About me

At the age of 13 I had my career all planned out. I wanted to be an international marketing executive. But life didn’t work out like that.

My story

After studying German & Spanish at the university of Bristol. I did my MBA at Cranfield School of Management and joined executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles in their London office. Heidrick was fast-growing, entrepreneurial, and a leader in the industry. A great place for me to learn my trade.

After a few years with Heidrick in Germany I moved back to the UK where I led the technology practice for a while and became the “go-to” person for everything to do with the new internet boom.

In the dot-com years Heidrick set up LeadersOnline as our dot-come business and I was invited to build a business in Europe from scratch. That business not only contributed significantly to the European revenues for Heidrick & Struggles, but also leveraged faster, better and smarter ways of working. Since then I continue to challenge the old ways of working in the three businesses that I’ve co-founded:

2000

Founder / VP
LeadersOnline Europe

2012

Co-Founder
Archer Mann

2014

Co-Founder
NotActivelyLooking

2022

Co-Founder
Harlschon Consulting

Late-stage career change doesn’t need to be frustrating

Changing jobs gets harder as we progress in our careers. For CEOs and senior executives used to making things happen, this can be immensely frustrating.

Senior executives want to find a role that is rewarding and fulfilling. The longer it takes to find that ideal role, the more frustrating and demoralising it becomes. The techniques that were valid ten or twenty years ago no longer work.

Frantically sending out CVs and adding buzzwords to the LinkedIn profile is not going to help. This risks damaging your brand and alienating your network. In the end it simply adds to your frustration.

There is another way, one that is built on a solid and credible personal brand, and a focused strategy to activate and expand your network. The more people who have a clear idea of your ideal role and what you have to offer, the more likely you are to unearth suitable opportunities.

We have a process and a methodology that will help you to manage this next stage in your work life journey. It starts with rediscovering your purpose, re-setting your narrative, and re-engaging your network.

Don’t wait for something to come along. Manage your own career. Book a call now to find out how I can help you.

Client reviews

Trusted globally
by Senior Executives

“Anthony was an excellent strategic sparring partner providing me with the clarity and direction I needed to make my next career move. He offered me structure and tangible guidance, challenged me – when I needed to be challenged.”

Oliver Hagemann
Chief Transformation Officer

Oliver Hagemann - Chief Transformation Officer

“Anthony Harling has a system that works and delivers results. A true partner, he took the time to understand me and where I wanted to go. I learned from him how to build my story and manage a proactive process to achieve the opportunity I was after.”

Tom Kingsley
Advisory Board; Co-founder, CEO

Tom Kingsley - Advisory Board; Co-founder, CEO

“What helped was joining the dots. Anthony helped me to get my story straight, put it out in a unified manner across various platforms, and that then gave me the direction and focus to get the story out there.”

Doug Barrow, MBE
Board Member - Advisor

Doug Barrow, MBE - Board Member - Advisor

FAQs

If you have any questions feel free to email me at anthony@harlschon.com

  • This is an opportunity for you to ask questions and get feedback on your goals for the next career stage.

    In these calls we’ll discuss your specific challenges and what you can do to move things forward.

    Whatever it is that might be holding you back, this call will give you the confidence to embrace the next phase in your career journey and manage your transition proactively.

    There’s no obligation. This is an exploratory call to look at your career journey, where you might want to go, and what you can do to get there.

  • Step 1:

    Click the button below to book your call with me using Calendly.

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    Choose a date and time from my available slots.

    Step 3:

    Fill out the short application form so that I can understand what you’re trying to achieve.

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    Please allow 30 minutes for our Google Meet or Zoom call (whichever you prefer).

    Step 5:

    Be mindful and ready to work. If, for whatever reason, the timing is no longer convenient, you can reschedule. Please do so at least 24 hours in advance.

    I look forward to meeting you.

  • My clients tend to be senior executives, directors and CEOs, typically in their 50s and 60s, who are at some sort of inflection point in their careers.

    Over the years I've worked with executives in the UK, continental Europe, Africa and Asia in various industries and functions. Today I work with senior executives all over the world.

  • Our service is built around three core elements:

    • Exploring career options and helping you to build clarity around your ideal role, what this could be, and how it fits with your professional experience & personal goals.

    • Developing a personal brand that is clear, compelling and memorable, including your verbal narrative, CV, LinkedIn profile and personal website (where appropriate).

    • Mastering the art of career networking as a tool to help you uncover opportunities that would otherwise remain hidden.

  • I start with a different approach.

    For most people, the old way of just sending out CVs to headhunters and applying for jobs just doesn't work.

    There's a better way of doing this. One that is more focused and more likely to get results.

    My approach is based on developing a career goal that suits you at this stage in your career, building a strong and effective personal brand that neatly summarises who you are and what you represent, and learning how to uncover new opportunities by building and leveraging a stronger personal network.

    I believe in you. As your coach my job is to help you develop the skills that you need in order to succeed, to encourage and motivate you, and to give you the confidence that you can achieve your goals. These skills will stand you in good stead for many years to come.

    Above all I care. Your success matters to me. I won't give up and I will do everything I can to support you in this journey.

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