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The Confidence Code

The Science and Art of Self-Assurance---What Women Should Know

17 minKatty Kay,Claire Shipman

What's it about

Ever wonder why that brilliant idea you had in the meeting went unspoken? The Confidence Code reveals the surprising truth: competence isn't enough. Discover the science behind the confidence gap holding women back and learn how to finally claim the success you've earned. This summary decodes the genetic and behavioral factors that shape self-assurance. You'll get actionable, research-backed strategies to stop overthinking, embrace risk, and rewire your brain for decisive action. Stop waiting for perfection and start building the authentic confidence you deserve.

Meet the author

Katty Kay and Claire Shipman are award-winning journalists for BBC World News and ABC News, whose global reporting uncovered a crisis of confidence among professional women. This shared observation from interviewing powerful women around the world led them to investigate the science and art of self-assurance. Their collaboration combines decades of high-level journalism with extensive research into genetics, gender, and behavior to provide a practical guide for closing the confidence gap and empowering women to achieve their full potential.

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