You tell yourself the timing isn’t ideal.
You just need to finish this project, wrap up this transition, or wait until the kids are back in school.
Then you’ll be ready.
Then you’ll start the search.
Then you’ll reach out.
Then you’ll position yourself more clearly.

But here’s the hard truth:
Waiting for the “perfect time” is often how great careers stall.

The market doesn’t wait.
Opportunities don’t sit still.
And while you’re preparing for someday, someone else is stepping into the conversations that move things forward now.

Especially at the executive level, roles aren’t filled through linear, predictable processes.
They’re created through relationships, relevance and timing.

And those who are on the radar — even during busy seasons — are the ones who get the calls.

The risk of waiting is not just missing an opportunity.
It’s missing your moment.

Because visibility takes time.
Positioning takes strategy.
And the conversations that matter start long before you feel “ready.”

So if you’re serious about taking your next step, the real question isn’t whether it’s the right time.
The real question is whether your future deserves to wait.

Start before you're ready.
Show up before you're perfect.
And build your positioning while others are standing still.

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