Browse My Bookshelf
Some books are just meh. These? These are the ones that shake things up, call you out, and push you to be bolder, smarter, and more intentional—whether in your career, leadership, personal growth, or job search. These are the books I’ve dog-eared, highlighted, and filled with margin notes because they actually work.
I’ve broken them down into categories so you can find exactly what you need:
Because work should work for you. These books help you take charge of your career.
The ones that feel like wise friends, guiding you to be a better leader, mentor, and change-maker.
Résumés, interviews, networking—it’s all here, minus the outdated, generic advice.
No fluff, no gimmicks—just high-impact insights on how to lead with confidence and clarity.
Mindset, boundaries, communication, life design—if it helps you level up, it’s on this shelf.
Every book here has made a real impact on me, and if you’re ready to dig in, you can pull up a comfy chair and filter by category tags below. (Heads up: I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my link—at no extra cost to you. So, if you grab one, you’re not just investing in yourself, you’re also helping me keep my book-buying habit alive. Win-win. 😉)
Ready to find your next great read?
The Earned Life
Lose Regret, Choose Fulfillment
by Marshall Goldsmith
“We are living an earned life when the choices, risks, and effort we make in each moment align with an overarching purpose in our lives, regardless of the eventual outcome.” But for many of us, that pesky final phrase is a stumbling block. Not being attached to the outcome goes against everything we’re taught about achievement and fulfillment.
The Exceptional Presenter
A Proven Formula to Open Up and Own the Room
by Timothy J. Koegel
It's often reported that the number one fear among American adults is public speaking. But in today's competitive business world, effective communication is a crucial skill, and the cost of being less than effective is quite high.
The Four Agreements
A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book)
by don Miguel Ruiz, Janet Mills
Explore the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.
The HeART of Laser-Focused Coaching
A Revolutionary Approach to Masterful Coaching
by Marion Franklin
When using the Laser-Focused approach, you’ll be able to: 1) avoid getting seduced by the story; 2) ask questions that get right to the heart of the matter; 3) have the client do all of the summary; 4) know how to create the shift and what to do afterwards; 5) recognize the client’s underlying pattern and know how to address it and so much more.
The Job Closer
Time-Saving Techniques for Acing Resumes, Interviews, Negotiations, and More
by Steve Dalton
Job seekers routinely overinvest in trivial aspects of the employment hunt while underestimating the important ones. The Job Closer will leave you with more time for networking, making meaningful connections, and showcasing your unique talents, so your odds of success in landing the perfect job improve exponentially.