Her Corner Office
by Trudy Bourgeois
Published by Brown Books Publishing Group
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Reviewed by Barbara L. Fielder
Any woman, at any age, at any stage of her career, will benefit from reading Her Corner Office. The author not only provides sage advice, she tells her personal story of thrilling triumphs, career-impacting mistakes and family/career balancing challenges.
This book is unique; not only has the author revised and updated the first edition, she reveals vulnerability not often shared with readers. Trudy interviews Mike Bourgeois, her husband, who candidly spells out the challenges of a career woman’s spouse. A successful television production specialist, Mike is straightforward in confiding how he felt as a father of two with an absentee wife who, at times, appeared to be more focused on her job than her family. He also shares why and how their marriage is stronger today than ever.
The author covers all of the important “how-to” topics in the easy-to-read fourteen chapter self-help journey. You can read the book from cover to cover or pick and choose a stand-alone chapter that relates to your specific interest or concern, such as Personal Development, Blind Spots and Pitfalls or Marketing the Brand Called You. In many chapters, you will be tasked to strengthen your personal journey through self-awareness activities.
Upon entering the workforce, the questions you wished you asked are finally answered. The author illustrates her points, ideas, and recommendations with vivid stories of her personal struggles and journey to the corner office. It could be your journey, too.
Armchair Interviews says: Well said, sound advise.