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Résumés, interviews, networking—it’s all here, minus the outdated, generic advice.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?
Career Coach GPT
The Complete Guide to ChatGPT Resume, Cover Letter, Interview, and Job Search Success
by Jeremy Schifeling
Career Coach GPT is the world's first AI-powered career guru. So if you're ready to go beyond generic advice from career blogs and get the bespoke guidance that only a private coach can provide, get ready for Career Coach GPT. And get ready to build a career - and a life - you love!
Changing on the Job
How Leaders Become Courageous, Wise, and Steady in an Anxious World
by Jennifer Garvey Berger
Using adult development theory, Berger explains the four predictable stages of leadership maturity and wisdom, and how to accelerate growth toward the third and fourth stages. Whether you're a seasoned leader or an emerging coach, Changing on the Job is a roadmap to cultivating courageous, wise, and steady leadership in an uncertain world.
Choice Coaching Magazine
The Magazine of Professional Coaching
by choice Magazine
Choice is the ultimate resource for professional coaches in the wonderful arena of professional coaching. We’re more than a magazine; choice is a community for people who use coaching in their work or personal lives. We’ve been building our strong, passionate following in the coaching industry for more than a decade.
Co-Active Coaching
The Proven Framework for Transformative Conversations at Work and in Life
by Karen Kimsey-House, Henry Kimsey-House, Phillip Sandhal, Laura Whitworth
The flexible Co-Active Coaching model showcased in the book has stood the test of time. It's everything coaches need to build solid skills, stronger relationships and healthier communication. Includes an online Coach's Toolkit full of thoughtful exercises, relevant examples and concrete advice; it is clear, direct, easy to read, and inspiring.
Co-Active Leadership
Five Ways to Lead
by Henry Kimsey-House, Karen Kimsey-House
The five dimensions of Co-Active Leadership work together holistically, starting with self-leadership. Depending on the situation, you may lead from the front, offering guidance or inspiration; from behind, encouraging others; from beside, partnering with others; or from the field, drawing on collective insights and wisdom.