Frustrated Being Underestimated?
Power Without Permission
Real Stories & Practical Tools to Quiet Imposter Syndrome and Lead with Your Brilliance
You’re not alone.
I’ve seen too many brilliant, ambitious women question their worth and feel like they’re one wrong move from being “found out.”
You’re not broken. The system is.
And it’s time you start leading on our own terms.
That’s why I wrote Power Without Permission with 13 incredible women who’ve been there too. It’s full of real stories, practical tools, and mindset shifts to help you build confidence and lead true to you.

13 Women Who Transformed Their Challenges into Leadership Wisdom

Julie Stone
Director of Human Experience 20+ years turning empathy into business transformation. Champions human-centered leadership that drives real results.

Martha Chrisander

Michele Jewett

Kana Waanders
From intern to team leader, blending technical excellence with compassionate leadership. Also a certified Jazzercise instructor.

Cheryl Strizelka
HR Leader & People Whisperer Two decades in HR with a gift for making everyone feel like the only person in the room. Yes, she cuts her own hair.

Stephanie Hammerwold

Cindy Chang

Marlene Braga

Marina St. Cyr
Senior VP & Operational Executive Scaled companies from $14MM to $150MM. Known for strategic thinking, ethical leadership, and flawless execution.

Alyssa Trenkamp

Carolina Hernandez
Entrepreneur & Fund Manager Mexican-born leader in male-dominated construction. First in her family to graduate college, now building wealth for others.

Janne Jakobsen

Ryanna Hammond
Wait … why is a guy writing a leadership book for women?
Fair question. Honestly, I asked myself the same thing before starting.
I’m not here to speak for women or pretend I know what it’s like to walk in your shoes. After 20+ years mentoring and working alongside women leaders, I’ve seen what helps them move forward and what holds them back.
This book isn’t me giving advice from the top down. It’s created with 13 incredible women leaders who’ve done the hard work of learning to trust themselves, speak up, and lead in a way that’s true to them.
I was raised by a single mom in Sweden. She led with quiet strength and grit, and she taught me early on: We don’t need more women acting like men to lead. We need more spaces where women can lead like themselves.
You don’t need fixing. Just a path and a few people who believe in your potential.
Leadership Development That Starts Within
What if the key to becoming a truly great leader wasn’t about leaning in harder, but rewiring how you see yourself?
Power Without Permission will help you stop overachieving your way through self-doubt. Built around the ADAPT Framework™, it gives you the mindset shifts, stories, and real-life strategies that have helped hundreds of women unlock their full potential.
You’ll learn how to:
Develop emotional intelligence as a woman in leadership
Silence your inner critic and overcome impostor syndrome
Navigate power dynamics without losing your integrity
Set boundaries, build networks, and lead with presence
Grow your influence while staying true to your values
This book is your roadmap to owning your voice and your future.
What you’ll get

Real community
Join the online space where readers and co-authors connect, share, and support each other

Action, not just advice
Each chapter gives you something to do before moving on because change happens through action

Stories you’ll see yourself in
13 honest stories from women who’ve done the work and show you what’s possible
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