Adora Lee

On paper, I had it all.I spent 25 years inside a Fortune 500 company, starting as a software developer and eventually becoming Managing Director. I led global teams across data, tech, and product, and helped drive one of the company’s biggest transformations: shifting to a SaaS model during the rise of generative AI. Our tools powered top financial institutions, and we moved fast to stay ahead.From the outside, it looked like I was thriving. But inside, I felt like a strategist trapped in a calendar.The meetings were endless. The inbox never let up. And the kind of leadership I believed in — the kind that creates clarity and momentum— kept getting pushed aside.Still, I stayed. The paycheck felt safer than the unknown, and I wasn’t sure who I’d be without the title. I told myself to be grateful. To keep making the best of it. And most days, I did. Until the day I was let go.The timing couldn’t have been worse. My husband had just left his job to start his own business, and I was supposed to be the stable one. For a moment, I panicked. I’d built my life around that role—and suddenly, it was gone.What followed surprised me. The weight I hadn’t even realized I was carrying began to lift. My nervous system calmed. For the first time in years, I could breathe. I had space to think and to ask better questions about what I actually wanted next.My faith grounded me. It reminded me that this wasn’t a failure. It was an opening. A chance to lead from a deeper place, one that didn’t rely on performance or pressure to prove my worth.I saw this as an opportunity to start fresh.Over the years, friends and colleagues had often come to me for help — navigating job changes, making big decisions, handling tough conversations. These weren’t surface-level chats. They were moments of clarity. And I started noticing a pattern.Even the most capable leaders felt stuck when they hit complexity. They knew they were meant for more, but couldn’t see a clean way forward.So, I decided to bet on myself.Not just to become a coach, but to build something that reflects who I really am: a strategist, a listener, a pattern-spotter, and a leader who knows how to navigate both complexity and people. I didn't want to simply "help people find purpose." I wanted to help high-performing leaders make powerful decisions, claim their authority, and lead well in the messy middle —where the rules are unclear and the pressure is high.Now, I coach mid-career managers and rising executives who are expected to scale, influence, and deliver — often without a clear playbook. They’re smart, driven, and accomplished. But under the surface, they’re carrying invisible tension: decision fatigue, organizational noise, and the pressure to show up bigger without losing themselves in the process.I bring all of myself to this work.Decades of leadership experience. A deep belief in clarity and grounded authority. And a practical, human-centered approach to leading in the age of AI.Whether through coaching, group programs, or thought leadership, my goal is simple: to help you lead with discernment and presence, even when the path ahead is unclear.I’ve created a path that reflects the leader I’ve become. And now, I help others build theirs—clearer, lighter, and more aligned with who they are.

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Speaking topics that excite me:LeadershipCalculated Risk-Taking for Women in Leadership: Embracing Your Unique Perspective
Addresses the importance of educated risk-taking for women, especially those in tech and leadership roles. Drawing from real-life examples, it explores how calculated risks can lead to greater confidence and career growth. The session challenges women to unlock new opportunities and achievements. Inspired by my FairyGodBoss interviewNavigating Intersectional Leadership: The Unique Experience of Asian American Female Leaders
Addressing the unique challenges and strengths of being both a woman and Asian American in leadership, with strategies for finding empowerment and community.Leadership in Times of Transformation: SaaS and GenAI
Lessons learned from leading teams through business and technological transformation, the skills needed to navigate disruptive change, and their application in the workplace and in life.Beyond Confidence: How to Unlock Your True Potential as a Leader How self-awareness, courage, and vision can propel leaders beyond their comfort zones to reach their full potential. Overcoming imposter syndrome.Authentic Leadership: Leveraging Your Whole Self in the Workplace
The power of authenticity in leadership and how leaders can bring their full selves to drive both performance and personal fulfillment.Leveraging uniqueness, including ethnicity & genderBuilding a Personal Brand as an Asian American Female Leader
Developing a personal brand that reflects individual strengths, unique experiences, and cultural heritage, standing out confidently and authentically.The Power of Dual Identity: Leading with Cultural Fluency
Leveraging the unique perspective of a bicultural experience to lead with empathy, navigate complex work environments, and bridge cultural gaps in global teams.Cultural Resilience: Using Heritage to Empower Your Leadership
Exploring how cultural heritage can serve as a source of resilience and strength, and how minorities and women can bring this into their leadership approach.Personal development & growthFinding Clarity Amidst Complexity: Techniques for Focus and Decision-Making
Practical techniques for cutting through the noise and making sound, confident decisions in complex environments.The Hidden Cost of Misalignment: Avoiding Burnout and Building Resilience
Strategies to identify misalignment in work, prevent burnout, and build resilience, especially in high-stakes environments.Finding true fulfillment in leadership
Insights on recognizing when “success” is no longer satisfying, and practical steps for moving toward meaningful, fulfilling work.

