Morgan Quist

Exit Strategist

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Strategist and Coach

And my hope for you is that you’re living your dream career – feeling energized and empowered by what you do and being of service to others in a way that fills your spirit.

Why?

Because, what you want wants you. The world needs your gifts!

Why Me?

I have extensive leadership and life coach training and experience. But you know what? My clients work with me because I’ve been where they are. I get it. I don’t judge their life stories. I believe in them and want them to achieve their dreams as much as they do. They trust me. And together, we get results.

A Little More Background

My career journey began in the Corporate World over 15 years ago. I counseled executives from major industry players to creative start-ups. Healthcare professionals to graphic artists. I strategic planned, corporate communicated, project managed and leadership trained with certifications aplenty. The bottom line? I know how to create a clear vision, make a targeted action plan, and get things done.

The Truth

Sure, I had my successes in the Corporate World. Lots of them. But I wasn’t on track with my passions and I knew it. So, I jumped (or really pole vaulted) onto a new path …

I got my master-level certification in Coaching from iPEC, a program accredited by the International Coaching Federation. And I began helping dreamers and doers exit unfulfilling jobs and enter dream careers.

It wasn’t easy. I’ve taken a lot of risks along the way. Turned down promotions. Left jobs. Lost jobs. Moved from the Midwest to LA with no home, car, work or friends waiting. I’ve modeled, hosted, and through it all, realized a few of life’s essentials…

Essentials I’ve Learned

  • You don’t find your dream career or life. You create it.
  • It’s not the thing you want – the new job, the new significant other, the new car. It’s the feeling you think you’ll have when you get it.
  • You need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable – progress requires action and some risk.
  • Your own thoughts are your biggest barrier to progress.
  • While you’re so busy doing, it’s most important to be.
  • The best thing to be, is you – your authentic self!

None of these ideas are necessarily original, but then again, how many of life’s lessons are? My perspective is what’s unique. I’ve learned a lot through my own experience, training, continued education and hard knocks. I invite you to join me here each week as I share new tools, ideas and recommendations through my blog.

Let me help you EXIT the job that’s dragging you down and enter into the life that energizes you, empowers you, and serves others in a way that fills your spirit.

I’m Morgan

Senior Communications Consultant

& Certified Leadership Coach

I partner with overwhelmed HR leaders to help them strengthen employee engagement and leadership development—freeing them to focus on driving organizational change, managing daily operations, and nurturing their own well-being.

 

I See You, HR Leaders!

You’re managing:

  • Significant industry and organizational changes
  • Keeping up with evolving tech and trends
  • Acting as a role model for your organization’s culture and values
  • Delivering customized services for employees, both current and prospective
  • Influencing the employee experience, either directly or through leadership development efforts

All while juggling countless responsibilities and often at the expense of your own well-being.

For HR leaders in organizations with fewer than 300 employees, the weight can be even heavier. You’re managing communications, bootstrapping leadership development, overseeing operations, and navigating constant change—all with limited support.

Maybe you’re not ready to commit to a full-time employee but need the expertise of a part-time consultant or experienced coach to guide and support you through the process. That’s where I come in.

 

How I Can Help:

I provide the safe, empathetic space of a coach combined with the strategic experience of a communications expert. My goal is to support you so you can be more effective without sacrificing your well-being.

I’ve had the privilege of coaching and consulting for fast-growing tech companies, large healthcare systems, and renowned organizations like the University of Southern California, Southern California Edison, and Dine Brands Global (IHOP & Applebee’s).

 

Credentials & Experience:
  • Certified through an ICF-accredited coaching program
  • Former board member of ICF-Los Angeles and current Communications Advisor
  • BA in Communications
  • 15+ years of experience in Los Angeles after my Midwest roots

I’ve coached new managers, seasoned executives, and C-suite leaders, helping them:

  • Increase self-awareness
  • Strengthen core leadership competencies
  • Become more coach-like in their leadership style
  • Improve their feedback and communication skills
  • And much more
A Little More About Me:

I’m a:

  • Lifelong learner
  • Positive vibe carrier
  • Objectives clarifier
  • Surviving to thriving shifter

Friends call me:

  • A cooking show addict
  • A college football enthusiast
  • A cocktail snob

(I admit to only one of them!)

 

Schedule a Complimentary Strategy Session, and together, we’ll clarify your biggest challenge and develop actionable insights.

 

You can decide if you want to implement them on your own or

explore how my coaching or consulting can provide ongoing support.