Leap: Why It's Time to Let Go to Get Ahead in Your Career

by Jessica Galica

More than three million women left the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic, and even more are considering leaving or downshifting. Corporate women feel misled. Told they could “have it all,” women instead feel dissatisfied and exasperated. They have not lost ambition or dreams for their career, but they are reckoning with their corporate reality: environments that are designed for men, the burden of caretaking labor at home, and bias in hiring and promotions. These factors leave many women stuck—feeling unfulfilled but fearful about making the leap to reinvent their careers.

If this describes you, then Leap will give you the guidance and confidence you need to pivot toward fulfillment and authenticity. Intrigued by other women who have made major career shifts, career strategist Jessica Galica embarked on a series of interviews and discovered that her story—building a career by doing everything “right” but waking up lost—is not unique. She wrote this book to help other women learn why, when, and how to reinvent their careers. Drawing from the stories of courageous women who took the leap, as well as her own career journey, she examines:

• The feelings that lead women to want to pivot to something different
• The ways women can embrace new possibilities (including their risks)
• The fulfillment that can come from making the leap

A compelling blend of narrative, research, and pep talk, this book will empower you to reclaim control of your career trajectory and define success on your own terms.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

208 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 19, 2023

Reviews

[Lindy Bustabad]

Super repetitive, but had some REALLY good nuggets

[Graeme Williams]

Leap: Why It's Time to Let Go to Get Ahead in Your Career by Jessica Galica is a thoughtful and empowering guide for women navigating career dissatisfaction and considering a meaningful pivot.

Blending personal narrative, research, and interviews, the book explores the structural and emotional realities many women face in corporate environments. It addresses the tension between ambition and fulfillment, while offering a framework for recognizing when change is necessary and how to approach it with clarity and confidence.

A key strength is its balance between relatability and guidance. The real-life stories ground the message in lived experience, while the strategic insights help readers move from reflection to action.

This book is best suited for professionals, particularly women, who are reassessing their career paths and seeking a more authentic and fulfilling direction.

[Kate]

This book is exactly what I needed to hear at this point in my career! I really loved the authors approach to framing the challenges of modern corporations, she focuses on a supportive tone rather than making me feel less than as a woman, which is so common. I also really liked how she structured her arguments as the emotions, liked how talked about women needing emotional support more than any other tactical support, and loved the stories sprinkled throughout.

This book is an easy read— I am not big on self help/ personal growth books but am so glad I found this one.

[Emily Soukas]

I think this book could be very helpful for a woman who experiences a ton of personal paralysis/lack of confidence and/or who is not aware of general gender paradigms and disparities in the workplace.

If you’ve benefitted from coaching or gender studies in the past, I would skip it.

[Jennifer]

Good book to get ahead in your career. 👌

[Louise Small]

Loved it

[Carol & Russell]

Not a bad book

[Cindi]

I received this book in a Goodreads giveaway. A lot of the recommendations were fundamental. I don't feel like I learned anything new. I liked the reflection questions at the end of every chapter.