The Confidence Code: Uncovering the Science and Art of Self-Assurance for Women

RF: I enjoyed reading this as I work in a corporate environment and was looking for ways to feel an act more confident. I liked that there are actionable suggestions and recommendations for having a more confident behavior that suits your personality and situation. There are lots of roundabout stories, but I like that. They share how they came to these conclusions instead of only publishing the conclusions. They take you on their adventure of research and explain everything.

United States on Oct 05, 2023

Natalie: I highly recommend this book to all professional women!

Canada on Oct 01, 2023

Jessica CooperJessica Cooper: LOVE LOVE LOVE

United States on Aug 03, 2023

Andrea Riestra Gonzalez: The quality of the book is as expected.

Germany on Jul 24, 2023

Daniel f.Daniel f.: Perfecto, el libro llego en perfectas condiciones al igual que el empaquetado en el tiempo indicado, le doy 5 estrellas ya que fue sin ningún problema, AMAZON sigue sin fallarme.

Mexico on Oct 02, 2019

Eliana Godoy Cerqueira Leite: Excelente material sobre confiança. Muito bem escrito e muito importante para a mudança de comportamento necessária para grande parte das mulheres modernas

Brazil on Oct 31, 2016

Chris: I bought this book awhile ago, before I retired, because I was in an ill-fitting job, a quiet introvert among a group of extremely confident extroverts, and I was desperate for help. I didn't read it at that time. I wish I had. I have never been good at self-promotion, but in a workplace full of those who are, it's necessary. And this book shows how reasonable and honest self-promotion is a good thing and not a display of arrogance. We think nothing of men pushing themselves forward and touting their accomplishments, but in women it's considered tacky.

This book points out how men learn, from childhood on, how to be confident, how to fail without feeling like a failure, while women tend to back away from that. Perhaps it is changing now, but that is definitely how it was when I was growing up. And worse, it was such a part of the social fabric that I never even thought twice about it. Women who talked themselves up were haughty. Humility was more attractive for women. But this left us vulnerable in the workplace, relegated to the back as men naturally push forward, and that is what the boss sees, leaving women's contributions unnoticed or under-noticed. I experienced this...

United States on Jul 23, 2016

Colleen Dsouza: The book is a great read and highly recommended to all women!
It was sad that a dealer like Crossword sent me copies that had bad covers. These books were intended as gifts and due to paucity of time had to be given to the recipients (with some embarrassment). Would have been a delighted customer but for this lapse.

India on Jul 06, 2016

Lynne M. Spreen: The Confidence Code by Claire Shipman and Katty Kay is a wonderful book. It's funny (Katty Kay learning to kiteboard), relatable (stellar international leaders Christine Lagarde and Angela Merkel comforting each other when male politicians beat up on them), and easy to read. Well researched, the book contains pages of helpful information, not only to understand why we as a gender tend to lag in confidence but also what to do about it. (Although the book would be good resource for any adult who lacks confidence, it's aimed at women.)

Apart from making you feel good, why is confidence important? According to the authors, ..."there is evidence that confidence is more important than ability when it comes to getting ahead," on the job and in life generally. Good compensation, happiness, and professional fulfillment may depend on confidence. Not born confident? Don't worry. "The newest research shows that we can literally change our brains (to make us) more confidence prone."

There's a lot of wisdom in the Confidence Code. One nugget is this: "Most people believe they need to criticize themselves in order to find motivation to reach their goals. In fact, when you...

United States on May 17, 2014