I knew it was a long shot.
I represented a candidate with a 𝟭𝟯-𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗽.
→ You won’t believe what happened next.
Stick with me—this one has a twist.
We had three standout candidates for a top luxury hospitality role.
One had a 13-month “resume gap.”
When the client came to us, they said: “We need the best.”
And we all know how this usually goes.
A résumé gap? Way too risky. Too many unknowns.
But I saw something different.
So when the client challenged me,
“Why him? Why the gap?”—my tone shifted.
I didn’t flinch.
→ “Because this wasn’t a gap. This was a shift,” I said. “A power move.”
This candidate spent nearly seven years delivering at the highest level:
→ Crossing countries
→ Building championship teams
→ Executing with unwavering intensity
He needed to step back so he could step forward as the leader he was meant to be.
Here’s what he did in those 13 months:
→ Built new habits—health, mindset, and resilience
→ Went on a retreat, tuned into his purpose
→ Reconnected with his tribe, deepening his foundation
→ Mastered stillness—the skill most leaders overlook…
And then he told me something I’ll never forget:
“A leader doesn’t just check boxes—degrees, experience, personality, motivation. A real leader translates all of that into their being. If this company is serious about sustainability and a holistic brand message, they need someone who embodies it.”
Voila. Our client was convinced.
𝗛𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗱 exactly what they needed.
Decision made.
→ He got the job.
This is the future of hiring.
The best leaders don’t just push.
They pause. They sharpen. They stand on stronger foundations.
An industry known for vision needs hiring that sees beyond the resume.
A moment worth celebrating—who’s with me?