WOD Member Feature: Teresa Adams

Teresa Adams is the founder of Executive Career Consulting, a premier Denver-based boutique firm for which she also serves as lead talent matchmaker and executive headhunter.

By mixing personal, precise data, bold intuition, and empathy, Adams fosters an environment that helps leaders attract and engage the right talent. Adams says, "I connect people to their callings and companies to talented human solutions."

This Women of Denver's paramount goal is to help others find their passion and fire.

Here's some of Teresa's advice on finding your right fit, making money moves, and the unmatched value of being a member of Women of Denver.

What's the #1 piece of advice you share with clients looking for an executive job they'll love?

Adams: Identify and understand what you love doing and ask yourself, what does that ideal executive role/job look like? Paint the picture and sketch your own ideal executive job template. Know your worth, include your top 5-7 skills, what are you naturally driven to do and how will that make a difference in uplifting that company by using all of who you are.

How do we know we'll fit well into a role?

Adams: If the job could talk, what would it tell us? What are the key requirements and what must be performed to create an extraordinary experience for the C-level person doing the hiring? It's crucial to research the company, the job, and the hiring authority of the role.

Most importantly, ask yourself the following: 1) Do you see yourself at that firm, in that role, working for the individual that owns the role? 2) Are they competitive within your compensation/benefits range? 3) Do you have longevity and upward mobility for your desired career path? 4) Is it a culture fit?

Women are known for being underpaid, even in high-level roles. How can women make sure they're earning their worth at work?

Adams: There are 4 steps to ensure that women are earning their worth. Start by knowing your value in total compensation and the acceptable Take inventory of your skills, experience and accomplishments. You are the CEO of yourself and have your own brand. That is a powerful way to express yourself.

Use role play with a trusted advisor prior to the meeting as part of your preparation so that you can anticipate what their pushback might be and generate a successful comeback.

Timing is crucial in negotiations, so be prepared for the different turns the conversation may take.

Why should more women get involved with networks like Women of Denver?

Adams: I'm honored to personally know WOD Founder, Krystal Covington and to be a chosen Power Woman of Denver. WOD is a must for anyone new to Denver, Denver Women business owners, other thought leaders and change makers that want to connect with a diverse group at many levels. You will learn, grow and develop not only connections but grow yourself in new and exciting ways. It's cost effective and quite fun to attend the WOD events.

Joce Blake, Writer www.linktr.ee/joce_blake