The Read | Lifestyle Top Inspiring Business and Self Development Books Curated by Influential Women August 20, 2024 3-minute read In the world of business and finance, knowledge is power, and inspiration is a catalyst for growth. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned professional, the right book can provide invaluable insights and spark innovative ideas. In this curated list, we bring you a collection of must-read business and personal development books handpicked by successful female entrepreneurs and influential women within Poppy Barley's community. The Pink Tax: Dismantling a Financial System Designed to Keep Women Broke - Janine Rogan Savor: Living Abundantly Where You Are, As You Are - Shauna Niequist Not a Life Coach: Are You Ready to Change Your Life? - James Smith “This book helped me whilst going through the motions of life and starting my business” The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Rebecca Skloot The Year of Magical Thinking - Joan Didion Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men - Caroline Criado Pérez “I am in the process of reading it and it is absolutely mind-blowing! Highly recommend” Welcome Home: A Guide to Building a Home for Your Soul - Najwa Zebian How to Meet Your Self: The Workbook for Self-Discovery - Dr. Nicole LePera “My favourite personal development book!” The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times - Michelle Obama Becoming a Matriarch - Helen Knott Ask and It Is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires - Esther and Jerry Hicks The Seat of the Soul - Gary Zukav Son of Elsewhere: A Memoir in Pieces - Elamin Abdelmahmoud Everything I Know About Love - Dolly Alderton “One of the best books I’ve read that’s all about the power of female friendships” The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom - Don Miguel Ruiz A Moveable Feast - Ernest Hemingway Thinking, Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman Fix This Next: Make the Vital Change That Will Level Up Your Business - Mike Michalowicz You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets - Jodi Wellman Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. - Brené Brown 4000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals - Oliver Burkeman Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine - Mike Michalowicz Hug Your Customers - Jack Mitchell Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect - Will Guidara The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable - Patrick Lencioni Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life - Susan David Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones - James Clear Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less - Greg McKeown I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman - Nora Ephron The Gap and the Gain: The High Achievers’ Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success - Dan Sullivan Shop Work Essentials Shop Poppy Barley The Universal Pouch Large Black Pebble $125.00 CAD The Large Shopper - Nylon $3.00 CAD The Small Shopper - Nylon $2.00 CAD The Leather Kit $25.00 CAD Older Post