Commit To Brutal Honesty
At & The Big Fish, we ensure your leaders truly fit your business. No false promises; just leaders who thrive in your context and deliver real, lasting impact.
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We push for brutal honesty between clients and candidates, giving both sides clear insights into how leadership truly fits with the company’s culture, goals, and team dynamics.
Our Sweet Spot: Mid-cap Companies in Transition
We work best with mid-sized organizations that have reached a plateau and are ready for their next phase. Companies that are entering, or already navigating, a period of transition.
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This could involve a change in ownership, the arrival of a new CEO reshaping the leadership team, or a strategic shift due to rapid growth, stagnation, international expansion, or decline.
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We are particularly well-suited to partner with family-owned businesses, private equity-backed companies, and founder-led organizations, often supported by venture capital, where leadership and structure need to evolve in line with new ambitions.
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With our integrated approach to organizational development, executive hiring, and onboarding acceleration, we help businesses design the right operating model and build and support the leadership team needed to drive it forward.
This is how we help companies turn ambition into action, and navigate the next phase with confidence and the right people on board.
Organisation Advisory
At & The Big Fish, our Organisation Advisory pillar is all about laying the right foundation for leadership success. We help companies assess whether their current structure, culture, and leadership capabilities are aligned with their strategic goals. From evaluating leadership teams to advising on org design, succession planning, and executive compensation. We bring clarity to what’s needed for sustainable performance. It’s not just about hiring the right people; it’s about creating the right environment for them to thrive.
Executive Search
We cut through the BS with our no-nonsense 'FISH' approach:
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Fact Based Intake
Our proven and unique approach examines seven key dimensions of your organization through interviews, a proprietary questionnaire, and thorough documentation. Grounded in proven models, we foster brutal honesty to uncover insights about the market, your business, key drivers, leadership qualities, and team dynamics. The result is a detailed, evidence-based profile that aligns leadership traits with organizational needs for lasting success.
Structured Selection
During the structured selection phase, we guide clients and candidates through a transparent process built around the seven key dimensions. We promote brutal honesty by coaching interviewers and using structured templates to encourage candid, unbiased discussions. Reverse interviewing ensures candidates can assess their fit with the organization, while we provide guidance and support as needed. We oversee all selection rounds to ensure a seamless and well-organized process for both sides.
Intensive Search
During the intensive search phase, we identify the right candidates using the briefing document and its seven key dimensions. Leveraging our network and advanced tools, we ensure a data-driven approach. Shortlisted candidates complete the same science-backed questionnaire as the client, and a CEO video highlights the company’s vision and culture, attracting top talent for the perfect match.
High Performing Team
In the High-Performing Team phase, we go beyond placement, supporting onboarding during the first six months to ensure the new C-level hire quickly gets up to speed. To address the impact on team dynamics, we recommend engaging an experienced team coach and can facilitate services like a CEO as a Chef team dinner or connect clients with expert coaches from our trusted network.
Interim Solutions
We connect experienced interim leaders with clients facing change, growth, or tough challenges, delivering quick impact and lasting results.
With nearly 20 years in interim management, we understand the demands of these roles and the question many clients ask: What do we get for the fees? That’s why we go beyond placement, providing strategic support, tailored coaching, and ongoing collaboration to ensure success. We’re your partner in tackling challenges and driving meaningful results.
Onboarding Acceleration
Our Onboarding Acceleration offering ensures that newly hired executives don’t just land; they gain traction fast. We support both the individual and the leadership team in building trust, clarity, and alignment from day one. Through tailored coaching and facilitated check-ins, we help navigate expectations, team dynamics, and cultural nuances.
The result? Fewer missteps, faster integration, and stronger impact, early on and long-term. Because a strong start sets the tone for real, lasting success.