From Smoothie Bar to HR Star: Luck, Timing and Hard Work: Norah

Have you ever considered how luck and timing impact your career? In this episode of True Stories at Work, meet Norah, who worked VERY hard but also showed up in the right place at the right time with the right skills. From her serendipitous encounter at a smoothie shop to landing her first formal HR role at a bank during the 2008 financial collapse - she shares the moments that changed her career. We also discuss the challenges of office romance, return-to-work strategies, and how assuming positive intent could transform your workplace. At the end, you'll hear a workplace confession about the awkward moment when you accidentally send a text message complaining about a co-worker directly to that annoying co-worker, and how to recover if that ever happens to you. From Smoothie Bar to HR Star: Luck, Timing and Hard Work 00:00 Introduction 02:14 About Norah 14:58 Norah's Stories 30:39 Workplace Confession 40:14 Culture + Strategy Lab 40:48 Haiku for Norah Resources Curious about finding or being a good mentor + how to apologize, here are some links to get started: What’s the Right Way to Find a Mentor? The best way to apologize (according to science) (youtube.com)   Stories are what we remember and how we connect, so please share yours with me Let's talk about your people strategy Tell a story! Make a Workplace Confession   Host: Michelle Aronson Editor: Bella Hutchins