaching
1:1 partnership to clarify your positioning, sharpen your narrative, navigate your transition, and lead with more intentionality. This isn't generic coaching — it's specific to your situation and your goals.
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Network Development
Access to a curated set of introductions to peers, investors, board members, and advisors who are relevant to where you're trying to go. Not warm bodies — people who show up.
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AI & Leadership Edge
Hands-on guidance on how to retool your skills, reposition your brand, and lead effectively in an AI-transformed landscape. Stay ahead of the shift, don't just react to it.
What working with me actually looks like
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A real conversation
We start with a 20-minute call. No agenda, no pitch. I want to understand where you are and whether I'm the right person to help.
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A clear plan
If it makes sense to work together, we align on exactly what that looks like — coaching cadence, specific network targets, or both.
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Execution with access
I go to work. That means honest counsel in our sessions, active introductions, and a thinking partner in your corner.
This is for you if…
You're a VP, SVP, or C-suite leader in transition or thinking about your next move
You want more than a recruiter — you want a partner who understands senior careers
You recognize that AI is reshaping your industry and you want to stay ahead
You believe relationships — not just resumes — unlock the best opportunities
C-Suite Semiconductor Executive at Public Company
“A trusted personal contact introduced me to Ed Montoya and I retained him as career steward to unlock conversations with future employers, expand my network and provide an insider's view on breaking into your first CEO role. Through this partnership I am getting more in-bound CEO roles coming my way and I feel better prepared”
CEO / Board Member