CXO Career Catalyst
Activate Weekly Progress Toward Your Next Executive Role
Build the Clarity, Presence, and Momentum You Need to Land Your Next CXO Role
- Benefit: Know exactly what to focus on each week to move closer to your next executive role—with expert guidance and accountability.
- Feature: Includes a private coaching session, custom game plan, and weekly reviews of your applications, metrics, brand, and momentum blockers.
- Icon: Simple, actionable insights—no fluff, just forward motion.
I'm a tech executive, career coach, and founder of the Career Freedom Framework.
After 25+ years leading global engineering teams, I now help ambitious professionals get unstuck, get clear, and step into careers they actually love—without burnout, overwhelm, or second-guessing.
I believe in practical strategies, bold action, and building a life that aligns with your values.
– Stephanie Hills, Ph.D.
Here's What Powers
The CXO Career Catalyst
The Weekly System That Builds Confidence, Visibility, and Offer-Ready Momentum
Focus: CLARITY & CONFIDENCE
Painpoints: “I don’t know what I want to do next or what path is best.” “Fear of failure" "Fear of doing the wrong thing at the wrong time and not being able to recover”
Outcome: Guided exploration during weekly sessions and homework with reflection prompts so you get stuck. Build confidence in your direction and decisions
Focus: WEEKLY PLANNING + METRICS + APPLICATION TRACKER
Painpoints: “I’ve been doing background stuff but I’m not sure I’m making progress.”
Outcome: Weekly time blocks + custom metrics dashboard + strategic Goals Session to reverse engineer your path to an August offer
Focus: TARGET COMPANY & NETWORKING TRACKER
Painpoints: “I’m not being intentional with where I’m applying or who I’m connecting with.”
Outcome: Build your company list and networking plan together and review it weekly
Focus: WEEKLY MIRROR & ACCOUNTABILITY
Painpoints: “I need someone to ask me: Did you apply? Why didn’t you?” "Did you try this way?"
Outcome: Weekly review of actions, blockers, and progress with direct feedback and decision support
Focus: WEEKLY RETROSPECTIVE & SHIFT
Painpoints: “I’m doing things, but I don’t reflect on what’s actually working.”
Outcome: End-of-week reflection to identify wins, drop what’s not working, and shift strategy or focus if needed
Focus: REAL-TIME VOXER/TEXT ACCESS
Painpoints: “I need someone in my corner when I’m stuck or second-guessing midweek.”
Outcome: Message support between sessions for feedback, momentum, and micro-adjustments
Focus: RESUME + LINKEDIN LEGACY WITH CXO POSITIONING
Painpoints: “I haven't updated my resume in a long time.""I want a brand presence on LinkedIn".
Outcome: Executive Resume Refresh (CTO/CIO-level) &
Executive Brand Positioning + LinkedIn Refresh
Focus: INTERVIEW CONFIDENCE COACHING
Painpoints: “I know how to lead, but interviews are challenging.”
Outcome: 2 Mock Interviews with former exec + positioning and mindset prep
