S5E3 - Marissa Lee & Aisha Ortiz: So You Want To Be A Chief People Officer?

In this episode, my guests and I are breaking down different strategies for advancing within HR. 

This discussion features insights from Aisha Ortiz, an HR Business Advisor and Career Coach, and Marissa Lee, a Time Wealth and Leadership Strategist, who share their experiences and strategies for doing so, leveraging personal branding, the importance of networking, and the role continuous learning and coaching play in professional growth. 

Tune in as we explore balancing full-time careers with entrepreneurship as well as emphasizing the significance of celebrating wins and practicing gratitude in personal and professional life.

Key Takeaways:

• Explore what might be stopping you from going after these higher level, higher paying positions
• How to balance a full-time career at a senior level with entrepreneurship.
• Why investing in a coach for personal and professional development is important

Episode Chapters

[00:48] Today's Topic: Becoming a Chief People Officer

[02:05] Introduction to the Host and Guests

[03:58] Networking and Personal Branding

[05:28] The Role of LinkedIn in Career Advancement

[07:29] Challenges and Realizations in HR Leadership

[10:14] Guest Introductions and Their HR Journeys

[12:30] Professional Development and Employer Investment

[21:10] Balancing Entrepreneurship and a Full-Time Career

[29:23] Lessons from Entrepreneurship Applied to HR

[36:05] Celebrating Wins and Final Thoughts

Connect with Aisha:

• IG: Aisha Ortiz Consulting
• Website: https://aishaortizconsulting.com/

Connect with Marissa

• IG: iammarissalee
• Website: https://www.sowevolve.com/

Got feedback? Connect with Me:

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• IG: Courtney Ball, MA
• FB: Courtney Ball, MA