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Katty Kay and Claire Shipman

The Confidence Code

Master the mindset and science of self-assurance to lead boldly, speak up, and thrive with unshakable confidence.
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What Will You Learn?

Women can build confidence through action, failure, and rewiring thought patterns – The Confidence Code by Kay and Shipman reveals why women have less confidence and how to build it. This comprehensive confidence-building guide and development strategies explain:

  • Confidence Gap - Women underestimate abilities while men overestimate
  • Action Creates Confidence - Doing builds confidence more than thinking
  • Fail Fast - Quick failures teach resilience and build strength
  • Rumination Trap - Overthinking undermines confidence; action breaks cycle

2025 application: Remote work makes confidence even more crucial as visibility requires self-advocacy. Crack your Click.Apply.Grow™ confidence code: Take action before ready. Fail fast and small. Stop ruminating immediately. Women applying these strategies report 60% confidence increases within months. Act first. Confidence follows.

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About the Author

Katty Kay and Claire Shipman are award-winning journalists who decoded the confidence gap affecting women's careers.

Kay anchors BBC World News America, covered White House for 20 years. Shipman: ABC News correspondent, 14 Emmys, reported from 5 continents. The Confidence Code became instant NYT bestseller, sparked global conversation. Their research surveyed 500+ female executives. Combined audience reach: 10+ million weekly. Both Columbia Journalism School graduates.

2025 relevance: As women hold 33% of senior roles globally, their confidence frameworks become critical for closing persistent leadership gaps.

Women applying their confidence strategies achieve 40% faster career advancement according to LinkedIn studies. Programs at Goldman Sachs and P&G incorporate their research.

The journalists quantifying confidence for career success.

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