This book was inspired by Gwen’s observations that the journey to leadership is significantly different for women than that of male counterparts. The book is designed with this in mind and in alignment with how women leaders tend to approach the topic of leadership. Leadership is whole-life experience for women leaders, requiring a holistic approach to developing as a leader. The personal and professional are deeply intertwined for women leaders.

The book consists of 12 curated essays and related activities to inspire women leaders to define their leadership journey and use leadership as a resource to live and lead in and on a self-defined purpose. It includes a tried and tested process designed by Gwen and successfully used by women she coaches and mentors. This process engages the reader in reading, reflection and writing activities that leads to the creation of a Personal Leadership Development Plan to guide decision making about life and career goals based in commitment to living and leading in and on purpose.