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The Glass Ledge: How to Break Through Self-Sabotage, Embrace Your Power, and Create Your Success Kindle Edition

5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 17 ratings

An Empowering Guide for Curing Self-Sabotage and Finding Success by Showing Up as Your Authentic, Vulnerable, and Powerful Self
 
We’ve all heard of the “glass ceiling”—referencing the external oppression women still experience in the workplace. Yet even for those of us who break through the societal barriers to success, there’s another, bigger danger: internalized oppression or, metaphorically speaking, the glass ledge. “When the very qualities that help us achieve greatness turn into self-defeating behaviors, that’s when we trip over the glass ledge,” teaches Iman Oubou. “Yet we don’t need to lose ourselves to become an ideal image of a hardworking, camera-ready woman who’s got it all. There is a better way to fulfill our dreams—one that allows us to be ourselves, on our own terms.”
 
With
The Glass Ledge, Oubou offers a disruptive guide that explores the 10 most common themes around which women tend to derail themselves, including issues around power, likability, authenticity, conflict, and more. They are organized according to when we are most likely to face them head-on, as some issues present earlier in our careers while others tend to appear later. Each chapter focuses on one of these nuanced themes, incorporating counterintuitive and eye-opening information, including:
 
•  Anecdotes from Oubou’s personal journey from beauty pageant queen to medical missionary and scientist to entrepreneur
•  Stories from other high-profile successful women in a variety of industries
•  Academic and scientific research
•  Lessons and tips to overcome negative self-perception and avoid slipping off the ledge while working our way toward our own definition of success
•  Exercises that will help us turn the teachings into self-reflections and ultimately actionable next steps
 
While societal norms around gender dynamics have shifted, there’s still a long way to go. “Each of us has the power to rewrite the scripts that will determine how we think and behave—and succeed.” 
The Glass Ledge is a practical and inspired call for any woman who wants to rewrite the narrative of her success—and pay her efforts forward into the world.
 

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The Glass Ledge provides a simple yet balanced perspective that will help women rewrite their inner dialogue, reject who they have been told to be, and become who they are meant to be.” ―Gretchen Carlson, acclaimed journalist, cofounder of Lift Our Voices, bestselling author, empowerment advocate

“Self-sabotage is a slippery slope, and what’s the best way to catch your footing? Iman Oubou’s brilliant new book,
The Glass Ledge. If you’re a woman and feel that you’re getting in your own way, this book can catch you before you fall out of balance.” ―Fran Hauser, former president of Time Inc. Digital, startup investor, author of The Myth of the Nice Girl

“Having questioned myself more than anyone else would ever question me, I know firsthand the negative impact that self-doubt and impostor syndrome can have on your career. Even after making it to the C-suite, these challenges remained a part of my everyday life. For many of us, this is a lifelong struggle, and the struggle is very real.
The Glass Ledge lays out the ten ways women derail themselves and how they can leverage these holdbacks to propel themselves forward to success. This disruptive guide is a must-buy for every woman looking to reach her potential.” ―Heather Monahan, bestselling author of Overcome Your Villains

“It’s easy to get in your own way, especially when you don’t even realize you’re doing it. With a world that’s constantly trying to reshape us, it’s no wonder so many women struggle to silence their voices of self-doubt and self-sabotage.
The Glass Ledge is about deprogramming yourself from the idea that you are powerless (and deserve to be). It’s a brilliant manifesto for navigating a patriarchal world without compromising yourself.” ―Liz Elting, cofounder and former co-CEO of TransPerfect, Forbes Richest Self-Made Women list

The Glass Ledge is a much-needed guide to help women cultivate positive self-talk, cut the noise, and become who they truly are.” ―Ashley Stahl, career coach, bestselling author of You Turn

“In
The Glass Ledge, Iman Oubou explores the phenomenon of self-sabotage that women tend to wield on themselves as they’re breaking through the glass ceiling. By sharing her own personal and professional experiences, and with the guidance of many iconic women around the world, she lays out the rationale for why we as women allow ourselves to get in our own way and, even more importantly, offers the very simple steps and homework we should all do to acknowledge and mitigate the glass ledge. This book is funny, thought-provoking, insightful, and a great resource to successfully navigate this wild world as a woman looking to create change.” ―Allyson Witherspoon, vice president and chief marketing officer of Nissan U.S.

“This book not only teaches us to re-evaluate ourselves and our circumstances, but it also shows us how to extract insight from our most damaging habits so we can step out of our own way and step into our potential.” ―
Evy Poumpouras, former US Secret Service agent, author of Becoming Bulletproof

“As women, self-sabotage and imposter syndrome can easily creep into our mindset and, at times, even derail our trajectory to success.
The Glass Ledge offers guidance on how to pave a new path on your own terms while embracing your true, authentic self along the way. A must-read for women in all stages of their careers!” ―Cindy Eckert, founder and CEO of Sprout Pharmaceuticals and The Pink Ceiling

The Glass Ledge is essential reading for making the shift from being your own worst enemy to becoming your own best friend.” ―May Busch, former COO for Morgan Stanley Europe, executive coach, speaker, author

“Iman Oubou nails it!
The Glass Ledge says the quiet parts aloud. This book really allows women to sit in self-reflection, self-acceptance, and self-accountability at the same time. My favorite chapter addresses one of the buzziest business concepts of the moment: authenticity. Iman plainly and boldly identifies authenticity as the current gold standard for leadership, and then she articulates our frustrations. What does authenticity really mean? And how do we lean into our authenticity when we are still figuring out who we REALLY are?
This book answers these questions and more with simple, transformative and empowering guidance. It’s organized, easy to process, and an energetic read.
The Glass Ledge is THE book for all women looking to live their professional dreams while being true to themselves and their personal happiness.” ―Eboni K. Williams, attorney, journalist, Real Housewives of New York cast member

