The Confidence Code

“The Confidence Code belongs in the bagof every woman in America. It combines groundbreaking scientific research and firsthand accounts from the world’s most powerful woman.” – Joanna Coles, Editor-in-Chief, Cosmopolitan “How do we make the most of our talents, skills, and interests? This book demonstrates that it’s not enough to know what we’re doing; our confidence is a key factor in our success. Fascinating reading for every woman who wants to take her life to the next level.” – Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project “All too often, even the most successful women have indicated that their confidence is fleeting or domain-specific. The gifted authors who were behind Womenomics prove that can change. Discover how you can specifically develop that enduring sense of self-assurance in this remarkable book.” – Marshall Goldsmith, author of the international bestseller What Got You Here Won’t Get You There “Kay and Shipman shine a perceptive light on the crucial role that confidence plays in the ability of women to succeed. They offer women practical advice and the vision of a more hopeful future.” – Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, and author of Lean In “Kay and Shipman provide a great blueprint for raising daughters…All of this research, as well as the authors’ own recounting of experiences with doubt in their professional lives, effectively builds into a comprehensive set of ingredients for the confident woman.” – Publishers Weekly “An insightful look at how internalizing cultural stereotypes can hold women back from competing with men.” – Kirkus “[Kay and Shipman] have written an enlightening, fascinating book that explains the relationship between confidence, resilience, risk and reward…This book can definitely help you learn to boost your confidence.” – Success “[Kay and Shipman dive] into tons of fascinating research and stats that are worth reading…[b]ut most importantly, the book provides some seriously actionable advice from some of the most successful women in the world (authors included).” – Self.com

Katty Kay is the Washington, DC, anchor for BBC World News America. She is a regular guest on NBC’s Meet the Press and MSNBC’s Morning Joe. She lives in Washington, DC, with her husband and four children.

Claire Shipman is a correspondent for ABC News and Good Morning America, covering politics, international affairs, and women’s issues. She lives in Washington, DC, with her husband, two children, and a new puppy.