We’re driven by our mission to help every client, on every engagement, achieve transformation at work.
Adair Partners was born out of discovering an unmet need for a new approach to people-development. Our founders have invested decades consulting, coaching, and training across a range of industries, and what they hear from executives, leaders, and employees at every level is that people are tired of cookie-cutter programs that don’t make a real difference. What clients really want are thought-partners who get to know them and understand their goals, then create and curate meaningful experiences for professional growth that lead to lasting results.
At Adair Partners, we genuinely want to make a difference. We offer a better approach to people development — one that offers customized solutions and puts people, not programs, first — so that we have a more meaningful impact on people’s lives and businesses.
Our Team
Behind Adair Partners is a national bench of senior practitioners — ICF-certified coaches and seasoned facilitators with deep experience across a wide range of industries. What unites them: every one has done the work they coach, leading teams and carrying real responsibility in business, not Just from the consultant's chair. Because we draw on this network rather than a fixed roster, we can match each client with exactly the right expertise and scale to meet your needs wherever you are.
Eric Pierce
Partner & Founder
Eric brings more than 30 years of talent-development and business experience to AP, working with Fortune 500 and mid-market companies to enhance their competitive edge by developing their talent. He has also worked with hundreds of executives, managers, and emerging leaders to build their leadership and management skills.
As the head of Adair Partners, Eric is passionate about building a team of top-notch career/professional development experts who deliver world-class services to AP’s clients. He continues to do the work he loves best — designing and delivering experiences that will change people’s lives and drive businesses forward.
Dee Pierce
Partner & Founder
Dee is a leadership coach and career development expert with 30+ years of management and coaching experience in the corporate world, government, and higher education. She has helped both publicly and privately-held multinational companies create and implement talent-development programs and foster people-first cultures for the benefit of businesses and the individuals who work there.
As a Managing Director of Adair Partners, Dee focuses on designing and delivering transformative learning experiences that help people discover and develop their talent so they can do their best work. She’s dedicated to ensuring that AP delivers high-touch services and custom solutions that meet every client’s unique needs.