Kate Mason, PhD is a communications expert and world-champion debater who has spent her career working with founders and executives from tech startups to major global brands. She coaches executives on actionable skills to become the leaders they wish to be, and to amplify their voice, reach, and impact at work. Kate lives in Sydney, Australia.
“The competence-likeability bias is an absurd catch-22, but never fear! In this compelling, compassionate, and funny read, Mason shows you how to break free.”—Kim Scott, New York Times bestselling author of Radical Candor “Kate Mason equips us with the tools we need to embrace our power and presence without alienating and distancing others. Powerfully Likeable is not only a must-read but a must-share as well.”—Matt Abrahams, author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter “Powerfully Likeable is the empowering playbook so many of us have been waiting for. Kate Mason tackles the tightrope women walk between being respected and being liked and shows us how to rewrite the rules. With practical tools, smart scripts, and a deep understanding of what it means to ‘communicate while female,’ she gives us a road map to own our power without compromising our authenticity. This is a must-read for any woman who wants to lead, speak up, and show up—on her own terms.”—Fran Hauser, author of The Myth of the Nice Girl “Women are not imagining it: the rules of communication at work are different for us. Speak up, and you’re ‘emotional.’ Push back, and you’re ‘difficult.’ Stay quiet, and you’re overlooked. Meanwhile, the same moves make men look confident and driven. Powerfully Likeable will help you find your voice and your presence without changing who you are. A must-read for every woman!”—Amy Diehl, PhD, author of Glass Walls