A purposeful career path starts with you. \n\nAs a woman, navigating your career path can be challenging. At times you're faced with lack of support, unconscious bias and negative assumptions, disruptive career pauses, and more. So how can you get beyond these obstacles and progress your career in a way that is meaningful and fulfilling? \n\nTaking Charge of Your Career helps readers navigate the tricky territory of charting a rewarding career path. Whether you're new to the workforce, reentering after a pause, or trying to find your way through a midcareer slump, you'll find research, advice, and practical tips to help you move forward. \n\nThis book will inspire you to: \n\nDecide what a meaningful career looks like to you \nAlign yourself with the right supporters and mentors \nApproach hard decisions with confidence \nNavigate difficult transitions \nBe your own biggest advocate \nThe HBR Women at Work series spotlights the real challenges and opportunities women experience throughout their careers. With interviews from the popular podcast of the same name and related articles, stories, and research, these books provide inspiration and advice for taking on topics at work like inequity, advancement, and building community. Featuring detailed discussion guides, this series will help you spark important conversations about where we're at and how to move forward.