In today's world, women continue to be undervalued and overlooked as potential leaders. Many women don't even think of themselves as future leaders, despite their significant contributions at work and home. What obstacles relegate women to underdog status in the working world, and how can these obstacles be overcome?

In a quest for answers, this powerful book delves deep into the stories of remarkable women who share a common struggle against external and internal barriers to leadership advancement. Women frequently find themselves ensnared in antiquated narratives and constricting beliefs, along with a lack of mentorship and limited flexibility and support.

McAfee and Paetow offer the tools and guidance for women to see themselves through a different lens and uncover their true selves, talents, passions, and leadership potential. They examine eight attributes of fearless leadership, blending the masculine and feminine leadership styles, that are essential for success and wholeness.

Gender equality in leadership is not just a moral imperative; it's a pragmatic necessity. The business world stands to gain immeasurably from increased female representation in leadership roles. By peeling back the layers of self-doubt and societal constraints, this book offers a roadmap for women to rise above the chains of convention and find the fearless leader within.

Fearless Female Leaders is the first book to be published in the Fearless Leader Books series. 

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Coauthored by Mark LeBlanc, Kathy McAfee, and Henry DeVries, this terrific little book packs a big punch. It will prepare you to more confidently respond to the most commonly asked question in networking, “What do you do for a living?” Sounds easy enough, but it isn’t. The way you communicate who you are and what you do will ultimately help you overcome the greatest single obstacle in the marketplace: having clients, prospects, and hiring managers understand what you do and how you can help them. Ditch those slick elevator pitches and replace them with the strategic, authentic and proven tools found in this book including Defining Statement, Defining Story, and the Defining Paragraph. These frameworks will give you the strategic clarity you need to better position yourself to secure the good work you are called and compelled to do.

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● Watch Kathy’s video - Defining You: a blueprint for personal branding and positioning.

Many professionals provide too much information when they speak—at meetings, during updates with managers, in presentations, or when trying to get a simple point across. Authors Leesa Wallace and Kathy McAfee refer to these long-winded professionals as “Wild Bores,” and we are all at risk for becoming just like them. In this concise, practical, and engaging book, you will learn how to deliver information that is “just enough,” not “just in case.” The useful tools and examples will show you how to pare down your opening, organize your thoughts, and handle a challenge. As a result, you’ll become a more efficient communicator, able to lead more productive discussions. By using fewer words, you can have more impact and greater influence at work. This book is an invaluable resource and will help you prepare for meetings, important discussions, and even opening remarks for your presentation.

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● Watch this book trailer video - Don’t be a Wild Bore - Get to The Point Already

This highly practical/tactical guide will forever change the way you think and feel about networking. From a dreaded activity to an exciting strategy that will help you create a more successful life. Written with a playful automotive theme, this 3rd edition is packed with real life examples, stories, and actionable instructions helping the reader shift into a higher gear of business growth and career development through networking and relationship-building. This is a 'must read' by anybody seeking to advance their career, cultivate higher level prospects and connections, turn a small business into a fast growing success, create a pipeline of fans and supporters, and even land a better job. Networking Ahead provides useful ideas and proven strategies to help you overcome internal and external roadblocks that get in your way from networking success, and empower you with the skills and know-how to grow your sphere of influence and become a master connector.

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When’s the last time you fought to stay awake during a presentation? Was the only moment of joy when the speaker said the phrase, In Conclusion…, only to have them bumble on for another ten minutes?

The reality is that millions of dollars are wasted everyday in time and energy from the creation and delivery of boring PowerPoint slides. The message and the messager are lost in a sea of unnecessary and distracting slides and videos. And the audience suffers. So does your leadership reputation.

This book offers a refreshing alternative. Based on the art of high engagement, this book will teach you how to communicate more effectively, connect more authentically, and motivate your audiences to action. The twelve proprietary tools - including Clean Sheet Thinking - will equip you with better methods to plan, build, and deliver more powerful presentations, saving you hours of time and anguish in the preparation. Stop Global Boring and unleash your creativity and get the presentation results you desire!

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● Watch this book trailer video - What are boring presentations costing you and your organization?

Unlock your presentation potential with The Control Center digital toolkit and workbook! This Control Center equips you with 13 powerful tools to plan, design, and deliver engaging presentations that captivate, motivate, and drive action. Created by Kathy McAfee, author of Stop Global Boring, it helps you sharpen your message, engage your audience, and achieve your presentation goals.