CUTTING THE BULLSHIT OUT OF BOARDROOMS
AND GETTING COMUNITIES
TO LOVE YOUR BRAND
THE REALITY IS, THE BEST PEOPLE ARN’T IN ONE OFFICE, THEY’RE SPREAD ACROSS THE GLOBE, I BRING THESE PEOPLE TOGETHER WHEN NEEDED, TO DO THE BEST WORK.
INTRO / I’m Adam Harriden, a creative director, advisor and founder who’s spent the last 30 years building THE BEST TEAMS TO DO THE BEST WORK.
I’ve led award-winning work for some of the world’s most ambitious brands, helped founders find belief in early ideas, mentored creative leaders at moments of transition, and built ventures of my own along the way.
This site isn’t a portfolio. It’s a place to understand how I work, who I work with, and whether it makes sense to work together.Contact for more info.
HOW I HELP
Fractional Creative
Director
Monet is a lifelong educator with a passion for creating accessible, engaging learning experiences. Known for a calm, encouraging teaching style, Monet believes that growth happens when learners feel both challenged and supported.
Startup & Scale Advisory
Emmett is a detail-oriented instructor who’s spent the past decade helping people develop new tools, habits, and mindsets. Their approach is clear, practical, and always infused with curiosity and care.
Mentoring & Creative
Leadership
Eleanor's background spans education, coaching, and creative development. With a strong focus on process and progress, Eleanor helps learners move from where they are to where they want to be—one step at a time.
Experience & Innovation
Projects
Eleanor's background spans education, coaching, and creative development. With a strong focus on process and progress, Eleanor helps learners move from where they are to where they want to be—one step at a time.
PROOF / Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to work across global brands, startups and cultural projects, often where creativity, technology and business collide.
My work has been recognised by Cannes Lions, D&AD, Spikes Asia and the Effies, I’ve judged and spoken internationally, and I was recently voted one of APAC’s most influential people in the brand experience space.I’ve led award-winning work for some of the world’s most ambitious brands, helped founders find belief in early ideas, mentored creative leaders at moments of transition, and built ventures of my own along the way..
POINT OF VIEW / WHAT i BELIEVE RIGHT NOW ?
I believe creativity works best when it’s close to the problem.
Not layered on at the end.
Not dressed up to look impressive.
But embedded early, shaping belief, clarity and direction.
That’s why I don’t just “make work”.
I partner with people who are building something and need a creative mind inside the room, not outside the brief.
CURRENT FOCUS
Right now, I’m primarily working with:
Founders and startups at inflection points
Brands looking to build real-world presence and cultural relevance
Creative leaders stepping into their next chapter
Engagements range from fractional leadership and advisory, to mentoring, workshops and selected projects.