you have more power than you think.
let's use it.
You're capable and driven, but you're professionally stuck: thinking vs. acting, or burning time or energy you don't have.
I help you stop spinning in place and start moving forward. We build a clear plan for your next step, then execute it: updating how you talk about your work, targeting the right opportunities and getting you noticed by the right people, preparing for conversations that matter, and negotiating like you mean it.
The result? You stop wasting energy on what doesn't matter and start seeing real progress in weeks.
this is your space to shift
Personal Branding
Freelance portfolio
Promotion planning
Career pivots
Storytelling
Network building
Resume review
Negotiation support
Grad school strategy
Interview practice
This is coaching for what's next.
Here's how it works: You work directly with me to build a clear plan for your next career step and make it happen. Whether you're moving into a senior role that reflects what you're great at, shifting in-role to take on work that fits your interests, or building something new, we create a realistic plan and help you execute it.
You get honest guidance from a tech VP, former recruiter, and coach who's identified opportunity in tough moments, turned rejections into offers, and made pivots that seemed impossible. I'll help you move faster, position yourself better, and create the boundaries you need for your life right now.
achieve your goals in months, not years.
your coach
I'm Adanna, an education and workforce leader with 15 years in strategy, Go-To-Market, business development, and coaching. I advise from experience, having been the:
'Open to Work'er
CAREER SWITCHER
EXIT
PLANNER
FAST TRACKER
Negotiated a layoff after burning out, then got rehired in six weeks
Woke up daily with deep, unshakeable dread, then built a way out
Hit a breaking point after a tiny raise in non-profit, and shifted to consulting
Took a new role at a unicorn, found the unmet need, and got promoted in 4 months
K. - Digital Strategy Lead
Real moves,
Real results
Testimonial
M. - Aerospace Engineer
T. - Media and PR Coordinator
N. - Brand Marketer
N. - Brand Marketer
"I was a solopreneur for years before working with Agence, and struggled to talk up my work.
In 2022, I needed salary and benefits. Agence helped me land a 6 figure role that included a 401K match and health insurance. The portfolio I built with Agence, and the preparation we did for my interviews was instrumental in helping me create a stable financial foundation."
Testimonial
M. - Investigator
"Working with Adanna has been the single most impactful decision of my entire career. She's been much more than a mentor; she's a thoughtful, compassionate, and brilliant coach who has completely changed the trajectory of my life.
I've been working with Adanna for over 5 years. She helped me navigate everything from landing my first internship at EY to helping me crush interviews and earn competitive offers for my dream roles at LinkedIn and Google. Her expert coaching on my Google pay negotiation was directly responsible for helping me secure 1.7x the initial compensation offer across both base + equity.
What sets Adanna apart is her unwavering "through thick and thin" support. She was my rock through two major tech layoffs in the last few years, equipping me with the strategy and confidence to navigate a terrifying job market.
If you're looking for a real, trusted advisor to help you achieve results you didn't think were possible, I can't recommend Agence enough."
K. - Digital Strategy Lead
R. - Management Consultant
H. - Project Manager
"I recently gave birth to my daughter and knew I wanted a career change—but with the increasing demands of motherhood, I didn’t know where to turn. Enter Adanna.
We connected at a time when I was feeling extremely insecure about my corporate strengths due to multiple job rejections. Adanna helped me realize that my construction management background alone wasn’t going to cut it - if I wanted to pivot to operations consulting, I needed to speak their language.
Adanna listened intently as I described my goals and passions and worked with me to hone in on my transferrable skills. In less than an hour, she had transformed my resume into a stellar bio that I’m excited to use moving forward.
Adanna empowered me to envision my success while maintaining transparency about career pivoting and the recruiting process. If you’re also looking for that push in the right direction, this is your sign to work with Agence."
"I landed multiple top consulting offers through my personalized coaching sessions with Adanna.
Even after receiving the offers I continued with working with her during my first few months to help me hit the ground running and set a positive perception of me and my work. Through our work together, I gained the skills and confidence to ask for what I need and demonstrate ownership by initiating difficult conversations and feedback sessions that I needed to advance.
Adanna pushes you to go for what you want, instead of settling for what you think you can get. As someone who is low-income and doesn't come from a corporate professional background, the sessions were invaluable."
When I first connected with Adanna, I had one goal: to land an internship in the luxury fashion industry. Adanna helped me organize an action plan to get there while building my confidence and ability to speak about my accomplishments, value, and goals - ultimately leading to me landing an advertising intern role at Louis Vuitton.
Now in my full-time role in PR/ Comms for a luxury fragrance and beauty company, Adanna continues to be a mentor and a sounding board. From helping me navigate the early stages of my career to exploring future goals like pursuing an MBA, her guidance has remained invaluable. I don't know how I would've navigated all of this without her support - she delivers results and has helped me bring some of my biggest career dreams to life."
"Adanna is an amazing job search coach! I was feeling discouraged and had lost confidence in the current job market and was struggling to get interviews.
Adanna not only gave me the tools (rebuilt my resume and cover letter, conducted mock interviews that actually prepared me), but also the confidence to succeed.
In just eight sessions/4 months, she helped me land a job I'm truly passionate about in the law field. She was an invaluable support system, always there to debrief and talk through my concerns. She celebrated my successes with me, and is simply the best!"
R. - Fractional GTM Director
"I've worked with my fair share of coaches and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Adanna or work with her again.
She is blunt in the best of ways—she tells you what you need to hear while being extremely thoughtful. I left every session feeling rejuvenated and excited, which is a stark contrast to how I left other sessions with coaches or leadership experts from my M7 MBA Career Center."
R. - Management Consultant
