Ep 81. Adam Grainger- ''Be open to change and ask for opportunities. The worst that can happen is someone says no.”

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Leaders with Ambition

Ambition UK

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Welcome to Leaders with Ambition, the podcast that dives deep into the careers of some of the most successful leaders working in professional services firms. We aim to discover the secrets behind their success, the challenges they face and to find out what traits make a successful leader. About the host: Nicky Acuna Ocana is the Regional Managing Director of Ambition, an international recruitment agency specialising in business services recruitment (Finance, Accounting, BD, Marketing, Insolvency, Restructuring and Corporate Finance) in professional services firms.

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Ep 81. Adam Grainger- ''Be open to change and ask for opportunities. The worst that can happen is someone says no.”

Leaders with Ambition

50 minutes

1 month ago

Ep 81. Adam Grainger- ''Be open to change and ask for opportunities. The worst that can happen is someone says no.”

In this episode of Leaders with Ambition, host Nicky Acuna Ocana sits down with Adam Grainger, Chief Operating Officer at Baker Tilly International.

Adam shares his inspiring career journey, starting out as a trainee auditor and evolving through leadership roles that have spanned continents. A defining chapter was his international secondment to the US, where he built skills and confidence that shaped the rest of his career.

From mentorship and networking to the challenges of technology and change management, Adam offers practical insights on what it takes to thrive as a leader in professional services today. He also highlights the importance of creating psychologically safe workplaces and staying open to growth and new opportunities.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Adam Grainger's Journey

01:42 Career Beginnings and Early Experiences

07:09 Defining Moments and Career Decisions

15:58 The Impact of International Experience

21:26 Transitioning Back to the UK and New Roles

26:57 Embracing Change and Learning

32:47 The Importance of In-Person Connections

35:47 Building and Investing in Networks

46:21 Challenges Facing COOs Today

48:18 Words of Wisdom for Future Leaders