Adam Broda

Broda Coaching

I help experienced professionals at the Senior, Principal, and Director level ($150k - $350k+ roles) use proven systems to create more job opportunities faster, with less frustration.

We bring the best people, strategies, and technology platforms together to rapidly accelerate the job search process for our clients, landing offers at top companies like Meta, Apple, Tesla, Amazon, Schneider Electric, and more. 

To learn more about our journey OR how we can help you land your next high-caliber role, visit: https://brodacoaching.com/

Chief Executive Officer

I started career coaching in 2016, focused on technology and engineering professionals. When I pivoted into my first FAANG role in 2020, my desire to coach grew so strongly that I launched Broda Coaching.

My coaching program has evolved over the years, but I still only work with a limited number of people at a time. It's always been a 'Quality over Quantity' model - and I don't plan on changing it.

Over 300 clients have already used our program and systems to land better roles, position themselves for long-term success, and upgrade their lives - maybe I can help you? Click the "APPLY TO WORK WITH ME" link in my featured section if you'd like to learn more.

Career Coach

LinkedIn Coaches Accelerator

Co-Founder & Coach

Amazon

-Owns the holistic product portfolio, and execution strategy for all North American health, safety, and wellness products within the WHS - DataTech organization. Currently directs a team of Principal and Senior level Product & Program Managers to deliver tech products focused on improving the wellbeing of +1.4M Amazonians.

Sr. Manager, Product Management - Worldwide Health & Safety, Data & Technology

-Adam directed teams of Product Managers, Researchers, and Software Engineers to develop innovative technology solutions that delivered medical, health, and wellness impact throughout the world. Global Health Technology programs included exciting ventures into virtual reality, biofeedback devices, mobile app technology, software and analytics platforms, computer vision, virtual healthcare, and more.

Sr. Manager, Product Management - Global Health Technology

Sr. Manager, Program Management - Working Well

Boeing

-Responsible for the performance, direction, and growth of Additive Manufacturing (AM) Production Engineering teams. Managed organizational strategy, staffing, compliance, safety, and finances.
-Managed the facilitization of a $16M, +160,000 ft^2 production space and materials test lab.
-Created printer qualifications strategies for parts and tools. Integrated new printing, machining, simulation, and inspection technologies into an operating AM production system in Auburn, WA.
-Captured valuable AM applications and technology from engineering teams and leveraged these across the Boeing Enterprise. Organized AM efforts that saved over $80M in 2019. Received a corporate Stock Award for contributions.
-Served as Interim Executive Director of BAM Auburn in October 2019
-Boeing Engineering Management Focal (EMF) for Virginia Tech University

(Acting Director) Sr. Manager, Production Engineering - Boeing Additive Manufacturing

Engineering Manager - Boeing Additive Manufacturing (BAM)

Manufacturing Manager - Operations, 777 Program

Equipment & Tool Engineering Manager - Production Engineering, 777 Program

Tooling Engineer - Production Engineering, 747 Program

AREVA NP

Mechanical Engineering Intern/Co-Op

WileyWilson

Engineering Intern

I Help Senior, Principal, and Director Level Professionals Land Life-Changing $150k - $350k+ Roles | Founder & Career Coach @ Broda Coaching | Hiring Manager & Product Leader | Amazon, Boeing | Husband & Dad

I work with Senior, Principal, and Director-level professionals looking to land competitive $150k - $350k+ offers at top firms and achieve better income, flexibility, and lifestyle.

My program leverages personalized 1:1 coaching sessions, exclusive networks of people, streamlined job search strategies, and cutting-edge tools & resources.

I've refined my coaching system (called 'Better Work') over my 5 years as a career coach and 13 years as a hiring manager and industry professional. I know what managers and leaders are looking for.

I'll help you position yourself accordingly, while connecting you to decision makers and advocates.
I'll work with you to focus on the tasks that get you interviews, while cutting out the distractions. 

The results speak for themselves.
For a typical client I've...

