HireMe! - Adia Thompson White
A sought-after keynote speaker and consultant known for her ability to transform complex challenges into actionable strategies
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HireMe! Adia Thompson White
Professional Title
CEO & Consultant
Location
Virginia Beach, VA
About Adia
Adia Thompson White is the CEO and Founder of THRIVE Consulting, a leadership development and organizational culture firm that equips companies to retain talent, strengthen resilience, and achieve sustainable results. With over 25 years of experience in corporate and nonprofit leadership, she specializes in helping mid-sized organizations build people-first cultures that drive performance.
Adia is a sought-after keynote speaker and consultant known for her ability to transform complex challenges into actionable strategies. Through her proprietary THRIVE Framework—Trust, Health & Wellness, Resilience, Inclusion, Vision, and Execution—she helps executive teams and managers address disengagement, improve retention, and create environments where leaders and employees excel.
She has partnered with multiple organizations to design and deliver executive coaching programs, leadership workshops, and culture initiatives that align business outcomes with human impact. Her sessions combine data-driven insights with real-world stories, leaving leaders with practical tools they can apply immediately.
Whether on stage or in the boardroom, Adia brings clarity, energy, and a deep commitment to helping organizations ensure that people—and performance—thrive.
Career Philosophy
“I believe retention and culture are business strategies, not buzzwords. My mission is to help organizations build people-first cultures that foster trust, resilience, and inclusivity while driving measurable business results. Through my THRIVE Framework, I help leaders reimagine what’s possible when people are prioritized as the greatest asset. The result? Stronger leaders, healthier cultures, and organizations where both people and performance thrive.”
Fun Fact
I’m a mix of contrasts. I can talk leadership strategy while rocking a fly outfit and a pair of heels, debate last night’s game stats with the same energy I bring to a keynote, and get lost for hours in a good book. Oh, and I’m left-handed, which means I like to think I bring a different perspective—literally and figuratively.
Areas of Focus
Leadership Development: executive coaching, workshops, culture initiatives
Organizational Culture: retention strategy, engagement improvement, inclusivity practices
Consulting & Facilitation: data-driven frameworks, people-first strategy alignment
Additional Expertise: communications, keynote speaking, training program design
Opportunities & Achievements
Work Interests
Roles: Guest Host, Contributor, Consultant, Keynote Speaker
Projects: Leadership workshops, organizational culture strategy, executive coaching, keynote events
Career Highlights
Delivered keynotes and workshops at national conferences and corporate leadership forums
Finalist in live speaking competitions, recognized for impactful storytelling and stage presence
25+ years of experience across corporate and nonprofit leadership roles
👉 Currently not open to work opportunities but available for speaking, consulting, and partnership engagements.
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Availability & Preferences
Open to Work: No
Employment Type: Consulting, Speaking Engagements
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Worksite: On-site, Hybrid, Remote (depending on engagement)
Travel: Yes
Relocation: No
Experience: 25 years
Languages: AAVE, English
Sample Work
Portfolio — Leadership consulting & speaking engagements
View PortfolioAdditional Work — Blog, resources, and services overview
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Resume
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Contact & Links
LinkedIn: View Profile
Website: www.thrivewithadia.com
Preferred Contact Email: mailto:adia@adiathompsonwhite.com
👉 If you’re looking for a consultant or speaker to transform leadership and culture in your organization, Adia is available for new consulting and speaking opportunities.
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