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Episode 5 - ERin O’Connor

Summary

Getting fired 3 times in her career did not stop Erin O’Connor from becoming a successful entrepreneur. In this episode, Erin shares career advice from the perspective of a former Chief HR Officer including how to ask for a raise and how to balance career and family life. She also reflects on how her definition of success has evolved and offers her two cents about why “following your passion” doesn’t always get you where you want to be.

Questions and Time Stamp

  1. Scan your resume. [0:53] 

  2. Why did you decide to go into the HR/Benefits field? [1:49] 

  3. Why do you think HR gets a bad rep? [3:14]

  4. How do you have the conversation that someone smells? [5:16]

  5. How do you find the balance between protecting the employee and the organization? [6:11]

  6. If someone finds themself in a position where they need to balance between protecting the company and the employee, what are some questions you can ask yourself to make the right decision? [9:37]

  7. How do you define success? (salary, title, happiness, etc.) [11:58]

  8. Have you ever had to ask for a raise? [15:00]

  9. Can you explain more about why you should get paid what the job is worth, not what you’re worth? [16:30]

  10. If someone wants to ask for a raise or negotiate a salary, what are some things they need to think about or ask? [19:36]

  11. Have you ever been fired from a job? What happened? [21:08]

  12. What advice would you give to people who may get fired? [25:39]

  13. How would you describe yourself in terms of your race, ethnicity, gender, generation, etc. [30:02]

  14. Do you feel stereotypes have been placed on you at work? [30:36]

  15. How did being young in your role impact your career? [31:22]

  16. How do you overcome the lack of confidence if you’re young in your career? [33:05]

  17. How do you balance your career and family life? [35:28]

  18. Any advice for parents in the workforce? [41:40]

  19. LIGHTNING ROUND [46:33]

  20. What is your advice for someone who wants to be bolder and speak their mind? [50:01]

  21. What is your advice for HR Professionals who want to start their own business? [53:39]

Resource Links

How to Ask for a Raise

Guest Bio

Erin O’Connor spent the first half of her career in HR in the healthcare sector, including as CHRO. She then went on to become a partner and co-owner of Cammack Health LLC which was acquired by Aon. She has over 25 years of experience in HR Leadership in the healthcare industry. She is currently retired and resides in Brooklyn Heights. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and volunteering on the board with Green Guerillas and NY Insight Meditation Center. 

 


Hosted by

Jessica Nguyen

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