Simone Johnson-Smith
MA, International Affairs
GA, USSimone W. Johnson-Smith inspires transformation through storytelling, cross-cultural insight, and leadership tools. Audiences gain clarity, confidence, and connection to lead with purpose and thrive across cultures, careers, and global transitions.
Simone W. Johnson-Smith is a speaker, award winning author, certified coach, and host of a top-ranked global podcast. As a member of the John Maxwell Team, she’s licensed to use his proven leadership frameworks to equip individuals and teams to lead with clarity, confidence, and cultural intelligence.
With over 15 years in international affairs and cross-cultural coaching and coaching, Simone empowers high achieving First-Gen Americans and global professionals/citizens to thrive—across borders and in every season of life. Her unique perspective bridges global leadership, personal growth, and cultural identity.
Simone’s talks and programs inspire transformational change rooted in self-awareness, resilience, and strategic action. Her voice resonates especially with first-generation international residents, women leaders, new Americans, international professionals and IDEAB/People and Culture organizations.
Simone is available to speak on the following topics:
•Thrive Abroad: Leadership & Legacy for First-Gen Professionals
Empowering global professionals to lead with purpose and resilience while navigating identity, culture, and career transitions.
•The Immigrant Wealth Code: Building Prosperity Across Borders
Strategic and culturally rooted approaches to building wealth and legacy without sacrificing identity or well-being.
•Authentic Leadership: Cultivating a Growth Mindset & Showing Up Whole
Discover how authenticity fuels leadership and learn to align your mindset with your mission.
•The Power of Storytelling: Turning Your Life Experience Into a Superpower
Learn how to leverage your personal journey to influence, connect, and lead with impact.
•Cross-Cultural Intelligence: Leading & Thriving in a Globalized World Build awareness, skills, and agility to succeed across cultures—in life, leadership, and work.
•Purpose-Driven Career Transitions: Aligning Work With Your Values
Navigate change and make bold career moves that honor your purpose, identity, and lifestyle.
•Leading From Within: Developing the Leader in You
Based on John Maxwell principles, this talk equips attendees to grow their leadership from the inside out.
•Life Integration & Burnout Recovery: Thriving Personally & Professionally
Tools to create harmony between work and life, manage burnout, and restore balance with intention.
Simone W. Johnson-Smith is a speaker, award winning author, certified coach, and host of a top-ranked global podcast. As a member of the John Maxwell Team, she’s licensed to use his proven leadership frameworks to equip individuals and teams to lead with clarity, confidence, and cultural intelligence.
With over 15 years in international affairs and cross-cultural coaching and coaching, Simone empowers high achieving First-Gen Americans and global professionals/citizens to thrive—across borders and in every season of life. Her unique perspective bridges global leadership, personal growth, and cultural identity.
Simone’s talks and programs inspire transformational change rooted in self-awareness, resilience, and strategic action. Her voice resonates especially with first-generation international residents, women leaders, new Americans, international professionals and IDEAB/People and Culture organizations.
Simone is available to speak on the following topics:
•Thrive Abroad: Leadership & Legacy for First-Gen Professionals
Empowering global professionals to lead with purpose and resilience while navigating identity, culture, and career transitions.
•The Immigrant Wealth Code: Building Prosperity Across Borders
Strategic and culturally rooted approaches to building wealth and legacy without sacrificing identity or well-being.
•Authentic Leadership: Cultivating a Growth Mindset & Showing Up Whole
Discover how authenticity fuels leadership and learn to align your mindset with your mission.
•The Power of Storytelling: Turning Your Life Experience Into a Superpower
Learn how to leverage your personal journey to influence, connect, and lead with impact.
•Cross-Cultural Intelligence: Leading & Thriving in a Globalized World Build awareness, skills, and agility to succeed across cultures—in life, leadership, and work.
•Purpose-Driven Career Transitions: Aligning Work With Your Values
Navigate change and make bold career moves that honor your purpose, identity, and lifestyle.
•Leading From Within: Developing the Leader in You
Based on John Maxwell principles, this talk equips attendees to grow their leadership from the inside out.
•Life Integration & Burnout Recovery: Thriving Personally & Professionally
Tools to create harmony between work and life, manage burnout, and restore balance with intention.
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