Book IWD Speaker: Simone E. Morris
Lead with Authenticity, Give to Gain: Transform Your Workplace Culture This International Women's Day 2026
Simone E. Morris doesn't just talk about inclusion—she lives it, measures it, and celebrates organizations doing exceptional work through her national Inclusive Leadership Impact Awards.
A Forbes contributor with over 100 articles on inclusive leadership, Simone is a sought-after speaker, executive coach (PCC certified with 800+ coaching hours), and culture transformation expert who has guided Fortune 500 companies through today's complex workplace landscape.
Simone understands the current climate. While many shy away from inclusion work, she empowers leaders to be resilient and creative—proving that authentic, inclusive cultures aren't just the right thing to do, they're essential for business success.
Why Simone is THE Choice for Your IWD 2026 Event:
🎯 Proven to Captivate and Activate Audiences: BD's 1,500 attendees stayed engaged for her entire 90-minute session with chat "blowing up" with questions. Heineken calls her workshop "the best we've ever had." Werner Co.'s CHRO praised her "poise and flow" saying the session was "10 times more impactful than expected."
🎯 Authentic Leadership That Resonates: Simone's signature "Unleashing Authentic Inclusion" session gives participants immediately actionable strategies to foster psychological safety, encourage open dialogue, and build trust—the foundation for truly giving to gain.
🎯 Thought Leadership with Substance: With over 100 Forbes articles, four published books (including three on career advancement), a 15-season podcast ("The Power of Owning Your Career"), and recognition as one of "100 Women to Know in 2025," Simone brings depth and credibility that elevates your event.
🎯 Celebrates Excellence, Not Just Talks About It: As founder of the annual Inclusive Leadership Impact Awards (now in its 3rd year), Simone spotlights organizations making real impact. She brings this same recognition mindset to every session—highlighting what's working, not just what's broken.
🎯 Practical, Not Preachy: With 23 years in corporate America spanning IT, commercial strategy, and HR, plus certifications in Project Management and AI Strategy, Simone translates inclusive leadership into business outcomes. She meets audiences where they are on the inclusion journey with manageable, concrete steps.
🎯 Your Partner in Success: Meeting planners love working with Simone. She's thoughtful, collaborative, and customizes every presentation to align with your goals and exceed expectations.
Perfect for IWD 2026's #GiveToGain Theme:
Simone shows leaders how authentic inclusion creates environments where everyone contributes their best—the ultimate give-to-gain strategy. When you invest in people feeling psychologically safe and valued, you gain innovation, retention, and performance.
Ready to make IWD 2026 unforgettable? Book Simone E. Morris and inspire your audience to lead with authenticity, embrace inclusion, and accelerate action toward workplaces where everyone thrives.
Watch Simone In Action: https://youtu.be/APrCYmxyLPc.
Use of IWD Speakers Directory is at user discretion.
IWD Speakers are not endorsed. Information is provided by the speaker or their agency.