Executive Careers with Fexingo · 2026-07-05 · 9 min
Episode 94 of Executive Careers with Fexingo explores a counterintuitive career strategy: using your network not just for job hunting, but for targeted skill acquisition. Lucas and Luna examine how a VP of Operations at a mid-sized logistics firm deliberately built a 'skill network' - identifying five specific competencies she lacked, then finding and cultivating relationships with experts in each area over 18 months. The hosts break down the method: how to map skill gaps, identify the right people (not just the most senior), structure low-friction asks, and reciprocate value. They also discuss the difference between a skill network and a typical mentorship arrangement, and how this approach helped the VP land a COO role. The episode includes practical steps listeners can apply immediately, plus a candid look at what happens when networking feels transactional and how to avoid that trap.
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