Ambition Redefined

Family schedules don’t always meld with a 9-to-5, in-office, 5-day-a-week job, which is why the advice here is critical, so mothers can keep caring for their children and gain financial stability. – Meredith Bodgas, Editor-in-Chief of Working Mother magazineA great read for women of all ages and career stages. As Sollmann wisely advises, when it comes to work it’s not about leaning in or out but leaning in the direction of financial security. – Lois P. Frankel, Ph.D., author of Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner OfficeCreating greater harmony among the different domains of life is possible.Ambition Redefined, which offers a clear path to realizing how you can make flexwork a real and enriching part of your life, is an essential guide for getting there. – Stew Friedman, founder of the Wharton Work/Life Integration Project and author of Total LeadershipIn my experience in the flexible job market over more than a decade, I’ve seen first-hand exactly what Kathryn Sollman is recommending. Professional, high-quality flexible jobs do exist for every age and stage, and this book shares fantastic information and advice for women to find them. – Sara Sutton Fell, CEO of FlexJobsKathryn Sollmann doesn’t pull punches in her provocative new book. Ambition Redefined is a must-read for women of all ages, as they navigate their careers and make crucial choices about what kind of work fits their life stage. This smart guide is a wake-up call. – Kerry Hannon, New York Times columnist, career and personal finance expertFinally! A smart book for women who want to balance meaningful work and caretaking obligations - without sacrificing their long-term financial security. Chock full of practical advice, tested strategies and vetted resources; Ambition Redefined is a must-read that will guide your work-life choices at pivotal moments throughout your career. – Nancy Collamer, Founder of MyLifestyleCareer.com and author of Second-Act Careers

For 15 years Kathryn Sollmann has been a recognized leader in helping women navigate the many stages of work and life while juggling two major caregiving roles-for children and aging parents. Through Kathryn’s entrepreneurial venture, 9 Lives for Women, a blog and coaching practice, she has moved the conversation away from merely the pros and cons of work vs. motherhood to a more significant one: firmly establishing the link between work and a woman’s ability to achieve long-term financial security. Her emphasis on women’s financial independence has generated event-sponsorship funding from corporate wealth-management giants, including AXA Advisors, Fidelity, Raymond James, Cigna and Wells Fargo. With good humour, no-nonsense delivery, and a unique ability to educate and motivate, Kathryn is a frequent speaker, seminar leader, and inspirational voice for women in all work and life stages.

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