↳ Generated 3X more interviews in the first 60 days
↳ Created 3X more LinkedIn profile views in the first 30 days
↳ Grown professional networks 30% over the life of the program
↳ Raised total compensation by 15% (average over the last 3 yrs)

All while maintaining a 5-star rating from customers.
You can view my testimonials page here: https://www.brodacoaching.com/testimonials

In the last 5 years, I've:

- Placed clients at companies like Meta, Google, Spotify, Deloitte, GE, Lockheed, JPMorgan, and more
- Grown my alumni network to over 400 active professionals, managers, and recruiters
- Helped hundreds of professionals find jobs in new industries in under 100 days

If you're interested in learning more about my program, book a free discovery call:   https://tally.so/r/w4GlQ5

OR - Click the "APPLY TO WORK WITH ME" page in my featured section.

NOTE - I only work with a limited number of clients at a time. Applications will always be handled on a 'first-come' basis. 

Other interesting things about me:

- Hiring Manager for 13+ yrs; I've built three organizations from scratch during this time
- I've been career coaching since 2016; launched it as a business in 2019
- Featured in Fast Company, CNBC, and LinkedIn News
- Former Production Engineering Leader at Boeing
- LinkedIn Creator with +475k followers
- Former Product Leader at Amazon
- I've been married for 13 years
- High school wrestling coach
- Former NCAA D1 wrestler
- I have two kids (5 and 3)
- I live in Georgia

💻  For more information on my program, my journey, or my success stories: brodacoaching.com 
🚀  For partnerships, collaboration, or speaker inquiries, reach out via: hello@brodacoaching.com

Founder

-I started Broda Coaching (BC) with the mission to improve the world by elevating the Technology & Engineering professionals that influence it daily. BC helps customers maximize their visibility and value by coaching them from the perspective of the hiring teams they need to attract.
-BC offers an online course called the Career Transition Program; featuring 6 Modules, 194 lessons, and over 20 downloadable files/templates to help you crush your job search in a new industry or role.
-We also offer flexible and personalized 1:1 coaching for those looking for a more tailored experience.
-Since late 2019, BC has served over 200 clients; and grown our LinkedIn following from 1.2K to +165K
-Check out our website to learn more: https://brodacoaching.com/

8 of my favorite 'post interview' questions, to position yourself as the top candidate ↓

I've sat in more interviews than I can remember.

But strangely, I remember some of the best questions I’ve been asked by candidates.

Here are a few of the questions that have stuck with, even years after the interview:

Q1 - "What inefficiency or challenge do you most hope this hire will help solve?"

Q2 - "What's the biggest challenge your team faced last quarter, and how did you work through it together?"

Q3 - "What's something people who thrive here do differently from those who struggle?"

Q4 - "What's one challenge the team is currently facing that I could help address in this role?"

Q5 - "What is something I need to know about this role that is not in the job description?"

Q6 - "What does the company do to support ongoing professional development and growth?"

Q7 - "What have you not told me about the job that is crucial in determining if this opportunity is a good fit for both of us?"

Q8 - "What are the main challenges people have faced in this role in the past, and what would you want a new hire to do differently to avoid or overcome those issues?"

There you have it!

What questions would you add?

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Many senior-level professionals struggle to get interviews because they're not visible to their target audience. Let's fix that👇

In a hyper-competitive job market, making others aware you exist is key.

Here are 5 tips to help you stand out, as a Senior, Principal, or Director level job seeker:

(PS - these can be completed in minutes)

1 - Fix Your Headline

Use relevant terms and keywords to help your target audience discover you more easily.

Here are 2 effective formulas for a solid headline:

✅ [Target Role] + [Credibility Boost] + [Key Value/Outcome]
✅ [Who you help] | [How you help them] | [Proof or Differentiator]

2 - Edit Your URL

Instead of a strong of random numbers and letters, let's upgrade to your name.

Simply click "Edit Prublic Profile & URL."

3 - Get Recommendations

Find 3-5 individuals willing to ‘swap’ recommendations with you.

Target folks at a variety of levels (Leadership, Peers, Direct Reports); create and send a recommendation template to help make the process easy and fast.

4 - Optimize Your "About Section"

Here's a framework for this section I use often:

-Hook – Powerful Intro (2-3 Sentences)
-Value Proposition – Highlight Strengths (3-4 S)
-Achievements – Quantify Impact (3-4 Bullets)
-Leadership Style – Show Humanness (2-3 S)
-Call to Action – Invite Them (1-2 S)

5 - Set Up "Open To Work"

From your profile page:

- Click “Open To”, click “finding a new job”.
- Set preferences for location, start date, job type, and who can see you’re looking for new jobs.

