Being a great female leader is harder than ever. In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly three million women left the U.S. workforce. Women face unique career challenges that include lacking confidence, playing small, working harder for less pay, and failing to strategize. Combined with social pressures, systemic issues, and family life, these hurdles are causing higher rates of burnout than ever before. Reclaiming the Fire in Your Belly is a guide to strategically rekindle a powerful sense of ambition and strong determination to succeed. McGuckin's unique approach for women leaders • reveals the biggest roadblock holding women back • illuminates and eliminates old ideas • helps uncover the landmines that often hamper career progression • identifies the best path forward By distilling thirty years' worth of consulting wisdom, corporate experience, and practical knowledge, McGuckin provides readers with clear recommendations, actionable and strategic advice to maximize career momentum, and solutions that are tangible, executable, and innovative. A helpful and easy-to-read resource that is loaded with intelligent habits you can use to rekindle a sense of ambition and determination to succeed. It's not just for women!" —Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership, Harvard Business School; Author, Right Kind of Wrong "Here is a superb resource for any woman leader who has been trying to do it all and is finally ready to put herself first! A great book filled with candid, practical advice to help leaders grow and fulfill their potential." —Danielle Clark, Vice President of Talent, eBay "I've had the privilege to work with and mentor a number of outstanding women leaders. Many of them have utilized the lessons captured in Reclaiming the Fire in Your Belly to reframe their mindset, gain clarity on their purpose, and truly thrive in our organization. Highly recommend!" —Robert Rajalingam, President of U.S. Medical Products and Distribution, Cardinal Health "This book is a game changer for women leaders. Unlock your potential, gain clarity on your purpose, and finally achieve your biggest dream with this transformative read." —Sangeetha Rai, Vice President of Customer Care, Northwestern Mutual "Audrey presents some of the most effective strategies I've encountered to gain clarity about your purpose." —Jessica Fulton, Data and AI Director Specialist, Microsoft "Reframing our mindset is not an easy journey. It takes courage to be vulnerable. But the hardest part is getting started, and Reclaiming the Fire in Your Belly makes the first step easy. This book rekindles your spark if you have been on the journey for a long time. If you are just starting, take advantage of the insights now!" —Jane Pleasants, Executive Director, SMI Audrey McGuckin is the founder of Women On Their Way, a premier leadership development program designed to improve and accelerate women's advancement. Her organization takes both bottom-up and top-down approaches to cultivate female leadership and help individuals identify their ambitions and improve their capabilities. With the World Economic Forum estimating it could take as long as 131 years to close the gender gap, McGuckin's big dream is to shave fifty years from that timeline by creating space for women leaders to talk about what has their attention. Her clients count on her honest appraisal, deep expertise, and encouraging guidance to help them make the right decisions.