Navigating Feedback, Branding, and EQ in Leadership with Morenike Williams

Branding Room Only with Paula T. Edgar

In a world where success often feels scripted, Morenike Williams knows the power of rewriting your own story. As a seasoned executive turned CEO of Revision Coaching, she’s redefining what fulfillment means on her terms. As a coach, she helps others do the same by combining her real-world experience with intentional, personalized strategies.

In this episode of Branding Room Only, Morenike and I dive into the importance of emotional intelligence, feedback, and authentic communication for building a personal brand that truly resonates. Together, we unpack how emotional intelligence goes beyond self-awareness, why feedback is an invaluable tool—even when it’s difficult to hear—and how clear, direct communication can elevate your professional impact. This conversation will inspire you to dig deeper into your personal brand and approach each step of your journey with authenticity and purpose.

1:14 - What personal brand means to Morenike, how she defines herself in three words, the Dolly Parton quote she loves, and her go-to hype song(s)

6:14 - How Morenike’s childhood as a Black girl in Tampa proper shaped her work ethic and the way she navigates spaces

12:03 - How Morenike’s experiences as a kid in navigating spaces as “other” led to her college and career path

17:48 - The importance of having emotional intelligence and how the lack of it can make or break your brand

23:54 - Morenike’s advice for anyone struggling to do the emotional intelligence work needed to move forward

32:10 - How the way you receive feedback (verbally and non-verbally) can impact others’ view of you and your brand

38:01 - Why who you receive feedback from can be a challenge and how to apply filters to sift through the feedback you get

42:57 - How passive-aggressiveness in your communication impacts your brand and ability to navigate the spaces you occupy

49:11 - Two brand aspects that Morenike will always stand by and the unique sauce that is her Branding Room Only magic

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Capitoli

1. Navigating Feedback, Branding, and EQ in Leadership with Morenike Williams (00:00:00)

2. What personal brand means to Morenike, how she defines herself in three words, the Dolly Parton quote she loves, and her go-to hype song(s) (00:02:03)

3. How Morenike’s childhood as a Black girl in Tampa proper shaped her work ethic and the way she navigates spaces (00:07:03)

4. How Morenike’s experiences as a kid in navigating spaces as “other” led to her college and career path (00:12:52)

5. The importance of having emotional intelligence and how the lack of it can make or break your brand (00:18:37)

6. Morenike’s advice for anyone struggling to do the emotional intelligence work needed to move forward (00:24:43)

7. How the way you receive feedback (verbally and non-verbally) can impact others’ view of you and your brand (00:32:59)

8. Why who you receive feedback from can be a challenge and how to apply filters to sift through the feedback you get (00:38:50)

9. How passive-aggressiveness in your communication impacts your brand and ability to navigate the spaces you occupy (00:43:46)

10. Two brand aspects that Morenike will always stand by and the unique sauce that is her Branding Room Only magic (00:50:00)