Women Career Success

What keeps most people from success is not their lack of skills or ability, but other factors that can create obstacles that prevent you from reaching your fullest potential: Procrastination, low self-esteem, toxic thinking, and negative situations among many other factors can have a major impact on how well we progress and achieve in life. Perfectionism is another obstacle that can stand in the way of moving forward, while failure and imperfections can help us lead a path to a lot more success than imagined.

The Leadership Alchemist is your ultimate guide to mastering emotional intelligence (EQ) and turning uncertainty into opportunity. Whether you’re navigating workplace challenges, leading diverse teams, or striving for personal growth, this book equips you with the tools to thrive in today’s dynamic world.

When you feel that pull to be part of social change, where do you start? How can you ensure that your good intentions create a positive impact? How do you focus your scattered efforts? And how do you sustain yourself throughout? Impact brings you the answers. Drawing on their network and experience as founders of She's the First, Christen Brandt and Tammy Tibbetts show you how to create your own impact strategy, one that fits into your life and allows you to match what you have with what the world needs.

The whirlwind of job applications, interviews, follow-up, resume building, and networking is just the beginning. What happens after you've landed the job, settled in, and begun to make a difference - where do you go from here? What if you feel stuck in what you thought would be your dream profession? New York Times best-selling author Mika Brzezinski and producer Daniela Pierre-Bravo provide an essential manual for those crucial next steps.

Are you ready to break free from financial struggle and step into true wealth — on your own terms? Women have been conditioned to play small, undercharge, overwork, and hesitate when it comes to money. But the world is changing, and the era of the Fast-Track Millionairess has arrived. This book is your guide to building wealth, success, and financial freedom—without burnout, guilt, or self-sacrifice. Inside Fast-Track Millionairess, you’ll discover: How to overcome self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the “good girl” conditioning that holds women back.

You are not alone. Finally, here is a book that gets to the heart of what professional women really want. You have had enough of 60-hour workweeks, the day care dash, and the vacations that never get taken. You want to work, but on your own terms. Women have power. In Womenomics, journalists Shipman and Kay deal in facts. Companies with more women managers are more profitable and report higher levels of employee satisfaction.

Women today face a seemingly impossible double bind: they can be likeable but not necessarily respected, or they can be respected but not particularly liked. This is a critical issue when you consider that women whose likability is in question face inequitable salaries, never-happening promotions, and lack of funding (among other proven penalties). However, those who demonstrate confidence by being more assertive are often accused of being too ambitious, unpleasant, or fake. In Powerfully Likeable, leadership coach Kate Mason lays out a new way for women to "communicate while female."

Cheekys' founder Jessi Roberts reveals how she grew one small store hurdle-by-hurdle into a national clothing and accessories brand with a one-and-a-half-million-strong community. Best of all, she did it by standing tall for her values: Always be kind, lift up the next gal, and treat employees and customers like family. More than a business book, Backroads Boss Lady is about embracing your passion even when others don't see value in it - or you - and about putting food on the table and believing in yourself.

From your roaring 20s, to your thrifty 30s, and all the way to your (hopefully) smooth 60s, The Money Queen's Guide will work to guide you through each of these financial decades and provide insight and detailed guidance into the steps you can take and the decision you should make to build a financially responsible future. Financial security is an exciting journey we can take together. So pack your purse and get ready for the ride....

Kathleen Shannon and Emily Thompson are self-proclaimed "business besties" and hosts of the top-ranked podcast Being Boss, where they talk shop and share their combined expertise with other creative entrepreneurs. Now they take the best of their from-the-trenches advice, giving you targeted guidance on: The Boss Mindset: how to weed out distractions, cultivate confidence, and tackle "fraudy feelings"; Boss Habits: including a tested method for visually mapping out goals with magical results; and Boss Money: how to stop freaking out about finances and sell yourself (without shame).

Women Change the World is a collection of world-changing women, from actresses, recording artists, and writers to business women and other high-profile female professionals, on women's unique contributions to society. Women Change the World will be released in conjunction with the California Women's Conference, which offers its attendees inspiration, resources, and connections to take the next steps in their businesses, personal development, or philanthropic endeavors. 2012's conference speakers included Marcia Cross, Donna Karen, Gloria Allred, and many others.

What is Executive Presence for Women? Do you have it or want it? Barbara Pachter provides the expert advice that has helped thousands of women achieve the respect and success they deserve. Follow the eight steps on this lively recording and learn what's essential for creating a dynamic professional image. Subjects include correcting common mistakes in your appearance, assembling a powerful wardrobe, even on a tight budget, and sending the right message with your voice and body language.

In a fast-paced world fueled by comparison and change, it can be easy to go down and stay down the wrong path. But with the right tools, you can rise above, make your own success, and create the life you dare to dream. It all starts with cultivating an audacious mindset. To be audacious, you must let go of your excuses, take hold of the power you possess, break convention, and take actions the average person cannot fathom. By mastering and implementing these seven core principles, you will begin to see your decisions, your circumstances, and your life, vastly improve!

Whether you're negotiating a salary, a deal with a supplier, or your workload, thoughtful preparation increases your confidence, resilience—and results. But it's not just numbers and strategies. Advocating for yourself, your team, and your business can feel personal, so you also need to manage the emotions that arise during the process. Next-Level Negotiating provides the research, advice, and practical tips you need to counter the harmful stereotypes about women and negotiation to communicate clearly who you are and what you need.

Do you constantly doubt yourself? Do you downplay your achievements? Do you internalize your mistakes? Are you always apologizing for no good reason at all? Are you a perfectionist or people pleaser? Suffering from the nice-girl syndrome? Tired of saying yes to everyone else's demands of your time? Do you hate self-promotion? If this sounds like you, then this audiobook will motivate you to get out of your damn comfort zone!

Many professional women aspire to advance their career, but many encounter a sea of obstacles because they don't have "the playbook" to navigate corporate cultures and organizational landscapes. With more than 20 years of experience in the tech industry, JJ DiGeronimo is no stranger to navigating the twists and turns of moving from entry-level positions to leadership, but she learned how to unleash that leadership and insights from years of research, experience, and launching and leading women in business initiatives for corporate and industry events!

Sexism. Self-doubt. Invisibility. When you're one of the only women in your workplace, it can be difficult to gain your footing. Organizations need to change, but in the meantime, women can find success in these settings—and even flourish in them. Thriving in a Male-Dominated Workplace provides the advice you need to ensure your professional growth in roles and industries that have traditionally been filled by and controlled by men.

Lisa Lisson's life seemed perfect: she had married her high school sweetheart, applied her marketing degree to a position at FedEx Express Canada, and would ultimately become president of the company. One night, after putting their four children to bed, her husband, Patrick, marvelled at their lives. Just a few hours later, Patrick had a massive heart attack and was in a coma. Part leadership guide, part memoir of loss, and part personal empowerment primer on how to achieve your goals, Resilience is an inspirational story.

Self-care can take many forms, but speaking life into yourself in the morning with morning affirmations goes a long way. It's been proven that your mental state, rather than your physical state, has a direct influence on your actions - what you do (or don't do).

You can be happier and more successful when you learn to play the game of work. If you're not currently satisfied in your career, it could be because you're playing by the wrong rules. In Winning the Game of Work, Terry Boyle McDougall shares the rules she learned from wise mentors and coaches, as well as the lessons she learned the hard way. She entered the workplace as an ambitious “go-getter” and was confused about why she wasn't advancing at the pace she expected. She learned that being smart and working hard aren't enough. The reward for developing a strategy for the game of work ...