We Are A.J. O’Connor
We Help Organizations Succeed by Helping People Succeed.
Our experienced team of experts provide the individualized attention and customized solutions that achieve transformative results.
Founded on core family values and a commitment to building strong, long-lasting partnerships, we approach our work with the confidence and expertise that only comes with more than 40 years in the business. Working with companies of all sizes and needs, AJO develops high-performing teams and global leaders for organizational success.
Our Mission
Empowering transformation that enables you to achieve sustainable results.
Relationships
AJO proudly partners with organizations of all sizes, including all the major Fortune 500 categories.
Reputation
Established in 1983, AJO is committed to building lasting partnerships through individualized attention.
Results
AJO has served more than 600 organizations, activating the success of more than 25,000 careers.
Our Approach
to Partnering
AJO’s 4-phase methodology is designed for long-term impact to individuals, teams and organizations.
Meet the Team
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Our Clients
Our Core Values
Strong family values are the cornerstone of our business.
We act with integrity and assume positive intent while upholding these fundamental commitments in all we do.
We deliver open and transparent communication, clearly articulating and readily sharing information.
We follow through on commitments, meet our deadlines and take ownership and responsibility for our work.
We provide excellent service to clients, partners and vendors, focusing on responsive and timely execution on all deliverables.
We are independent and proactive thinkers, responding to problems with urgency and always open to ideas for improvement.
We are accessible and adaptable, readily embracing change, feedback and ongoing learning and development.
We take pride in developing and maintaining the trust and confidence of others as we cooperate and work together.
Our Memberships
AJO proudly belongs to a number of leading professional organizations which provide a deep network of resources and continuous learning opportunities.
Our History
AJO is a family organization built on a passion for empowering people as they navigate their career journeys to reach their full potential. Founded during a national recession in 1983 by Andrew Sr. and Betty O’Connor, AJO has a deep history of delivering insights, guidance and expertise to individuals and organizations in transition.
AJO in the Community
Giving back is a core value of AJO and philanthropy is an integral part of our company’s culture. We are dedicated to supporting causes that align with our strong family values and help those in need.
Charitable Causes We Support
Achieving Executive Career Success Through Continued Leadership Coaching
This case study explores the professional journey of an executive who significantly benefited from leadership coaching. Over the course of his long-standing career at a major multinational pharmaceutical company, he transitioned from managing vendors to leading diverse internal teams. Throughout this transition, the executive encountered challenges typical of high-responsibility roles, where effective leadership was crucial […]
How to Talk With an Employee Who Isn’t Meeting Expectations
Managing performance issues can be one of the most challenging aspects of leadership. However, these trying moments also present opportunities to strengthen the manager-employee relationship. When an employee isn’t meeting expectations, it helps to approach the situation thoughtfully to encourage improvement, not discourage the individual. Read further to learn how we coach executives to approach […]
Setting Yourself Up for Success: The 30-60-90 Approach for New Executives
With today’s technology driving rapid access to data and real-time performance tracking, executives face greater pressure to not only meet but exceed their predecessors’ results. This technology heightens expectations for faster decision-making and higher efficiency. Where new executives used to have up to multiple quarters to acclimate and deliver results, today’s transitioning C-suit has around […]
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