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You’re at a turning point. Let’s make your next move count.

If you're a mid-career manager or rising executive leading in complexity — org shifts, strategy pivots, team dynamics, AI uncertainty — I help you cut through overwhelm and make confident decisions that move your leadership forward.This isn’t about more productivity hacks or self-help fluff. It’s about stepping into the kind of clarity, presence, and strategy that changes the game.

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You’ve been promoted for your execution chops—but now you’re expected to influence cross-functional strategy.You’re managing team complexity and org ambiguity without a clear playbook.You’re being told to “think more big-picture” but no one’s helping you reframe your role.You know you’re capable of more — but can’t keep pushing like this.

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🚀 The Clarity Sprint (6-week Group Program)

Lead with discernment, even when the pressure’s high and the path isn’t obvious.This 6-week group coaching experience helps mid-career leaders get unstuck, sharpen strategic thinking, and make decisions that actually move the needle. You’ll join a small cohort of thoughtful managers and emerging execs navigating complex orgs, AI-era shifts, and rising expectations — with clarity, confidence, and community.It’s practical. It’s personal. And it’s designed to help you lead in a way that feels both effective and true. Includes use of a custom GPT to support your clarity.Next cohort: Sep 2025. Waitlist opens soon!

💡 90-Min Clarity Workshop

One powerful decision. One focused group session to stop spinning and start moving.You’ll walk in with a real leadership dilemma — and walk out with clarity you can act on. Together, we’ll cut through the noise, name what’s really yours to solve, and help you move forward without second-guessing.It’s not just mindset work. It’s strategy, discernment, and AI as your co-pilot—so you can lead cleanly, not reactively.Next workshop: July 2025

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🎯 1:1 Executive Coaching

You’re making high-stakes decisions and carrying more than you can name. You don’t need more advice. You need a clear mirror, a strategic partner, and space to think cleanly.My coaching is for mid-career and rising execs who are ready to lead with more clarity, presence, and authority — not just perform leadership, but embody it.We’ll map what’s really going on, clear the noise, and help you move with grounded confidence in complex environments.Next step? Book a strategy call. We’ll see if it’s the right fit for both of us.

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🎤 Workshops & Speaking

Real leadership doesn’t come from hacks or hype. It comes from clarity, especially when the terrain keeps shifting.I design workshops and talks that help teams lead better in the age of AI: more strategically, more humanely, and with sharper decision-making. Whether you’re planning a leadership offsite, an internal summit, or a high-trust team session, I’ll bring a grounded, energizing presence and tools your people can actually use.Custom formats available: from 60-minute keynotes to immersive half-day sessions and beyond.

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The content shared on this site — including articles, newsletters, programs, tools, and downloads — is here to support your growth as a thoughtful, human-centered leader. It reflects my experience and perspective as a coach, strategist, and former executive.That said, a few important things to know:Informational, Not Professional AdviceEverything here is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not legal, financial, medical, or therapeutic advice, and it doesn’t replace professional consultation with someone trained and licensed in those fields. Please use your own discernment and consult a qualified professional if you're making important decisions in any of those areas.I don’t guarantee any particular outcome or result from applying what you learn here. Leadership is complex, and so is life. You’re the leader of your own decisions.Accuracy & UpdatesI do my best to ensure content is accurate and up to date, but information — especially about leadership trends, AI tools, and technology — can change quickly. What I share reflects what I know at the time of writing. If something no longer applies, I trust you to double-check the facts and adapt accordingly.If you spot an error, feel free to reach out.Intellectual Property & Fair UseUnless otherwise noted, all content on this site is the intellectual property of Adora Leads. You’re welcome to quote or share short excerpts with credit and a link back. But please don’t republish or reproduce full posts, tools, or frameworks without written permission.For licensing, collaboration, or speaking inquiries, contact me directly.Use of This WebsiteBy accessing or using this site, you agree not to misuse its content or tools, including copying, misrepresenting authorship, spamming, scraping, or attempting to bypass secure areas. You’re welcome here, but only if you engage with integrity.Thanks for being here and for leading with clarity.Adora Lee
Founder, Adora Leads
Author of The Leader's AI LensLast updated July 8, 2025