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Adapted Ambitions13: Evolving Corporate Workplace PrinciplesAre you thinking about how much the corporate workplace continues to evolve?
In this episode, Ada looks into the evolving corporate workplace principles in the world.
Listen to this episode to discover more about:
How you can use evolving principles to your advantage
Why evolving workplace principles are a good thing for us in the long run
Why there's always a way that you can grow in your business or your employment
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About your Host: Ada Offonry
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Adapted Ambitions12: 5 Career and Life LessonsAre you thinking about how you could improve your career prospects?
In this episode, Ada looks into a few life and career lessons that will be invaluable to you over the course of 2025.
Listen to this episode to discover more about:
How you can use these tips to gain success in many areas in your life
Why having a personal board of directors can be such a valuable resource for you
Why there's always room for improvement and things can always get better for you
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In this episode Ada looks into the idea of leveraging AI in your business and using it in the correct manner.
Listen to this episode to discover more about:
How you can use AI to it's fullest potential
How to find a way around the stigma of AI
Why AI is such a valuable tool to use at the moment
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About your Host: Ada Offonry
Ada Offonry is...2025-04-0915 minAdapted Ambitions10: Mind the GapAre you thinking about a career pivot? So many women are thinking the same right now.
In this episode Ada looks into the big group of women who are wanting to pivot in their careers and why it's happening so often.
Listen to this episode to discover more about:
How you can take a career pivot
How to get the confidence to take the same dive that many other women are right now
Why sabbaticals are going to help you to no end
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In this episode, Ada dives into the idea of sabbaticals and why they only benefit you as long as you're in the right part of your life.
Listen to this episode to discover more about:
How you can gain more confidence through sabbaticals
How to value yourself more highly and letting yourself go on a sabbatical
Why you deserve to choose when you're ready to have a break from work
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...2025-03-2617 minAdapted Ambitions08: The Art of NegotiationDo you get into negotiations and just fold and undervalue yourself?
In this episode, Ada dives into the art of negotiations and talks about why negotiations are harder for some people than it is for others.
Listen to this episode to discover more about:
How you can gain more confidence through negotiations
How to value yourself more highly when it comes to negotiations
Why you deserve more than companies think you're worth.
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About your Host: Ada Offonry
A...2025-03-1918 minAdapted Ambitions07: Having Confidence in your 40'sJust turned 40 and you just can't gather that confidence in yourself anymore?
In this episode Ada looks into the idea of gaining confidence in your 40s and why it's so common to feel like you don't have much.
Listen to this episode to discover more about:
How you can gain more confidence through your career
How to deal with becoming older, but also becoming wiser
Why you're an inspiration in the role you're in
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About your Host: Ada Off...2025-03-1212 minAdapted Ambitions06: Futureproofing your career in the age of AILooking to future proof your career with the meteoric rise of AI?
In this episode Ada dives into what you can do to ensure that AI doesn't replace you in your career and how you can protect yourself.
Listen to this episode to discover more about:
The rise of AI
How to plan a career around your safety against AI
Why you're more creative than any AI.
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About your Host: Ada Offonry
Ada Offonry is a ren...2025-03-0515 minAdapted Ambitions05: The mid-career Pivot : What's next and how to get thereAre you looking to pivot or reinvent, and thrive in your career and life? This podcast proves it's NEVER too late... Join Executive Career Coach Ada Offonry for weekly content that’s easily applied.
In this episode Ada dives into the exciting world of mid-career pivots, offering inspiration and practical advice for professionals looking to redefine their careers.
Listen to this episode to discover more about:
The rise of women entrepreneurs in their 40s and 50s
How to plan a career sabbatical wisely
Why your experience is your superpower
To be reminded of all f...2025-02-2615 minAdapted Ambitions04: Accessing the hidden job market as a mid career professionalAre you looking to pivot or reinvent, and thrive in your career and life? This podcast proves it's NEVER too late... Join Executive Career Coach Ada Offonry for weekly content that’s easily applied.
On this episode Ada dives into strategies for mid-career professionals to access the hidden job market—a crucial resource for finding unadvertised roles. She explores why conventional job boards may only reveal a fraction of opportunities and shares practical tips to stand out, even in competitive or company-driven markets.
Key Highlights:
Leverage your network: Build authentic connections before you need them.
...2025-02-1918 minAdapted Ambitions03: The Great Exodus : Re-writing the rules of workplacesAre you looking to pivot or reinvent, and thrive in your career and life? This podcast proves it's NEVER too late... Join Executive Career Coach Ada Offonry for weekly content that’s easily applied.
During this episode, Ada explores the phenomenon of mid-career women leaving corporate life for more fulfilling opportunities. With insight and practical advice, Ada sheds light on why experienced women are rethinking traditional career paths and embracing bold new directions.
