Claire Shipman Boeken

Girls can rule the world—all they need is confidence. This empowering, entertaining guide from the bestselling authors of The Confidence Code gives girls the essential yet elusive code to becoming bold, brave, and fearless. It’s a paradox familiar to parents everywhere: girls are achieving like never before, yet they’re consumed with doubt on the inside. Girls worry constantly about how they look, what people think, whether to try out for a sports team or school play, why they aren’t getting “perfect” grades, and how many likes and followers they have online. Katty Kay and Claire Shipman use cutting-edge science and research, as well as proven methods of behavioral change, to reach girls just when they need it the most—the tween and teen years. Packed with graphic novel strips; appealing illustrations; fun lists, quizzes, and challenges; and true stories from tons of real girls, The Confidence Code for Girls teaches girls to embrace risk, deal with failure, and be their most authentic selves. If you or the girl in your life loved The Gutsy Girl or Rad American Women A-Z, you'll love this.

New York Times Bestseller 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 is confidence. Combining cutting-edge research in genetics, gender, behavior, and cognition—with examples from their own lives and those of other successful women in politics, media, and business—Kay and Shipman go beyond admonishing women to "lean in."Instead, they offer the inspiration and practical advice women need to close the gap and achieve the careers they want and deserve.

Confidence is a quality we all desire, yet it often seems elusive. The authors of a bestselling book deconstruct this misunderstood trait and provide a blueprint for cultivating it. Is confidence innate to a select few, or can anyone learn it? Is it best expressed through bravado, or is there a subtler way to demonstrate it? The authors explore why many women, even the most accomplished, grapple with self-doubt and whether there’s a secret to unlocking inner confidence. Journalists Katty Kay and Claire Shipman delve into neuroscience to investigate the roots of confidence in our brains. They consult leading psychologists who reveal that confidence can be developed through action and risk-taking, which can alter our neural pathways. Interviews with women leaders from various fields provide insights into how they harness this vital resource. The authors highlight the detrimental effects of low confidence on leadership and personal fulfillment. Ultimately, while genetics play a role in confidence, it is not a fixed trait. You won’t find it through positive thinking or by pretending to be confident. Instead, it requires a shift away from perfectionism and people-pleasing towards action, risk, and embracing failure. This inspiring exploration shows that by acting authentically, women can experience the transformative power of confidence in their lives.

Relegating the all or nothing, mommy-wars mentality to the 20th century, this title offers a fresh take on the largely hidden power that women have in the marketplace. It also shows women how to take advantage of this historical moment by crafting high-octane careers that don't require all-or-nothing lifestyles.