In Her Own Voice: A Woman's Rise to CEO: Overcoming Hurdles to Change the Face of Leadership

Based on 25 years of research into the specific hurdles facing women in business, In Her Own Voice offers sage advice and empowerment for any woman striving to advance her career—and any organization ready to improve gender equity at every level.

In Her Own Voice outlines how readers can overcome these obstacles, with key competencies and action steps such as quieting your inner critic, discarding biases, building confidence, gaining clarity about the future, and more.

Supported by data and infused with compelling real-life stories, it’s a blueprint for helping readers identify, measure, and conquer what’s holding women back at any stage of their careers.

About the Author

Jennifer McCollum is CEO of Linkage, a SHRM company, where she oversees the strategic direction and global operations of the premier leadership development firm. With a mission to “change the face of leadership,” Linkage has dedicated more than 35 years to advancing women and accelerating inclusion in organizations.

Jennifer is also a keynote speaker, consultant, and author, with more than 20 years of experience building and growing businesses in the leadership space. Her expertise includes the state of women in the workforce; how to close the gender equity gap; how to develop effective, inclusive leaders; and how to demystify inclusion for leaders and organizations.

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