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BOSS Spotlight Feature: Adriane Massey "Corporate Trainer & Executive Coach"

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Adriane founded Strengths Zone, an organization that specializes in Gallup-Certified Strengths Training & Executive Coaching. She leads training nationwide and coaches countless women through career and personal hurdles, using their natural talents. A former hospital VP, she earned a BA from University of North Texas and MA from Stanford University.  1. What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career? When I founded Strengths Zone, a business specializing in Gallup-Certified Training and Executive Coaching, I was a newcomer to Atlanta. I moved from the familiar surroundings of Dallas, TX to the ATL. While I enjoyed tons of family ties in Atlanta, I had few business connections. I was an outsider. It was imperative for me to strategically attend networking events. I learned to place myself “under the roof” of people who are my ideal clients. This meant mastering the virtual roof of LinkedIn, attending early morning even