Some reasons covered in this episode:
Burnout and stress – High expectations, particularly for women in leadership, often lead to chronic burnout and a...2025-02-1218 minAdapted Ambitions02: Breaking free from Burnout
Are you looking to pivot or reinvent, and thrive in your career and life? This podcast proves it's NEVER too late... Join Executive Career Coach Ada Offonry for weekly content that’s easily applied.
During this episode, Ada explores actionable strategies for recognising burnout and making bold career shifts. Key highlights include:
Spotting burnout signs: Learn the red flags you shouldn’t ignore.
Crafting a pivot plan: How to navigate a fulfilling career change.
Reclaiming energy and joy: Practical steps to rediscover passion.
Take a listen for an inspiring guide to transforming your career and life.
To b...2025-02-0514 minAdapted Ambitions01: Why it is NEVER too late to pivot in your careerAre you looking to pivot or reinvent, and thrive in your career and life? This podcast proves it's NEVER too late... Join Executive Career Coach Ada Offonry for weekly content that’s easily applied.
This episode explores why it’s never too late for mid-career professionals to pivot their careers and embrace reinvention. Ada shares motivational insights, practical steps, and inspiring examples of successful mid-career changes to empower listeners to take action.
Regret is harder than change – Act now to avoid looking back with regret.
Experience is your superpower – Your career and life skills are your greatest...2025-02-0511 minAdapted AmbitionsAdapted Ambitions : The TrailerAre you looking to pivot or reinvent, and thrive in your career and life? This podcast proves it's NEVER too late... Join Executive Career Coach Ada Offonry for weekly content that’s easily applied.
This is a brief trailer episode which gives you a taste of the material that's about the come as soon as full episodes are released.
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About your Host: Ada Offonry
Ada Offonry is a renowned talent leader, car...2025-01-1301 min
The Career Lounge with Ada OffonryWhy you should take a Career SabbaticalI have taken a few career sabbaticals and I often get many questions about this. How did you get your employer to agree to your time off?How expensive was it?How did you decide on where to go?What where the benefits?In this week's episode I dive into key areas to plan for if you are considering a career sabbatical and provide a number of career sabbatical options.If we are not connected already, let's connect on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Clubhouse, and Twitter - @adaoffonry on all platforms. Al...2021-05-0521 minThe Career Lounge with Ada OffonryHow to network your way into a new job on LinkedInSo you have listened to the previous podcast episode and now have a fantastic LinkedIn profile that is generating more views and messages. What do you do next?In the episode, I break down the necessary steps you need to take in order to ensure that you are maximizing your networking capabilities on LinkedIn.Many of my clients have on to secure interviews, job offers and other career enhancing opportunities as a result of performing the actions I have talked about in this episode.If we are not connected already, let's connect on...2021-04-2814 minThe Career Lounge with Ada OffonryHow to create an attention grabbing LinkedIn ProfileLinkedIn is a vital tool for many aspects of business. It now has over 740 million users worldwide, with over 40% of those members logging in regularly.Whether or not you are considering a job or career transition, taking the time to create and effective and attention grabbing LinkedIn profile is now as important as creating a great resume.In this week's episode, I dive deeper into what you need in order to create a great LinkedIn profile that will facilitate more opportunities during your job search.If we are not connected already, let's connect...2021-04-2118 minThe Career Lounge with Ada OffonryHow to prune your career and life for accelerated growthAre you one of those people who is caught in the cycle of busyness? You have so much on your plate to work through each day but realize that you are not advancing your career or life as fast as you would like? Ever considered the concept of pruning aspects of your work and life in order to accelerate your progress?In today's episode I discuss;Why it is important to prune your career and lifeSpecific areas to consider pruning How to prune successfullyFor more inf...2021-03-2517 minThe Career Lounge with Ada OffonryAdvancing women in the workplaceIn celebration of international women's day, I discuss some women I admire who are doing some amazing things in the workplace. The reality is that despite the advancements made by women in the workplace to date, there is a long way to go.So what can organisations do to ensure that 1) they are not loosing talented women from the workforce2) they grow the leadership pipeline for womenI discuss some solutions to these and more in this week's episode.If you enjoyed this episode please, subscribe and review.2021-03-1113 minThe Career Lounge with Ada OffonryCV mistakes to avoidIf you are wandering why you do not currently have as many interviews as you would like despite being very qualified for the roles that you are applying for, it could be down to some very simple mistakes that you are making on your CV. In today's episode of The Career Lounge, I will walk you through the key mistakes to avoid in order to ensure that your CV is attention grabbing and successfully results in more interviews.For more information about this episode and to book a career audit, please go to www.adaoffonry.c...2021-02-2515 minThe Career Lounge with Ada OffonryHow to write an attention grabbing CVIt takes recruiters and hiring managers an average of 6 seconds to review your CV!That is not a lot of time to make