Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard

by Carla Miller

Women leaders across the globe are experiencing the influence gap. They struggle to get their voice heard in meetings. They can’t get a seat at the table for the decisions that matter. It’s a systemic problem, not a problem with women.
It’s no wonder so many talented women experience imposter syndrome!

Closing the Influence Gap empowers women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, leading their way and changing it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face.

It shows women how they can believe in themselves in challenging situations, helps them to get the recognition they deserve as leaders and provides them with the influencing skills they need to get their voices heard and increase their impact.

Carla Miller is a leadership coach and chart-topping podcast host who works with women in management and leadership roles to develop their careers and their confidence. Hundreds of women leaders from global companies, the public sector and charities have taken part in her Influence & Impact programme.

232 pages, Paperback

Published November 15, 2022

Reviews

[books4chess · Rating 1 out of 5]

Reasonably generic and ambiguous in nature, nothing more added to the conversation than is already out there around this topic. I hoped for more but don't begrudge the content - it's simply fine.

Thank you NetGalley for the arc.

[Nette · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are disclosures the author makes of being in a safe space when putting into practice the strategies she offers.  That was something I appreciated. "Closing the Influence Gap" provides the Leadership expertise of Carla Miller who navigates questions from the women she has helped in order to help us all.  Topics that women in the workforce regardless of leadership position have dealt with.

Carla Miller leads us through how to handle imposter syndrome and how to overcome it.  How to increase your impact in the workplace.  Have your ideas heard in meetings and get the recognition you deserve.  With strategies, tips, and troubleshooting all in one book tackling each scenario.  With stories of the women leaders, Carla Miller has helped and put into practice the advice received.

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I appreciated this realistic approach to guidance for female leaders in the workplace, especially those who are newly promoted or just starting their journey in management. I found the advice and point of view to be straightforward, but not patronizing.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advanced read copy.

[Marci Baranski · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first half was mostly a synthesis of advice on how to improve your self-confidence and reduce self-doubt at work. I found the second half more interesting, with specific typologies for management styles and challenges. A good intro for women who are new to management, but doesn't go into much depth on any one topic.