The She Means Business Podcast

Charting your corporate career path with Morgan Ferris

Gail Banack & Ilana Santone Season 1 Episode 6

Morgan Ferris, Vice President of Merchandising for Entertainment at Walmart Canada, shares her career journey and insights on building a successful career in retail. She emphasizes the importance of being open to different opportunities and taking on stretch assignments to develop a broad skill set. Morgan also highlights the value of networking and maintaining relationships with peers and mentors. She encourages individuals to have confidence in their abilities and to put themselves out there, even if it means taking risks and potentially failing.

Overall, Morgan's advice is to approach careers as long journeys of skill acquisition rather than a linear path of promotions.

Takeaways

  • Be open to different opportunities and take on stretch assignments to develop a broad skill set.
  • Maintain relationships with peers and mentors, both inside and outside your organization.
  • Have confidence in your abilities and put yourself out there, even if it means taking risks and potentially failing.
  • Approach careers as long journeys of skill acquisition rather than a linear path of promotions.


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