SOS: A Navigation Guide for Women at Work is an accessible and practical guide to improve gender equality, embrace diversity and rewrite the unwritten rules of the workplace.
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Publisher: Morgan James
SOS: A Survival Guide for Women at Work addresses 18 common challenges faced by women, including productivity, parenting, the pay gap—and, of course, guilt. These multifaceted issues need multifaceted solutions, so for each topic we offer the SOS framework: (1) Self: what can you do yourself, (2) Others: how can others help you and how can you help others, and (3) System: how the system and the (unwritten) rules should change—and what you can do to support this change.
If this book helps you address even one small part of one obstacle or help you improve, we will have achieved what we set out to do. Hopefully all the tiny incremental changes will eventually contribute to a shift in our work culture to reflect a more diverse, balanced, happier and more productive workforce.
Advance praise on our chapter about Guilt:
"It’s such a wonderfully and empathically written chapter—it’s brilliant. I hope more people will read the chapter and eventually the book. It gave me a huge exhale moment. Reading it was a cathartic experience. Have shared widely."
- Dr. Khetsiwe Dlamini, Executive Director of Triple C Advisory, an Africa-originated, female-owned, global gender lens advisory firm
"Amazing chapter! So fun to read. Love the witty tone and important insights. Can’t wait to get the book!"
- Jen Braswell, Managing Director and Head of Impact, Private Capital at EQT
"An amazing book written with wit and humor and filled with inspiration, insights, and solutions as to what it takes to be a woman at work. THIS IS A MUST-READ BOOK FOR WOMEN AND FOR MEN!"
- George A. Kohlrieser, Hostage negotiator, distinguished Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behaviour at IMD Business School in Switzerland and author of “Care to Dare” and "Hostage at the Table"
As an introverted veterinarian with a PhD in emerging coronaviruses, my friends sometimes jokingly ask whether I had any involvement in the release of COVID-19. To be clear, I did not but it is undeniable that some good things came out of COVID-19 for me, including my renewed interest in writing. Writing about gender issues might not seem the most obvious topic for someone with my background; I am not a gender specialist by any stretch of the imagination. However, I do have some experience with being a female (about 40 years), being in the workplace (about 15 years), being in leadership positions (about 6 years) and being a working mother (about 4 years). From this experience I can only conclude that we can, and must, do better if we want a more balanced workforce. My contribution to this process is by writing and, hopefully, by leading by example. The veterinary profession is young and female. I write for them and for everyone else who starts out juggling frantically and barely keeping all balls in the air.
Chantal was originally trained as a lawyer and therefore feels strongly about social justice. She currently works as the Director Inclusive Banking at Dutch bank ABN AMRO and initiated the Fempower Your Growth partnership, a Dutch Financial Sector initiative, connecting the worlds of bankers and female entrepreneurs. She has been appointed as the Dutch Women's Representative 2023 and will provide a statement to the UN General Assembly in 2023.
Trained as a lawyer, Chantal feels strongly about social justice. She is a strategic executor and contributes to making our world a better, inclusive and sustainable place. She is a proud mother of a son and daughter and has become an all-round professional as an attorney-at-law, a development banker, and now she is the director for Inclusive Banking at ABN AMRO. She grew up in England and the Netherlands, sparking her love for travel, culture, and different perspectives. She enjoys getting the best out of herself and others and always wants to learn. She initiated the Fempower Your Growth program, a Dutch Financial Sector initiative, connecting the worlds of bankers and female entrepreneurs. She pays it forward by being a mentor and an advisory board member. She has been appointed as the Women’s Representative for the Netherlands in 2023.
Tessel is a management trainee at Hieroo Amsterdam where she works on different social projects to create positive impact in the region. She has a Master Human Geography and is specialised in International Development Studies. As a connector, Tessel excels in bringing together different cultures, disciplines, and points of view. Tessel interned for Incredible impact, a company founded with the aim to unlock the potential of female entrepreneurs and female leaders in service of a better world.
Tessel is continuously in search of new insights, has a passion to learn and does not shy away from challenging situations. As part of her bachelor’s degree, she spent one semester studying at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. There she found her strength as a connector: bringing together different cultures, disciplines and points of view, to make a positive difference. Tessel couples her strong analytical mind with an enthusiastic and hands-on mentality to create positive impact. She was an intern at Incredible Impact, a company founded with the aim to unlock the potential of female entrepreneurs and female leaders in service of a better world.
Marijn is the founder of Incredible Impact and currently works as Director of Partnership and Innovation at the 2X Collaborative. She is the co-author of the book “Banking for a Better World,” and is an expert on diversity & financial inclusion. As a visionary, multi-linguist, and free thinker, she is creative, curious, and innovative. She’s lived on three continents, worked in over 35 countries, and is a mother of four.
As a corporate anthropologist, Marijn likes to inspire people with her vision: unlocking potential of women in service of a better world. She is an ESG and gender expert, executive coach, has co-authored the book ‘Banking for a Better World’, loves storytelling, organized TEDxLeiden and Future of Finance events, facilitated female leadership programs, and has made a docuseries on female rolemodels in the financial sector. Her twenty plus years of sustainable development experience led her to Africa, Latin America, Asia and Europe. As the founder of my company Incredible Impact and of Zambia’s first private nursing school, I know what it takes to do good and make money. Her husband, their four children and Marijn have lived on three continents.
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Great! Lots of success! Make sure that your book will be read by male leaders. They are the ones who have got to change. Women are already good as they are. SOSystem!
Grtz Robert Vos
Mee eens! Dank voor wijze woorden Robert
Succes!
