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Résumés, interviews, networking—it’s all here, minus the outdated, generic advice.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?
Fierce Conversations
Achieving Success at Work and in Life One Conversation at a Time
by Susan Scott
Master positive change through powerful communication. In this guide, which includes a workbook and The Seven Principles of Fierce Conversations, Scott teaches you how to transform everyday conversations at work and at home with effective ways to get your message across.
Fierce Leadership
A Bold Alternative to the Worst "Best" Practices of Business Today
by Susan Scott
Scott teaches us how to spot the worst “best” practices in our organizations using a technique she calls “squid eye”–the ability to see the “tells” or signs that we have fallen prey to disastrous behaviors. A refreshingly candid book for leaders who are ready to take a hard look at lurking trouble and do something about it.
Group Coaching
A Comprehensive Blueprint
by Ginger Cockerham
Whether you want to become a coach or just want to improve your coaching skills, Group Coaching can help you create a successful and sustainable business helping individuals, companies, and organizations achieve their objectives. Get insider information on what works well and what to avoid in group coaching with this detailed guidebook.
Hidden Potential
The Science of Achieving Greater Things
by Adam Grant
Progress depends less on how hard you work than how well you learn. Growth is not about the genius you possess—it’s about the character you develop. Explore how to build the character skills and motivational structures to realize your potential, and how to design systems that create opportunities for those who have been underrated and overlooked.