In today’s rapidly shifting professional landscape, the "linear career path" is becoming a relic of the past. For many high-achieving professionals, especially within the financial and corporate sectors, growth often requires a strategic pivot—a deliberate move into a new role, industry, or function that aligns more closely with long-term goals. At Morgan Stanley, we believe that a career pivot isn't just about changing what you do; it’s about leveraging your existing "intellectual capital" while adopting a visionary mindset that identifies where the market—and your potential—is headed next.
Successful pivoting requires a balance of self-reflection and external strategy. It’s about learning to "zoom out" from the daily execution of tasks to see the broader business ecosystem. Whether you are transitioning from a technical role to a leadership position or moving across different business units, the most successful leaders are those who can articulate how their unique background solves new, complex problems. This event is designed to help you decode that process and provide a roadmap for your next big move.
During this webinar, you’ll learn about:
How women leaders developed strategic, big-picture thinking over the course of their careers.
Key mindset shifts that supported their growth into more senior roles.
Ways to connect day-to-day work to broader business goals.
How thinking beyond your role can increase visibility and impact.
Practical career advice from women leaders on navigating growth and advancement.
This event will be recorded and posted here following the event. We'll also email the recording directly to everyone who registers. By registering, you agree to share your email and profile information with the participating company.
Want to attend but can’t make the webinar date work? No problem! Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording for you to watch on your own time.
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Kim McDonough is an Executive Director, performing the Head of Talent and Business Management function for the Field Service organization. In her role, she leads efforts relating to headcount, compensation, career planning, as well as data and analytics and expense and project management. Prior to joining the Field Service team, Kim worked for many years as part of the institutional businesses of Wealth Management, mainly Graystone Consulting, as a business manager and finance partner. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2015, Kim held ...

Alexis is a Client Service Representative in Prime Brokerage, managing relationships with Morgan Stanley’s institutional investors primarily in the Hedge Fund space. She joined the firm in 2022 through the Experienced Professionals Program, a program that seeks to recruit professionals with diverse backgrounds and expertise looking to transition into finance. Prior to Morgan Stanley, Alexis worked at Mount Sinai in the Oncological Sciences Department as a laboratory technician, collaborating with graduate and PhD students on ...



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