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Collaborative Confidence: How women leaders can activate self-awareness, amplify their authentic talents, and accelerate workplace change Paperback – March 7, 2023

by Dr. Heather Backstrom (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 29 ratings
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2023 Global Book Award’s Gold Medal Winner in Business Management

"Backstrom brings her own voice—and evident confidence—to [business books] along with an effective narrative
structure, making it a solid addition to a crowded bookshelf." —Kirkus

"Dr. Heather Backstrom's Collaborative Confidence is a practical and informative handbook that women—and their employers—can turn to when in need of guidance or inspiration." —IndieReader

"An impassioned guide challenging women leaders to build confidence and unite." —BookLife, Editor's Pick

"If you're in any form of an executive role in your profession or feeling somewhat stagnant in your career, this is just the book you need to read." —Readers' Favorite

"This book is a must-read for women who have found themselves struggling with confidence at any time in their lives. Brilliantly written with stories about some of the most amazing women leaders around the world, Collaborative Confidence is the next step in creating more inclusive workspaces." —Seattle Book Review

“Heather’s Activate-Amplify-Accelerate framework takes readers on an engaging and actionable journey from self-discovery to large scale transformation.” —Tina Robinson, former Global Head of Leadership Development, Fabletics

Dr. Heather Backstrom brings 25 years of corporate human resources and executive coaching experience to Collaborative Confidence, an inclusive, open, and fulfilling new method for women to grow, share, and lead at work. By using her three pillars—Activate, Amplify and Accelerate—Dr. Backstrom demonstrates how women leaders can:

  • Work in alignment with their values and embrace the best opportunities
  • Effectively showcase their unique skills and talents
  • Foster executive presence
  • Demonstrate their impact and enhance their influence
  • Encourage and advocate for other women
  • Bring about meaningful and substantive change for women in the workplace

When women engage in Collaborative Confidence, they are naturally truer to themselves, and help other women feel the same. Combining stories, research, and Dr. Backstrom’s many years of experience with actionable takeaways, Collaborative Confidence is written to help you weave together a happy and fulfilling life and career. Activate your self-awareness, inner champion, core values, and strengths; Amplify your visibility and accomplishments, as well as other women leaders; and Accelerate human-centric organizational cultures to discover a career that truly reflects your passions, values, and goals.

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  3. Publication date
    March 7, 2023
  4. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.58 x 8.5 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1647046513
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1647046514
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"Brilliantly written with stories about some of the most amazing women leaders around the world, Collaborative Confidence is the next step in creating more inclusive workspaces." —Seattle City Book Review (4.5 stars)

"An impassioned guide challenging women leaders to build confidence and unite." Booklife, Editor's Pick

"If you're in any form of an executive role in your profession or feeling somewhat stagnat in your career, this is just the book you need to read." Reader's Favorite

"Dr. Heather Backstrom's Collaborative Confidence is a practical and informative handbook that women—and their employers—can turn to when in need of guidance or inspiration." —IndieReader

"Backstrom brings her own voice—and evident confidence—to [business books] along with an effective narrative structure, making it a solid addition to a crowded bookshelf." —Kirkus

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Dr. Backstrom is passionate about culitvating empowered women leaders including elevating their voices, presence and impact. She wrote Collaborative Confidence to create an enduring bond between women that propels them forward together.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bublish, Incorporated (March 7, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1647046513
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1647046514
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.58 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 29 ratings

