This week on the Power of Owning Your Career Podcast, host Simone Morris welcomes Keith Willis—leadership expert, entrepreneur, and Founder of Core Management Training. Keith’s journey is indicative of how careers thrive by intentional design, not by chance. Starting out as a U.S. Army Junior Officer, Keith made the leap to corporate America through the Cameron-Brooks Development & Preparation Program, a pivotal experience that shaped his passion for helping others own their career trajectories.

Keith built an impressive resume with award-winning roles in sales and training at industry giants such as Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Bristol Myers Squibb, where he was recognized for his results as both a sales representative and a manager. Inspired by his drive to close the gap between individual performance and transformative leadership, Keith founded Core Management Training, where he equips pharmaceutical and life sciences organizations to turn managers into leaders who drive performance and culture.

Today, Keith is also building “Never Look for a Job Again”—an e-zine and course designed to empower professionals to create opportunities rather than wait for them. He believes that anyone can own their career by embracing self-awareness, setting meaningful goals, and building supportive networks.

In this candid and practical conversation, Keith shares actionable advice on navigating uncertainty, addressing ageism, and staying true to your authentic self—even when the workplace challenges you to fit in. Listeners will take away Keith’s holistic formula for career ownership, practical resources, and the confidence to make bold moves—no matter where they’re starting from.

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

• Never Look for a Job Again (career development guide and upcoming course)
• PCS to Corporate America by Cameron Brooks
• Manager Tools & Career Tools podcasts
• The Long View by Brian Fetherstonhaugh
• Self-development tools: Audible, LinkedIn Learning, and yes—even ChatGPT!

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• Host Simone E. Morris: LinkedIn | Become a Guest on the Show | 52 Tips for Owning Your Career
• Keith Willis: Core Management Training | Never Look for a Job Again

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Whether you’re an aspiring leader, a career changer, or someone looking to unlock your full potential, this episode will inspire you to get behind the wheel of your career and drive your future forward.

This week on the Power of Owning Your Career Podcast, host Simone Morris welcomes Fadjanie Cadet, seasoned HR and inclusion strategist, author of "In First Place," and self-proclaimed Chief Change Experience Officer. Fadjanie's remarkable journey—from her upbringing as a first-generation Haitian American to leading talent engagement and culture transformation at top companies—offers essential lessons for those ready to take the wheel in their professional lives.

Join Simone and Fajani for a heartfelt and practical conversation brimming with actionable tips. Fadjanie discusses how she pivoted away from traditional career paths, navigated tough decisions during life changes, and rebuilt trust in herself at pivotal moments. She reveals her three-part formula for career growth—combining hard work, visibility, self-advocacy, and a supportive community—with practical guidance like making a list of pivotal career moments, reflecting on their impacts, and anchoring yourself in your core values.

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

• Fadjanie's book: In First Place (for first-generation professionals)

• Connecting with mentors and sponsors for career advice

• Leveraging community support—balanced by discernment

• The importance of self-reflective exercises, including core values inventories

This episode will help you redefine success, balance gratitude with ambition, and view risk as a positive investment. Whether you're a first-gen professional, an inclusion advocate, or simply seeking a career refresh, Fajani's practical strategies and bold stories will inspire you to step into the driver's seat.

Learn More & Get Involved:

Connect with host Simone E. Morris: LinkedIn
Apply or recommend a guest: Become a Guest on the Show
Looking for career support or resources from Simone? Visit 52 Tips for Owning Your Career

Connect with Fadjanie Cadet:
Meet the CXO: Website
Fadjanie Cadet on LinkedIn

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This week on the Power of Owning Your Career Podcast, host Simone Morris welcomes Charlotte Dales, co-founder and CEO of Inclusively, for a lively and insightful discussion on charting your own course and building inclusive workplaces. Charlotte shares her remarkable journey—from banking at Deutsche Bank to starting successful companies and sparking positive change after being inspired by her cousin’s achievements.

Tune in for actionable tips on handling rejection, planning bold career moves, leveraging technology for growth, and embracing a mindset that keeps you in the driver’s seat—no matter where you’re starting from.

Episode Highlights & Timestamps:

• [00:00] Intro to Charlotte & Overview of Inclusively

• [00:03] Charlotte's early career aspirations and pivot to finance

• [00:07] If your career were a book—Charlotte’s title & philosophy

• [00:08] The formula for owning your career: key ingredients and mindsets

• [00:10] Stories of rejection, resilience, and not taking no for an answer

• [00:17] Strategies for self-advocacy and pitching yourself

• [00:19] Game-changing career resources (including Blinkist & AI)

• [00:22] Realizing you’re in the driver’s seat: the London story

• [00:23] Charlotte’s parting words on perseverance and choice

• [00:24] How to connect with Charlotte and Inclusively

Learn More & Get Involved:

• Learn more about host Simone E. Morris: LinkedIn

• Apply or recommend a guest: Become a Guest on the Show

• Looking for career support from Simone? Visit 52 Tips for Owning Your Career

Connect with Charlotte:

• Inclusively: Website

• Charlotte Dales on LinkedIn: LinkedIn

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