a positive impression. In this weeks episode of The Career Lounge, I walk you through the key aspects of writing your CV which will ensure that it is attention grabbing and results in more interviews.For more information or to schedule a career audit, please go to www.adaoffonry.com.To stay in touch, follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse - @adaofffonry.To discuss entry into...2021-02-1813 minThe Career Lounge with Ada OffonryWhy you need to protect your mental health in the Workplace with Vivian IkemAre you one of those people who always puts on a brave face at work? Perhaps everyone comes to you with their issues but you are not as good at asking for help when you need it.On today's episode of The Career Lounge Podcast, Vivian and I discuss why there is strength in vulnerability, and the importance of paying attention to your mental health in order to thrive personally and professionally. For information on my career coaching programmes, please go to www.adaoffonry.com. You can also find me on LinkedIn and...2021-02-1033 minThe Career Lounge with Ada OffonryHow to Future Proof your Career with Elatia Abate"The future is here" according to Entrepreneur, Educator and Future Forward Strategist, Elatia Abate. The world of work is changing at a phenomenal pace. Many of the careers that we have in the workplace today will soon become obsolete. Most of us will find ourselves embarking on careers that have either not yet been created, or will be doing jobs that are completely new to us.So how can you position yourself to thrive in the ever evolving corporate landscape? Elatia Abate sets out how the "Mosaic Framework" can help you navigate your career moving f...2021-01-2928 minThe Career Lounge with Ada OffonryMy 5 key business and career take aways from 2020Many people could not wait to see the end of 2020. It was a year in which the world as we know it changed beyond recognition. As we settle into 2021, what are some of the key career and business lessons we can glean from 2020 in order to have a more impactful year?For more information about this episode and to book a career audit, please go to www.adaoffonry.com. To stay in touch, follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse - @adaofffonry.To discuss entry into my flagship program, "Career Moves", please e...2021-01-1411 minThe Career Lounge with Ada OffonryTen common interview mistakes you want to avoidIn today's episode, I share ten common interview mistakes that you want to avoid during your interviews. One of the biggest mistakes job seekers make is to present the person they believe the company wants, rather than showing up authentically. A lack of authenticity typically does not help you get the job, but even if you were to get the job, either yourself or your employer will soon realize that you are not a good fit. For more information about this episode and to book a career audit, please go to www.adaoffonry.com. To...2020-10-2618 minThe Career Lounge with Ada OffonryTen interview tips to help you excel in every interviewIn today's episode, I share ten tips to help you excel in any interview. Interview preparation goes beyond understanding what a company does, it includes understanding more about their values and ensuring that your personal values align with theirs. Beyond that, it is important that you are clear on your Career Story, and can articulate your unique value proposition and the return on investment that every employer gets from hiring you.For show notes, please go to adaoffonry.com/podcast. I share career and job search strategies on my linkedIn profile. Follow me on LinkedIn...2020-10-2119 minThe Career Lounge with Ada OffonryTen Smart Questions you need to ask in every interviewIn today's episode I share 10 questions that every job seeker needs to be asking in an interview. Many people enter into interviews focused on how they can impress their interviewer. This is the right emphasis but not the only thing to focus on. By asking really smart strategic questions, you can get to understand a company more and ensure that you are not making decisions on the role or company based on assumptions. Plus great questions are also a way to demonstrate enthusiasm for a role.For show notes, please go to adaoffonry.com/podcast....2020-10-1819 minThe Career Lounge with Ada OffonryFive common interview questions and how to answer them successfullyIn this episode, I break down five common interview questions and provide insight on what interviewers are actually asking for. The goal is to empower you to excel in your next interview. For more information about this episode, please refer to the show notes at www.adaoffonry.com/podcast.To stay in touch, follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse - @adaofffonry.To discuss entry into my flagship program, "Career Moves", please email info@adaoffonry.com2020-08-2015 minThe Career Lounge with Ada OffonryWhat AOC can teach us about Self AdvocacyUS congress woman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez AOC) recently made a video that went viral when she responded to what she deemed to be a "faux apology" from her fellow member of the US congress, Ted Yoho. You can see the video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI4ueUtkRQ0As I watched this video, it made me realize that although one of the key advantages to AOC’s self advocacy have been her high media profile and the impact that comes with this, it has also left her as a target from those who have long in...2020-07-2920 minThe Career Lounge with Ada OffonryRewriting your love story with Marlena ColeOne of the most important decisions you can make in your career is who you chose as a partner.In today’s episode, we are doing things a bit differently with my guest, Marlena Cole, a certified dating and relationship coach at www.lovemeright.net. Marlena works with ambitious women to help them get what they want out of life and relationships. She helps them deal with their limiting beliefs so that they can focus on what they want rather than what can go wrong.In this episode we focus on single women ove...2020-07-2340 minThe Career Lounge with Ada OffonryHow to conduct a personal mid year reviewAs we are at the half way point of the year, it is a good idea to take stock of how your year has gone so far so that you can identify what to focus on for the rest of the year. In this podcast episode, I outline a very simple framework for reviewing your year and setting up yourself for a fantastic second half of the year. All of the show notes from this episode can be found at www.adaoffonry.com/podcastTo stay in touch, follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse...2020-07-1311 min
