That’s why people get hired.
As roles become more senior, candidates need to answer value questions more clearly.
The best way to answer these questions is people wanting to work with you again because you create value. People skills are more important as roles become more senior.
My standard advice: if you are looking for a job, looking for a job is the place to start. Talk to everyone you have ever looked over, under, or alongside. Network. Network. Network. Good luck.