Adrion Porter

About Adrion Porter

Adrion Porter is a keynote speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice, storyteller, podcaster, and the founder of Mid-Career Mastery®. He is on a mission to help people in the middle of their career get unstuck, rewrite their story, and master their next chapter. At the center of Adrion’s work is the Mastery Map®, a story-centered framework grounded in narrative identity and neuroscience that codifies three pillars of transformation: Mindset, Meaning, and Milestones. He created the Mastery Map® as a simple and practical guide for helping people reframe the internal narratives holding them back, so they can thrive in their career — at any age or stage. As a speaker and strategic thought partner, Adrion delivers keynotes, immersive Mastery Map® workshops, and advisory services to many leading organizations including Fidelity Investments, TIAA, McKesson, Humana, Truist, AARP, Harvard Medical School, and the National Black MBA Association. Through his thought leadership on mid-career transformation and his signature reframe of “the magical middle,” Adrion has been featured in outlets including Forbes, BBC, Black Enterprise, ESSENCE, and the USA TODAY Network. Adrion is also the creator and host of Gen X Amplified, a podcast recognized by Forbes as one of the ‘10 Best Podcasts for Managers and Mid-Level Leaders. The show features conversations with influential guests including CNBC\'s Jon Fortt, Gretchen Rubin, Marie Forleo, Tara Jaye Frank, Carmine Gallo, Denise Hamilton, and many others. Before building this movement, Adrion spent two decades leading brand development and storytelling for HBO, Cartoon Network, and Citi. He holds an MBA from Vanderbilt University and a BBA from the University of Memphis. For speaking inquiries, workshop requests, or media engagements, please send a DM here or email: a•••••@adrionporter.com

Experience

1. Founder

   Mid-Career Mastery

   Jan 2011 — Present

   Founded by Adrion Porter, Mid-Career Mastery® is a professional growth and transformation platform for today\'s new world of work. We work with organizations and their mid-career and seasoned leaders to help get navigate and thrive at work—particularly in today\'s new age of AI.We believe that mid-career is a time for transformation, not stagnation. In today’s world of longer careers and evolving workplaces, professionals in their middle years and beyond are facing unique challenges and opportunities. Join the Mid-Career Mastery movement and turn moments of career malaise into opportunities for growth and mastery. And let’s transform the middle years into the most powerful season of your professional life.

Education

• University of Memphis

  BBA

• Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management

  MBA

Skills

• Audio Branding
• Sonic Branding
• Brand Developement
• Marketing Strategy
• Emotional Branding
• Digital Marketing
• Global Strategy
• Product Launch
• Public Speaking
• Strategic Partnerships
• Marketing Budget Management
• Agency Development
• Emerging Markets
• Brand Equity
• Brand Development
• Youth Marketing
• Integrated Marketing
• Digital Media
• Online Marketing
• Brand Awareness
• Strategy
• Advertising
• Market Planning
• Entertainment
• Mobile Devices
• Crm
• Marketing
• Brand Management
• Product Development
• New Media
• Social Media
• Future of Work
• Digital Strategy
• Leadership
• Entrepreneurship