Command Your Career: Executive Advice with Debra Boggs
Tue Jul 01 2025
In this episode of Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox, Jackie Ferguson talks with Debra Boggs—career strategist, Forbes honoree, and founder of D&S Executive Career Management.
Debra shares how she went from working in higher ed to leading a fast-growing company that helps C-suite leaders land their next big role. She opens up about mindset shifts, personal branding, and why networking isn’t optional—especially for underrepresented professionals.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Common mistakes executives make when job hunting
Smart strategies for salary negotiation
Why your LinkedIn profile might be working against you
You’ll also hear how Debra used coaching, self-awareness, and a little discomfort to grow from solopreneur to CEO of a 15-person team.
Resources & Links:
🎯 Job Search Diagnostic Tool
📺 Debra on YouTube
💼 Connect on LinkedIn
🌐 Dwell Boggs Website
Connect with us on social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diversity_beyondthecheckbox/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/diversity-beyond-the-checkbox-podcast/
Website: https://beyondthecheckbox.com/
Hosted by Jackie Ferguson, award-winning business leader, best-selling author, and co-founder of The Diversity Movement.
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In this episode of Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox, Jackie Ferguson talks with Debra Boggs—career strategist, Forbes honoree, and founder of D&S Executive Career Management. Debra shares how she went from working in higher ed to leading a fast-growing company that helps C-suite leaders land their next big role. She opens up about mindset shifts, personal branding, and why networking isn’t optional—especially for underrepresented professionals. In this episode, you’ll learn: Common mistakes executives make when job hunting Smart strategies for salary negotiation Why your LinkedIn profile might be working against you You’ll also hear how Debra used coaching, self-awareness, and a little discomfort to grow from solopreneur to CEO of a 15-person team. Resources & Links: 🎯 Job Search Diagnostic Tool 📺 Debra on YouTube 💼 Connect on LinkedIn 🌐 Dwell Boggs Website Connect with us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diversity_beyondthecheckbox/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/diversity-beyond-the-checkbox-podcast/ Website: https://beyondthecheckbox.com/ Hosted by Jackie Ferguson, award-winning business leader, best-selling author, and co-founder of The Diversity Movement.