Adrian J. Hopkins
Employee Engagement Consultant and Career Coach in New York City
Adrian J. Hopkins
Employee Engagement Consultant and Career Coach in New York City
Hi, I'm Adrian.
I’m motivated to help you feel valued at work––having clarity about what matters most to you as an individual or having an environment where you are supported to be at your best.
Over my career, I’m proud that I have:
- Led transformation initiatives as a senior leader at the world’s most influential companies (The New York Times, Omincom, WPP)
- Coached 200+ professionals through career crossroads
- Published career advice in outlets like TIME, Forbes, and The Muse
Coaching
My coaching starts with the person, not the title or the company. Who are you at your core? What moves you? What kind of impact do you want to have?
Whether you have questions about career pivots, interviews, leadership transitions, or simply figuring out what’s next, my goal is to equip you with practical next steps and a stronger sense of ownership over your career.
Consulting
In a world that seems to be obsessed with automation, leaders who value employee experience are unfortunately rare. I work with those who want their teams to know that they are essential to the success of the business.
Projects range from shaping effective employee communications (town halls, AMAs, Slack guidelines) to launching professional development programs (coaching, mentorship, AI adoption).
At The New York Times, I built and scaled the company's first global employee mentorship program. What started in a single department grew to representation in 19 countries, produced higher than average promotion rates for participants, and is still operating nearly a decade later.
What Clients Say
”My coaching session with Adrian felt like time well spent getting the specific support that I needed. I have been navigating the career space on my own for a while, sometimes relying on AI or general advice. My session with Adrian felt like a much-needed reset. He listened, he asked sharp questions, and I ended our time together feeling supported by his bespoke advice.”
—Award-winning podcast producer
“Adrian took my vague sense of direction and turned it into strategy. I came to our session anxious and uncertain about transitioning from higher education to corporate. Adrian listened deeply and provided me a 90-day roadmap and framework for networking.”
—Program manager in higher education