Speak Up, Sister!: The Professional Woman's Guide to Confidence and Success

by Jamie Dandar McKinney

Discover how to grow and leverage your confidence as a powerful tool! Experience the exhilaration of communicating with executive presence, no longer allowing intimidation or fear to hold you back, and advancing your career on your terms. Jamie Dandar McKinney brings her edgy humor, real life examples, and practical exercises to crush your insecurities, quiet the voices of judgment, and empower yourself and other women around you to boldly Speak Up, Sister! “Jamie Dandar McKinney is an irresistible a bottomless well of advice on beating the tricky, frustrating workplace dynamics and subtle setbacks so many women still contend with. Whether you’re stymied by toxic office politics or just want to score equal time in team meetings, Speak Up, Sister! is a practical handbook for changing the game and having your say. Like its inspiring author, this book is feisty, fearless, disarmingly direct, and empowering. It belongs in the briefcase of every woman on her way up the power ladder. Speak Up, Sister! is a winner!” — Tom Farmer, Former CNN Executive Producer“Speak Up, Sister! is a wonderful real-world example of how we, as women in the workplace, can practice confidence and excel within a sometimes man-heavy world. Jamie has helped me notice moments when I have room for improvement while simultaneously filling me up with the confidence I need to leap into being a workplace Shero!” — Brandi Zak, Operations Area Manager, AmazonJamie Dandar McKinney, MBA , is a professional coach, keynote speaker, certified virtual presenter, and author. As the President and Founder of Jamie Empowers, Inc., (www.jamieempowers.com) she is fully immersed in her mission to empower women to ditch doubts, speak up and achieve the careers they deserve and desire.

278 pages, Paperback

Published November 10, 2020

Reviews

[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read many business books over the years from the 7 Habits to Dare to Lead. What I really liked about this book is that it hit home on so many levels in regards to being a woman advancing through an industry that is very male dominated. Many of the concepts here I have gleaned over the years through different writers, teachers and experience but I have found, tend to get lost in the noise of work and forgotten. They are all summarized here as a reminder, with some exciting additions and are provided in a very straight forward read, with humor and with great examples and ideas on how to handle certain situations. I have many pages earmarked and wished I would have had this book back in the late 90's.

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have never enjoyed a business read this much. Jamie will help you remove the word "sorry" from your professional vocabulary, embrace your superpowers, experience Brave-Ah-Na, and win when the communication stakes are high. Jamie successfully conveys her face-to face animated personality, presence, poise and voice in these pages. I wish I could have had it 25 years ago!

[Tracy Fagan]

This book is a powerful book with very practical actions you can take to help boost your confidence...and help other women around you soar. Jamie's stories will make you laugh and illustrate the various points she makes in the book.

Whether you are a seasoned business woman or a young one just starting out, this is a great resource to help you hold your head a little higher and be the "Shero" you are designed to be!!

[Cassandra Solarczyk · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book and really trying to apply Jamie's thoughts and recommendations to my personal and professional life. Especially after meeting Jamie and hearing her speak, I think I was better able to understand her perspective. I did think the book hopped around a bit and could have better flow, but I still loved the concepts she brings to the table.