Talent Bench
A Smarter Approach to Executive Recruiting
As we build Advisory Benches, many clients ask us to help with another important challenge: finding the right leadership talent. That's not always as straightforward as filling an open position.
Companies often know they have a business challenge or leadership gap but aren't sure what type of expertise will best address it. With so many recruiting firms, staffing agencies, and talent platforms specializing in different solutions, it can be difficult to know where to begin.
Talent is the most important competitive advantage you can build. To help you do that, you need a partner who already understands you, your culture, your business, your need, AND all the options available to meet that need. Otherwise, the time to find the talent gets longer and the cost gets higher.
Because we have already built the base understanding, The Advisory Bench helps identify the right talent and the right approach to move your company forward – fast and at a great value.
Maybe it's:
- A Full-Time C-Suite or Senior Executive
- Fractional Talent who can provide ongoing strategic direction without a full-time commitment
- Part-Time Talent who can work a certain number of hours on a given task
- Project-Specific Talent who can conduct a research or discovery initiative
- Consulting expertise from a group or agency with expertise in a subject
Every Leadership Challenge Is Different
Companies often know they have a gap but aren't sure what kind of talent will solve it.
Our Approach
Understand the Challenge
Before searching for candidates, we take time to understand your business, culture, leadership team, and objectives.
Explore the Right Talent Solutions
Not every challenge requires the same type of leader. We help you evaluate whether an executive, fractional leader, or consultant is the best fit.
Connect You With Exceptional Talent
Once the right approach is clear, we identify, evaluate, and present candidates who align with your business, culture, and goals.
"The beauty of the talent work is it is an extension of the advisory relationship. AB already understands the business deeply—so they know exactly what you need.”
Customer, The Advisory Bench
Why The Advisory Bench Is Different
Our experience building advisory benches gives us insight into your leadership team, growth strategy, and organizational needs—helping us identify the right talent, not simply the next available candidate.
Business First
We understand your company before we begin the search.
Flexible Solutions
Executive, fractional, and consulting leadership.
Curated Candidates
Thoughtfully vetted professionals, not endless resumes.
A Trusted Partner
Strategic guidance from search through hiring.
An Unexpected Benefit
Occasionally, an advisory relationship naturally evolves into a leadership opportunity. Working alongside an advisor gives CEOs the rare opportunity to see how someone thinks, communicates, and solves problems before ever discussing a permanent role. While it's never the primary goal of an advisory board, it can be an added benefit when the right opportunity presents itself.
"It’s like having an in-house recruiter who already understands your business and your people. You get a much higher hit rate than going to an executive search firm."
Customer, The Advisory Bench