Adapted Ambitions

By Ada Offonry

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How many episodes does Adapted Ambitions have?

The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.

Adapted Ambitions episodes:

April 23, 202513: Evolving Corporate Workplace Principles
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
Ada Offonry provides talent and career intelligence for quantitative finance and technology.
She spent four years as Global Head of Talent at Quadrature Capital, and over 20 years in executive search partnering with hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and elite investment banks across New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Ada now works with firms building high performance technology teams, and with senior quantitative and engineering professionals navigating complex career inflection points, through Inference Talent Advisory.
Her work sits at the intersection of market intelligence, talent strategy, and career decision making in an increasingly volatile world of work.
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17min
April 16, 202512: 5 Career and Life Lessons
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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About your Host: Ada Offonry
Ada Offonry provides talent and career intelligence for quantitative finance and technology.
She spent four years as Global Head of Talent at Quadrature Capital, and over 20 years in executive search partnering with hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and elite investment banks across New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Ada now works with firms building high performance technology teams, and with senior quantitative and engineering professionals navigating complex career inflection points, through Inference Talent Advisory.
Her work sits at the intersection of market intelligence, talent strategy, and career decision making in an increasingly volatile world of work.
...more
27min
April 09, 202511: Leveraging AI for the Workplace
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 provides talent and career intelligence for quantitative finance and technology.
She spent four years as Global Head of Talent at Quadrature Capital, and over 20 years in executive search partnering with hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and elite investment banks across New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Ada now works with firms building high performance technology teams, and with senior quantitative and engineering professionals navigating complex career inflection points, through Inference Talent Advisory.
Her work sits at the intersection of market intelligence, talent strategy, and career decision making in an increasingly volatile world of work.
...more
16min
April 02, 202510: Mind the Gap
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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About your Host: Ada Offonry
Ada Offonry provides talent and career intelligence for quantitative finance and technology.
She spent four years as Global Head of Talent at Quadrature Capital, and over 20 years in executive search partnering with hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and elite investment banks across New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Ada now works with firms building high performance technology teams, and with senior quantitative and engineering professionals navigating complex career inflection points, through Inference Talent Advisory.
Her work sits at the intersection of market intelligence, talent strategy, and career decision making in an increasingly volatile world of work.
...more
11min
March 26, 202509: Why You Should Take a Career Sabbatical
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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About your Host: Ada Offonry
Ada Offonry provides talent and career intelligence for quantitative finance and technology.
She spent four years as Global Head of Talent at Quadrature Capital, and over 20 years in executive search partnering with hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and elite investment banks across New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Ada now works with firms building high performance technology teams, and with senior quantitative and engineering professionals navigating complex career inflection points, through Inference Talent Advisory.
Her work sits at the intersection of market intelligence, talent strategy, and career decision making in an increasingly volatile world of work.
...more
18min
March 19, 202508: The Art of Negotiation
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
Ada Offonry provides talent and career intelligence for quantitative finance and technology.
She spent four years as Global Head of Talent at Quadrature Capital, and over 20 years in executive search partnering with hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and elite investment banks across New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Ada now works with firms building high performance technology teams, and with senior quantitative and engineering professionals navigating complex career inflection points, through her firm, Inference Talent Advisory.
Her work sits at the intersection of market intelligence, talent strategy, and career decision making in an increasingly volatile world of work.
...more
19min
March 12, 202507: Having Confidence in your 40's
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 Offonry
Ada Offonry provides talent and career intelligence for quantitative finance and technology.
She spent four years as Global Head of Talent at Quadrature Capital, and over 20 years in executive search partnering with hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and elite investment banks across New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Ada now works with firms building high performance technology teams, and with senior quantitative and engineering professionals navigating complex career inflection points, through Inference Talent Advisory.
Her work sits at the intersection of market intelligence, talent strategy, and career decision making in an increasingly volatile world of work.
...more
13min
March 05, 202506: Futureproofing your career in the age 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 provides talent and career intelligence for quantitative finance and technology.
She spent four years as Global Head of Talent at Quadrature Capital, and over 20 years in executive search partnering with hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and elite investment banks across New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Ada now works with firms building high performance technology teams, and with senior quantitative and engineering professionals navigating complex career inflection points, through Inference Talent Advisory.
Her work sits at the intersection of market intelligence, talent strategy, and career decision making in an increasingly volatile world of work.
...more
16min
February 26, 202505: The mid-career Pivot : What's next and how to get there
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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About your Host: Ada Offonry
Ada Offonry provides talent and career intelligence for quantitative finance and technology.
She spent four years as Global Head of Talent at Quadrature Capital, and over 20 years in executive search partnering with hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and elite investment banks across New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Ada now works with firms building high performance technology teams, and with senior quantitative and engineering professionals navigating complex career inflection points, through Inference Talent Advisory.
Her work sits at the intersection of market intelligence, talent strategy, and career decision making in an increasingly volatile world of work.
...more
16min
February 19, 202504: Accessing the hidden job market as a mid career professional
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.
Boost your visibility: Use LinkedIn and branding to attract opportunities.
Work with recruiters: Cultivate relationships with trusted specialists.
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About your Host: Ada Offonry
Ada Offonry provides talent and career intelligence for quantitative finance and technology.
She spent four years as Global Head of Talent at Quadrature Capital, and over 20 years in executive search partnering with hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and elite investment banks across New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Ada now works with firms building high performance technology teams, and with senior quantitative and engineering professionals navigating complex career inflection points, through Inference Talent Advisory.
Her work sits at the intersection of market intelligence, talent strategy, and career decision making in an increasingly volatile world of work.
...more
19min

FAQs about Adapted Ambitions:

How many episodes does Adapted Ambitions have?

The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.