New Reviews: Business & Finance

The powerhouse authors and narrators of this aspirational audiobook are determined to help women succeed in the workplace. PepsiCo COO Grace Puma and former Nike President of Consumer Direct Christiana Smith Shi perform as if they were professional narrators. They effectively teach listeners how to create a "career GPS" that will guide them, with occasional course corrections,... Read More

Psychologist and podcaster Michael Gervais shares the coaching tips he's provided to various top performers on how to be confident and authentic instead of feeling self-conscious around others. Throughout his three-part guide on self-confidence, Gervais is sensible, friendly, and enthusiastic in his delivery. His tone is clear, pleasant, and convincing as he explains how to... Read More

Entrepreneur and business coach Dave Kerpen shares knowledge and skills he gained from launching and growing multiple businesses. His treatise addresses the impacts of AI, social media, gig work, and remote work. These developments require that today's leaders concentrate on the most important, not necessarily the most urgent, company matters--and delegate essentially... Read More

The author and podcast host narrates with charming confidence that gives these personal growth strategies enduring power. The details about Rob Dial's hardscrabble childhood and path to success are served well by his pleasing vocal tone and sincerity. His performance makes his productivity ideas sound within reach for anyone. After each chapter, conversations with his business... Read More

Presenting this comprehensive lesson, the physician authors sound businesslike and assertive--the ideal tone for advice on topics like productivity, workplace effectiveness, and career development. They sound relaxed and confident with their ideas, their voice personalities earning attention and respect for the entire production. The clever premise is that mastering every type... Read More

Author and narrator Ashley Goodall brings to mind the little boy in the story of "The Emperor's New Clothes," who calls out the obvious that all the adults collude to ignore--in this case, that organizational change leaves damage in its wake. Goodall's charming, easy-to-listen-to English accent, his well-tuned and varied pitch, and his perfect pace will draw listeners in and... Read More

Ryan Hawk, an accomplished host of a successful leadership podcast, is also a former Ohio high school athlete coached by Brook Cupps. They have joined forces to present this highly competitive team- sport-centered treatise on leading by establishing highly personal core values. Hawk's vocal enthusiasm makes him sound much like a cheerleader. Cupps is noticeably slower and a bit... Read More

Narrating parts of this personal growth audio, the author sounds sincere and easy to understand. Her humane interest in helping others navigate today's challenging workplaces creates a satisfying connection between listeners and the humble person behind this guidance. When Winsome Brown narrates her chapters, her polished cadences and pitch range convey the strength and... Read More