Depth and Discipline from Launch to Land
At OC National Search, we do the heavy lifting through our 5/95 Focus—built on foundational alignment and discipline at every step—so you can hire with confidence, from launch to land.
Executive hiring is critical—yet leaders spend only 5% of their time on it.
It’s 95% of ours. Our 5/95 Focus methodology manages the heavy lifting—definition, strategy, selection & alignment, interview management, decision support to close—so your time is spent only with senior-level candidates who truly fit.
Every Great Executive Hire Starts With Alignment
OCNS’s proprietary onboarding and search workflow is built to uncover what matters most, ensuring senior leadership candidates not only fit the role but exceed client expectations.
From stakeholder and committee interviews to market research, go-to-market material review, and a clear search strategy presentation, our executive search onboarding creates the foundation for hiring success.
What is your blindside?
Great leaders are judged by their hires.
The wrong hire doesn’t just cost money—it slows growth, distracts teams, and leaves the core business challenge unsolved.
At OC National Search, we protect you from those blindsides. Our discovery onboarding clarifies why the hire matters, what need it must address, and which qualities will truly drive success.
Along the way, we surface overlooked skills and hidden capabilities—giving you a sharper, more complete candidate picture than you thought possible.
What is your blindside?
Great leaders are judged by their hires.
The wrong hire doesn’t just cost money—it slows growth, distracts teams, and leaves the core business challenge unsolved.
At OC National Search, we protect you from those blindsides. Our discovery onboarding clarifies why the hire matters, what need it must address, and which qualities will truly drive success.
Along the way, we surface overlooked skills and hidden capabilities—giving you a sharper, more complete candidate picture than you thought possible.
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In Our Clients’ Own Words
“As my trusted business partner, when Michael sends me a candidate, I know that person is an A player who has been fully vetted for performance, culture and solution fit, and who is genuinely interested in my opportunity”
Gene Cunningham
Former VP of Service Sales for the Americas
Multiple Assignments
“What sets OC apart is their unwavering commitment to transparency and communication. At any given time, I was well-informed about the status of the search and the candidate pipeline. I was consistently impressed with the caliber of candidates presented, showcasing OC’s dedication to delivering top-tier talent.”
Brent Michael
CEO, Lightning Step
Navigating the Talent Wilderness
Executive hiring isn’t a volume game—it’s a guided ascent. At OC National Search, every client works directly with the experts leading their search, never an assembly line. Our boutique model blends decades of executive hiring experience with investigative sourcing rigor and tailored operational support. Like a Pathfinder in the talent wilderness, we carry the weight and guide you to the summit: the right leader for your business.
“We ensure you receive a white-glove experience with quality candidates and a streamlined process. We do the heavy lifting so you can focus on your business while making the best, most qualified hire.”
— Michael Mitchel, Founder
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