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, The Courage to Leave: Breaking Free from Toxic Workplaces. Together, Simone and Jeff dive into the very real impact that toxic work environments can have on our mental health, self-esteem, and career advancement. Jeff bravely shares personal stories, lessons from his journey, and practical strategies for anyone feeling stuck in an unhealthy workplace. Along the way, they touch on the importance of mental health, the power of community, and taking actionable steps to find a better professional path. Whether you're facing dysfunction at work or supporting others who are, this episode is packed with valuable advice and hope for a healthier, more empowered career journey.

Time Stamp Of This Episode:

00:00 "Dysfunctional Workplaces Sabotage Careers"

06:03 Battling Workplace Corruption

07:11 "Overcoming Workplace-Induced Self-Doubt"

10:40 Prioritize Mental Health Daily

13:24 Coaching and Therapy Importance

18:14 Accessing Legal Support Options

20:09 "Legal Access Through Work Benefits"

Show Resources:

• 52 Tips for Owning Your Career Book by Simone E. Morris
• The Courage to Leave: Breaking Free from Toxic Workplaces by Jeff Davis
• LegalShield (or Similar Workplace Legal Support Programs)
• Therapy and Professional Coaching

Connect with our guest, Jeff Davis, at

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

Connect with the show's host, Simone E. Morris, at https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonemorris/.

To apply to be a guest or recommend guests for the show,

visit bit.ly/pooycshowguest

Get More Support for Your Career:

🟢 Book a complimentary 30-minute coaching call with Simone at https://www.careerbreakthroughcall.com. There you can share your career status, challenges, and learn how coaching can help you take ownership of your career.

🟢 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)

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 in medicine to building a multi-faceted career focused on helping working moms navigate identity, ambition, and the challenges of modern parenthood.

In this conversation, Dr. Welsh gets candid about tuning out external expectations, embracing career pivots, and redefining ambition for mothers. She offers practical strategies for integrating motherhood with career goals, overcoming shame, and staying intentional about your professional path—even when it means coloring outside the lines.
Whether you're a working parent, considering a career pause, or searching for inspiration to design your professional life, this episode is packed with wisdom, resources, and encouragement. Tune in as we explore how to own your career journey by leading with curiosity, confidence, and a healthy dash of playfulness.

✴️Episode TimeStamp:

00:00 Career Reinvention and Self-Discovery

04:31 Trusting Your Inner Voice

08:17 Discovering Career Paths Beyond Medicine

10:42 Identity Struggles in Motherhood

14:21 Redefining Ambition Through Parenthood

18:04 "Challenging Biases Against Working Parents"

22:22 Caregiving Pauses and Career Strategies

24:07 Curiosity-Driven Career Growth

✴️Resources:

• 52 Tips for Owning Your Career Book by Simone E. Morris
  
  
• Book recommendation: The Power Pause by Neha Rouch

✴️Connect with our guest, Dr. Anne Welsh, at

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

✴️Connect with the show's host, Simone E. Morris, at https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonemorris/.

✴️To apply to be a guest or recommend guests for the show, visit

bit.ly/pooycshowguest.

✴️ Get More Support for Your Career:

🟢 Book a complimentary 30-minute coaching exploration call with Simone at https://www.careerbreakthroughcall.com. There you can share your career status, challenges, and learn how coaching can help you take ownership of your career.

🟢 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)

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 corporate life and embracing each new opportunity as a chance to grow. Together, Simone and Irina dive deep into what it really means to be in the driver's seat of your own career, sharing actionable insights on intentionality, the importance of having a North Star, building your "board of directors," and how to manifest your professional goals. Whether you're aiming for your next promotion or reimagining your path at the top, this episode offers strategies, real stories, and inspiration to help you own your journey and design your career for impact. Don't miss Irina's practical tips—from leveraging project management skills for personal growth to the magic of putting your ambitions out into the universe!

Let’s dive in!

✴️Episode TimeStamp:

00:00 Success: No One-Size-Fits-All Path

05:58 "CIO Journey Realization"

09:06 Evaluating Progress Toward Your Goals

13:12 Project Planning and Career Resilience

14:47 Career Planning and Promotion Tips

18:46 Continuous Growth and Good Deeds

23:13 "Range: AI's Limitations"

25:17 "Designing for Impact"

✴️Resources:

• 52 Tips for Owning Your Career Book by Simone E. Morris
  Leverage online resources: Social media, LinkedIn, podcasts
• Networking and asking peers for recommendations
• Continuous learning through books and connecting with industry peers (i.e., Podcast “Acquired,” book “Range”)

✴️Connect with our guest, Irina Dymarsky, at

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

✴️Connect with the show's host, Simone E. Morris, at https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonemorris/.

✴️To apply to be a guest or recommend guests for the show, visit

bit.ly/pooycshowguest.

✴️ Get More Support for Your Career:

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

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

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

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