{"product_id":"closing-the-influence-gap-a-practical-guide-for-women-leaders-who-want-to-be-heard-9781788603614","title":"Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e** \u003cstrong\u003eBusiness Book Awards 2023 Finalist\u003c\/strong\u003e **\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen leaders across the globe are experiencing the influence gap. They struggle to get their voice heard in meetings. They can’t get a seat at the table for the decisions that matter. It’s a systemic problem, not a problem with women.\u003cbr\u003e It’s no wonder so many talented women experience imposter syndrome!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClosing the Influence Gap\u003c\/em\u003e empowers women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, leading their way and changing it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt shows women how they can believe in themselves in challenging situations, helps them to get the recognition they deserve as leaders and provides them with the influencing skills they need to get their voices heard and increase their impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarla Miller\u003c\/strong\u003e is a leadership coach and chart-topping podcast host who works with women in management and leadership roles to develop their careers and their confidence. Hundreds of women leaders from global companies, the public sector and charities have taken part in her Influence \u0026amp; Impact programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eI appreciated this realistic approach to guidance for female leaders in the workplace, especially those who are newly promoted or just starting their journey in management. I found the advice and point of view to be realistic, but not patronizing. \u003c\/p\u003e * NetGalley *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarla Miller leads us through how to handle imposter syndrome and how to overcome it. How to increase your impact in the workplace. Have your ideas heard in meetings and get the recognition you deserve. With strategies, tips, and troubleshooting all in one book tackling each scenario. With stories of the women leaders, Carla Miller has helped and put into practice the advice received.\u003c\/p\u003e * NetGalley *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eReassuring, interesting and helped me secure a job promotion.\u003cbr\u003eCarla's book was an easy read, filled with examples and each chapter was well structured. It gave me confidence, reassured me and helped me believe in myself!\u003c\/p\u003e * Amazon *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book shares some incredibly practical advice that I think most people can implement relatively easily to help progress their careers. \u003cbr\u003eGreat read, not preachy in any way as I have found some leadership books, and one I've recommended to others.\u003c\/p\u003e * Amazon *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hard-hitting introduction of this book perfectly summarises the harm that the Influence Gap is having, not only to women in the workplace but on organisations globally. And it’s this challenge of gender inequality that the author aims to help women to navigate through this practical and punchy guide\u003c\/p\u003e * HR Director *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiving women a how to manage leadership in a male dominated world. Great read for some practical tips to get busy, to be heard and to get recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e * Netgalley *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz – what’s your Influence Score?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 - The Inner Work\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCOACHING TOOL: Turning down the volume on your Inner Critic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCOACHING TOOL: Tuning into your Inner Leader (includes online visualization)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCOACHING TOOL: Reframing the beliefs that are holding you back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy we all feel like an imposter sometimes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSay goodbye to perfectionism and overworking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to worry less about work (includes online meditation for anxiety)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon’t wait for validation from others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandling negative feedback with grace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoiding burnout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeing kind to yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThink like a leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 - Being seen as a leader\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCOACHING TOOL: Your Cloak of Authority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDEVELOP YOUR PERSONAL LEADERSHIP BRAND\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003ci\u003eLEADING YOUR TEAM\u003c\/i\u003eBecome brilliant at delegating (includes online template)\u003cbr\u003eThe five mistakes managers make\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003ci\u003eMEETING MAGIC\u003c\/i\u003eYour meeting toolkit\u003cbr\u003eHow we give our power away through language\u003cbr\u003eHaving gravitas\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 - Increasing your Influence \u0026amp; Impact\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eINFLUENCING\u003cbr\u003eHow we get in our own way when it comes to influencing\u003cbr\u003eCOACHING TOOL: Seeing things from a different perspective\u003cbr\u003eA 6 step model for influencing anyone\u003cbr\u003eKnowing who you need to influence\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMANAGING UPWARDS\u003cbr\u003eHow to train your line manager\u003cbr\u003eDisagreeing with someone more senior than you\u003cbr\u003eHaving the difficult conversations\u003cbr\u003eTurn your manager into your sponsor\u003cbr\u003eCOACHING TOOL: Giving feedback upwards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAVIGATING INTERNAL POLITICS\u003cbr\u003eStrategic relationship building\u003cbr\u003eYour team’s personal brand matters\u003cbr\u003eGaining respect from your peers\u003cbr\u003eBecome the problem solver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPEAKING THE LANGUAGE OF SENIOR STAKEHOLDERS\u003cbr\u003eCOACHING TOOL: The 4 questions people ask\u003cbr\u003eCommunicating to busy senior people\u003cbr\u003eHandling objections and difficult questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4 – Developing your Career\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCOACHING TOOL: The Leadership Wheel (online)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking control of your career\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy ambition isn’t selfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing to step up to the next level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to succeed at interview\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoving from specialist to generalist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to start a new job well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen you’re promoted above your peers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe myth of meritocracy and how to shout about your successes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnowing when to leave your job\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDealing with redundancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4 – Troubleshooting Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eA bullying boss has really knocked my confidence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow do I keep myself motivated in challenging times?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eI feel jealous when others are promoted and I’m not\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eI find it really hard to say no\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eI’m younger than the people I manage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy team are constantly asking me questions they should know the answer to\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow do I influence internally when I’m working virtually?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThere’s constant tension between my team and another team which I get dragged into\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWorking virtually is really impacting my confidence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eI don’t get on with my line manager\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eI really want to be liked and I’m avoiding some tough conversations as a result\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eI find it very hard to say no\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy confidence has dipped since I returned from parental leave\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe menopause is impacting my performance and confidence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eMay add more… - consider trans issue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConclusion \u0026amp; 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