What if the biggest thing holding senior leaders back in a job search isn’t their resume, it’s their mindset? 

In this episode, Brian Hain sits down with Valerie Derome, Founder of zscala and Executive Coach and Advisor with over 25 years of experience across corporate giants, startups, and her own practice. Valerie brings a refreshingly honest lens to one of leadership’s most overlooked challenges: what happens to a leader’s identity, confidence, and performance when they become a candidate. 

From her concept of “Capacity for Chaos,” a framework for understanding what actually drives sustainable performance, to the Abundance vs. Scarcity mindset that separates leaders who show up powerfully from those who appear desperate, this conversation is packed with insight for anyone navigating a career transition or leading through uncertainty. 

Whether you’re in a job or between jobs, this episode will change the way you think about value, identity, and what it means to lead from strength. 

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