Drawing on two decades of experience negotiating offers in tech and finance, she shares a clear framework for evaluating job offers, negotiating with confidence and recognising when walking away is the smartest move. This episode is a powerful reminder that negotiation is about strategy, self-worth and long term impact.

She discusses:

• When to negotiate (and why you should)
• How to evaluate the whole offer
• Clear signals to walk away

Data Sources:

Negotiation rates (37% negotiate, 85% get something): Salary.com Negotiation Report 2024
Average salary increase (7-12%): Glassdoor, PayScale Negotiation Studies 2024-2025
Money left on table (10-20%): Your proprietary data + LinkedIn Talent Solutions

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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.

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 help you change direction without burning your credibility, confidence or income.

You'll Learn:

• That adjacent beats dramatic
• What really transfers (and what doesn’t)
• A realistic pivot timeline

Data Sources:

Major pivot success (29%): LinkedIn Talent Solutions, Career Pivot Study 2024
Lateral pivot success (67%): Harvard Business Review, "The Adjacent Possible" 2024
Average pivot timeline (18-24 months): CIPD UK + Payscale Career Transition Report 2025
 • • Comp data: Your proprietary placement data + eFinancialCareers 2025

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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.

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 full-time roles
• Pivoting without quitting outright

Ada breaks down who these options are really for, how to test them safely, and how to pivot strategically rather than impulsively.

Data Sources:
Fractional/portfolio work (47% increase): MBO Partners State of Independence 2025

UK non-traditional income (1 in 4): IPSE (Association of Independent Professionals) 2025
Sabbatical outcomes (38% better roles): Harvard Business Review, "The Sabbatical Effect" 2024

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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.

You’ll discover:

• The 7 root causes of career unhappiness

• The 3 questions that reveal if your situation is fixable

• How to create a “stay” or “go” plan that puts you back in control

Whether you’re craving growth, alignment, or simply more joy in your work, this episode will help you take the next step, clearly and confidently.

Data sources:
Job dissatisfaction (64%): Gallup State of the Global Workplace 2024
Thought about leaving (51% UK, 23% did): CIPD Employee Outlook 2025
Similar situation within 18 months (40%): LinkedIn Talent Solutions 2024

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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.

Today, you'll learn about:

• Optimising for the wrong thing
• Fear disguised as “safety”
• A smarter way to choose what’s next

Data Sources:
Job regret (72%): Joblist U.S. Job Seeker Survey 2024
Staying too long out of fear (58%): CIPD UK Employee Outlook 2025
High earners + comp-only decisions: Harvard Business Review, "The High Earner's Dilemma" 2024

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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.

From gaining clarity on what you really want, to navigating internal power structures and negotiating pay with confidence, this episode offers a practical, low-risk path to meaningful career change.

Highlights:

• Reinventing without quitting.
• Power mapping your organisation.
• Negotiating scope and pay confidently.

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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.

Highlights:

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

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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.

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 longer tolerate in your next role or workplace.

• Build your next chapter strategically:  focus on career design, nurturing your network, and embracing new forms of work like consulting or fractional roles.

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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.

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

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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.

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 over 40 as your ultimate advantage

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

During this episode, Ada explores the phenomenon of mid-career women leaving corporate life for more fulfilling opportunities. With insight and practical advice, Ada sheds light on why experienced women are rethinking traditional career paths and embracing bold new directions. 

Some reasons covered in this episode:

• Burnout and stress – High expectations, particularly for women in leadership, often lead to chronic burnout and a desire for healthier work-life alignment.
• Lack of flexibility – Post-pandemic, many women value flexibility as non-negotiable, but rigid corporate policies fail to meet their needs.
• Glass ceilings and microaggressions – Persistent barriers to advancement and subtle biases make many women question whether the corporate ladder is worth climbing.

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About your Host: Ada Offonry

Ada Offonry is a renowned talent leader, career coach, and inspiring speaker with a passion for helping professionals unlock their potential and navigate pivotal career transitions. With years of experience working with thousands of individuals at critical crossroads, Ada brings a unique blend of expertise, empathy, and practicality to her work. Her mission is to empower professionals to embrace change, align their careers with purpose, and thrive in their next chapter. Known for her relatable style and actionable insights, Ada is dedicated to helping others build fulfilling careers and lives, proving it’s never too late to dream anew.

• Spotting burnout signs: Learn the red flags you shouldn’t ignore.
• Crafting a pivot plan: How to navigate a fulfilling career change.
• Reclaiming energy and joy: Practical steps to rediscover passion.

Take a listen for an inspiring guide to transforming your career and life.

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About your Host: Ada Offonry

Ada Offonry is a renowned talent leader, career coach, and inspiring speaker with a passion for helping professionals unlock their potential and navigate pivotal career transitions. With years of experience working with thousands of individuals at critical crossroads, Ada brings a unique blend of expertise, empathy, and practicality to her work. Her mission is to empower professionals to embrace change, align their careers with purpose, and thrive in their next chapter. Known for her relatable style and actionable insights, Ada is dedicated to helping others build fulfilling careers and lives, proving it’s never too late to dream anew.

This episode explores why it’s never too late for mid-career professionals to pivot their careers and embrace reinvention. Ada shares motivational insights, practical steps, and inspiring examples of successful mid-career changes to empower listeners to take action.

• Regret is harder than change – Act now to avoid looking back with regret.
• Experience is your superpower – Your career and life skills are your greatest assets.
• Dream big, then research – Give yourself permission to explore new possibilities.

Take a listen for an inspiring guide to transforming your career and life.

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About your Host: Ada Offonry

Ada Offonry is a renowned talent leader, career coach, and inspiring speaker with a passion for helping professionals unlock their potential and navigate pivotal career transitions. With years of experience working with thousands of individuals at critical crossroads, Ada brings a unique blend of expertise, empathy, and practicality to her work. Her mission is to empower professionals to embrace change, align their careers with purpose, and thrive in their next chapter. Known for her relatable style and actionable insights, Ada is dedicated to helping others build fulfilling careers and lives, proving it’s never too late to dream anew.

This is a brief trailer episode which gives you a taste of the material that's about the come as soon as full episodes are released.

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About your Host: Ada Offonry

Ada Offonry is a renowned talent leader, career coach, and inspiring speaker with a passion for helping professionals unlock their potential and navigate pivotal career transitions. With years of experience working with thousands of individuals at critical crossroads, Ada brings a unique blend of expertise, empathy, and practicality to her work. Her mission is to empower mid-career professionals to embrace change, align their careers with purpose, and thrive in their next chapter. Known for her relatable style and actionable insights, Ada is dedicated to helping others build fulfilling careers and lives, proving it’s never too late to dream anew.