The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast
Ready to own your career? "The Power of Owning Your Career" delivers the fuel you need! Dive into empowering interviews with leaders who've taken the driver's seat and are navigating their professional journeys with purpose. Host Simone E. Morris unlocks their secrets, sharing authentic advice, valuable resources, and leadership lessons you can immediately apply. Get ready to level up, take control, and drive your career success!
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Welcome to another powerful episode of The Power of Owning Your Career podcast! Have you ever wondered what it truly takes to pivot from a successful corporate path to building your own empire, all while navigating life's biggest ...
Are you feeling stuck in your career, wondering how to truly take the reins and drive your own destiny? In this powerful episode of The Power of Owning Your Career, host Simone E. Morris sits down with the brilliant Amira Barger, Executive Vice President and Head of DEI Advisory at Edelman and author of the upcoming, must-read book, The Price of Nice: Why Comfort Keeps Us Stuck and Four Actions for R...
Take control of your career path! In this vibrant episode of The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast, Simone E. Morris interviews Elizabeth Lotardo, a renowned consultant, LinkedIn Learning instructor, Harvard Business Review contributor, and author of the new book Leading Yourself: Find More Joy, Meaning and Opportunities in the Job You Already Have (Desp...
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Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Power of Owning Your Career podcast! This week, host Simone Morris sits down with the dynamic Jackie Grice, speaker, bestselling co-author, and CEO who built a multimillion-dollar transportation company from the ground up. Jackie shares her remarkable journey, including transitioning fr...
Welcome to another insightful episode of the Power of Owning Your Career podcast! This week, host Simone Morris sits down with the ever-authentic Jeff Davis, award-winning author, professional speaker, consultant, and mental health advocate. Known as "Mr. Mountaintop" for his deep insights and realness, Jeff returns to the show to discuss his upcoming book, Read more
Welcome to this week's episode of The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast!
Today, Simone E. Morris is joined by the inspiring Dr. Anne Welsh—a psychologist, executive coach, and consultant dedicated to empowering women leaders and supporting working parents. With a rich background at Harvard and deep expertise in maternal mental health, Dr. Welsh shares her unique journey from early ambitions i...
Welcome back to The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast!
In this episode, host Simone Morris sits down with technology executive Irina Dymarsky, a trailblazer known for leading complex, transformative initiatives and currently serving as the head of IT at Avixa. Irina opens up about her career journey—from a childhood ambition of becoming a business executive to navigating the zigzags of corpo...
Welcome back to The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast! In this special encore episode, host Simone Morris revisits a powerful conversation with Bhavna Bartholf, a trailblazing leader who spent over two decades at Microsoft and is now Executive Vice President of Commercial Sales and Strategy at another top organization.
Bhavna takes us on an inspiring journey from her upbringing in India, where she came from a family of doctors bu...
In an engaging return to The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast, Simone Morris reconnects with the brilliant Bridgett McGowen, renowned for her expertise in communication and presentation skills. This episode is packed with invaluable insights on how to own your professional narrative in today's competitive landscape. Simone and Bridgett delve into the power of storytelling with "receipts," mastering digital communication (includi...
Welcome to The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast
This week, host Simone E. Morris shares her journey to help you take control of your career. She explores the transformative power of being in the "driver's seat" and shows how taking ownership—rather than remaining passive—can dramatically change your professional trajectory.
Ready to revolutionize your career strategy? This week's "The Power of Owning Your Career" features Hector Pachas, a headshot photographer who's more than just a visual storyteller – he's a career catalyst! Dive into his inspiring pandemic-driven pivot, learning how he leveraged his IT background to redefine person...
Welcome to this week's inspiring episode of The Power of Owning Your Career podcast. Today, we're thrilled to welcome Matt Stephenson, the CEO and co-founder of Code to College. Based in Austin, Texas, Code to College is making a powerful impact by creating a national network of diverse college-going technical talent. Their mission? To empower high school students, primarily Black, Brown, and girl...
Welcome to this week's exciting episode of The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast! I'm thrilled to bring you a dynamic and insightful conversation with Kira Deneen, a seasoned genetics counselor and the brilliant mind behind the popular DNA Today podcast. And here's a special treat – this was a live recording! Head over to our YouTube Channel to watch the full e...
Welcome back to the Power of Owning Your Career Podcast! Simone Morris is joined by Dan Castle, a 30-year career veteran with a story you won't want to miss. From astronaut dreams to tech leadership, Dan's journey is a masterclass in embracing change and leveraging your strengths. He'll share his invaluable insights on career strategy, networking, and standing fi...
Kick off Season 14 of The Power of Owning Your Career with Simone Morris! This premiere is packed with real-life lessons from Simone's work with the Alzheimer's Association, plus a deep dive into the evolving DEI landscape. Get ready for actionable career tips, including how to use Google Alerts to stay ahead in your industry. We're also tackling AI's impact on professional development and sharing inspiring leadership stories. Your...
In this episode, Amanda Butlett, a seasoned professional celebrating over 20 years in cybersecurity, shares her incredible journey with us. From overcoming personal challenges like dyslexia to navigating career transitions, Amanda’s story is one of resilience and inspiration. Listen as she discusses her pivotal moments, the importance of networking, and how she found her true calling in the tech space. Ama...
Host, Simone Morris, had the pleasure of chatting with Brandice Daniel, the incredible founder of Harlem's Fashion Row. Brandice shared her journey of relentless determination and how decision-making empowered her to transform setbacks into a platform for Black designers. We talked about the importance of a support system, finding purpose beyond oneself, and the vibrant, inspiring culture of Harlem. Her st...
Join Simone Morris, host of the Power of Owning Your Career podcast, as she discusses redesigning your career on your own terms. She talks about the importance of giving yourself permission, the necessity of having a clear vision, and the steps to transform that vision into an actionable plan. Whether you're contemplating a career shift or enhancing your current path, Simone has actionable strategies and i...
This week, Simone is re-releasing her episode from Season 9 with Fran Pastore, CEO & Founder of the Women's Business Development Council as her guest on the podcast. Fran's story is so inspirational and she shares things you can do today to get into the driver's seat with your career - so be sure to have a pencil and paper nearby to take notes!
You can reach Fran by visiting CTWBDC.org.
Inspirational books mentioned in the episod...
In this Real Talk episode, the host of the Power of Owning Your Career Podcast, Simone Morris, shares some heartfelt updates, including her new audiobook release "52 Tips for Owning Your Career." She also dives into the importance of being authentic at work, and gives practical tips on what to do when your results don't match your efforts. She discusses upcoming projects and how you can connect with her directly. Don't miss this ep...
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