Book cover of Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead

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A groundbreaking women’s leadership expert and popular conference speaker gives women the practical skills to voice and implement the changes they want to see—in themselves and in the world
 
In her coaching and programs for women, Tara Mohr saw how women were "playing small" in their lives and careers,…

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2 authors picked Playing Big as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book gave me the confidence to follow a dream that I thought was frivolous and silly: to be a professional speaker. As I read this book, I realized that following my heart was difficult for me, as I am a veterinarian and driven by science. As a result, I lost touch with my intuition and my confidence in doing what was true to myself, not what others expected of me.

When I read the part where she talks about thinking that your dream couldn’t be that because it seems too big and following that little voice that says, “What…

As someone who has spent much of my life hidden in the shadows, fearing judgment and criticism, the idea of stepping out and embracing a “Playing Big” mindset was a big shift in perspective for me.

It prompted not only reflection of how my hiding behavior came to be, but also the costs of it, and the potential that may lie beyond my comfort zone. Messages from within this book helped me find the courage to step out of the shadows and shine.

My favorite quote is; “Playing big doesn’t come from working more, pushing harder, or finding confidence. It…

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