“How do you prove your value in a fundamentally unequal environment? How do you navigate rooms where you are underrepresented? Author Iman Oubou tackles these common challenges with psychological insights and practical grit. At a time when more corporations are talking up diversity, Oubou confronts how external limits can be internalized―and why deeper progress means not only changing how businesses are run but also changing the way we think.
The Glass Ledge contributes to an important conversation for everyone who cares about equality―from workplaces to across our society.” ―Ari Melber, host of MSNBC’s The Beat with Ari Melber

About the Author

Iman Oubou is a Moroccan American self-made entrepreneur, former beauty queen, and published scientist on a mission to change the women’s media landscape. Through her diverse experience with business, pageantry, and STEM, Iman noticed gender disparities in the workforce and an omnipresent bias across printed and digital media. She founded SWAAY, an all-in-one publishing platform for women, to champion the voices of female change-makers through the power of storytelling.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09JS3BZHP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sounds True (May 10, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 10, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1251 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 249 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1683648595
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Iman Oubou is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, published scientist and former beauty queen (Miss New York US 2015 and 2nd Runner Up at the 2015 Miss United States pageant) on a mission to democratize publishing using the power of A.I.

Through her diverse experience in business, pageantry and STEM, Iman noticed gender disparities in the workforce and an omnipresent bias across printed and digital media representation of women which inspired her to initially launch SWAAY in 2017 as a mediatech platform providing content creation support and editorial tools to underrepresented voices and thought leaders.

Her podcast, Women Who SWAAY, which was syndicated by media conglomerate, Westwood One, was number 2 on iTunes, and was ranked in the top 5 best podcasts for women entrepreneurs by Inc. Magazine. Iman has also recently written and published her first book, The Glass Ledge: How to breakthrough self-sabotage, embrace your power, and create your success (available at all retailers including Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Target, Walmart, etc...).

Iman was named by CIO Magazine the number one “Female Entrepreneur to Watch” in 2018 and recently became the first ever “Visage Du Maroc” of 2018 (which translates to Face of Morocco), a new initiative uplifting female voices in Morocco and across the Middle East. In 2018, Iman appeared as a keynote speaker at Harvard Women In Business and at MIT STEM Conference. She was also part of the first ever all-female judge panel at Miss Universe 2018.

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Customers find the book inspiring and encouraging. They say it helps them embrace their true self, mature their confidence, and evolve into the best version of themselves. The author's wisdom and passion for women are praised as important for all readers. The book provides great topics and stories from strong women to help overcome self-imposed limitations.

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This isn’t a book for women only. As leaders we often talk about diversity but don’t take the time to consume content that helps us gain perspective from another lens. This book does just that. Iman has written an absolute page turner. This is a book that will be revisited, dog eared and highlighted as Iman guides you to being your most authentic, vulnerable and powerful self. I absolutely loved this book.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2022
    Iman’s words, grit, soft heart and wisdom are so important for all of us women to read and learn from. Her book, and her willingness to be vulnerable throughout, will undoubtedly change the lives of many. I am so moved by her work and will keep an eye out for more books from her.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2022
    Loved reading this book. Such a unique and inspiring perspective! If you’re looking for something to ignite your drive to succeed and shatter self imposed limitations this book is for you!
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2022
    This isn’t a book for women only. As leaders we often talk about diversity but don’t take the time to consume content that helps us gain perspective from another lens. This book does just that. Iman has written an absolute page turner. This is a book that will be revisited, dog eared and highlighted as Iman guides you to being your most authentic, vulnerable and powerful self. I absolutely loved this book.
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2022
    This isn’t a book for women only. As leaders we often talk about diversity but don’t take the time to consume content that helps us gain perspective from another lens. This book does just that. Iman has written an absolute page turner. This is a book that will be revisited, dog eared and highlighted as Iman guides you to being your most authentic, vulnerable and powerful self. I absolutely loved this book.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2022
    This is a powerful book! I devoured it in 3 days and I plan to read it again. Iman Oubou's story leaps off the page with compelling passion and compassion. Her message about authenticity is perfectly timed and so incredibly important! I work with hundreds of entrepreneurs every year to help them craft their brands and online presence and AUTHENTICITY is the most crucial piece of creating a successful brand. If you are looking to embrace your true sense of self, mature your self-confidence, and evolve into the very best version of YOU, don't delay: grab your copy of this book today!
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2022
    If you are currently going through a break through and need inspiration than this is the book for you! Many great topics and many great story’s from different strong women. I absolutely loved this book.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2022
    Once I picked up this book and started reading it, I couldn’t put it down. As a reader, you feel that you can totally relate to the author when she walks you through her experiences and thought process and gives great insight on how to change the way you think and react to things that we come across in life. Def recommended!
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2022
    Such an inspiring read that truly helps you identify and tackle unhealthy, self created narratives, especially in the workplace. Highly recommend!
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2022
    I spent the better half of a decade trying to understand why I had a proclivity to self-sabotage, or buckle under crippling imposter syndrome. There are many books on the topic, but Oubou, manages not only to summarize toxic behaviorism, but also outlines the journey back. What is unique about Oubou’s approach is that it brilliantly turns difficult ideas into a playbook of self-reparation, that guides you into healing, from a practical easy-to-comprehend perspective. Prepare to get to know yourself better, and with a little luck, a better YOU tomorrow.

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