Advice On Careers And Achieving Success books

Women leaders across the globe are experiencing the influence gap. They struggle to get their voice heard in meetings. They can’t get a seat at the table for the decisions that matter. It’s a systemic problem, not a problem with women.It’s no wonder so many talented women experience imposter syndrome!Closing the Influence Gap empowers women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, leading their way and changing it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face.It shows women how they can believe in themselves in challenging situations, helps them to get the recognition they deserve as leaders and provides them with the influencing skills they need to get their voices heard and increase their impact.Carla Miller is a leadership coach and chart-topping podcast host who works with women in management and leadership roles to develop their careers and their confidence. Hundreds of women leaders from global companies, the public sector and charities have taken part in her Influence & Impact programme.

Have you ever seen a competitor get great headlines and thought, ‘Hey! Why wasn’t that us?’Get insider secrets to find out how to set your business apart and cut through the noise, using media coverageHow to prepare your business to become a go-to authority for journalists from day oneThe end-to-end process of getting media coverage, demystifiedHow to align media relations with your growth strategy and scale coverageIncluded: An invaluable media relations toolkit with actionable templates, scripts and cheat sheets for transformational resultsFELICITY COWIE is a media relations troubleshooter for some of the world’s leading organisations and former BBC News and Panorama journalist. She’s worked on 100,000 story pitches from both sides and now makes her insider secrets available to YOU..."A must-read for founders. This is truly a game-changing guide" Eileen Burbidge MBE

***BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS 2022 SHORTLISTED TITLE***So you have a great idea... but you’re not an entrepreneur, right? Wrong! Every entrepreneur started with the same fears, doubts and anxieties that you have right now. The difference between them and you? Nothing more than the next choice you make. Ignite will take you step by step through the process, turning that small spark into a flaming success. This simple, easy-to-read guide will walk you through what may seem today like an impossible journey. From business planning to balancing wellbeing and hectic life schedules, this book breaks down the seemingly impossible journey into small manageable steps that you can cover over a matter of weeks, months or even years. You can use the helpful reflections tool to note your thoughts as you go along so even if you come back to the journey at a later date you can pick up right where you left off!Jo Richardson has over 20 years’ experience as a HR professional coaching and mentoring women in business. She has supported female entrepreneurs and small business owners to break through barriers and overcome personal and professional challenges.

‘A trusted referral is the holy grail of advertising' – Mark ZuckerbergThe fastest, easiest, most sustainable way to bring in new clients and grow sales is to ask for referrals from your network; clients, intermediaries, family, friends, and existing and former colleagues. And yet most sales professionals don’t ask, or if they do, they end up making themselves and their client feel awkward.Graham Eisner has spent 30 years understanding the mindset and methods behind asking for referrals. His 7-step plan helps salespeople understand their own reluctance, change their mindset, and apply practical techniques so they can ask in a way that’s both natural and effective.From preparation before the meeting and identifying the ‘bridge line’ to qualifying the referral and managing the response, each step is supported by worksheets and summaries to help you put the principles into action today, so that you can start growing your sales and your business immediately.Graham became one of Goldman Sachs’s most successful sales professionals by developing a powerful referrals methodology, and he now teaches his system to clients worldwide, including Barclays, Julius Baer, and Deutsche Bank, as well as smaller businesses.Foreword by Brett LankesterFormer Chief Executive Officer, London, Union Bancaire Privée

Does your product business feel unpredictable, slightly terrifying, and hungry for money?If so, you’re not alone.Retail is the fastest growing small business sector, and for good reason. With accessible selling technology and billions of people shopping online, reaching your ideal customer is easier than ever before.But the truth is that making money in a product business is harder than it first appears. And without profits, your business becomes incredibly difficult to manage and almost impossible to grow.Fortunately for you, big retailers have spent decades developing methods of monitoring profit margins, forecasting and growing sales and managing stock to maximise their bottom line.In this book, small-business retail expert Catherine Erdly shows you how to easily apply those big business tools and perspectives to understand your business, get clear on what you need to do to grow profitably, and, ultimately, tame your tiger.

Are you fed up of feeling tired, wired and unable to manage your mood?Worried that your mental health is having an effect on your relationships or your ability to perform at work?You are not alone.Many successful career women believe they thrive under pressure yet become susceptible to the negative effects of stress. Despite unexplained changes in their health, some ignore the warning signs and burn out.  At best this leaves them unable to function and at worst it can lead to early menopause, heart attack, stroke or dementia.Antidepressants are frequently offered for the symptoms of burnout but there is another way.In The Burnout Bible, registered nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner and mental health expert Rachel Philpotts shares:A simple 4-step solution to improving your mood naturally,Evidence-based nutrition and  lifestyle tips to tackle fatigue and emotional overwhelm, andQuick and easy mood-boosting recipesAll designed to help you beat burnout and feel revitalized, reenergized and restored.

You haven’t got time for wishful thinking when you’re changing the world.If you’re a leader who wants to get things done in a way that makes the world a better place, you need someone in your corner. Liam Black has been supporting social entrepreneurs and purpose-driven leaders for decades, and he understands what it takes to do work that goes beyond the bottom line – and what it can take out of you, too.In this no-bullshit, woo-woo-free book, he reveals how to align purpose and leadership, how to deal with uncertainty, imposter syndrome, anxiety and loneliness along the way, how to exercise authority (even in the face of endemic sexism), and when it’s right to walk away.'Liam’s the mentor you want on your side when things get tough.” Sue Campbell, FA Director of Women’s Football“This book (like his mentoring) will help you get through tough times with grace – a must read.” Juliet Scott-Croxford, President North America Brompton BikesLiam Black has created and led over a dozen businesses in the social enterprise and private sectors, has invested millions of pounds in purpose-driven businesses and has mentored start-up entrepreneurs and senior leaders in all sectors.

“The system you need to make bold changes in your career” Daniel H. PinkWe’re experiencing a work revolution, with an unprecedented opportunity to reimagine how, when, and where we do what we do. Now is the perfect time to take more control over your work/life and maybe even finally take the leap into going it alone, whether by starting your own business or turning your passion into a career.Ollie Henderson shares the lessons he’s learned by interviewing entrepreneurs, business leaders, and world-renowned experts on his chart-topping podcast Future Work/Life. Forget work/life balance, the secret to navigating a career transition today is to create a flywheel that aligns all parts of your work and life and harness small wins to help build the momentum you need to succeed.Take control of your long-term future using a proven step-by-step process  Develop the confidence to transform your career by focusing on becoming an expert in your niche Adopt a creative and experimental approach to your work/life that delivers consistent, measurable results Cultivate a network of global collaborators to support your transition and generate new opportunitiesExperienced founder and CEO Ollie Henderson pivoted his career while juggling the pleasures and pressures of raising a young family. He believes work/life balance is a myth. Rather than seeing career and personal life as two opposing forces, Ollie argues that the secret is to design an integrated approach that allows them to work in harmony.