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Book SynopsisA WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER
A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER
A guide for Asian women to tap into their confidence and joy, and shine as leaders in today''s world
In 2021, women represented 54.3% of the US workforce but only held 35% of senior leadership positions. Of that percentage, only 2.7% of Asian women were seen in management roles. While there have been great leaps for women in the workplace in the last decade, women of color still fall behind. The Tao of Self-Confidence book sets a foundation to help Asian Women start being seen as leaders in work and life rather than by our stereotypes. In this book, you''ll read about:
- Getting to the root causes of what''s holding you back and stepping into your greatness
- Cultural and historical issues that affect our leadership potential
- Finding and gaining more confidence as your authentic self
With an honest and vulnerable approach, Yap Chan discusses and e
Table of Contents
Introduction: The State of Asian Women 1
Chapter 1 The Model Minority Myth and How That Affects Us 7
Chapter 2 The Challenges Asian Women Still Face 17
Chapter 3 Intergenerational Trauma and Why We Need to Talk About It 41
Chapter 4 How to Unlock Our Traumas 75
Chapter 5 The Journey to Healing 101
Chapter 6 The Journey to Self- Love 115
Chapter 7 The Power of Self- Confidence 135
Chapter 8 The Future of Asian Women in Leadership 159
Conclusion: Words for Your Self- Confidence Journey 167
Notes 171
Resource List 183
Acknowledgments 185
About the Author 187
Index 189
