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This book is a must for any working woman – whether you are employed, self-employed no matter what stage you are in your career.  Learn how to be guilt-free, totally committed and be proud of your choices of how you work, and how you manage your family time.

The book is easy to read and packed with punchy, realistic tips of how any ambitious woman can get one step ahead in their career. No matter if you are just starting out or mid way through your working life there are facts you will easily digest and put into practice.

The core message is how women need to realise that we can’t have it all and we need to identify  how we want to work, how we manage our family and that we should be proud of those choices. It clearly shows you how you should not feel guilty for these decisions and to not apologise for your commitments – such as family life.   For example, the author believes that, by saying “I am only part-time” says you are apologising, only part-committed to your work.   It highlights the sexual stereotypes that peers typically have of working women, and how we, unknowingly sometimes put ourselves into these positions.  Why is that an ambitious Dad can put a photo of his children on his desk and it seems OK, but for a woman it seems Mumsy?

Mrs Moneypenny shows the reader how and why you need to make clear boundaries between work time and home time, so that your peers and family know what you are focusing on – and so do you. It’s not fair to anyone otherwise.

The book gives practical tips on how to promote yourself, with DIY PR, how and why you should up your profile on social networking sites, connect  with the right people and promote relevant information about yourself.  Particularly important for freelancers, the book shows you how important it is to stand out from others – why should a contractor chose you? What makes you different?  It gives tips to ensure your social networking profile promotes any awards you have, the fact that you are a regular contributor to an industry magazine, or that you head up a networking group in your area.  It also highlights how necessary it is to step away from social networking and compliment this with meeting real people – attend workshops, seminars and meet the right people.  And follow up those connections, learn from them, and follow people who you inspire you so you know all about them.  Up your knowledge in your industry and people will remember you for it.

The author shows you how age should be no barrier -whether you are young or old, and how you can add credibility to your career by taking particular exams, winning business awards or contributing regular articles to an industry magazine. Examples of inspirational business woman are referred to throughout the book with character insights into how they built their career.

Mrs Moneypenny clearly demonstrates how to say No for both work and family commitments, both of which have a knock on effect on your family life.  Each chapter has practical guidelines to put each section into practice.

You will devour this book – it is easy to read, practical to put into place and will leave you stressed free, with clear deadlines and objectives so that everyone knows where they stand.

Top rated!

Now it’s time to find out more about our book reviewer Julie Sherwood, Freelance Professional PR & Marketing Consultant…and proud Mumpreneur!

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