Carla Harris
Vice Chairman at Morgan Stanley | Gospel Singer | Author of Expect to Win
Carla Harris is a Building Personal Brand speaker who has appeared at 5 events including Gartner Marketing Symposium and World Business Forum, most recently in 2024.
About
Carla Harris serves as Vice Chairman at Morgan Stanley, where she has built a distinguished career in financial services. Her expertise spans the intersection of corporate leadership and personal development, drawing from her extensive experience in the financial industry.
Beyond her corporate achievements, Harris is also a accomplished gospel singer and author, bringing a unique perspective to leadership and professional development. Her book "Expect to Win" reflects her commitment to helping others navigate their careers and achieve success.
This multifaceted background allows her to offer insights that combine business acumen with personal authenticity and resilience.
What Carla Talks About
Career advancement strategies in competitive corporate environments
Building executive presence and leadership skills in financial services
Balancing multiple talents and passions in professional life
Navigating workplace dynamics and achieving success as detailed in "Expect to Win"
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How to find the person who can help you get ahead at work
The workplace is often presented as a meritocracy, where you can succeed by putting your head down and working hard. Wall Street veteran Carla Harris learned early in her career that this a myth. The key to actually getting ahead? Get a sponsor: a person who will speak on your behalf in the top-level, closed-door meetings you're not invited to (yet). Learn how to identify and develop a productive sponsor relationship in this candid, powerful talk.
| Event | Year | Location | Talks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gartner Marketing Symposium | 2024 | 1 | |
| World Business Forum | 2023 | 1 | |
| Oslo Business Forum | 2022 | 1 | |
| Nordic Business Forum | 2019 | 🇫🇮Helsinki, Finland | 1 |
| TED 2018 | 2018 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada | 1 |
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Who has Carla shared a stage with?
Speakers who appeared at the same event editions as Carla
| Speaker | Shared events | Where they appeared together |
|---|---|---|
| Steve WozniakApple Co-founder | Technology Pioneer & Entrepreneur | 2 | Nordic Business Forum 2019, Oslo Business Forum 2022View shared history → |
| Yuval Noah HarariAuthor of Sapiens | Professor of History at Hebrew University of Jerusalem | 2 | Oslo Business Forum 2022, TED 2018View shared history → |
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