THE LEGACY OF INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP.
Inclusive leadership isn’t just a strategy—it’s the foundation for lasting success.
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For over 11 years, Simone Morris Enterprises has partnered with organizations across retail, finance, pharmaceuticals, and technology to build authentic cultures where everyone belongs. We deliver award-winning expertise that helps leaders drive innovation, reduce turnover, and create lasting impact through inclusion.
Meet The Founder
Simone E. Morris
Simone E. Morris is the Founder and CEO of Simone Morris Enterprises, a leadership development firm dedicated to building confident leaders who cultivate inclusive cultures, leverage all voices, and are committed to their own continuous growth. Since founding the firm in 2015, Simone has built a reputation as a trusted partner to Fortune 500 companies across financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and technology.
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With more than two decades of Fortune 500 experience spanning information technology, commercial strategy, and human resources, Simone brings a practitioner’s perspective to every engagement. She holds an MBA from the University of Connecticut, an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential representing more than 800 coaching hours, and is pursuing a PhD in Human Development with a concentration in Inclusive Leadership.
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A keynote speaker, executive coach, and facilitator, Simone specializes in inclusive leadership, leadership effectiveness, and career development. Her approach centers on measurable business outcomes — retention, engagement, and performance — rather than compliance-focused programming. A former corporate ERG leader herself, she understands firsthand the power of inclusive communities in driving professional growth.
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Simone’s work has earned consistent recognition across nearly a decade. She received the 2025 100 Women to KNOW Award, the WBDC Women Rising Award (2021), and the 100 Women of Color Award (2021) for her leadership and community contributions. In 2020, she was named a Bronze Stevie® Award winner for Female Solo Entrepreneur of the Year and recognized as a Wonder Woman in Business by Freeman Means Business. In 2017, she received the Woman of Integrity Award from Black People Rock in recognition of her professional leadership and commitment to empowering others. Her expertise has also been recognized by Diversity Best Practices, Diversity MBA, and Diversity MBE Magazine.
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Simone is the founder of the annual Inclusive Leadership Impact Awards (ILIA) and serves in several leadership and advisory roles in her community. She serves on the Advisory Council of LiveGirl, the Board of Norwalk Acts, and on the Executive Leadership Committee for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Fairfield County Team. She has contributed to more than ten leading publications including Forbes and Entrepreneur, and is the author of three books on career ownership and leadership development.
Our Team & Partners
Karen Senteio
Leadership Growth
Karen Senteio is an executive coach, trainer, facilitator, and founder of Karen Senteio Consulting. With over 30 years of experience in corporate and non-profit environments, she partners with leaders looking to open their hearts and minds to a different way of thinking and leading.
Olivier Kpognon
Media
Olivier J-P Kpognon is an international lifestyle "documenteur" and founder of O & Co. Media, a full-service photography, film and design studio launched in 2003. He has a formidable reputation among both his peers and clients for his exceptional creativity, talent and professionalism.
Julie Kratz
Inclusion School Co-Host
Julie Kratz is a keynote speaker, trainer, and author dedicated to helping leaders be better allies. After 12 years in Corporate America, she launched Next Pivot Point with a mission to help organizations create environments where everyone feels seen, heard, and belongs. She is a Forbes contributor, TEDx speaker, and Certified Master Coach.
Bridgett McGowen Communication
Bridgett is an award-winning international professional speaker, presentation skills coach, and a published author who has designed and delivered hundreds of high-impact webinars, keynote addresses, and workshops to thousands of professionals all around the globe.
PHILANTHROPY
Shaping Future Female Leaders
Simone serves on LiveGirl's Advisory Council, guiding initiatives that provide young women with essential mentoring, career development, and leadership opportunities. Through strategic guidance and active engagement, we help create powerful networks that launch the next generation of female leaders.
CONSULTING.
TRAINING.
COACHING.
SPEAKING.
We serve forward-thinking HR leaders, executive teams, leadership consultancies, and women in leadership who are driving culture change. Through strategic consulting, coaching, and training, we help build inclusive leadership pipelines, strengthen decision-making with diverse insight, increase cultural fluency across teams, and spark innovation through belonging.
OUR SERVICES
Starts at $500/month
Culture Consult+
On-Demand Support • Unbiased Insight
Team tensions? Managers in over their heads? We provide strategic, on-demand support for workplace challenges — practical insight and unbiased solutions to help leaders stay steady through chaos and change.
Culture Builder
Boost Morale • Drive Change
Need extra hands to move key initiatives forward? CultureBuilder offers short-term consulting to build engagement strategies and initiatives that boost morale, belonging, and productivity — no fluff, just real momentum.
The Signal Shift
Coaching • Transformational Growth
The demands of the workplace can cause careers to take a backseat. We get it. The Signal Shift coaching program helps individuals to reconnect with what drives them, set goals for leadership transformation, take real action, and build momentum that lasts.
Culture Connect
Culture Intelligence • Team Dynamics
Give your team the tools to handle today’s workplace dynamics — and tomorrow’s. Our culture intelligence training helps leaders spot hidden insights, navigate tough dynamics, and stay grounded when things get complicated.
Facing a unique challenge at your organization?
We are in the business of win/win solutions. Our approach is to co-create solutions that work for your organization’s requirement. Tell us what you need and we can work together to deliver impactful solutions for your workplace.