The Career Lounge with Ada OffonryHow to deal with chaos and uncertaintyThe covid-19 pandemic has caused great chaos and uncertainty for individuals, companies, countries and the world at large. It is important that despite the confusion around us, we do not let it get inside us and derail us. In this episode I give some tips on how to manage chaos and uncertainty in a constructive way. More information can be found in the show notes at https://adaoffonry.com/podcast/ To stay in touch, follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse - @adaofffonry.To discuss entry into my flagship program, "Career Moves", please email i...2020-06-2411 min
The Career Lounge with Ada OffonryThe old rules of work no longer applyPreviously, a degree was considered a necessity to build a thriving professional career, and the expectation was that you worked for a company for the rest of your career. Not only are some of these ideas dated, but they could actually hold you back if you are looking to advance or transition in your career. More information can be found in the show notes at https://adaoffonry.com/podcast/ To stay in touch, follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse - @adaofffonry.To discuss entry into my flagship program, "Career Moves", please email info@a...2020-06-1711 minThe Career Lounge with Ada OffonryBonus: The story behind The Career Lounge MembershipI have recently launched a membership community called "The Career Lounge", for mid-senior level professionals and business owners, who are seeking to leave/pivot out of jobs, careers or businesses, where they currently feel under-fulfilled, undervalued and unhappy, & are seeking to transition into more purpose-led careers. The process of change is never an easy one, all the more compounded by a global pandemic and recession. The Career Lounge membership provides support, practical tools and resources to help navigate change successfully.In this bonus episode, I tell the story of the difficult period in my...2020-06-1611 minThe Career Lounge with Ada OffonryWhy you should stop sharing your business dreams with your friends and familyIt is instinctual to want to share all of your business goals and dreams with the people who are closest to you, but sometimes doing this can actually hinder you rather than help you progress in your career. I share some tips on where else you can get the support you need as you build your empire. All of the references listed in this podcast episode can be found in the shownotes which is at https://adaoffonry.com/podcast/To stay in touch, follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse - @adaofffonry.To discuss...2020-06-1010 minThe Career Lounge with Ada OffonryThe elephant in the roomRace is something I tried to shy away from discussing throughout my career. However, in today's climate, with everything happening across the world, it is difficult to ignore. In this bonus episode, I give my perspective on the encounter between Amy Cooper and Christian Cooper in New York's central park, and some hard conversations that we all need to be having at work and in our personal lives if we are ever going to move beyond systemic racism. For show notes, please go to https://adaoffonry.com/podcast/To stay in touch, follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram...2020-06-0315 minThe Career Lounge with Ada OffonryHow to successfully pivot into a new career or jobBefore taking any action towards a new career or job, it is important to mentally commit first to the process. Because you are embarking on a significant change, it is likely to unravel your insecurities, which can in-turn derail your career transition process. I provide some tips on how to ensure your career transition or job hunting process continues to progress. More information can be found in the show notes at https://adaoffonry.com/podcast/ To stay in touch, follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse - @adaofffonry.To discuss entry into my flagship p...2020-06-0217 minThe Career Lounge with Ada OffonryHow to use LinkedIn to boost your job searchIn this episode, I give ten key tips on using LinkedIn to optimize your job search plus two additional bonus points. If you are a business professional in a corporate career, having a LinkedIn profile and being an active participant of the LinkedIn community is a vital part of your job search strategy. For more information about this episode, please refer to the show notes, which can be found at https://adaoffonry.com/podcast/To stay in touch, follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse - @adaofffonry.To discuss entry into my flagship program, "C...2020-06-0219 minThe Career Lounge with Ada OffonryIntroduction: Welcome to the Career LoungeHave you ever sat at your desk and wandered if this is all there is to life?Do you feel stuck in your career, yet don't take any action because you are scared to get it wrong?I describe what my mission is with the career lounge and what you can expect to hear from future episodes.For show notes, please go to https://adaoffonry.com/podcast/.2020-05-2802 min