Publisher's Synopsis
At some point in their careers, many women encounter the mirrored door - the place where, when presented with opportunities, we reflect inward and hesitate, and deem we're not ready or worthy enough to move forward. But there is a way to break through, and to overcome the gendered expectations that girls and women internalise over our lifetimes that create a hidden barrier that keeps us from reaching our full potential. Drawing on research, stories from her own career, and those of her students and the mid-late career women she has coached, Professor Ellen Taaffe explains why the five perils of success - being prepared to perfection, eager to please, trying to fit the mold, pushing too hard, and patiently performing and expecting rewards to follow - get us to a certain level, and then may prevent our taking the next step in our careers as expectations rise.
