Entrepreneurship & Start ups

The Female Founders Reading List

Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action (Paperback)

Start with Why by Simon Sinek

Recommended by Elizabeth Marston (Sotera) and Sally Philip (Ten69 Ltd)

“Clarifying both your personal and business "why" serves as your North Star, providing direction and purpose throughout your founder journey. It is the foundation that keeps you grounded and resilient, helping you navigate the inevitable highs and lows with clarity and determination” — Elizabeth

“Super for finding your purpose, why and getting clarity” — Sally

Key Person of Influence: The Five-Step Method to Become One of the Most Highly Valued and Highly Paid People in Your Industry (Paperback)

Key Person of Influence by Daniel Priestley

Recommended by Kate Pattison (Learn Happy)

“It is quite simply a game changer and gives you a road map to becoming more influential as an entrepreneur without burning out”

The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life: Amazon.co.uk:  Bartlett, Steven: 9781529146509: Books

Diary of a CEO: 33 Laws of Business & Life by Steven Bartlett

Recommended by Suman Cheema (The Natural Supermarket)

“I found this so interesting about marketing ideas and strategies for thinking outside the box”

The Service Organisation by Katie Tarling

Recommended by Caroline van den Burgh (Lunos)

“Helps frame how you can design an organisation around how you serve your customers. Often a forgotten key part of any business is designing how you deliver your promise. Also love the way Katie pulls apart expected narratives”

Alchemy: The Magic of Original Thinking in a World of Mind-Numbing Conformity (Paperback)

Alchemy by Rory Sutherland

Recommended by Ayna Pirkuliyeva (Matchstick)

“Alchemy is a must-read for founders. It shares invaluable marketing insights and guidance to thinking and problem-solving outside the box”

Mindset - Updated Edition: Changing The Way You think To Fulfil Your Potential (Paperback)

Mindset by Dr Carol Dweck

Recommended by Anca Trandaf (Rise and Lead Coaching)

“Reframes thinking that everything can be learned and instead of feeling shame, guilt and limited teaches you how to experiment and ask for help to improve your performance. Great real life examples. A book that helps you grow and enjoy the process, helping you put in place better strategies where you’re not getting the intended results”