How to Approach Business Like Tom Brady Prepares for a Game with Adriana Cowdin
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Never Been Promoted Podcast with Thomas Helfrich
Adriana Cowdin joins the show to discuss her work as the founder of Be Bold Executive Coaching, where she helps clients transition careers, build personal brands, and clarify their professional goals. Adriana’s approach blends her extensive corporate experience with a passion for empowering individuals to embrace change and live authentically.
About Adriana Cowdin:
Adriana Cowdin is the CEO of Be Bold Executive Coaching, specializing in career transitions, personal branding, and executive coaching. With over two decades of experience in high-level roles, including CEO and private equity CMO positions, Adriana combines her deep industry knowledge with a personalized coaching approach. Her work centers on helping professionals clarify their goals and create actionable steps toward achieving their aspirations.
In this episode, Thomas and Adriana discuss:
- The Importance of Goal Clarity
Adriana explains her three-step process in coaching: defining a client’s primary goal, navigating career transitions, and building a personal brand. She emphasizes the importance of clarifying what clients truly want and setting a clear direction to drive their actions forward. - Personal Branding Beyond Job Titles
Adriana dives into the significance of a strong personal brand that extends beyond corporate affiliations. She advises clients to build a brand that reflects their unique values and professional aspirations, enabling them to attract the right opportunities and stand out in the marketplace. - Navigating Financial and Lifestyle Shifts
Adriana shares strategies for clients who want to transition careers but face financial limitations. She encourages saving up 12 months of income before fully transitioning and leveraging side hustles to learn and grow without the pressure of immediate financial success.
Key Takeaways:
- Investing in Quality Coaching
Adriana emphasizes that coaching is a valuable investment in personal and professional growth. She highlights the importance of finding a coach whose values align with your own and who offers tailored strategies instead of a one-size-fits-all approach. - Building an Intentional Personal Brand
A strong personal brand should be intentional and built around one’s primary goals. Adriana advises professionals to focus on their unique strengths and market themselves authentically, primarily through platforms like LinkedIn. - Adaptability in Entrepreneurship
Adriana’s own journey reflects the importance of resilience and adaptability in business. She shares how setting boundaries and clarifying her vision has enabled her to create a fulfilling coaching practice that aligns with her lifestyle.
"A personal brand isn’t something that just happens—it’s an intentional creation that reflects who you are and what you stand for." — Adriana Cowdin
CONNECT WITH ADRIANA COWDIN:
Website: https://adrianacowdin.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianacowdin/
CONNECT WITH THOMAS:
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1. How to Approach Business Like Tom Brady Prepares for a Game with Adriana Cowdin (00:00:00)
2. Mastering Personal Brand for Career Success (00:00:01)
3. Transitioning to Entrepreneurship (00:08:38)
4. High-Level Executive Coaching for Success (00:14:54)
5. Effective Coaching Strategies for Brand Success (00:23:46)
6. Strategies for Personal and Business Growth (00:29:48)
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