In Episode 82, I’m joined by Kelly Morse, President of the Professional Women’s Club of Chicago and a leader in global market research, to talk about navigating career transitions, stepping into leadership, and making strategic career moves.
Kelly’s journey spans journalism in Singapore, market research across Asia Pacific, and leading business development at Euromonitor International, where she partners with global brands to drive growth. She also played a key role in launching Euromonitor’s 15th office in Seoul, South Korea.
Beyond her corporate role, Kelly is passionate about building professional communities and leadership development. As President of PWCC, she fosters a network that supports women in advancing their careers.
In this episode, we discuss:
➡️ How Kelly navigated career pivots and stepped into leadership.
➡️ The role of networking in career growth.
➡️ Why self-advocacy and visibility matter for advancement.
➡️ How coaching helped her take action with confidence.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to the Pivot & Promotion Podcast
02:00 Meet Kelly: Her Career Journey from Journalism to Leadership
06:00 How She Made Strategic Career Moves with Confidence
10:00 The Power of Networking and Building Strategic Relationships
15:00 Self-Advocacy: Why Visibility in the Workplace Matters
20:00 The Role of Coaching in Expanding Career Possibilities
25:00 Advice for Women Looking to Step Into Leadership
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