Executive Careers with Fexingo · 2026-08-23 · 9 min
In this episode of Executive Careers, Lucas and Luna tackle one of the most underestimated questions in a senior leader's career: 'What do you do?' It sounds simple, but for executives, a weak answer can stall a networking conversation, undercut a board interview, or leave a lasting impression of ambiguity. Lucas breaks down why the standard 'I'm the CFO of X' fails, and offers a three-part framework for crafting a response that is specific, forward-looking, and memorable. They discuss the power of anchoring on outcomes over titles, the role of context in tailoring the answer to different audiences, and they dissect a real-world example from the tech sector to illustrate the difference. They also explore how this question surfaces in unexpected places - elevator pitches, board rooms, and even internal town halls. By the end, listeners will have a concrete method for turning a routine introduction into a strategic career asset. Plus, a listener question on how to answer in social settings without sounding rehearsed.
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