Meet Adina Zinn: Recruiter Turned Coach
Credentials & Certifications
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Certified Career Coach — Career Coaches Institute (CCI)
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Certified Life Coach — International Coaching Federation (ICF)
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Master of Public Administration — San Francisco State University
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B.A. — University of California, Santa Cruz (Go Banana Slugs!)
Why Clients Hire Me
I know what hiring managers are looking for — because I was one of the people they trusted to find it. Ten years recruiting in the competitive San Francisco Bay Area job market gave me the insider's perspective most coaches can't offer. I've worked with candidates of every age, stage, and industry, and I've used mock interviews, resume revisions, and LinkedIn overhauls to help hundreds of them land dream jobs, promotions, and raises.
I coach the whole person, not just the resume.
My approach is holistic: I weave together mindfulness training (20+ years of practice), teachings from various traditions, yoga practice, and hard-won experience. I'm patient and open-minded — you set the pace. And I'll lovingly push you, channeling my inner drill sergeant when needed.
I know what it's like to feel unfulfilled at work. After graduating into an economic downturn, it took me years — and many jobs — to find my true passion. I now see those early struggles as a gift: they're why I do this work, and why I want everyone to love their work the way I love mine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes your coaching different from other career coaches?
Most career coaches have HR or counseling backgrounds. I spent a decade as a recruiter — the person actually deciding which resumes advanced and which candidates got offers. You're not getting theory about what employers want; you're getting the employer's actual playbook.
What is an MPA, and why does it matter for coaching?
A Master of Public Administration is a graduate degree in leadership, organizational management, and policy. For you, it means your coach understands how organizations actually work from the inside — useful whether you're navigating a bureaucracy, a startup, or a career pivot between them.
Are you accepting new clients?
Yes — the best first step is a free consultation so we can see if we're a fit.
What's your coaching style?
Supportive but honest. Clients describe it as "supportive yet down-home honest" — I set high expectations, listen without judgment, ask tough questions, and keep you motivated to meet the bar we set together.
Off the Clock
My passions outside of Love Your Work Career and Life Coaching include traveling, reading, hiking, yoga, social activism, and environmentalism. I love being a student of life, a supportive friend, and a wife and mother to two awesome teenagers.
I'm always working on pushing past my own boundaries and facing my fears head-on.
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