Career Confidence

‘Think Like an Owner’: The Career Advice That Changed Everything for Rachel Sands


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"Approach your role as if you’re part owner of the company—everything changes.” ___________________________________

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In this episode of the Career Confidence Podcast, Rachel Sands, Chief People Officer at Orro Group, shares her extraordinary journey from a shy, quiet individual to a global leader in HR, technology, and ESG. Rachel reveals the transformative career advice that changed her mindset—“Think like an owner”—and how it helped her thrive in new industries, build inclusive cultures, and overcome imposter syndrome.

Discover Rachel’s tips on networking (“Your network is your net worth”), mastering your inner critic, and why resilience is the must-have skill for thriving in today’s fast-evolving workplace.

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🔑 Key Takeaways from the Episode:
  1. Think Beyond Your Role:
    Rachel explains how approaching your work with an “owner” mindset opens new opportunities and builds trust with leadership teams.

  2. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome:
    Learn Rachel’s strategies for quieting the inner critic, including her father’s powerful “Pebbles and Ripples” method for mastering emotions.

  3. Networking Is Everything:
    Rachel shares how informational interviews and genuine curiosity can be game-changers in landing your dream role.

  4. Building Inclusive Cultures:
    From paid menstrual and menopause leave to women in tech networks, Rachel outlines actionable steps organizations can take to attract and retain diverse talent.

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    ⏱️ Timestamps:

    0:00 – Introduction: Meet Rachel Sands
    2:30 – Rachel’s early career and how family therapy influenced her path
    7:10 – Navigating imposter syndrome: Lessons from Rachel’s time at EY
    10:45 – The power of informational interviews and networking
    14:20 – “Think like an owner”: A mindset for career growth
    18:00 – Pebbles and Ripples: A method for mastering emotions
    22:50 – From employee to entrepreneur: Starting a consulting business
    28:00 – Why Rachel joined Orro Group and the leadership that inspired her
    32:00 – Women in tech: How Orro supports diverse talent
    37:10 – Red flags in bad workplace cultures
    42:20 – Resilience and preparing for the future of work
    47:00 – Rachel’s next chapter at Orro Group and her passion for coaching
    50:30 – Closing thoughts and where to connect with Rachel

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