Simone Morris
About Simone Morris
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Own Your Career: An Eight-Step Framework for Empowering Employees and Fostering Career Advancement
In today's era of the Great Resignation, companies face the challenge of retaining their top talent. Recognizing this, it is crucial for talent teams and managers to proactively address career advancement and support their employees' growth within the organization.
In an engaging and interactive professional development keynote, Simone E. Morris provides a motivational and inspiring session encouraging teams to take ownership of their careers. With a focus on practical strategies, Simone empowers employees to remain invested in their professional growth while partnering with the organization for exceptional results. The key objectives of Simone's session are as follows:
Explore career positioning: Simone guides participants in understanding and embracing two essential career roles. By recognizing these roles, employees can effectively gain clarity on navigating career conversations and goal setting in performance reviews. Learn the importance of partnering with sponsors and key stakeholders: Simone emphasizes the significance of building strong relationships with sponsors and key stakeholders within the organization. By fostering these connections, employees can enhance their opportunities for career advancement and receive valuable guidance and support. Uncover tools for supporting performance reviews and career conversations: Simone equips employees with practical tools and strategies to leverage during performance reviews and career conversations. These tools enable individuals to communicate their aspirations, accomplishments, and development needs effectively, fostering meaningful and productive discussions. By addressing these key objectives, Simone's session provides actionable insights and guidance to help employees and organizations forge a mutually beneficial partnership in career advancement. Her engaging approach empowers participants to proactively shape their professional trajectories and maximize their potential within the organization.
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Books by Simone Morris
“Remember Me, Grammy P.: A Story of How a Grandparent's Dementia is a Child's Journey Too!” (2024)
The book follows the journey of a family who must deal with the impact of dementia when the matriarch of the family progresses with the disease. In this heartwarming story, Millie's family must embrace conversations about the dementia journey and its impact on family relationships. At the core of the story is the shifting relationship between Millie and her Grammy P. Gain tools and resources to discuss dementia with kids.
“52 Tips For Owning Your Career: Practical Advice For Career Success” (2023)
Introducing the second edition of "52 Tips For Owning Your Career" by Simone E. Morris - a must-have resource guide for professionals seeking to improve their career growth. Simone E. Morris, a renowned Career Coach, Speaker, and Podcaster, offers practical strategies to refresh, revive, and advance your career in this comprehensive book. Designed to empower professionals, this book equips you with actionable tips to take control of your career journey. With valuable insights and tangible steps, Simone E. Morris helps you navigate the ever-changing workplace landscape effectively. Praised by a recent customer who said, "I recommend the book to everyone, regardless of whether you're just starting or mid-career - as it's full of practical advice and great insights." Inside this book, you'll discover: Strategies for cultivating meaningful career relationships. Guidance on assembling a team of career advisors to accelerate your professional growth. Insight into the career impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with actionable steps you can take. Weekly tips to amplify your career success, keeping you focused and motivated. Templates to support your learning and facilitate transformative career experiences. It's time to prioritize your career and make a lasting impact. Begin your journey today by acquiring your copy of "52 Tips For Owning Your Career" and take charge of your professional trajectory like never before.
“The Power of Owning Your Career: Winning Strategies, Tools and Tips for Creating Your Desired Career!” (2019)
The Power of Owning Your Career will put you in the driver’s seat and help you steer your career in the direction you want it to go, instead of allowing others to navigate you onto a path that doesn’t resonate with you in the long run. This book will give you the opportunity to recognize that you are in full control of your career and that you can craft your own roadmap to success. In the book, Simone shares her career journey, highlighting experiences that led her to the revelation that she was indeed in control of her destiny. Simone outlines a formula you can use to successfully own your career and provides insights and wisdom from diverse leaders about their own career journeys. This career management guidebook not only outlines the importance of taking ownership of your career, but will give you a process for doing so, taking a deep dive into the mindsets and behaviors you can adopt to find success while fulfilling your higher purpose.
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