The Confidence Code by Katty Kay & Claire Shipman

The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance—What Women Should Know, by Katty Kay & Claire Shipman

Confidence isn’t just a trait—it’s a skill. And like any skill, it can be learned.

In The Confidence Code, journalists Katty Kay and Claire Shipman blend science, personal stories, and expert insight to decode what confidence really is, and why so many high-achieving women still struggle with it. With clarity, humour, and real-world examples, they reveal what separates those who hold themselves back from those who boldly step forward.

This is not about faking it or forcing it. It’s about understanding the inner voice that fuels self-doubt and learning how to quiet it through action. Kay and Shipman explore how genetics, upbringing, and social norms shape confidence and how we can overcome them with practical, proven strategies.

Whether you’re leading a team, navigating career changes, or simply tired of second-guessing yourself, this book will help you stop overthinking and start owning your voice.

Step Into Confidence

• Decode the science: Learn what brain research reveals about confidence and risk-taking.
• Get out of your head: Understand how overthinking undermines your power—and how to stop.
• Silence your inner critic: Replace self-doubt with self-belief through small daily shifts.
• Confidence through action: Discover why taking risks, even small ones, builds real assurance.
• Create your own code: Find what confidence looks like for you and lead with authenticity.

Ideal for women at any stage of life or leadership, The Confidence Code is both enlightening and empowering. It doesn't promise perfection—but it does offer a powerful roadmap to show up, speak up, and step up.

Confidence isn't something you're born with. It's something you build. Start crafting your confidence code today.