Determined to Lead

The Disruptive Woman's Guide to Stop Playing Small and Transform Your Career Through Agile Leadership

By: Nada Ahmed

Narrated by: Lindsey Walker

Learn how to become confident, ambitious, and undeterred on your leadership journey as a woman in masculine environments.

In Determined to Lead, award-winning leader and entrepreneur Nada Ahmed offers women an inspiring guide to break free and create their dream careers today. Through her stories, she provides actionable advice on how women can become successful leaders in today's digital age. By fearlessly sharing her own journey, she reminds us that when women believe in themselves, they become unstoppable game-changers; true pioneers who can achieve anything they put their minds to.

A leadership book specifically tailored for female professionals and leaders.

This compelling road map focuses on embracing femininity, breaking down barriers, and cultivating a strong inner compass to guide you through your journey. With pragmatic yet inspiring advice on how to use agile values to collaborate, show up courageously, and overcome obstacles, you will become an empowered and inclusive leader who is unafraid to challenge norms. This guide enables listeners to design unique paths to their dreams while imparting the tools they will need to overcome the hurdles and biases that often present themselves along the way. The author shares lessons from her successful corporate career on: How to use agile leadership to build teams and be the best leader you can below to overcome limiting beliefs so you can be in the driver’s seat of your career, how to build resilience and thrive despite setbacks, how to let go of self-doubt and learn to believe in yourself unconditionally, how to show up authentically and lead with feminine values, how to handle microaggressions, how to deal with challenges specific to women working in male-dominated environments. If you are a woman who is new to a leadership role or if you are already a leader who wants to hone your skills, then this book is for you.

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A must Read - A Hidden Gem

I was genuinely impressed by the quality and clarity of this book. It offers valuable lessons from every angle. While it serves as an excellent guide for women, I believe it’s equally important for men in leadership positions—or those aspiring to lead—to read it as well. Nada’s honesty and clarity in sharing her story and message are remarkable. Each chapter is packed with insightful guidance, explanations, examples, and takeaways. I'll definitely be listening to this book again.

A must read for any leader looking to attract and retain female talents! And for women destined for greatness!

"Determined to Lead" by Nada Ahmed is more than an audiobook. It's a powerfully woven tapestry of leadership lessons and personal experiences. Each chapter draws you deeper, each word more resonating than the last. It's as if you're walking alongside Nada Ahmed on her journey, experiencing the raw emotions and hard-earned victories.

Listening to this book feels like uncovering a hidden treasure trove of wisdom. Nada Ahmed’s advice about shifting our perspective to see opportunities instead of victimhood is a game-changer. Her narrative exudes resilience, urging us to stand tall, to own our stories and steer our destinies. It's a call to empowerment that echoes in every corner of your mind.

Rita Hausken
Founder Shestainability & Executive Coach

What hits hardest is the raw honesty of the content. It's rare to find leaders who are willing to bare their souls, to expose their most intimate thoughts. But Nada Ahmed does it with grace, humility and undeniable strength. It's this vulnerability that not only touched me but also motivated me to lead with empathy and make a real impact.

But "Determined to Lead" isn't just about personal growth. It paints a broader picture. It shines a spotlight on the inherent issues organizations face when trying to foster Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Nada Ahmed digs deep into the root of the problem, dissecting how lack of flexibility and a growth mindset hinder the true integration of DEI.

This book, for me, is a clarion call to all organizations aspiring to truly embrace diversity. It's a wake-up call to those committed to making sustainability the cornerstone of their business, and attracting and retaining genuine talent. I urge leaders, both male and female, who are determined to nurture female talent, and women seeking to create meaningful careers, to listen to this book. Nada Ahmed’s message transcends gender, resonating with anyone and everyone who aspires to lead.

In closing, "Determined to Lead" is not just a book. It’s an enlightening journey that reverberates with empathy, resilience, and transformation. It’s a gift to us all, a gift I implore you not to miss. It’s a testament to what we can achieve when we lead with heart, with courage, and with an unwavering determination to change the world around us.

Practical, succinct, hopeful

Nada’s journey to a successful career serves as a guide for all women looking to expand their skills and influence.