And you've done it. 
Make the changes and watch what happens. 

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Some job search 'hacks' are simple common sense,

3 lessons we can learn from this story 👇 

1 - Pay attention to HOW you're rejected

↳ If you're rejected by a real recruiter,
keep their name, profile, and contact information. 
↳ You now have the legit email for a recruiter associated with that company.

This can be used for future roles. 

2 - A single recruiter can make a difference

↳ Having a single internal advocate can be the
difference in being buried in an ATS, and getting tapped for an interview.
↳ Send ‘Thank You’ messages and follow ups when you can, even just to check in with them periodically.

A simple message (like this) works fine…

"Hi [Recruiter's Name],

Thanks for the update. While I’m disappointed, I remain excited about the vision of [Company Name] and would love to be considered for future opportunities that may be a stronger fit.

Please don’t hesitate to reach when something opens up.

Best,
[Your Name]"

3 - Rejection DOES NOT mean redirection

↳ A simple rejection doesn’t mean ‘No’ forever
↳ What it does mean is “not right now”

Don’t be afraid to keep being persistent with the same came company. Focus on going after roles where you’re highly qualified.

There’s always a chance.

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Living Well By Design, LLC

Lifestyle Specialist

Trader Joe's

Earned promotion to improve performance at Chesterfield, Missouri location. Challenged with facilitating similar turnaround at Milwaukee location with 110 employees just weeks before COVID-19 pandemic hit. Championed and launched talent best practices and process improvement initiatives to positively impact profitability while creating a culture of engagement and shared success. Managed multimillion-dollar operations.

HIGHLIGHTS:

➤ Refined and improved recruitment processes to hire up to 20 new employees annually and better evaluate candidates’ culture fit.

➤ Maintained low employee turnover and high satisfaction through coaching and culture-building.

➤ Expanded recruitment and outreach efforts to attract, retain, and develop diverse staff.

➤ Created and delivered training to improve customer service, safety, and emotional intelligence.

➤ Fostered culture of advancement and opened pathways to promotion for 20+ staff.

➤ Managed investigations from initial complaint to resolution in partnership with HR.

Captain/General Manager

Joined high-energy retail location to provide impeccable customer service. Earned promotion to lead operations, brand promotion, and talent management for Brentwood, Missouri location. Led 120+-member team.

HIGHLIGHTS:

➤ Promoted brand awareness and loyalty with new food demonstrations, a wide variety of tours, and community-based events.

➤ Drove individual and team performance with an inclusive, strengths-based leadership style.

Mate/Store Manager/Associate

Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis

Recruited by alma mater to develop curriculum and facilitate project-based learning for graduate students to engage and make a social impact on their community.

Adjunct Faculty

OASIS

Oversaw volunteer services program (adults 55+) reaching 400 participants per year. Managed entire volunteer lifecycle from initial recruiting to ongoing performance management to enable a positive experience. Special emphasis on social connectedness and positive mental well-being.

HIGHLIGHTS:

➤ Formalized and enhanced selection, onboarding, and engagement processes to fill highly specialized roles.

➤ Launched events to recognize and celebrate volunteer contributions.

➤ Increased participation in annual event to raise funds for community organizations.

➤ Led educational intergenerational programming in the St. Louis school system.

Education Manager

Cornell University

Supported research projects at the Bronfenbrennner Life Course Center which is based on framework through which community psychologists examine individuals' relationships within their communities. 
Coordinated projects to include conducting literature searches and interviews, analyzing data and preparing results.

Lifecycle Research Assistant

Fox Hill Village

Responsible for the organizing activities and encouraging residents' socialization.  Developed therapeutic programs, intellectually stimulating activities, travel and tourism, all the while monitoring resident participation and increasing the quality of daily life.

Activities Program Director

Geo Labs, Inc.

Researched and analyzed data on soldiers' preferences and feedback related to food and clothing  which resulted in determining which items became standard issue. Generated detailed reports and prepared presentations to be delivered to the United States Army. Thrived on the international travel.

Research Psychologist

Throughout my career, spanning diverse environments including retail, higher education, nonprofits, and small-business ownership, I’ve consistently created and championed initiatives that raise the bar for performance while delivering tools and systems that support individual's growth, business profitability and customer satisfaction. As a transformational leader, I inspire positive changes in individuals, with a focus on health, wellness and lifestyle design.

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