AJ O'Connor Associates, Inc.

AJ O'Connor Associates, Inc. The A.J. O'Connor experienced team of experts guide organizations of all sizes, needs and budgets to develop high-performing teams and global leaders.

We help organizations succeed by helping people succeed. AJO partners with individuals, teams and organizations to reach their goals. Executive coaching, career transition and team & leadership development.

Labor Day marks the work people do.This year, much of that work has been adaptation.Roles changed shape, tools arrived f...
09/03/2026

Labor Day marks the work people do.

This year, much of that work has been adaptation.

Roles changed shape, tools arrived faster than anyone could plan for, and leaders keep teams steady through all of it.

That is real work, and it is worth a pause at the end of the season.

Wishing everyone a restful holiday weekend.

A great day on the course at the ACG Golf Outing.Andy spent the day with Cassia Beierle of Kearny Bank, Bill Voigt of Em...
08/21/2026

A great day on the course at the ACG Golf Outing.

Andy spent the day with Cassia Beierle of Kearny Bank, Bill Voigt of EmblemHealth, and Scott Sugarman of Daiichi Sankyo.

Good conversation, a few ideas traded, and some friendly competition.

Thanks to ACG for hosting another strong event.

The A.J. O'Connor Associates Career Transition team got together Friday for our quarterly Career Coach Meeting. We trade...
07/24/2026

The A.J. O'Connor Associates Career Transition team got together Friday for our quarterly Career Coach Meeting. We traded best practices, dug into current hiring trends, and sharpened how we support our participants.

AI has changed how people search for jobs.
Employers have changed how they hire.
Staying ahead of that means our coaches have to keep learning too.

So that's what we spent the day on: what's shifting in the job market, what participants are actually telling us, and how we keep delivering coaching that helps people move through a career transition with confidence.

I'm grateful to work with a team this experienced and this committed to getting better, and to helping every participant put their best foot forward in a tough market.

As we head into the holiday weekend, we’re grateful for the leaders, coaches, clients, and partners we have the opportun...
07/02/2026

As we head into the holiday weekend, we’re grateful for the leaders, coaches, clients, and partners we have the opportunity to work alongside every day.

We hope you have a chance to step away, spend time with the people who matter most, and enjoy a well-deserved break.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July.

Coaches, conversation, learning, and community.Last week, we welcomed coaches from across the AJO network for our Coach ...
06/16/2026

Coaches, conversation, learning, and community.

Last week, we welcomed coaches from across the AJO network for our Coach Forum and Summer Lunch, our first gathering in our new office space.

Thank you to Shana Lory for leading a thoughtful development session, and thank you to our coaches for all you do to support leaders and organizations every day.

We’re grateful to learn and grow alongside this incredible community.

Today, we pause to honor and remember the men and women who lost their lives in service to our country.We’re grateful fo...
05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the men and women who lost their lives in service to our country.

We’re grateful for their sacrifice, and mindful of the families and communities who carry that loss with them every day.

Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day.

Last week, Andy participated in the Police Unity Tour, a ride with a purpose.The mission of the Police Unity Tour is to ...
05/22/2026

Last week, Andy participated in the Police Unity Tour, a ride with a purpose.

The mission of the Police Unity Tour is to raise awareness for law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and ensure their sacrifice is never forgotten.

What began in 1997 with 18 riders traveling from New Jersey to Washington, D.C. has grown into a nationwide movement of more than 2,000 riders.

For Andy, this annual ride is deeply personal.

His background in law enforcement shaped a lifelong commitment to service, community, and showing up for people. These values continue to influence how he leads.

We’re proud to support Andy’s participation in this year’s ride and to honor and remember those who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Samantha Mulcahy’s work with leaders is grounded in transformation, both what they do and how they show up.She was drawn...
05/15/2026

Samantha Mulcahy’s work with leaders is grounded in transformation, both what they do and how they show up.

She was drawn to coaching after seeing how often capable people struggled with change, not because of a lack of skill, but because of fear and uncertainty about what it meant for them.

She recognized the need for language and frameworks to help people navigate those moments with clarity and confidence.

Her path to coaching was a natural extension of her leadership career.

Early on, she invested in her own development, advancing quickly into senior leadership roles. Over time, her focus shifted from driving outcomes to enabling others to grow, lead, and succeed, especially during periods of change.

Through her experience leading large-scale transformation, she developed a perspective on how organizations adapt while keeping people at the center.

As AI and other forces reshape how work gets done, Samantha partners with leaders to navigate change in real time, stay grounded in who they are, and move forward with clarity and intention.

At the core, her work is about helping leaders evolve in ways that are both practical and lasting.

“Clarity creates momentum.”This simple concept sits at the center of how Dom DeAngelis works with leaders.As an executiv...
05/14/2026

“Clarity creates momentum.”

This simple concept sits at the center of how Dom DeAngelis works with leaders.

As an executive coach, he focuses on helping leaders step back from the noise, make sense of complex situations, and move forward with intention.

His work is grounded in real time: focused on the decisions, conversations, and dynamics leaders are actively navigating.

Early in his career, Dom found himself naturally helping others think through next steps, from career decisions to how they positioned themselves for new opportunities.

At the same time, in his leadership roles, he was guiding teams through growth and change, becoming increasingly focused on what actually helps people perform at a higher level.

Over time, those two threads came together.

He realized the work he found most meaningful was sitting alongside leaders as they navigated real challenges and helping them gain clarity, build confidence, and take action in moments that matter.

For Dom, coaching is about creating the space for leaders to think more clearly and supporting them in translating that clarity into meaningful progress.

Shana Lory’s approach to coaching was shaped early by experiencing ineffective leadership in the film industry. She saw ...
05/13/2026

Shana Lory’s approach to coaching was shaped early by experiencing ineffective leadership in the film industry. She saw firsthand what not to do.

As she moved into corporate roles and eventually led large teams, she unlearned those patterns and became more intentional about how she showed up as a leader.

Through that process, she developed a thoughtful, human-centered approach grounded in both accountability and trust.
That journey continues to shape her work today.

Over the past 10 years as a coach, she has focused on establishing trust early, allowing her to understand a leader’s strengths, patterns, and growth areas.

She works with clients to build on those strengths and shift the patterns that are limiting their effectiveness.

As she puts it: “If your coach isn’t seeing you more clearly than you can see yourself, find another coach.”

More on her work and perspective: https://www.shanalory.com/

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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