Resources
A curated collection of books, podcasts and videos designed to help you rebuild confidence, gain clarity, elevate your visibility, and navigate a successful return to the workforce.
Read
Five high-impact reads that are practical, empowering, and immediately useful:
1. What Color Is Your Parachute? — Richard N. Bolles
A timeless, hands-on guide with exercises to clarify your strengths, values, skills, and next professional step.
2. Love + Work — Marcus Buckingham
Shows you how to find energising work by aligning your strengths and natural talents with real career opportunities.
3. Never Search Alone: The Job Seeker’s Playbook — Phyl Terry
A step-by-step, community-based job search system that helps you avoid isolation, build momentum, and land opportunities faster.
4. Let Them — Mel Robbins
Short, empowering guidance for reducing overthinking, strengthening boundaries, and reclaiming confidence during a career transition.
5. Playing Big — Tara Mohr
A powerful book for women who want to overcome self-doubt, strengthen their voice, and show up with clarity and courage.
Listen
Podcasts that inspire confidence, clarity and support your career strategy:
1. The Mel Robbins Podcast
Short, practical insights on fear, confidence, motivation, and navigating transitions.
2. HBR Women at Work
Harvard Business Review’s advice for navigating workplace challenges, leadership, and career growth.
3. The Career Warrior Podcast
Interviews and tools on job searching, LinkedIn, and personal branding.
4. The Marie Forleo Podcast
Empowering conversations on purpose, mindset, and building a meaningful career.
5. The Squiggly Careers Podcast
A UK-based podcast covering strengths, networking, career transitions, and building confidence.
Watch
Videos and talks that build motivation, career clarity, and visibility:
1. CliftonStrengths — How uncovering your strengths can change your life
Testimonials about the impact of harnessing your natural strengths at work and in your personal life.
2. Brené Brown — The Power of Vulnerability (TED Talk)
A world famous talk on courage, confidence, and navigating uncertainty.
3. Amy Cuddy — Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are (TED Talk)
A classic Ted Talk about rebuilding presence and confidence, especially before interviews.
4. Simon Sinek — Start With Why (TED Talk)
A foundational talk to help clarify your purpose and communicate your value.
5. Stanford Life Design Lab — Designing Your Career (YouTube)
Practical frameworks for reframing your career path and exploring new options.