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Dr. Heather Backstrom is an accomplished executive coach, facilitator, professor and author. As an expert in women's leadership she is passionate about empowering women's voices, presence and impact. Her book is the recipient of the Gold Medal from the Global Book Awards. She created Collaborative Confidence to be an enduring bond between women that propels them forward together. Her professional expertise spans organizations in the for profit, not-for-profit and public sector arenas. She coaches leaders at all levels including C-suite, vice president, director and manager. She's passionate about cultivating empowered women leaders. She wants all women to confidently use their voice and project their influence, while doing the same for other women. With a passion for learning, she is also an adjunct professor with the University of Redlands. Heather has a M.S. in human resources from Chapman University and a doctorate in organizational leadership from Pepperdine University.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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29 global ratings
Beautiful job of making "executive presence" understandable and actionable!
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Beautiful job of making "executive presence" understandable and actionable!
Finally! Author Heather Backstrom breaks down the illusive (and often frustrating) subject of growing one's "executive presence". So often, this term is used as a catch phrase for improvements a manager wants to see in an employee without being specific. Here however, the term is broken down into actionable and doable steps. The author has clearly coached and mentored many women leaders and her experience shows. I especially value her attention to the individual leader's options, as well as focusing our attention on how these moves will ultimately transform the world through strong female leadership. This is a must-read for leaders who wish to have genuine impact, not just the title. Brava!
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Conscientious
5.0 out of 5 stars Empowering women
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2023
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Collaborative Confidence by Dr. Heather Backstorm is a brilliant guide for women to pave a successful path for themselves. The author cements a change for women in aspects of her confidence and professional life by using three pillars; namely Activate, Amplify and Accelerate. Dr. Backstorm with her years of experience and expertise has accumulated wealth of knowledge that she shares in this book to help women. Being a woman, sometimes professional life seems stagnant and making own presence noticeable becomes difficult but the author has made it easier with her advices to step out and achieve every goal. The book dives deep into important topics such as to work in alignment of values and grab the best of opportunities available, efficiently make use of unique skills and talents and so much more. The author’s narration is on point and she shares stories and research to present full impact and motivation to her reads. A treasure to have, I highly recommend it.
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Grady Harp
5.0 out of 5 stars Meaningful, substantive change for empowerment - a must read for all women
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2023
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California author Dr Heather Backstrom earned her MS in human resources from Chapman University, her PhD in organizational leadership from Pepperdine University, and serves as executive coach, facilitator and an adjunct professor at the University of Redlands. In her introductory comments, Dr. Backstrom sets the mood for this important guide - ‘Collaborative Confidence means “I’m responsible for my own confidence, and I’m responsible for helping other women with theirs.” Collaborative Confidence is reciprocal, relational, inclusive, and connective.’ Her book is written in a manner that makes her coaching highly successful, amplifying her concepts of Activate (become more self- aware), Amplify (elevate yourself and other women leaders), and Accelerate (drive essential change). Each section is presented both as concepts and as tools to achieve that aspect of growth. This is an extraordinarily fine book for all women in the business sector - a true gift to the important feminist movement. Highly recommended
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Mia C.
4.0 out of 5 stars Very useful
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2023
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Collaborative Confidence: How women leaders can activate self-awareness, amplify their authentic talents, and accelerate workplace change written by Dr. Heather Backstrom is a book in which we can read the author’s own voice. The book has a lot of information and everything was written in a practical way. For anyone struggling with confidence, mainly women, the book is a must read. I would recommend reading it not only because of its content but also because I truly believe it has helped me a lot.
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M E Derro
5.0 out of 5 stars For women, at any level, who want to break out of a mold and highlight their given talents
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2023
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Wish I had this information and Dr. Backstrom's wisdom earlier in my career! This book is full of excellent, real life situations that women can face in any organization. The author skillfully outlines practical strategies for women to overcome challenges while maintaining confidence and leadership presence. I found strategies on how to skillfully manage interruptions and seizing opportunities to showcase my accomplishments particularly helpful.
This practical, well researched book also highlights ways women can and need to support each other as they move through an organization.
Give this book to your daughters so they can be empowered, perhaps share with a neighbor who is having a challenge at work, or keep as a reference for when you find yourself stuck. This easy to read book is a must for anyone who wants to build upon their talents and strengthen their confidence.
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KMB13
5.0 out of 5 stars You Too Can Enhance Your Executive Presence
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2023
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Heather Backstrom’s book, Collaborative Confidence, is a must-read for anyone looking to increase their executive presence and sharpen their leadership skills. Through years of experience in corporate human resources and executive coaching, Backstrom provides invaluable insight into what it takes to be a successful female leader in today’s fast-paced workplace. Rather than focusing on conventional tips and tricks, Backstrom takes a deep dive into the core principles of leadership, such as self-awareness, authenticity, and collaboration.

Backstrom makes effective use of her own expertise to provide actionable steps for women to build their executive presence. She underscores the importance of confidence and encourages women to step into their power, courageously questioning and challenging the status quo. She also stresses the importance of communication and collaboration and provides guidance on how to cultivate meaningful relationships with colleagues, subordinates, and superiors.
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Stacey Girdner
5.0 out of 5 stars Packed with executable ideas!
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2023
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I love this book! It is filled with wisdom and detailed examples of ways women in the workplace can not only strengthen their performance and job satisfaction, but also how organizations can create environments that maximize the unique talents women bring to a corporate environment. This would be a great "textbook" for any group of working women who want to join together and learn how to be more themselves at work, while also expand their influence on the success of the organization.
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S. J. Main
4.0 out of 5 stars INTERESTING SELF AWARENESS BOOK
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2023
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'Collaborative Confidence' is a non-fiction self-help book about a woman and their effectiveness in business. It is genre specific and geared towards to specific sex. However, you can still learn a thing or two regardless of this notion. The literature is written well and put together.
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Sherri Dettmer Cannon
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful job of making "executive presence" understandable and actionable!
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2023
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Finally! Author Heather Backstrom breaks down the illusive (and often frustrating) subject of growing one's "executive presence". So often, this term is used as a catch phrase for improvements a manager wants to see in an employee without being specific. Here however, the term is broken down into actionable and doable steps. The author has clearly coached and mentored many women leaders and her experience shows. I especially value her attention to the individual leader's options, as well as focusing our attention on how these moves will ultimately transform the world through strong female leadership. This is a must-read for leaders who wish to have genuine impact, not just the title. Brava!
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Sherri Dettmer Cannon
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful job of making "executive presence" understandable and actionable!
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2023
Finally! Author Heather Backstrom breaks down the illusive (and often frustrating) subject of growing one's "executive presence". So often, this term is used as a catch phrase for improvements a manager wants to see in an employee without being specific. Here however, the term is broken down into actionable and doable steps. The author has clearly coached and mentored many women leaders and her experience shows. I especially value her attention to the individual leader's options, as well as focusing our attention on how these moves will ultimately transform the world through strong female leadership. This is a must-read for leaders who wish to have genuine impact, not just the title. Brava!
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