TalentRise has been named to Hunt Scanlon’s Top American Executive Search Firms for 2025. The guide includes the best and most sought after executive search partners, industry trends, and guidance to corporate and organizational talent leaders on which firms to partner with for success.  “Receiving this recognition validates our team’s dedication to connecting exceptional leaders […]

We are excited to announce that Amy Bunch has joined the TalentRise team as an Executive Coach. With nearly 30 years of experience in organizational leadership and strategic change, Amy brings an impressive track record of supporting leaders through complex transformations across higher education, healthcare, and mission-driven organizations. She brings a unique approach to coaching […]

In today’s fast-paced professional landscape, personal development isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity for those who wish to excel. But, not everyone is at the right moment in their journey to benefit fully from coaching. Understanding your readiness for this transformative experience can be the difference between moderate improvement and profound growth.  Why Coaching Readiness […]

Companies will rise or fall by hiring the correct executive team to lead them through go-to-market challenges and ever-changing business landscapes. Hiring the right Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) is more critical than ever for businesses to survive and thrive in the uncertainty of today’s economy. Understanding what a CRO does and what interview questions to […]

Leading a team is hard, especially in today’s work environments. Employees, managers, and executives feel stressed, and growing distrust within organizations creates tension in departments. The leadership crisis is apparent in the newly released DDI Global Leadership Forecast 2025 report, which highlights the challenges facing organizations with executive burnout and retaining their most valuable leaders. […]

In a city experiencing remarkable revitalization, few young professionals embody Buffalo’s bright future quite like Sarah Garcia of TalentRise. This month, Buffalo Business First recognized Garcia’s exceptional contributions to our community by naming her to their prestigious 30 Under 30 list for 2025.  At just 28 years old, Garcia has established herself as a formidable […]

At TalentRise, we’re committed to recruiting and developing people-centered leaders who can make a meaningful impact. This mission was powerfully demonstrated when our President, Pete Petrella, participated as a key panelist in the inaugural “Voices of Vision” event, a collaborative initiative between Aleron Group and The Buffalo News focused on cultivating the next generation of […]

A Chief Innovation Officer (or CIO) is responsible for leading and overseeing innovation within a company, ensuring that it continually adapts to new challenges, technologies, and market needs. Their primary role is to foster a culture of creativity and change, while developing and implementing competitive and forward-thinking strategies. To ensure you are placing a CIO […]

The Vice President (VP) of Sales is undeniably essential to a company’s success. They must constantly stay informed and current regarding the industry and market the organization is selling in and its target audience. The VP of Sales oversees an organization’s top-line revenue, including maintaining a sales team to ensure the company achieves its sales […]

Nonprofit organizations have always been drivers of systemic change and the nonprofit sector of Buffalo, NY is no exception. From supporting underserved communities or teaching civic leaders how to give back, local nonprofits prioritize listening and meeting the community’s needs. Women have long been at the heart and head of these spaces, seeking opportunities to […]