Reading List

Quietly Visible By Carol Stewart

Carol Stewart is a Coaching Psychologist, founder of Abounding Solutions and author of Quietly Visible: Leading with Influence and Impact as an Introverted Woman

Many misconceptions exist about what introversion is, and this was just one of them. These misconceptions can lead to people having an unfavourable, unconscious bias towards those who identify as introverts when it comes to developing talent in the workplace. The challenges women face getting to senior leadership roles is well documented, and for the introverted woman who, dealing with those challenges, along with the challenges many face as introverts, can make the leadership journey even more difficult.

49 ways to write yourself well By Jackee Holder

Jackee Holder is an established author and creative coach whose work integrates personal growth, nature, and creativity. She has published four non-fiction titles, including 49 Ways to Write Yourself Well: The Wisdom and Science of Writing and Journaling and Be Your Own Best Life Coach.

49 Ways to Write Yourself Well is an empowering guide for leaders and aspiring leaders to establish a meaningful journaling practice that promotes mental well-being, emotional resilience, and personal growth. Tailored to support global majority leaders, this book introduces accessible, research-backed writing techniques that inspire self-reflection, regulate emotions, and strengthen connections with both oneself and others.

Why your business needs it By Mutiat Adebowale

Mutiat Adebowale is a Leadership and Startup Consultant and the founder of Ignite Your Leadership Prowess, a Leadership and business coaching firm dedicated to transforming corporate professionals into bold business owners.

Who is a leader?  There are many definitions of who a leader is as well as leadership and all these definitions are correct depending on your perspective. Some have a leader as someone who is visionary, influential and charismatic. Others believe that a Leader sees the problem that needs fixing or a goal that needs to be achieved and knows exactly how to turn things around. The business dictionary says a leader is a person or thing that holds a dominant or superior position within its field, and is able to exercise a high degree of control or influence over others.

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Resilience in the Workplace By Martina Witter

Martina Witter is a Director of Award Winning Rapha Therapy & Training Services, BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, Keynote Speaker, Leadership coach ,Health and Wellbeing Consultant, Author , Podcast Host ( Rivers to Resilience), Blogger ,Resilience Expert , Founder of Black Mental Wealth and Cofounder of Black Women in Business and Professionals Network.

Resilience in the Workplace : From surviving to thriving in the workplace, in business and as an entrepreneur (2019) In this must read workbook for anyone seeking to succeed in life, business, the workplace and as an entrepreneur you will discover evidence based secrets to success and how to build emotional resilience.

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Authentic You By Ishreen Bradley

Ishreen is passionate about all humans having a fair crack at work. She is currently leading a research project into the impact of privilege on performance and opportunity in the workplace.

Authentic You gives you the tools to unleash your latent potential at work and achieve what you know you are capable whilst staying true to who you are. 

Based on the experience of over 1000 women, it contains detailed examples from real women just like you. It illustrates how to be successful by letting your authentic self shine through. 

Go beyond ‘Lean In’ to ‘Lean Back with Confidence’ – acknowledge your value and be at home with who you are. 

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Her Way to the Top By Hira Ali

Hira Ali is an inspiring leadership development and allyship specialist, executive career coach, and acclaimed writer and speaker.

Award-winning Hira Ali examines the myriad of challenges women face on their road to professional success. Informed by her 13 years of coaching experience and survey responses from 300 working women, she reveals the universal internal and external roadblocks that can impede a woman’s climb to the top, regardless of her culture or geography. This go-to guide for working women explores FOMO (the Fear of Missing Out), Imposter Syndrome, perfectionism and sexual harassment, among other issues.

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BREAKOUT: By Dr Oge Austin-Chukwu

At the centre of every soul is the desire to make our lives count, to leave a legacy behind that people will remember us by. Everyone, regardless of background, education or means can live everyday with purpose, leaving behind a legacy that outlives them. Using relatable real live stories and examples, Breakout shows you how.

At its core, Her Allies: A Practical Toolkit to Help Men Lead Through Advocacy offers men the strategies they need to become powerful advocates for gender equality. But, at its heart, this book is an invitation to all men who are willing to take that bold first step and transform good intention into meaningful action. Those men with the courage to read on will embark on a progressive journey that ends only when women realise the same opportunities, recognition, and respect that men already command. Her allies aren’t committed to this journey for personal gain; these selfless pioneers know that their children and grandchildren will reap the rewards of their efforts for generations to come.

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Successful Leadership Traits By Lisa Leonce

Lisa Leonce is a global executive coach, speaker, and consultant dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations.

This book focuses on leadership traits which amplify success. Presented in an A to Z format, each letter starts with an inspirational quote, followed by a definition of that trait, with practical clarifications as to why and how that trait will assist the reader in becoming and remaining a remarkable leader.

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The Success Equation of Women of Black and Asian Heritage By Claudia Crawley

An award-winning mentor, career coach and executive coach, she specialises in working with women managers in social work, other public sector and non-profit organisations.

Meet 10 black and Asian British women who apply a unique combination of determination, resilience and sense of purpose to resist the limitations of the white male-dominated world they live and work in.

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Young, Gifted, Dyslexic and Black By Jannett Morgan

Young, Gifted, Dyslexic and Black takes a unique look at dyslexia through the lens of race, ethnicity and culture. If you’re Black, aged 16-30, and you’re dyslexic (or you think you might be), this book features strategies to help you unlock a successful life. If you’re a parent, friend, tutor, colleague or employer, Young, Gifted, Dyslexic and Black contains all the insights, confidence, and tools you need to make a difference.
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