We want to sincerely apologize for an error in the recent edition of Power Without Permission (paperback version, ordered from Amazon between September 10th-27th). Due to a production oversight, Julie’s story does not appear in the intended section of Chapter 3: Cultivating Self-Awareness. We deeply regret this mistake and any disappointment it may have caused our readers. Julie’s story is a very important and inspiring part of this project, and we are committed to giving it the attention it deserves. To honor her contribution, we are highlighting her story here for those who haven’t seen it. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our work. We are grateful for the opportunity to share such powerful stories with you and will take every step to ensure greater accuracy in the future. Now, we’d love to share with you Julie’s Story.

Hi everyone! Yes, everyone starts with a humble beginning and this community will not be different! Yesterday, was the book launch and the first time we even talked about the communities mission. As people read the book, (we are now number 2 on Amazon new releases!) we will see more and more people join. For those early first that already joined now, THANK YOU! We will keep adding courses and information here weekly and we have our first group call on the 10th. In the early days, its a first come first serve approach, meaning bring whatever topic you need help with and we will do our best to support you and maybe even help solve it for you!

Use this space for anything on your mind. The questions you’re asking yourself, the messy middles, the unfiltered reflections. You don’t need to tie it in a bow. You don’t even need to have a point. If it’s real, it belongs here.

This community is built on respect, emotional intelligence, and honesty. Here's how we keep it safe, strong, and smart: 𝟭. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 No titles, no posturing. You’re more than your LinkedIn bio. Lead like a human, not a headline. 𝟮. 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 We don’t all have the same experience and that’s the point. Be curious! 𝟯. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 This is a confidential space. No screenshots, no sharing stories without permission. 𝟰. 𝗕𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 If you have something valuable to share, great. But don’t use this space to pitch your services or grow your following. 𝟱. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 We are an inclusive space. Racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, or ageism won’t be tolerated.

Hey, I’m Andreas. And yes, I’m a man. So, let’s talk about that right out of the gate. I didn’t build this community to “fix” women. I built it because the system is broken, and I’ve spent two decades watching brilliant, capable women shrink themselves in order to survive it. This isn’t a space where I’m here to teach you how to be a woman in leadership. I could never do that. But I am here because I’ve worked with hundreds of executives, and the truth is, I’ve seen the pattern over and over again. • Preparing 3x more than your male peers just to be taken seriously • Softening your voice to not come off “too much” • Celebrating others while doubting your own wins • Googling "impostor syndrome" at 2 a.m. after crushing a presentation This community is a response to all that. It’s a space for women (and the people who support them) to lead like themselves with empathy, strength, intuition, and EQ. Here, you’ll find extraordinary women showing up every week to lead, mentor, teach, and speak truth and I'll also be here sharing tools and doing the work with you. Start by saying hi in the Intros thread. Let us know who you are and what brought you here. The courses in the this community are free if you bought the book, visit https://www.leadersadapt.com/book/ to explore the Power Without Permission book. This isn’t another leadership club. It's a catalyst. And we’re glad you’re part of it. — Andreas