Welcome to True Stories at Work, hosted by Michelle Aronson, a recovering HR executive, certified coach, and business school professor who knows that the BEST stories happen at work.
True Stories at Work blends the interesting ways people end up working in HR with the best stories you’ve never heard. At the end, we share a workplace confessions… stories from people who didn’t get “caught”!
Stories are what we remember and how we connect, so please share yours with me at www.cultureandstrategylab.com
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Welcome to True Stories at Work, hosted by Michelle Aronson, a recovering HR executive, certified coach, and business school professor who knows that the BEST stories happen at work.
True Stories at Work blends the interesting ways people end up working in HR with the best stories you’ve never heard. At the end, we share a workplace confessions… stories from people who didn’t get “caught”!
Stories are what we remember and how we connect, so please share yours with me at www.cultureandstrategylab.com
Accidentally HR: From Car Sales to the C-Suite: Keri-Lynne
True Stories at Work: fresh from HR
34 minutes 30 seconds
1 year ago
Accidentally HR: From Car Sales to the C-Suite: Keri-Lynne
In this episode of 'True Stories at Work,' Michelle Aronson interviews Keri-Lynne (KL), a seasoned HR professional who transitioned from sales and marketing to human resources by accident. KL shares her unique journey from selling cars to becoming a Chief People Officer, highlighting the importance of career ownership, empathy in leadership, and navigating challenges during the pandemic. She also discusses her experiences with global HR projects and the critical role of culture in organizations. The episode concludes with KL's perspectives on career growth, a listener's workplace confession, and advice for taking charge of one's career.
Accidentally HR: From Car Sales to the C-Suite: Keri-Lynne
00:00 Introduction
02:39 About KL
12:34 Stories at Work
30:59 Workplace Confessions
34:16 Haiku for KL
Haiku
KL's a baller.
Wants you hustling for big dreams,
you're the shot caller.
Resources
Curious about career development + having essential conversations at work, here are some links to get started:
What’s Holding Back Your Career Development? (hbr.org)
A Managers Guide to Having the Most Essential Conversations With Your Employees
Wanna be a Baller - for your listening enjoyment :)
About our guest: Keri-Lynne Shaw is a Fractional Chief People Officer who started in the trenches and learning the hard way, KL has mastered the nuances of compensation dynamics and is dedicated to empowering people to recognize their market and negotiate with intent.
Stories are what we remember and how we connect, so please share yours with me
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Host: Michelle Aronson
Editor: Bella Hutchins
True Stories at Work: fresh from HR
Welcome to True Stories at Work, hosted by Michelle Aronson, a recovering HR executive, certified coach, and business school professor who knows that the BEST stories happen at work.
True Stories at Work blends the interesting ways people end up working in HR with the best stories you’ve never heard. At the end, we share a workplace confessions… stories from people who didn’t get “caught”!
Stories are what we remember and how we connect, so please share yours with me at www.cultureandstrategylab.com
