Connor James

Doer
DISC Type : ds

Career Exploration and K-12 Manager at Indy Chamber

Greater Indianapolis, United States

Overview

Connor is the Career Exploration and K-12 Manager at Indy Chamber, focused on building stronger talent pipelines in Central Indiana. He holds an M. S. Ed. and specializes in designing experiential learning programs that connect students with real-world career opportunities, drawing from his background in career development and teaching.

Outside of work, Connor is a father and a former Division I football player who is passionate about personal growth. He tracks the books he has read since 2013 and listens to leadership podcasts to continuously learn and develop new skills.

His professional mission is directly inspired by his own overwhelming experience of being unprepared to choose a college major.

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Long-term Focused

Deliberate Doer

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Experiential Learning
His entire career is dedicated to connecting students with meaningful, real-world learning opportunities outside the traditional classroom.
Youth Career Pathways
He focuses on creating clear and equitable student-to-career programs, specifically for K-12 students in the Central Indiana region.
Education Partnerships
He has a proven track record of securing and nurturing relationships with businesses like John Deere and Chick-fil-A for student programs.

Media Appearances

Connor has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Career Exploration and K-12 Manager at Indy Chamber
8-2023 - 1-2026
Reaching New Heights Experiential Learning Coordinator | CTE Business Teacher | College & Careers at Hamilton Heights Middle School
8-2021 - 8-2023
CTE Business Teacher | College and Careers at Hamilton Heights Middle School
8-2019 - 6-2021
Academic and Career Development Coordinator at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
9-2018 - 8-2019
Career Development Specialist at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Education

2011 - 2012
M.S.Ed from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
1-2022 - 4-2024
Certificate from Taylor University

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Exp : 11 Location : Greater Indianapolis, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Career Exploration and K-12 Manager at Indy Chamber
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Insights For Selling To Connor

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Connor is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Connor

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Connor move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Connor take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Connor

Personality Compatibility


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