Nancy Parsons shares exciting insights based on her firm's research that reveal the true reasons why the glass ceiling exists and it is not what most people think. That's why, despite the best intentions and investments in women in leadership programs, today's solutions are not working. It has been four decades, since the Pregnancy Act went into effect in 1979 that prohibited women from being, fired for getting pregnant. Yet, the sad truth is that...

Depuis plusieurs années, on voit, de plus en plus de femmes qui, à l'écoute de leur intuition, décident de quitter leur employeur et, de se lancer en affaires. Qu'est-ce qui les pousse à le faire? Et, quelle place l'intuition occupe-t-elle dans leur décision? Inspiré des capsules vidéo Celles qui osent qu'a réalisées Céline Miron à partir de ses interviews auprès de cent entrepreneures. L'intuition chez les femmes d'affaires : les intuipreneures...

The Women in Transition (WIT) career group is an example of an adaptive leadership structure that is self-directed, collaborative and engaging. Whether an individual is actively looking for a job or not, the insights acquired from the journeys of the women who tell their stories will no doubt be thought provoking. Just as in the WIT group, it is hoped that readers will learn and benefit from the experience of others. In this way, the book further...

Published in 1922, this seemingly straightforward guide for entrepreneurial women quickly descends into attacks on the reader, unconscious self-hatred and a convoluted sales pitch for a door-to-door pamphlet business. "There must be times in your life when you have flashes of realization," John V. Dunlap writes (perhaps of himself), "when you must see the fallacy of your ideas. You must realize the wonderful experience and pleasure which you are missing....

How can women become effective leaders in large organizations without sacrificing who they are, as women and as mothers? This book answers the question: They should live out the 10 characteristics of today's winning leaders. These characteristics - compassion, honesty, and authenticity, for example - were once seen as feminine weaknesses in the command-and-control corporate world. But today, in an inclusive and connected world, they define the leader...

Since women make the majority of purchasing decisions and the female population is becoming more culturally diverse, the business world needs your leadership to shape the future. American companies can't thrive long term unless you do. With a clear professional purpose rooted in your values, clarity about what sets you apart, and the ability to harness your inherent creative power, you can both define a compelling leadership vision and realize it....

If you're an entrepreneur, your business should be freeing you, not trapping you. All too often, business owners end up stuck, feeling like the only way to grow is to work harder and harder. In “The Vacation Effect for Entrepreneurs”, business strategist and lifestyle designer Denise Gosnell shows busy entrepreneurs how to create the free time they crave while growing the business they love. Use this revolutionary methodology to reconnect with...

According to NatWest, 60% of women who have considered starting a business did not; due to a lack of self-worth and confidence. Brains, Beauty, Boss: The Ultimate Guide for Women in the Workplace explores the intersection between female empowerment, entrepreneurship and career advancement. Sharing the incredible accounts of women from the Forbes 30 under 30 list such as the co-founder of Betches, Facebook's Head of Global Business Strategy and...

Are you a female professional that has walked away or wanted to walk away from a job in corporate America because you felt you didn't belong? You are not alone, and it is time to make changes. Unlike other books about female leadership that provide a list of things women need to do to become effective leaders, this book explores the changes that need to be made in professional environments to level the playing field for women. Let this book take you...

Want a pay rise, a promotion, or a career that makes a difference? Here's how! If you've ever felt that you're stuck in a job rut or pigeonholed in a role then this book is for you. International speaker, author and mentor, Amanda Blesing, has created an easy, definitive guide for women in the workplace. Drawing upon over three decades worth of career thrills, spills and excitement, most recently seeing her as CEO in the NFP sector, she's compiled...