Career Advisory

Your next chapter
deserves more than a portal.

A high-touch, one-to-one advisory for senior professionals navigating transition. Strategic clarity, personal positioning, and sustained guidance — from someone who has been in the room.

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The gap

Senior professionals deserve more than a portal and a template.

Most career transition support is built around a digital-first model — limited coaching, rotating advisors, self-paced content. At the senior level, that falls short. A transition at this level is not a logistics problem. It raises questions of identity, direction, and long-term ambition.

"The difference between landing any role and landing the right role often comes down to how clearly and compellingly a professional can articulate who they are, what they bring, and where they are headed."
— Fabrizio Micciche, Ph.D. · Founder, Nexum Coaching
What's missing elsewhere

One dedicated advisor throughout

Not a rotating roster. One person who knows your story, your ambitions, and your context from day one to landing — and is genuinely invested in the outcome.

Strategy before execution

Most programmes go straight to CV templates and interview prep. Career Advisory starts with direction — who you are and where you are genuinely headed — before a single application is made.

Access between sessions

Transitions do not pause between appointments. Direct access means real guidance when a decision actually needs to be made — not at the next scheduled call.

Depth proportionate to seniority

A senior professional's transition involves identity, not just logistics. The advisory relationship is calibrated to that complexity from the first conversation.

What's included

A continuous advisory relationship — not a block of sessions.

Every engagement evolves as the transition unfolds, adapting in rhythm and focus to what matters most at each stage. This is not a programme to be consumed — it is a relationship built around you.

One-to-one advisory sessions Coaching, strategic reflection, and practical guidance — tailored entirely to your situation and pace.
Personal narrative & positioning Deep work on your leadership story — how you articulate who you are, what you bring, and where you are going.
CV & LinkedIn repositioning Strategic repositioning of your professional profile — not a polish, a reframe for the level you are targeting.
Interview & networking preparation How to show up, what to say, and how to navigate senior-level selection processes with genuine presence.
Job search strategy A structured approach to identifying the right opportunities — combining market intelligence, network activation, and positioning.
Direct access between sessions Email and messaging access throughout — for real-time guidance when a decision cannot wait for the next appointment.
What you will achieve

From uncertainty to direction. From searching to landing right.

01

A clear career transition strategy

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A compelling personal narrative

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A market-ready professional profile

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Confidence in senior conversations

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Strategic clarity on long-term direction

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A trusted advisor in your corner

For organisations

How you treat departing leaders defines your culture.

How a transition is handled reflects directly on employer brand, culture, and the experience of every remaining employee. The organisations that understand this invest accordingly.

Strengthens employer brand

Demonstrates genuine care for senior talent at a moment that everyone remaining is watching closely.

Delivers real outcomes

Not platform access and standardised content — a genuine advisory relationship that produces results proportionate to the seniority involved.

Reflects organisational values

How an organisation treats its leaders at moments of change signals to everyone what kind of organisation they are part of.

Confidential and independent

The advisory relationship is entirely confidential. No information is shared with the referring organisation. Trust is the foundation.

How it works

A selective engagement.
A genuine partnership.

Career Advisory is not a standardised programme. It is a carefully scoped relationship, built around your situation from the first conversation.

Step 01

Discovery conversation

A complimentary 45-minute confidential conversation to understand your situation, ambitions, and transition readiness. No obligation — and genuinely no pitch.

Step 02

Mutual fit assessment

Career Advisory is selective. Both parties confirm the engagement is the right fit before any commitment is made by either side.

Step 03

The advisory engagement

Advisory touchpoints every two to three weeks, adapting to the pace of the transition. Direct access between sessions throughout — for decisions that cannot wait.

Step 04

Landing and beyond

A post-transition integration session ensures the new chapter begins with the same clarity it was built on. The engagement closes. The capacity it developed does not.

What clients say

In their own words.

"

Fabrizio's strategic guidance, personalised advice, and encouragement were instrumental in helping me secure a role that aligns with my goals. He brought clarity to the process and gave me the confidence and tools I needed to succeed.

Customer Success Manager · Technology
Career Advisory client
"

Fabrizio creates a trusting and supportive environment where you feel comfortable sharing your challenges. His ability to listen, ask the right questions, and offer thoughtful perspectives made a significant impact on my professional growth. He always knew how to steer me in the right direction, instilling confidence and clarity at every step.

Senior Principal Scientist · Life Sciences
Career Advisory client
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He gave me the space to work through a lot of frustration and confusion, but he knew just when to push me into action. Applying for new roles is a rollercoaster experience, and throughout it he continued to keep me focused and my mindset positive.

Global Media Planner · FMCG
Career Advisory client

Ready to take the next step?

Every Career Advisory engagement begins with a complimentary 45-minute discovery conversation.

If your organisation is looking to invest in leadership development for a cohort of leaders, the Becoming a Leader programme may be a better fit.

Confidential  ·  No obligation  ·  Genuine mutual fit assessment

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Frequently Asked Questions — Career Advisory at Nexum

What is career advisory and how does it differ from outplacement?
Career advisory at Nexum is a high-touch, one-to-one advisory relationship — not an outplacement platform or content library. Where most outplacement services offer digital tools and rotating advisors, Nexum Career Advisory provides one dedicated advisor throughout the entire transition: one person who knows your story, your ambitions, and your context from the first conversation to landing.
Who is career advisory designed for?
Nexum Career Advisory is designed for senior professionals and executives navigating a significant career transition — whether voluntary, organisationally driven, or following a period of sustained performance pressure. It is particularly suited to professionals at Director, VP, or C-suite level whose transitions involve questions of identity, leadership direction, and long-term ambition.
Can an organisation refer a departing senior professional to Nexum Career Advisory?
Yes. Nexum Career Advisory works with both individual professionals who self-refer and with organisations that wish to provide high-quality transition support to departing senior talent. The advisory relationship is fully confidential — no information is shared with the referring organisation.
How long does a career advisory engagement last?
Career advisory engagements at Nexum are structured around the transition itself rather than a fixed calendar. Engagements typically run three to six months, adapting in pace and rhythm to what matters most at each stage. All engagements begin with a complimentary 45-minute discovery conversation.
Is career advisory available online?
Yes. Fabrizio Micciche works with clients across Europe and internationally via video call. He is based in Breda, Netherlands. In-person sessions can be arranged for clients in the Netherlands.