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The Confidence Code

by Katty Kay

Book Details

Publisher:Harper Collins
Published:2014-04-15
Pages:214
Format:BOOK
Language:en
ISBN:9780062230645

Reading Info

About This Book

Following the success of Lean In and Why Women Should Rule the World, the authors of the bestselling Womenomics provide an informative and practical guide to understanding the importance of confidence—and learning how to achieve it—for women of all ages and at all stages of their career. Working women today are better educated and more well qualified than ever before. Yet men still predominate in the corporate world. In The Confidence Code, Claire Shipman and Katty Kay argue that the key reason

Our Review

This book tackles the confidence gap that holds many women back in their careers, blending neuroscience, behavioral research, and interviews with powerful women to explain why qualified women often hesitate while less-qualified men advance. The authors argue that confidence is not a fixed personality trait but a malleable skill that can be consciously built through action and risk-taking, moving beyond simple positive thinking to provide a practical framework for change.

What sets this guide apart is its actionable advice, which pushes readers to stop overthinking and start doing, breaking the cycle of perfectionism and rumination that stifles potential. It’s an essential read for any woman who has ever felt her inner critic holding her back in a meeting, a negotiation, or a career move, offering the tools to rewrite her internal script and claim the professional success she has earned.

Themes

Business & Economics

Subjects

Business & Economics