GET REAL . . . AND GET OVER YOURSELF. If there was only one bit of advice executive search expert Jena Abernathy could give today’s young professional women, that would be it in a nutshell.

In The Inequality Equalizer, she shares real-world success strategies for young professionals in a no-nonsense guide that will help them balance their “junkyard dogs” and “pedigrees,” strategize their careers, and gain the confidence, skills, and know-how they need to get results, make winning impressions, and build long-lasting success on their way to the C Suite.

Packed with real-world anecdotes and case studies, The Inequality Equalizer illustrates how everyday experiences can propel—or thwart—the career objectives of young women entering the cutthroat world of business.

Abernathy explains the importance of not only knowing what you want, but claiming and owning it as well, and shares why making the most of opportunities—and risks—can mean the difference between advancing to the next level or becoming mired in the status quo.

While some career advice books sugar-coat their advice, this book is strictly no-nonsense and straight from the gut. It is, in short, the guide that most of us will wish we had read a long time ago, much earlier in our careers.

The Inequality Equalizer levels the playing field and gives you the tools and confidence you need to succeed and thrive in the C Suite. 

Jena E. Abernathy is a recognized leader in human capital management, performance excellence, and organizational development and a passionate advocate for women in executive and governing board roles. A frequent speaker and noted leadership expert, Jena has written for and been featured in a variety of media, including CNN, the Financial Times, CBS Money Watch, FOX Business, and the Miami Herald. Jena divides her time between North Carolina and the Tampa Bay area of Florida, though chances are she’s jetting across the sky at 33,000 feet.