This episode of Winning IR explores what qualities and actions separate the top performing IROs from their counterparts, and how CEOs and CFOs determine the best candidate for their enterprise. Smooch Repovich Rosenberg, Founder and Chief Talent Innovator at Smooch Unplugged, joins Mark Fasken to share her learnings from over three decades as a human capital expert. 

Listen to the episode or read the transcript to learn more about:

• What does the current career market look like for investor relationships?
• How have the expectations have changed for investor relations professionals in the last five years? 
• But what are some of the unique leadership attributes that stand out in IRO candidates?
• What should IROs be prepared to discuss in their interviews?
• What traits separate the top 20% of IROs from the rest of the pack?
• How important is culture amongst the companies that you work with as they're looking to hire IROs? And what are some of the questions that management can ask to uncover that?
• What's a sign for IR professionals that the current role isn't the right fit?
• How can IROs ensure that a new role is aligned to their values?
• What does career progression for IROs look like?

About our Guest:

Smooch Repovich Rosenberg is a pioneering executive search consultant, specializing in Investor Relations and Executive Communications. With a storied career spanning several decades, She is an expert at building high-performing teams and has helped businesses ranging from pre-IPO Startups to Fortune 100 Companies hire over 400 investor relations officers. She is also the only executive recruiter awarded with the prestigious title of NIRI Fellow.

Connect with Smooch on LinkedIn here.

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