We Are A.J. O’Connor

We Help Organizations Succeed by Helping People Succeed.

Welcome to A.J. O’Connor

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, needs and budgets, AJO develops high-performing teams and global leaders for organizational success.

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EXECUTIVE & CAREER COACHES
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ORGANIZATIONS SERVED
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COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE

Our Mission

Empowering transformation that enables you to achieve sustainable results.
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Relationships

AJO proudly partners with organizations of all sizes, including all the major Fortune 500 categories.

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Reputation

Established in 1983, AJO is committed to building lasting partnerships through individualized attention.

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Results

AJO has served more than 600 organizations, activating the success of more than 25,000 careers.

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.

Our Philanthropy

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

Transformation
by Design

READ THE AJO BLOG

Level Up your LinkedIn: 8 Job Search Tips

When considering your career transition, the most accessible and most affordable way to find your next opportunity is through LinkedIn. It is the world’s largest professional network, with over 1 billion members in more than 200 countries and territories. Users can connect with past colleagues, recruiters, prospective hiring managers, HR directors and fellow professionals in […]

5 Tips For A Successful Career Transition

Have you questioned if you’re on the best professional path? You are not alone. Career transitions have become increasingly common in today’s constantly evolving job market. Fifty-two percent of Americans are contemplating a career change, and 44% are already making a change. It is essential to find your job fulfilling, especially considering most Americans work […]

Empathy is an Overlooked Leadership Characteristic Impacting Your Workplace

The following article on leading with empathy appeared in Human Capital Innovations on June 14, 2024 , written by A.J. O’Connor Associates President Shannon O’Connor Bock. Read the original article here. It is clear that nowadays, employees seek authentic connections with their managers and colleagues. EY’s Empathy in Business report found that mutual empathy between […]

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