Ik hoop de eerste 5 snel kwijt te raken en er meer te bestellen
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Sonja Vinken
Congrats to you all and so excited for this to come out! Well done all,
Sana
Thanks for always being supportive dear Sana
Can’t wait to receive my copies!!
Here’s to a speedy fundraise 💪
Jen
Thanks Jen for your always generous contribution
Belangrijk onderwerp!
Succes met de crowdfunding! Ik kijk uit naar het boek. En Tess: SU-PER TROTS op jou!
Suzan
Well done for getting the book out and I am looking forward to reading it!
Thank you Petra, can’t wait to work with you on this and other topics!!
Very happy to hear this☺️ I am looking forward to it as well- there is a lot of work to do!
Happy to support. Great to get 2 copies and e-book, and donate the rest of any proceeds to XOCO.
Thanks Suzanne for always being suppoetive and generous and recognizing that proceeds go to Xoco
Hoeraaaaa!!!! You did it! 💪🏻
Ja ja nudging cliser☺️🎉
Ben super benieuwd en heel erg trots op jullie ik heb het besteld. Succes allemaal.
Dank lieverd!
Succes met het einde vh proces, heb goede hetinneringen aan het begin 😉
Dank voor je genereuze bijdrage en ons gesprek in Kaapstad heeft imderdaad dit proces in gang gezet
Succes with the last steps to complete the book and the preparations to get it published.
Look forward to the advices and suggestions of the three authors.
Very much looking forward to reading this! Well done on getting it out there
Thanks dear Jessica - we’ve learned from the best!
Looking forward to the book arriving!
Looking forward to the book arriving!
Excited and hoping you finish soon!
All my best, greetings from sunny Costa Rica!
Michelle
Gracias Michelle for your always generous support and belief in the books i am co- authoring!!
Succes met het uitgeven. We zijn benieuwd. Kus, Fons en Jorijn
Dank lieverds
Lidewij amazing, congratulations!
I very much look forward to reading it, just pre-ordered!
Best wishes
Nina
Thank you so much 😊 I hope you enjoy it! ❤️
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Wishing you great success!
Mainity
Best wishes on the book publishing, I’m sure it will be a jewel
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Dear Dr Wiersma, I am very excited to be receiving your book. As an animal lover myself, I have often found great joy in observing our species in their unnatural environment, so I very much look forward to reading your observations!
Dear Lidewij,
Thank you! Soooo much looking forward to it!
Love and warm regards from Tbilisi/Georgia <3
Maya
Goodluck with finishing the book! Looking forward to read it! Best wishes Marilou
Thanks for your work! Can’t wait to read it!
Kijk ernaar uit om het te lezen, groetjes Matthias Qasim
Done!!
Keep up the good work!
Good Luck!! Such an interesting topic - hope you make it to publishing.
Best
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Saw this on the open doors platform
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Hope you guys make it!
I am so excited for you! And for me and the friends I’ll give the other copies to!
Inspiring, my friend
Xxx
The sisterhood is something special!
Bellissimo tema su cui scrivere, sono molto curiosa ☺️
Best of luck ladies!
Marcia
Excited to read this important book
we want a very nice dedica:
Clarisse and Giovanni
the other 4 are for
Ange Soubirous
Delphine and PJ
Bella
Julie and Sam
Hy Lidewij
Looking forward to reading you
Grand Schmarc
Looking forward to reading your book!!!
Succes met jullie campagne!
Thank you for writing this book and getting this important message out there. Wishing you lots of fun in the proces. Much love, Manon
Succes nog ff! Ik zal nog even extra spammen ❤️
Hiya, hope you get to the 500 and I’m looking forward to reading it! How are you? Let’s chat one of these days - I’m still on maternal leave and am available almost anytime 🙂 Muah! Liza
Congratulations Lidewij, I had the privilege of meeting Marlijn and am super excited to experience the shift that this book is going to bring!
Happy New Year!
Malti
Ben heeeeeel benieuwd!
Wens jou en je familie een gelukkig, mooi en boekverkoopvol 2023!
Nieuw jaars groet,
Kiki
hi liedewij 3 besteld, 1 voor mezelluf 2 voor vriendinnen. ik hoop dat t lukt
Can’t wait to have the signed copy when you’re all famous!
All the very best to you and Marijn in this important work
can't wait to receive my copy and its so lovely that some proceeds will go to XOCO!
Excited for all of you and the world
Wil natuurlijk niet achterlopen bij Lorenzo!!!
Benieuwd naar jullie boek!
Heel cool initiatief!!!
En veel zin om het boek te lezen!!
We hebben 5 boeken besteld. Hopelijk lukt het vandaag nog om de 500 vol te krijgen.
Lieve groet
Jacqueline en Marius
on behalf of Harmen Holtrop / Loyens & Loeff thank you!
Ben heel benieuwd Sisters Wiersma en co 👊🏻
Super initiatief! Can’t wait.
Can't wait to read this. Thank you for sharing your deep insights and experience. Raya
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Looking forward to reading the book!
Can't wait to read it! Auguri!
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Looking forward to receiving my copy!
Ha Lidewij, boek is besteld, ik ga een exemplaar aan mijn jonge buurvrouwen geven, die er hopelijk veel inspiratie uit gaan halen! Succes met de volgende boeken, Annelies
on Dec. 1, 2022, 9:48 a.m.
This really resonates with me, looking forward to reading, learning and improving, not only myself but our society! Thank you for taking the time to action this initiative!
on Dec. 12, 2022, 5:54 a.m.
Thank you Jenni for always being supportive