Fear Less. Grow More.
Stop letting fear make your decisions.
Build the confidence to speak up, build relationships, harness AI & pursue the career—and life—you want.
Research-backed. Practical. Built from insights gathered from thousands of professionals around the world.
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Believing you are a fraud, fake or will be 'found out'... even when you know what you're doing.
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Not asking for what you want... until you feel 100% ready (which is usually too late--or never).
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Letting others control your future... even though you need to be in the driver's seat.
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Staying in your comfort zone... when you know you're ready for something more.
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Avoiding networking... even though you know connections create opportunity.
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Putting off a critical conversation... because you're not sure how it will go.
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Burning yourself out.... by trying to prove yourself, over and over.
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Holding back your idea... to avoid being judged or wrong.
What is fear keeping you from?
Sometimes fear tricks you into...
The future does not belong to the people who never feel fear.
It belongs to those who learn how to move forward anyway.
-- Author Jennifer Willey
This is why I wrote
Fearless in 5 for you
Built on Research. Proven in the Real World.
That's Why Leaders & Readers Love It
Fearless in 5 combines proprietary Fearless@Work research, behavioral science, decades of corporate leadership experience and lessons gathered from thousands of professionals around the world.
POWERFUL
"Practical, personal, and deeply affirming, Fearless in 5 transforms confidence into a daily habit and courage into forward momentum."
Shelley Zalis
Founder and CEO
The Female Quotient
ESSENTIAL
"For any working woman looking to lead with greater confidence and clarity, it's a must-read. With a smart blend of research, real-world insight, and actionable tools, it equips women to build confidence, communicate with influence, expand powerful networks, and take control of their future."
Anna Hakobyan
VP Supplier Diversity
Astrazeneca
INSPIRING
"If you’re ready to
stop second-guessing yourself and start leading with clarity and conviction, Fearless in 5 belongs on your desk, dog-eared and highlighted."
Cate Luzio
Founder and CEO
Luminary
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It's Time to Focus on the
5 Fearless Fundamentals
You don't become fearless overnight.
You build the skills to stop letting fear run the show.
Take a Peek Inside
Table of Contents
Introduction: Your fearless journey begins
Part 1: ‘Fear less’ and do more
1. How fear holds you back
2. Don’t fear success
3. Flip your fear into fuel for the future
Part 2: Confidence | Evict your inner impostor
4. How I became an impostor
5. The expert perspective on confidence
6. The path to crushing it
Part 3: Communication | Speak up and stand out: The power of your voice
7. Finding my voice
8. The expert perspective on communication
9. Harness the power of your voice
Part 4: Connections | Build your dream team
10. Network like a natural
11. The expert perspective on networking and connections
12. Build your personal board of directors
13. Win-win networking techniques
Part 5: Courage | Battle bias + be your best advocate
14. The struggle to self-advocate
15. The expert perspective on courage
16. Becoming a bada$$ self-advocate
Part 6: Control | Take the reins + own your power
17. Getting in the driver’s seat
18. The expert perspective on taking control
19. Work/Life integration in action
20. Chart your career path
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Join Me on the Journey to Fear Less
I didn't write this book because I was fearless.
I wrote it because I wasn't.
After observing smart and talented people holding themselves back again and again (including me!), I knew it was my mission to write this book. I didn't want you to navigate your career journey alone or miss out on what you deserve.
Learn more about my path and the inspiration behind the book.
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