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Résumés, interviews, networking—it’s all here, minus the outdated, generic advice.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?
Coach the Person, Not the Problem
A Guide to Using Reflective Inquiry
by Marcia Reynolds
Questions only seek answers--inquiry provides insight. Instead of only asking "magical" questions, learn five essential practices of reflective inquiry: focus on the person, not the problem; summarize what is heard and expressed; identify underlying beliefs and assumptions; unwrap the desired outcome; and articulate insights and commitments.
Coaching A to Z
The Extraordinary Use of Ordinary Words
by Haesun Moon
This practical, accessible guide to having more powerful conversations offers a set of powerful words or phrases―one for every letter of the alphabet―to help you move others toward greater purpose and accomplishment. Each entry includes an inspiring real-life example, and reflection questions to help you put it into action.
Coaching the Team at Work
The Definitive Guide to Team Coaching
by David Clutterbuck
In a complex and constantly evolving business and social environment, teams can only keep up if they adapt frequently. But to adapt, they must have clarity about their internal and external systems and how these contribute to or undermine performance. Explore the six most significant aspects of team function that underpin performance.
Conscious Business
How to Build Value Through Values
by Fred Kofman
Conscious business means finding your passion and expressing your essential values through your work. A conscious business fosters personal fulfillment in the individuals, mutual respect in the community, and success in the organization. Achieve what really matters in the workplace and beyond.
Crucial Conversations
Tools for Talking When Stakes are High
by Joseph Grenny
Crucial Conversations provides powerful skills to ensure every conversation―especially difficult ones―leads to the results you want. Learn how to be persuasive rather than abrasive, how to get back to productive dialogue when others blow up or clam up, and powerful skills for mastering high-stakes conversations, regardless of the topic or person.