Author, Consultant, 30-Year Corporate Veteran
30 years of global experience in Executive Management, Talent Management, Organization Development, Change Management and Corporate Human Resources.
Orlando Ashford Serves as a thought leader, confidant and coach to senior executives on human capital and business issues with the Board, C-suite and HR functions. Helps in planning and executing major change initiatives and enabling successful strategy execution for organizations.
MY BOOK
How did you get THAT JOB?
8 Principles to Accelerate Your Career and Soar in Corporate America
In How Did You Get That Job?, 30-year corporate veteran Orlando Ashford explores the “tools and rules” one can use to help maximize their career journey. Drawing from his depth of experience and illustrating concepts with personal stories, Ashford walks the reader through the key elements of building a successful career, including: creating a career vision, taking calculated risks, delivering results, building a career community, a culture or one’s personal brand. Inside, Ashford also explores the power of being different and how to harness our individual and unique “genius” to create a competitive advantage in the workplace and in life.
Book Endorsements:
“Orlando brilliantly guides us through this new world of work while simultaneously inspiring us to find meaning and purpose in our careers. This is a must read for anyone eager to drive personal success.”
—Shari Krull, Executive Director, Streetwise Partners
“As someone who has been in Orlando’s orbit for many years and watched him ascend in his career, what he shares in this book is authentic. He knows himself, he sets ambitious goals, he takes calculated risks, he keeps a steady pace, and appreciates the quality of relationships he’s built along the way. Great advice from a great leader.”
—Jennifer Longnion, Former COO, Dollar Shave Club, Inc. and Founder of See & Free Consulting
“With How Did You Get That Job?, Orlando Ashford takes you on a journey that includes perspectives and pearls of wisdom that will prove relevant regardless of where you may be on your career journey. His insights are particularly important as a Black man who has navigated numerous levels and layers of corporate life.”
—Clyde Walker, Board Chair, First Choice Health / Retired SVP, Human Resources, Continental Mills
““How did you get that job?” is a true roadmap to personal and career success. Orlando’s practical account provides real and tangible strategies to realizing your maximum career trajectory. No matter the stage of your career, read it, internalize it and live by it. You won’t be sorry!”
—Eric Hutcherson, Chief People & Inclusion Officer at Universal Music Group
“Orlando has really captured the key concepts for how to successfully navigate the corporate environment. I’ve know him for a long time and have seen several of these stories unfold firsthand. I’m excited to see him share them with others for their benefit. A must read for a person with ambition.”
—Roy Weathers, Vice Chair, PwC
“Orlando provides powerful advice and delivers a blueprint to help you create the career you want. “How did you get that job?” challenges you to be intentional about navigating your career journey and making an impact by using your own uniqueness as a strength.”
—Billy Dexter, Managing Director, Heidrick & Struggles.
Author – Making your Net-Work
“Orlando Ashford is a role model for all who strive to achieve success in their careers and lives. Describing his personal and professional journey and sharing the “secret sauce” of his upward trajectory is a gift to those seekers. Applying his very practical methods, integrating his positive attitudes, and practicing his recommended behaviors will bear fruit for the career harvest, and are a cornucopia of rich recommendations. As a fellow traveler on his career counselor path, I can attest to the wisdom of his reflections and the high value of his advice for readers.”