One of my own personal inspirations, Karren Brady has defied the odds. SHOP NOW 8 – Strong Woman: The Truth About Getting To The Top – Karren Brady Featuring everyone from Boudica to Greta Thunberg, there is bound to be a speech that will speak to you in She Speaks. Shining a light on incredible speeches made by women throughout history, you can’t help but feel motivated. If you’re looking for inspiration for public speaking, this is the book for you. SHOP NOW 7 – She Speaks: The Power of Women’s Voices – Yvette Cooper Providing inspiration and lessons, it’s a great one to dip in and out of when you need a business boost.

SHOP NOW 6 – Why Didn’t Anybody Tell Me This Sh*t Before: Wit and Wisdom from Women in Business – Marcella Allisonįrom solopreneurs to multimillion-dollar success stories, this book is a collection of over 60 letters from women who know exactly what it takes to run a business. Sharing her own experience of working in some of the most successful businesses, you’ll find out what small changes you can make so you can reach the top too. One of Fortune magazine’s Most Powerful Women in Business and Facebook COO, Sheryl Sandberg knows exactly what it is to be a woman with ambition. SHOP NOW 5 – Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead – Sheryl Sandberg SHOP NOW 4 – Do It Like A Woman: … and Change The World – Caroline Criado-PerezĪre you deep in a motivation rut? Read Do It Like A Woman and discover some truly remarkable women that not only overcame huge obstacles but went on to become revolutionary pioneers. With insights from senior women in organizations such as the University of Cambridge and Microsoft, you’ll find out what it’s really like to be a female CEO in Beyond the Boy's Club. Have you ever felt like the only woman in the room? It’s no secret that there are fewer women in the boardroom than men and that is why getting inspiration from those who have achieved it is so important. SHOP NOW 3 – Beyond the Boys’ Club: Achieving Career Success as a Woman Working in a Male-Dominated Field – Suzanne Doyle-Morris Jo Malone is known as the driving force behind leading beauty brands Jo Malone and Jo Loves, but do you know how she did it? Sharing her journey from leaving school with no qualifications to becoming one of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, this is one of the most inspiring books for female entrepreneurs.

Inspiring you to work less, but create more, this is a great one for those who have more than one project on the go. The Multi-Hyphen Method is for anyone who is frustrated by the idea of a traditional 9-5 job. I am a huge Emma Gannon fangirl so it would only be right to start this list with one of her incredible books. 1 – The Multi-Hyphen Method – Emma Gannon Whether you’re just starting out or already established, these books are sure to relight that fire.

To help you find your motivation again, I’ve shared 20 of my favorite inspiring books for female entrepreneurs. You can learn so much from reading other people's stories and even be motivated by their successes. That’s why I love inspiring business books written by women who have built successful businesses and aren’t afraid to talk about their failures. Thanks to The Société, I’m part of a thriving community of female entrepreneurs that are there to support each other, but it never hurts to get another view. It’s in times like this that I like to surround myself with other unapologetically ambitious women who know exactly how hard it is to show up every day, even when there are no instant results. You might have created and established a successful business, but maintaining it on days where you can see little, if any, progress can be tough. Do you know the ones where you’re ticking all the boxes but missing that internal force that gives purpose to your day?

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