Overview

It's time to acknowledge that not all working women are interested in climbing the corporate ladder or securing the corner office. Most want and need flexible, less life-consuming work to accommodate their real lives, and it's not weak, lacking ambition or letting down the sisterhood to pursue professional fulfillment and financial security through less lofty, or headline-making ways. Eye-opening and practical, Ambition Redefined is a welcome alternative to 'women's business books'. Sollmann calls it like it is: everyday women want and need flexible work that allows them to unapologetically pursue their own brand of ambition and success. She shows them how without sacrificing themselves, their careers or their families. Armed with practical insights and tools, readers will be empowered to go after opportunities beyond traditional definitions of work, career and success. They will learn why they should never leave the workforce, how to make a case for flexibility in a current full-time job, how to find flexible employers, industries and job functions and how to return to work after time away raising children or caring for elderly parents.

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Author:   Kathryn Sollmann
Publisher:   John Murray Press
Imprint:   Nicholas Brealey Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 12.40cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 19.60cm
Weight:   0.230kg
ISBN:  

9781529359145

ISBN 10:   1529359147
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   12 November 2020
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Family schedules don't always meld with a 9-to-5, in-office, 5-day-a-week job, which is why the advice here is critical, so mothers can keep caring for their children and gain financial stability. -- Meredith Bodgas, Editor-in-Chief of Working Mother magazine A great read for women of all ages and career stages. As Sollmann wisely advises, when it comes to work it's not about leaning in or out but leaning in the direction of financial security. -- Lois P. Frankel, Ph.D., author of Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office Creating greater harmony among the different domains of life is possible.Ambition Redefined, which offers a clear path to realizing how you can make flexwork a real and enriching part of your life, is an essential guide for getting there. -- Stew Friedman, founder of the Wharton Work/Life Integration Project and author of Total Leadership In my experience in the flexible job market over more than a decade, I've seen first-hand exactly what Kathryn Sollman is recommending. Professional, high-quality flexible jobs do exist for every age and stage, and this book shares fantastic information and advice for women to find them. -- Sara Sutton Fell, CEO of FlexJobs Kathryn Sollmann doesn't pull punches in her provocative new book. Ambition Redefined is a must-read for women of all ages, as they navigate their careers and make crucial choices about what kind of work fits their life stage. This smart guide is a wake-up call. -- Kerry Hannon, New York Times columnist, career and personal finance expert Finally! A smart book for women who want to balance meaningful work and caretaking obligations - without sacrificing their long-term financial security. Chock full of practical advice, tested strategies and vetted resources; Ambition Redefined is a must-read that will guide your work-life choices at pivotal moments throughout your career. -- Nancy Collamer, Founder of MyLifestyleCareer.com and author of Second-Act Careers

