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Shedding the Corporate Bitch, August 3, 2011
By film lover - See all my reviews
This review is from: Shedding the Corporate Bitch: Shifting Your Bitches to Riches in Life and Business (Paperback)
I thought this book would be a helpful tool for women who are transitioning in their careers, corporate or otherwise... but it was so much more. A relatable story of a driven and accomplished woman who meets life's challenges by taking charge, becoming a leader and a true bitch in the process, and then realizing that that bitch was the one thing that was standing in her way the most! As she let's go of the bitch she finds an inner calm and happiness that leads her to her true purpose, helping other women in today's maddening world to find true success by shedding their own bitch.

Boldly honest, Exceedingly Helpful, July 14, 2011
By Tim Morrison -
Prior to becoming a writer and writing coach, I spent 25 years in ministry. The stories and struggles and situations that Bernadette Boas shares in her book, "Shedding the Corporate Bitch: Shifting Your Bitches to Riches in Life and Business" are things that I became accustomed to hearing from others in the safe haven of my office. Confessional in nature; a cry for help. Bernadette shares her stories and experiences for all to read so that all may learn and ideally avoid the pitfalls and pain that she experienced. This is not superficial sharing but down in the dirt, I'll get you before you get me, you S.O.B. sharing. There is a bit of the bitch (or maybe a whole lot of the bitch) in each of us. Much better to read about it, recognize those pieces in ourselves and change voluntarily than to be terminated, released, made redundant, flat out fired. Solid writing. Humor combined with pathos. Superbly insightful - for women and men.
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Insightful and Inspirational, June 29, 2011
By Dannella Burnett - See all my reviews
"Just finished the book and saw much of my past and gratefully much of my own transformation. The details of my journey are different, but many of the painful lessons and blessings from walking through to the other side are the same. The path to liking your reflection in your own eyes comes a little more difficultly for some of us! Thank you Bernadette ~ great insight and inspiration!" - Dannella Burnett, Owner, Oakwood Occasions

"terpsrule" (Atlanta, GA) -
I wish all corporate bitches would take a look in the mirror as this author did. It's hard enough to be a woman in a "man's world." Women have so much to offer in the workplace but so many women really believe that they have to have to be bitches that they alienate themselves from their employees, peers and managers; with the support of those people, the sky would be the limit for these otherwise intelligent, creative women. However, the greatest tragedy, as the author points out, is that the bitch attitude and persona permeates in to all facets of her life. Thus, she is not living her happiest life. Thanks, Ms. Boas, for helping us all with one more reason not to be a bitch! Your story is inspiring. Though I'm not a bitch, the book still helped me examine myself and learn to remove the obstacles that impede my happiness and personal success.

Honest, insightful, and full of truths that need to be spoken., August 16, 2011
By Blair Lynwood - See all my reviews
Honest and personal insights shared by this author may bounce off more than a few women I know, maybe even my witchy self.

This author bravely takes us all on her very personal journey. She shares with the reader a series of steps and realizations, as she recognizes a needed change from who she had become, and her new found purpose. Through this evolution of sorts, she examines how bad attitudes and actions once kept her from being her true self, and how a job loss changed everything, and set her free. This disruption in the flow allowed her to reach within and find the person hidden, the one pushed to the back and nearly forgotten. Her authentic self.

This is a book that hit home for me. I believe other women will also feel enlightened as it brings many darkened areas of a woman's path into a crystal view. Well worth the read as she shares and allows the reader to draw from her experience, self examination, and important learned truths. Thumbs up from me all the way and highly recommended to other women who think climbing that all important ladder out shadows what really matters in life.

Fabulous...Can't wait for the next book..., August 6, 2011
By T. D. Henson Simpson
Shedding the Corporate Bitch is not just a book..It is a movement...The role of the woman has changed dramatically over the last few generations.. We are no longer simply a wife and mother.. We are providers, teachers, activity coordinators, community service ambassadors, cooks, friends and the list goes on....As a corporate executive, I admire Bernadette for recognizing how her toxic behavior was impacting all of the best parts of her life: her family and her health. Bernadette's self-discovery after leaving corporate life was an awakening to her "true" self. This opportunity to learn and gain from the curve balls and experiences life throw at you is an inspiration. Bernadette did make mistakes -who hasn't? Thank you for sharing your journey and putting your mistakes out there for the benefit of others.

Kudos to Bernadette Boaz!, August 2, 2011
By Cheryl B. Weldon, President, Travel & Cru... - See all my reviews
Bernadette Boaz' heartfelt account of her journey through the mine fields of Corporate America is authentic and inspiring. She holds nothing back in her book detailing how her bad behavior - both at work and play - created a "mean girl" persona which would eventually creep in to every corner of her life.

As a corporate executive, I admire Bernadette for recognizing how her toxic behavior was impacting all of the best parts of her life: her family and her health. Bernadette's self-discovery after leaving corporate life and her return to "true" self illustrates the learning we can gain from our life experiences. Bernadette did make mistakes (we all have); but she's been brave enough to put her mistakes out there for the benefit of others. Kudos to Bernadette!

"How many people are completely successful in every department of life? Not one. The most successful people are the ones who learn from their mistakes and turn their failures into opportunities." - Zig Ziglar

Brutally honest and an eye opener, July 24, 2011
By FlorMazeda -
Bernadette made me think about the sacrifices we make as women in the corporate world, some times that means sacrificing family time, relationships and love for what we think is more important at the moment. We believe that position, power and money will bring us happiness and fullfillment but is in the later years, when we are "no longer needed" for that important position that we realize we were being "used" by the companies we work for, the ones that take the best of our lives and when they decide we have given everything we have they trow us away as a useless tool. You must be true to yourself and stick your grounds as to how to treat others, give respect and you'll get respect, be a b**ch and you'll be treated as one.
In her unselfish sharing the experience, the way she cleaned her heart and spirit makes you wonder, how did the b**ch took over such a wonderful person, then you ask yourself am I becoming one as well?
Wonderfully written in a way that just flows out of the pages, Bernadette has a special way of painting pictures in your mind with such specific details that makes you think you are actually watching what's happening.

Fabulous!, July 19, 2011
By Maggiethecat -
When I heard the Title of the Book, I thought...hmmmmm, not so sure about this one. A friend told me about it, (so I purchased it for my iPad). I was once in the Corporate World and I dealt with a lot of B*tches...none like her though. I thought her honesty was quite refreshing and I appreciated that. I had the opportunity to meet Bernadette recently and she was a lovely Woman ~ full of life. Nothing like the Original B*tch she started out as...she did indeed "shed" that persona. I congratulate her on the transformation. I'd like to see a follow-up to this Book...How did she do it?