I help jobseekers rediscover their value...and land roles they actually want.

For 20+ years, I’ve been on the other side of the hiring table: recruiting, interviewing, and working directly with hiring managers. I know what gets noticed, what gets ignored, and how decisions are really made. That’s what makes me different: I don’t guess what recruiters want; I *am* a recruiter, and I’ve gotten people hired in every kind of market...including this one.

Whether you’re struggling to get interviews, making a pivot, or trying to bounce back after a layoff, I’ll give you straightforward strategy and tools that actually work: resumes that highlight your impact, LinkedIn profiles that get found, and job search strategies that cut through the noise.

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I’ve built my reputation as a nationally recognized voice on hiring and workplace trends by doing things differently. My process is simple: real support, real communication, and a strategy that respects your time and your goals.

If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start showing up as the best version of yourself, on paper, online, and in interviews, I can help.

Adam Karpiak

Founder | Advisor | Podcaster | Official Customer Woo-er | All things company culture + people | Rare Mom & Pediatric Sjogren's Advocate | Talent Champions Council| Giving HCM a Major Facelift!

Life is hard. Life is beautiful… Both are always here, side by side.

This drives everything I do. When grief knocked me sideways after losing my mother, I discovered something unexpected—hope painted in watercolors. What started as processing loss became Fur, Feathers and Flowers (www.furfeathersandflowers.com), where healing happens one brushstroke at a time.

That resilience shapes my business approach. As an enterprise sales leader and benefits strategist, I've learned the best solutions come from understanding people first, spreadsheets second. My dual life as artist and business developer isn't coincidental—both require vision, patience, and seeing possibilities others miss.

What Drives My Leadership

Authentic Connection – Whether negotiating benefits or teaching watercolor workshops, success starts with understanding what people need. I listen first, solve second.

Strategic Creativity – The imagination that brings herons to life helps me craft innovative benefits solutions. I approach business challenges like art projects—there's always another angle.

Purposeful Advocacy – My work as a pediatric Sjögren's advocate, including co-authoring research published by the American College of Rheumatology, taught me that real leadership means amplifying voices that need to be heard.

Where Business Meets Art

My day job feeds my art, and painting keeps my business side human. Turns out both need the same things: understanding people, taking your time, trying wild ideas, and trusting that little moves make big differences.

When I'm not developing workplace strategies or painting commissioned pieces, you'll find me raising awareness for rare diseases or exploring Kent Island's gems. The best professionals bring their full selves to work.

My journey from sales floors to art studios to research publications proves career paths don't have to be linear—just authentic.

**Let's Connect**

Looking for someone who understands sustainable business growth happens through genuine relationships? Want to discuss how creative thinking transforms workplace challenges?

I'm always up for conversations about benefits strategy, creative entrepreneurship, advocacy work, or the best coffee spots on the Eastern Shore. Reach out—I'd love to share ideas that make business more human.

The most successful leaders know vulnerability and creativity aren't weaknesses—they're superpowers.

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