Executive Search

Trusted Partner To The Executive Search Industry

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Tempting Talent is a search consultancy with a specialist practice dedicated to the
Executive Search industry.

We are trusted by founder-led boutiques and global firms alike to identify and secure high-performing professionals who drive growth, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to long-term business value.

This is a market we know intimately. We partner with Executive Search firms across the United States to help them hire Partners, Managing Directors, and experienced operators. Every engagement is underpinned by sector knowledge, data-led insight, and a precise understanding of what makes a hire successful within your organisation.

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Real-Time Data.
Better Hiring Decisions.

Hiring is competitive. You need to know where you stand. Our compensation reports and insights help you benchmark, position your offers, and attract the right people in every market.

Explore the 2025 Executive Search Compensation Report 

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Real-Time Data.
Better Hiring Decisions.

Hiring is competitive. You need to know where you stand. Our compensation reports and insights help you benchmark, position your offers, and attract the right people in every market.

Explore the 2025 Executive Search Compensation Report 

A Better Way to Hire Executive Search Professionals

You know what a good search looks like. So do we.

Our partnerships with our clients are tailored to fit their growth strategies, budgets, and timelines.

We have built a strong reputation where clients return to us because we offer:

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Market Access


We maintain one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date networks of executive search professionals in the United States. This includes passive candidates who are not accessible through conventional channels.

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Intelligence-Led Delivery


Our searches are guided by proprietary compensation data, market maps, and tailored insights.

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Rigorous Methodology


We take a structured approach to every engagement, combining best-in-class headhunting techniques with a modern tech stack to improve efficiency and transparency.

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Strategic Alignment


We qualify candidates not only on experience, but on long-term fit, cultural alignment, and commercial intent. This ensures a more sustainable hire. Our partnerships with our clients are tailored to fit their growth strategies, budgets, and timelines.

A Reputation Built on Results

Our clients trust us to manage high-priority searches, deliver in competitive markets, or replace suppliers who have failed to meet expectations.

They come back to us due to our honest communication, commitment to outcomes, and deep understanding of the executive search industry’s internal dynamics.

Trusted by the Best

Our clients include founder-led boutiques, global search brands, and everything in between.

We work with Executive Search firms like:


“What I have come to appreciate most about Tempting Talent is their active listening and adaptation to changing requirements, proactive communication and organisation, and the high calibre prospects they attract and present."

Brandon Diehm

Director, Heidrick & Struggles

Brandon Diehm

“Tempting Talent is a critical strategic partner to me regarding Eastward’s expansion. Rob worked with us this year to strategically acquire a competitor, which enabled us to increase our coverage in Industrials and Technology.”

Joe Carbone

CEO, Eastward Partners

Joe Carbone

“Rob presented his analysis and recommendations to our executive leadership team and the entire team of search professionals in an engaging, informative discussion. As we are growing our business, we want to be data driven and learning from outside-in thinking. Rob and Tempting Talent's work is helping us achieve that goal."

Matt Stansky

Director of Finance, Oxeon Partners

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If you’re ready to invest in senior talent, we’re ready to help you do it right.

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