Anessa Fike

Commander
DISC Type : D

Founding Strategic Advisor at Amplify Allyship

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Overview

Anessa Fike is the CEO of Fike+Co, COO of My NIL Brand, and author of "The Revolution of Work. " A pioneer in fractional HR for over 12 years, she has guided more than 125 organizations globally through growth and transformation. People who have worked with her describe her as an incredible listener, a major advocate, and a leader who fits in seamlessly.

Outside of her executive roles, Anessa is a wife and mother. She is an IDEA Practitioner with NASA and serves on the Board of Directors for The Little Fox- Tobys Foundation. She enjoys quiet mornings with lattes, reading magazines, and watching holiday movies. Anessa also has an interest in astrology, which helped confirm her lifes purpose.

She is a former journalist who won an NC Press Award for her work on a story that helped vindicate a wrongfully imprisoned man.

Personality Overview

Very Quick

Impact-Driven

Candid & Clear

They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.  More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product. They respond well to strong and respectful communication.

Topics They Care About

Fractional HR Leadership
Known as the "Queen of Fractional HR, " she has been a leading practitioner in this space for over 12 years, helping companies scale with interim executive support.
Revolutionizing Work
Her book and think tank are dedicated to dismantling outdated, patriarchal workplace structures to build environments where all people can thrive.
Inclusive Workplaces
She is an award-winning "Most Inclusive HR Influencer" and an IDEA (Inclusivity, Disability, Equity, and Accessibility) Practitioner with NASA, prioritizing DEIJ in all her work.

Media Appearances

Anessa has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Founding Strategic Advisor at Amplify Allyship
2-2024
Author and Think Tank Organizer at The Revolution of Work
1-2024
Fractional Chief People Officer at Mom Juice + KT Winery
1-2024
Fractional Chief People Officer + Equity Owner at Mom Juice + KT Winery
1-2024 - 5-2024
Fractional Chief People Officer at Natter

Education

2009 - 2011
Master's from National University
2003 - 2007
BA from Penn State University

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Exp : 12 Location : San Francisco Bay Area, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founding Strategic Advisor at Amplify Allyship
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Insights For Selling To Anessa

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical

DONT's

  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Anessa is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Anessa

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Anessa move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Anessa take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Anessa

Personality Compatibility


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