When you’re in the middle of a job search, it’s easy to focus only on being chosen. You refine your resume, prepare for interviews, and make sure your leadership accomplishments come across clearly. Unfortunately, many candidates forget something equally...
It’s not always burnout. It’s not always boredom. And it’s not always about pushing harder or being more resilient. Sometimes, when something feels off at work, the real challenge is figuring out whether the discomfort is coming from within or from the environment...
If you’ve ever wondered why your profile isn’t getting traction, despite years of leadership experience, you’re not alone. In the executive search world, first impressions carry more weight than most professionals realize. At Barbachano International, we’ve seen this...
A few months ago, a U.S.-based client came to us needing a senior leader to oversee operations across Mexico and South America. On paper, they were looking for “global talent.” But as we reviewed their shortlist, every candidate was U.S.-born, U.S.-educated, and had...
Every organization wants to improve retention. But in too many boardrooms, it’s still viewed as an HR function instead of what it is: a leadership outcome. Consider this: a recent McKinsey report found that the top reasons employees leave jobs are tied to how they’re...
“Do we need someone now, or do we need the right person?” Most leaders don’t say that part out loud, but it drives nearly every hiring decision for key roles. Behind the scenes, HR is weighing costs. Hiring managers are thinking about time. And somewhere along the...