Women, especially those acting as caregivers, don't need to view their careers in terms of two stark choices: either opt out entirely or aim for the C-suite. Opportunities are growing every year for women to engage in the workforce in a flexible way. Flexible and remote work options help women stay professionally active and financially on-track before, during, and after those caregiving years. In my experience in the flexible job market over more than a decade, I've seen first-hand exactly what Kathryn Sollmann is recommending. Professional, high-quality flexible jobs do exist for every age and stage, and this book shares fantastic information and advice for women to find them. --Sara Sutton Fell, CEO of FlexJobs This is an important topic and I applaud Sollmann for having the courage to advocate for a new type of feminism. In Ambition Redefined she explains how women who stay in the workforce, even in part-time positions with lower pay, make big contributions to the long-term financial security of their families. She discusses different ways women can find flexwork to pursue their own versions of success, pursuing fulfilling work that better fits their lives. --Beth Cabrera, Ph.D., author, Beyond Happy: Women, Work, and Well-Being Moms' family schedules don't always meld with a 9-to-5, in-office, 5-day-a-week job, which is why the advice here is critical, so mothers can keep caring for their children and gain financial stability. --Meredith Bodgas, Editor-in-Chief of Working Mother magazine Kathryn Sollmann has a way of sharing the facts about the deep financial need for women to keep a foot in the workplace, but also giving 'been there, done that' advice on how to make it work when managing a family. This is the playbook for how to get flexibility in your career. I can't think of a mom who wouldn't benefit from having this smart book on their bookshelf. --Molly Beck, author, REACH OUT and founder of MessyBun.com Kathryn Sollmann doesn't pull punches in her provocative new book. Ambition Redefined is a must-read for women of all ages, as they navigate their careers and make crucial choices about what kind of work fits their life stage. Earning a paycheck is your power. Never give that up. This smart guide is a wake-up call that underscores the fact that being in control of your financial life is non-negotiable. --Kerry Hannon, New York Times columnist, career and personal finance expert and author of Money Confidence: Really Smart Financial Moves for Newly Single Women and Great Jobs for Everyone 50+ In Ambition Redefined, Kathryn shares her extensive knowledge and incredible hands-on experience as a woman entrepreneur and flex activist! Her goal is to boost women's confidence to choose paths that combine work and other life activities in positive ways. If you want to understand, explore, and pursue new models of working, this book is a must for you! --Sophie Wade, Workforce Innovation Specialist, Flexcel Network, Speaker, Author, Embracing Progress In Ambition Redefined, Kathryn Sollmann makes a compelling case for women to remain in the workforce despite their variable seasons of caregiving. It's a reminder that the first purpose of employment is to provide a livelihood and secure our financial future and that it's difficult to change the world when our personal corner of it is fraught with financial uncertainty. Sollmann advocates that we 'lean in' to what she aptly labels one's own personal measure of success, rather than a monolithic vision of the ideal career, an effort which assuredly does not require that every woman aspires to the C suite, or even to uninterrupted full-time employment. --Whitney Johnson, critically-acclaimed author, Build an A Team and Disrupt Yourself, Thinkers50 Management Thinkers In Ambition Redefined Kathryn Sollmann says the unsayable: it's not mere power that we need to help women achieve at work, it's the power to engage in consistent workplace participation. Kathryn points out that companies truly embracing flexwork are ushering in a new type of feminism; one that allows for women to truly protect themselves financially, engage in meaningful work AND tend to the relationships (be they with children or aging parents) that make life worth living. So forget trying to figure out whether to lean in or lean out. Instead read Ambition Redefined and learn how to sway, how to flex your career, so you can blend money and meaning together in the proportions that create the life you really want to live. --Manisha Thakor, Founder of MoneyZen.com & Author, On My Own Two Feet: A Modern Girl's Guide to Personal Finance Finally! A smart book for women who want to balance meaningful work and caretaking obligations -without sacrificing their long-term financial security. Chock full of practical advice, tested strategies and vetted resources; Ambition Redefined is a must-read that will guide your work-life choices at pivotal moments throughout your career. --Nancy Collamer, Founder of MyLifestyleCareer.com and author of Second-Act Careers Balance is bunk! But creating greater harmony among the different domains of life is possible. Sollmann's Ambition Redefined, which offers a clear path to realizing how you can make flexwork a real and enriching part of your life, is an essential guide for getting there. --Stew Friedman, founder of the Wharton Work/Life Integration Project and author of Total Leadership As Sollmann wisely advises, when it comes to work it's not about leaning in or out but leaning in the direction of financial security. Combine this with myriad other suggestions for how you can re-define how you work and how much you earn and you'll find yourself on a path that leads to a fulfilling and stable future on your terms. It's a great read for women of all ages and career stages. --Lois P. Frankel, Ph.D., author of Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office, Nice Girls Don't Get Rich, and Nice Girls Just Don't Get It Ambition Redefined challenges assumptions: that it's impossible to do challenging work while raising a family and, if you're not gunning for the C-Suite, you're letting down the sisterhood. Sollmann is reassuring that work need not be all or nothing, but she's also advancing a radical notion that will change women's lives: earning money is part of caring for a family. We serve our families by fitting some sort of paid work into our lives, every step of the way. --Laura Vanderkam, author, I Know How She Does It and Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done Ambition Redefined is a great resource-a comprehensive book that provides essential, must-know information for women of all ages who want straightforward answers about different flexwork options, the repercussions of gap years, financial issues surrounding elder and childcare roles, and how to plan long-term for future financial challenges. Sollmann's approach helps women ask the right questions and find their own unique answers and solutions.--M. Cindy Hounsell, President, Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER)

Author Information

For 15 years Kathryn Sollmann has been a recognized leader in helping women navigate the many stages of work and life while juggling two major caregiving roles-for children and aging parents. Through Kathryn's entrepreneurial venture, 9 Lives for Women, a blog and coaching practice, she has moved theconversation away from merely the pros and cons of work vs. motherhood to a more significant one: firmly establishing the link between work and a woman's ability to achieve long-term financial security. Her emphasis on women's financial independence has generated event-sponsorship funding from corporate wealth-management giants, including AXA Advisors, Fidelity, Raymond James, Cigna and Wells Fargo. With good humour, no-nonsense delivery, and a unique ability to educate and motivate, Kathryn is a frequent speaker, seminar leader, and inspirational voice for women in all work and life stages.

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