Ayomidé Charlock

Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown

This book explores emotions and how they affect our relationships, values, and experiences. Understanding emotions will help you learn more about yourself and others.

So Good They Can’t Ignore You by Cal Newport

This is a book I wish I read at the beginning of my career.
It presents a more actionable approach to career fulfillment and success beyond the typical advice to “follow your passion”. Regardless of where you are in your career, read this to understand how to get to your next steps.

Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty

This is a great book for you if you’d like to learn to be more intentional with your choices. You’ll learn to be more focused, to manage your thoughts, and design a life that’s aligned with your values.

The Girl With the Louding Voice by Abi Daré

This is a fictional story set in Nigeria. That unique setting offers a different perspective and a different story from your norm.
Beyond that, it’s a beautifully written story about perseverance, hard work, and hopefulness.

Rich Bitch by Nicole Lapin

This is the book for you, if you’re ready to learn more about money management and getting your money to work for you. It’s simple and approachable in a way that many finance books aren’t.

How the World Sees You by Sally Hogshead

To have a successful career, you need to understand your value proposition to the organization.
This book will help you identify your innate strengths and also understand how people view you based on your strengths.

The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer

This is the book I recommend most frequently.
Everyone should read this because it teaches you to manage your biggest enemy or biggest support – your mind.
Learn about how our thoughts affect our experiences, perspectives, and happiness. Learn to deal with intrusive thoughts and instead focus on moving forward.

Deep Work by Cal Newport

We live in a distracted world with a million different factors stealing our time. This causes us to live unfocused lives and we fail to accomplish as much as we can.
This book offers techniques to take back your time and focus on delivering results that matter.

Quiet by Susan Cain

Basically, the book on introversion, how introverts are misunderstood, and how introverts’ natural strengths can be leveraged for success.
Read this to learn more about yourself if you are introverted. Read this to learn more about working with the introverts in your life if you aren’t one.

Stories that Stick by Kindra Hall

Stories are a magical way to connect with an audience and get them to pay attention to the information you want to share.
This book teaches you how to craft your personal & professional stories and connect with your audience.

Essentialism by Greg McKeown

When we try to do everything, we end up with average to mediocre results.
This book teaches you how to maximize your results by learning to identify & focus on high value activities.

Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

You are negotiating with someone every day. Your child, partner, coworker, random person at the store etc.
This book will help you understand how to negotiate better and learn tactics that others might be using on you.