REFLECT the Life You Want Why Not You People Development with Stefanie Adams
FOUNDER & CEO - STEFANIE ADAMS, M.ED.
Stefanie Adams is a learning and development professional, educator, elected official, wife, and mother; for those who know her best, she is "Cheerleader Stef", which personifies her personality and leadership style. She believes that all things are possible with a positive attitude, gratitude, and collaboration. She has over 15 years of experience leading and training in corporate, non-profit, and educational settings. She earned her M.Ed. in Multicultural Education in 2008.
In early 2020, with the support of family and friends, Stefanie stepped away from a corporate training manager position to launch WNY People Development.
Stefanie started her career in the School District of Philadelphia; she recognized that all people, regardless of circumstance, have promise and an ability to lead, however, many have difficulty seeing their own potential. By teaching individuals to trust themselves, and empowering them to stretch their abilities past their point of comfort, they accomplished personal and professional success; with new found confidence, they were able to build dynamic teams, capable of greater innovation and collaboration. Stefanie has applied this coaching technique as an educational consultant, corporate trainer, and leader coach across industries; she has challenged high school students to C-Suite executives to answer the question"why not me?" when confronted with leadership road blocks. A simple question, partnered with coaching tools; this conversation continues to prove successful for building innovative and effective leaders, competent to make decisions and drive organizational change.
In her personal life, Stefanie has an incredible "team"; a supportive, and extremely patient husband, Scott, an energetic and creative son, Brayden, and an encouraging mom, Chris. Days are fueled by coffee, chocolate, yoga, new challenges, and building relationships; her passions are developing others, serving the community, the beach, Philly sports, travel, managing the chaos that comes with life, and dancing like no one is watching.
WNY People Development website: https://www.wnypeopledevelopment.com/
Stefanie Adams LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefaniezadams/