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!

Connect & Learn More:

• 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

Follow & Subscribe:

• Join us on IG at @simonemorrisent for career inspiration
• Subscribe to our YouTube for inclusive conversations and actionable career strategies

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

Follow & Subscribe:
Follow us on social @simonemorrisent for updates and career tips!
Subscribe for more inspiring guests and actionable career episodes.

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

Follow & Subscribe:

• Follow us on social @simonemorrisent for updates & success tips!

• Subscribe for more inspiring guests and actionable career episodes.

Welcome to another insightful episode of The Power of Owning Your Career podcast! This week, host Simone E. Morris is joined by Goldie Chan—dubbed “The Oprah of LinkedIn,” acclaimed author of Personal Branding for Introverts, and founder of the award-winning social strategy agency Warm Robots.

In this vibrant conversation, Goldie shares her inspiring and unconventional career journey—from dreaming of being a classroom teacher, to running a fashion brand in her twenties, to ultimately becoming a marketing powerhouse and global keynote speaker with nearly half a million followers. Goldie gets candid about her “accidental” entry into marketing, the power of self-discovery, and how small, strategic career moves (even those that seem “beneath” you) can fuel a powerful comeback.

Goldie and Simone delve into the realities of navigating career pivots, rebuilding after setbacks such as layoffs or serious illness, and how Goldie’s cancer journey has reshaped her entire approach to work and self-worth. The episode digs deep into the critical distinction between mentorship and sponsorship, and why confidently “owning your lane” is the ultimate career superpower.

You’ll hear Goldie’s take on building an authentic brand as an introvert, the importance of calm confidence, why aligning your brand with your true self matters, and practical advice for restarting your career after a life-altering pause. If you’re seeking inspiration, actionable branding tips, or courage to step into your next chapter—this is a must-listen episode!

Don’t miss these takeaways:

- How to leverage your unique brand (even if you’re introverted or non-traditional)

- The mindset shift from career “passenger” to “driver”

- Real talk on bouncing back after setbacks or time away from work

- The difference between mentorship and sponsorship—and how to find both

- Goldie’s formula for career confidence and clarity

- Building sustainable, win-win professional relationships

Resources:

- Personal Branding for Introverts by Goldie Chan (anyone who pre-orders the book can grab a free digital workbook from Goldie: https://www.goldiechan.com/book)

- Connect with Goldie on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/goldie or visit (https://goldiechan.com).

- Learn more about host Simone E. Morris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonemorris/

Apply or recommend a guest:

https://bit.ly/pooycshowguest

Looking for career support from Simone?

🟢 Visit 52tipsforowningyourcareer.com

Tune in now and get ready to embrace new strategies to own your career journey—no matter where you start, the setbacks you face, or how unique your story may be!

🎉 Welcome to Season 15! Ready to take control of your career and accelerate your professional growth?

In this milestone premiere episode, discover nine actionable strategies that will transform your professional journey—including the game-changing power of betting on yourself.

Whether you're seeking more confidence, planning a career pivot, or looking for fresh motivation, these insights will help you excel.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Why betting on yourself is essential for career advancement
• How continuous learning keeps you competitive and sharp
• The critical role of building and leveraging professional relationships
• Six additional strategies to propel your career forward

This episode is perfect for you if you're:

• Seeking practical strategies you can implement immediately
• Ready to overcome self-doubt and take decisive action
• Determined to make Season 15 your breakthrough season

✨ Pro tip: Keep a notebook handy—these career-changing insights deserve to be captured!

Press play now to unlock all nine transformative strategies and kickstart your season with a clear roadmap to success.

Don't forget to subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs to hear it, and let us know which strategy resonates most with you in the comments!

Correction: In this episode, Earl Nightingale is referenced regarding a confidence formula. The correct attribution should be Napoleon Hill and his self-confidence formula from "Think and Grow Rich."

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 challenges? This week, host Simone E. Morris interviews the phenomenal Dr. Cree Scott—founder and CEO of Serenity Psy Consulting, an executive coach, and a consulting psychologist with over 15 years of experience. Dr. Scott brings a wealth of knowledge in human-centered leadership development, change management, and cultivating employee well-being.

Dr. Scott shares her remarkable and often winding journey to entrepreneurship in this incredibly inspiring conversation. You'll hear about the pivotal moments that led her to bravely leave a thriving corporate role, how her courageous battle with breast cancer profoundly reshaped her approach to career ownership and well-being, and the wisdom she gained every step of the way.

Simone and Dr. Scott dive deep into critical strategies for aligning your professional life with your deepest personal values, the essential role of experimentation and faith when taking bold career risks, and the immense power of staying curious and connected throughout your professional evolution. Dr. Scott also opens up about the invaluable lessons gleaned from her diverse experiences—from thriving as a consultant at major firms to her lifelong pursuit of learning and growth.

Whether you're actively contemplating a significant career pivot, searching for tangible ways to take charge of your professional path, or simply looking for the ultimate inspiration to bet on yourself, this episode is an absolute must-listen. It's packed with practical insights, heartfelt stories, and the motivation you need to confidently get—and stay—in the driver's seat of your own career.

Don't miss a single moment of this transformative conversation! Tune in now and start owning your career today.

Episode Time Stamp:

00:00 Career Reflection: Lost in Advancement

03:43 Reevaluating Life and Career Choices

07:15 Finding Spirituality After Cancer

12:57 "Charting My Leadership Path"

14:35 "Embracing Adventure with Purpose"

17:37 Impact of Doctorate Degree

20:55 Betting on Faith and Self

24:06 Embracing Life's Uncertainty

27:00 "Connector of Diverse Identities"

✴️ Resources:

Book Recommendations:

1. Reinventing You by Dorie Clark
2. The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
3. The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav
4. Books by Wayne Dyer

Audible (as a resource for listening to books)

Virtual connections and networking conversations

Serenity Psy Health website (www.serenity.psyhealth.com)

LinkedIn for professional networking

✴️ Connect with our guest, Dr. Cree Scott:

1. Dr. Cree Scott recommends reaching out to her on LinkedIn—search for "Cree Scott" (with or without the "Dr." in front). She personally manages her social media and welcomes direct messages if you want to connect or have a conversation.
2. You can also visit her website at www.serenity.psyhealth.com for more information.

✴️ Connect with the show's host, Simone E. Morris:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonemorris/

✴️ Want to apply to be a guest or recommend someone for the show?

Visit: https://bit.ly/pooycshowguest

✴️ Get More Support for Your Career:

🟢 Book a complimentary 30-minute coaching exploration call with Simone: https://www.careerbreakthroughcall.com

🟢 Get Simone's Book, 52 Tips for Owning Your Career: https://bit.ly/43JTV03

🟢 Get Simone's Book, The Power of Owning Your Career: https://bit.ly/3xlYyl6

🟢 Get Simone's Book, Achievement Unlocked: Strategies to Set Goals and Manifest Them: https://bit.ly/3TD8rlD

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 (Despite Imperfect Bosses, Weird Economies, Lethargic Coworkers, Annoying Systems, and Too Many Deliverables).