By Theresa M. Robinson
Overcoming Gender Inequity
Non-Fiction Book
This 6 x 9 inch book is a powerful resource for women at all career stages and across all industries, for male allies, and for facilitators and leaders who run Diversity, Equity and Inclusion workshops and meetings. Filled with stories, experiences, and advice from crazy brave, fiercely resilient, stereotype-busting, insanely courageous, relentlessly determined, wildly successful women.
Each collabHERator was encouraged to just say it like it is and how she feels it–the good, the bad, and the ugly–without apology.
Live strong. Live true. Live YOU!
Book Description
Stories, experiences, and advice from crazy brave, fiercely resilient, stereotype-busting, insanely courageous, relentlessly determined, wildly successful women.
Are you tired of others OVERjudging you? Do men at work talk OVER you? Are you OVERachieving and still being paid less than your male colleagues? Were you passed OVER for a promotion or a plum assignment? Is it hard for you to get OVER feelings of betrayal due to sabotage by a woman? Do you struggle with OVERcommitment of your time and energy? Are you so busy that you tend to unconsciously OVER isolate yourself from others?
You are not alone…
Theresa describes these experiences as O-Syndrome and offers hope as she shares stories from badass women collabHERators who have OVERcome! As a follow-up to the first in the series–O-Syndrome: When Work is 24/7 and You’re Not, this book gives voice to the “her story” experiences of women across racial and generational lines and offers up practical advice and tactics to help you overcome O-Syndrome.
Praise for the Book
“What a gift Theresa gives us–the telling of shared experiences from wise and courageous sisters. So many women will recognize themselves in these pages. It’s from healing our most painful memories that we blossom into true self-actualized women. The only antidote to O-Syndrome is to be O-mnipotent! Now is our time to rise to our unlimited power! Thank you, Theresa for being the catalyst!” — Shary Hauer, Founder of The Hauer Group, Executive Advisory and Coaching Firm, and Author of Insatiable: A Memoir of Love Addiction
WARNING. Sentiments expressed in the book are often crass and not veiled in political correctness, tactfulness, civility, or etiquette. If you’re easily offended or blush at the mere suggestion of an off-color thought or remark, then this book is not for you. If you’re quick to claim “male-bashing” or discrimination, move on. The former is admittedly harsh, while the latter is illegal. If any of this applies to you, stop reading now. Each collabHERator was encouraged to just say it like it is and how she feels it–the good, the bad, and the ugly–without apology. So, in the spirit of full disclosure, I ask you to please refrain from judgment.
Here’s a sample of “Get Real” statements sprinkled throughout the book:
I’ll just say that I’m so relieved O-Syndrome has nothing to do with orgasm, LOL! Because haven’t we women already suffered enough?! You probably won’t even include this in the book, but we have to laugh about some things in order to not cry about all things. — Pat, a collabHERator
I speak up to both men and women. I’m like my grandmother, who reached a point where she didn’t give a damn. She spoke her mind to whomever. She had no hesitation about saying exactly what she felt and exactly what she thought. — Kim, a collabHERator
It’s not just about women realizing we have voices. It’s about others shutting up long enough to recognize that women have voices! — Jackie, a collabHERator
Women are judged and scrutinized for how we look. We’re too sexy or not sexy enough. We’re too pretty or not pretty enough. We’re too fat or not thin enough. One day at work, I overheard two men in our café talking about how overweight this woman was. A man can be bald, fat, and ugly, and it’s a nonissue! — Christie, a collabHERator
Nothing is more uncomfortable than an old-ass man looking at you as if you’re a snack. — Ayana, a collabHERator
I’m saying it now before you ask me any questions. I hate my job. I hate my company. My boss is an asshole. What else do you want to know? — Roxanne, a collabHERator
I don’t let a false sense of loyalty keep me from making the right decisions for me. I’m in my late twenties and have changed jobs five times. If I determine that people are crazy with unreasonable demands, I leave. I don’t do crazy. There is no salary high enough to convince me to do crazy. — Crystal, a collabHERator
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Book Reviews
Overcoming Gender Inequity
This book needed to be written!
I got an ARC copy of this book and was nodding my head and laughing while reading it! Theresa is clearly someone who has lived her message and has a passion for being a change-maker. She walks you through very compelling ideas and gives tactical ways to “be” the change for all of us! Thanks Theresa for writing this book!
Can women get to the top like men? You bet we can. But let’s face it, the climb is steeper and the juggling act that much harder. If you ever wonder if you’ve got what it takes to last the distance toward whatever ambitions inspires you, this book is for you. Packed with relatable stories and wise insights, it will help you bring your bravest self to your biggest challenges.Daily.
This is the start of a conversation we critically need
Theresa Robinson’s message is the start of a conversation we critically need. Women Overcoming O-Syndrome truly is raw, real, and unapologetic. We can’t deny the elephant in the room anymore. It’s time to move forward, have the hard conversations, and find solutions! Thanks so much, Theresa, for inspiring us to move forward boldly!
WONDERFUL – Theresa Robinson has done it again!
I have enjoyed reading “Women Overcoming O-Syndrome: Real, Raw, Unapologetic”. A compelling must read for all women (and men who care for the women in their lives). The stories, experiences and anecdotes provide a roadmap of well thought out life experiences that have enriched me. Well done Theresa…again! Can’t wait to attend one of your live sessions!
Having been the only woman in the room for so many years, in so many companies, over the course of my career, it is my greatest hope that this book will provide guidance and strength to all women leaders. I will be sharing it with the amazing women in my network so that they will know they are not alone.
A must read for every woman in corporate America. Dealing with the frustration of being overlooked in the workplace despite my many years of experience and education is tough. In this book, Theresa shows women how to step into the limelight and excel in their career.
Bold, insightful real stuff!
Bold, insightful real stuff! Powerful revelations from you and others that are inspiring, open, with the guts to make a difference and shout “’I’m not taking this anymore”! This book is a definite wake-up call which further empowers women to claim our voices and change negative circumstances in the workplace and beyond. Thank you, Theresa, for this courageous project!