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The Unapologetic Professional
How to Lead, Create, and Succeed without Shrinking Yourself to Fit the Mold
Brianna Doe (Author)
9781394329441, Wiley
Hardback, published 28 October 2025
240 pages
23.4 x 15.5 x 3.3 cm, 0.431 kg
For every founder, creative, and multi-hyphenate professional rewriting the rules about work. The world tells you to pick one path, follow the rules, and shrink yourself to succeed. The Unapologetic Professional: How to Lead, Create, and Succeed without Shrinking Yourself to Fit the Mold is your permission slip to do the opposite, and thrive. Veteran marketer and entrepreneur, Brianna Doe, delivers the tools, tactics, and real talk you actually need to build a resilient, fulfilling career on your own terms. This book is a how-to guide for designing a path that reflects your values, your voice, and your vision for what work should be. If you’ve ever thought, “Is it just me, or is this whole system broken?” You’re not imagining it. But there’s another way. Whether you’re a first-gen professional, creative multi-hyphenate, or an entrepreneur figuring it out as you go, this is more than a career guide. It’s a blueprint for building something meaningful and sustainable, without waiting for anyone’s permission. The Unapologetic Professional is your toolkit for leading, creating, and succeeding in the modern working world—and doing it without losing yourself in the process.
Through strategic insights, personal stories, and actionable frameworks, Doe will show you how to:
About the Author vii Acknowledgments ix Introduction 1 1 Understanding Imposter Syndrome 5 2 Acknowledging Your Worth and Owning Your Impact 17 3 Identifying and Embracing Your Strengths 31 4 Building Your Circle: Mentors, Sponsors, and the Power of Community 47 5 Deciding If a Portfolio Career Is Right for You 55 6 Building a Purposeful Portfolio Career 71 7 Designing a Career That Grows with You 87 8 Avoiding Burnout 103 9 Holding Focus in a Multi-passionate Career 121 10 Unlocking the Invisible Income You Didn’t Know You Had 137 11 Exploring the Line Between Passion and Profit 149 12 Navigating What to Do When You Feel Like You’ve Lost Your “Why” 165 13 Owning Your Version of Professionalism 179 14 Delegating and Getting Out of the Way 197 15 Your Career Is Not Your Identity 209 Conclusion 221 Notes 225 Index 227
Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
