Power Without Permission Community
A Leadership Community for Women Done Pretending
We don’t need more women pretending to lead like men. We need more spaces where women lead like themselves with empathy, intuition, and strength. If you believe in women’s leadership, this community is for 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
Lead Senior Software Engineer
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
I Didn’t Write This Book to Fix Women.
I Wrote It Because the System Is Broken.
“After 20 years in boardrooms watching brilliant women shrink themselves to fit, I’m done being polite about it.
If you’re wondering, why a guy is saying this out loud, fair question.
I’m not here to explain what it’s like to be a women. I’m here because I’ve seen too many of you second-guess your brilliance while men get promoted for potential and women have to prove it over and over again.
You know what I’m talking about. You’ve been there:
- Preparing 3x harder than men for the same meeting
- Your voice so you’re not “too aggressive”
- Celebrating others’ wins while downplaying your own
- Googling “impostor syndrome” at 2 a.m. after nailing another presentation
You’re not broken. You’re operating in a system that wasn’t built for you.
That’s why I wrote this book with 13 women who decided to tell the truth…“
Women with peer support:
Earn $20K+
more (McKinsey)
81%
increase leadership effectiveness (DDI)
2x
promotion rate within 12 months (HBR)
92%
aspire to senior roles (Deloitte)
The Leadership Book That Changes Everything
What Makes This Different:
Raw Truth Meets Emotional Intelligence We blend real stories with practical wisdom about:
Harnessing your emotional intelligence as a leadership superpower
Stepping into courage when self-doubt screams louder
Trusting your intuition in rooms where you're the only woman
13 Women Who’ve Been There Real leaders sharing:
How they turned emotional intelligence into executive presence
Confidence-building strategies that actually work
The moment they chose courage over comfort
Tools You’ll Actually Use Tomorrow
The ADAPT Framework™ for authentic leadership
Emotional intelligence strategies that get results
Confidence blueprints for difficult conversations
Your Personal Board of Directors (Minus the Politics)
What Founding Members Get:
The Leadership Vault 5+ courses including:
Unlocking Your Inner Compass: Self-Awareness & Growth
The Confidence Blueprint: Conquering Self-Doubt & Judgment
Leading with EQ: Emotional Intelligence & Strategic Communication
Navigating the Landscape: Power, Politics & Strategic Networks
Vision to Impact: Leading with Purpose and Action
Real Talk Monthly
Live calls with all 13 co-authors + Andreas
No-BS Q&A (ask anything)
Guest executives who tell the truth
Private member directory for peer connections
Organic Mentor and Mentee matching
Safe space for real conversations about real challenges
Your Next Step Starts Here
We built this for women ready to do the real work of leadership and for the people who support them. Here’s how to get started:
Book + Lifetime Community Access
Buy the book, get lifetime access to the community.
Lifetime community membership
Founding member badge & perks
Shape our future direction
Don’t want the book?
Premium Inner Circle (launching Oct 2025)
For those who want deeper growth, direct coaching, and weekly momentum.
Everything above PLUS:
Live weekly leadership coaching calls with co-authors + Andreas
Live masterclasses with Q&A
1:1 peer match introductions
C-suite guest exclusive speakers
Access to all new leadership tools as they become available
Podcast Guest appearance on Adapt or Die
Let’s Address the Voice in Your Head
"I don't have time for another commitment"
This isn’t another obligation. It’s your support system. Engage when you need us, step back when you don’t. No guilt.
"I've tried leadership groups before"
"Is this just another Lean In?"
"Can men join this community?"
"What if I'm a male leader wanting to support women on my team?"
Here’s the Truth
You could read another leadership book alone. Or you could join women who’ve transformed the same challenges you’re facing right now.
The Powerful Combination:
The Book + The Community = Transformation
The book gives you the ADAPT Framework™ and 13 real stories from women to help you do the inner work. The community amplifies your progress through live support, peer accountability and powerful tools.
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