Helping Professionals Step Into Leadership Before the Title Arrives
ABOUT
ANNIKA
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Annika Adams is a leadership readiness and growth coach who helps high-potential professionals move from potential to prepared. With experience leading talent development programs at the Airports Authority and serving as Executive Director of an international nonprofit, Annika combines real-world leadership experience with proven strategies for personal and professional growth. She empowers emerging leaders to build confidence, navigate opportunities, and step into their next role with clarity and purpose.
Before the Title is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations who are committed to intentional growth, leadership readiness, and meaningful professional development. Whether you’re preparing for your next role, developing your leadership voice, or building a leadership program from the ground up, our work is grounded in self-awareness, strategy, and sustainable growth.
SERVICES
​​Personalized coaching for professionals ready to grow with intention.
One-on-one coaching supports individuals who want to strengthen their leadership capacity, increase self-awareness, and prepare for greater responsibility—before the title changes.
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Coaching may focus on:
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Leadership readiness and career progression
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Emotional intelligence and self-awareness
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CliftonStrengths development and application
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Confidence, executive presence, and decision-making
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Navigating growth, transition, or increased responsibility
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Each coaching engagement is tailored to the individual, combining reflection, practical tools, and actionable strategies to support real growth.
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Ideal for: emerging leaders, high-potential professionals, and individuals preparing for expanded roles or influence.
​​Engaging, practical talks that move people from insight to action.
As a speaker, I deliver professional development sessions designed to help individuals think differently about growth, leadership, and readiness. My talks go beyond inspiration. Audiences leave with language, frameworks, and tools they can apply immediately.
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Speaking topics may include:
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Leadership readiness and growth mindset
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Emotional intelligence in the workplace
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Strengths-based leadership and development
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Career progression and professional presence
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Preparing for leadership before the promotion
Sessions can be tailored for conferences, leadership programs, employee development initiatives, or special events.
Ideal for: professional associations, leadership cohorts, employee development programs, and organizations investing in talent growth.
​​Building leadership programs that align strategy, people, and purpose.
I partner with organizations to design and strengthen development programs that support both individual growth and organizational goals. Drawing on my experience in leadership development, succession planning, and organizational strategy, I help create programs that are thoughtful, scalable, and impactful.
Consulting support may include:
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Leadership program design and facilitation
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Curriculum development for leadership cohorts
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Succession-focused development strategies
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Workshop and training design
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My approach balances structure with humanity—ensuring programs develop capable leaders while honoring the people within them.
Ideal for: organizations seeking intentional leadership development, talent pipelines, or readiness-focused programs.
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