Adapted Ambitions

In this episode, Ada Offonry breaks down why most career pivots fail, and what successful pivots actually have in common.

Drawing on two decades of experience placing professionals through career changes, she explains why adjacent, strategic moves consistently outperform dramatic leaps. Ada walks through real examples of pivots that work, highlights what truly transfers between roles, and shares a practical framework to he...

In this episode, Ada Offonry challenges the idea that midlife career change means either staying stuck or starting from scratch.

She explores increasingly mainstream career paths such as sabbaticals, fractional roles and consulting, showing how experienced people can gain more flexibility, autonomy and income without blowing up their lives.

You'll learn all about:

• Career paths hiding in plain sight
• High income without...

Ada Offonry guides us through the Clarity Audit,  her practical framework for deciding whether to stay in your current role or take the leap into something new. She helps you uncover what’s truly behind your career dissatisfaction and build a plan for your next chapter with purpose and poise.

You’ll discover:

• The 7 root causes of career unhappiness

• The 3 questions that reveal if your situation is fixable

• How to c...

Ada Offonry explores why highly capable, intelligent people still make career decisions they later regret. She breaks down the hidden psychological traps that keep us over optimising for salary, security or titles, staying too long in roles that no longer fit, or leaping into new ones for the wrong reasons.

Today, you'll learn about:

• Optimising for the wrong thing
• Fear disguised as “safety”
• A smarter way to choose wha...

In this episode, Ada challenges the myth that reinvention requires quitting your job and starting again. Instead, she breaks down how you can strategically reshape your career within your current organisation, often with more stability, influence and financial upside.

From gaining clarity on what you really want, to navigating internal power structures and negotiating pay with confidence, this episode offers a practical, l...

Ada Offonry reveals how hedge funds, AI labs and deep tech startups really hire. She breaks down the traits these fast moving companies value most, why traditional job hunting approaches no longer work, and how to position your experience so you stand out, even without a conventional pedigree.

Highlights:

• Depth over breadth
• Show, don’t tell
• Specificity signals seriousness

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Ada Offonry reframes redundancy after 40 as an opportunity for strategic reinvention rather than defeat. Drawing on her experience supporting professionals through career transitions, she shares practical steps to regain control, clarity and confidence.

Learn how to:

• Negotiate your exit : maximise your redundancy package and leave on the best possible terms.

• Write your “never again” list :  identify what you’ll no ...

Ada Offonry explores how the world of work is evolving, and why we must evolve with it. From the rise of AI to shifting definitions of success, she shares how to stay secure, relevant, and fulfilled in an unpredictable market.

Highlights:

• AI makes mediocre work faster,  but great thinkers unstoppable

• Success now means freedom, not just titles or tenure

• Job security comes from adaptability, not loyalty

To b...

In this season opening episode of The Adapted Ambitions Podcast, Ada Offonry sets the stage for a new era of career reinvention.

Drawing on her 20+ years in top tier finance and tech, Ada shares how the world of work has transformed and why confidence and strategy now matter more than ever.

Listen for:

• Insider hiring secrets from hedge funds and AI firms

• Tactical frameworks for bold mid career moves

• Confidence ov...

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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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

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In this episode Ada looks into the reasons why women want 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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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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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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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

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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

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In 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.
• Boos...