This book is about mothers. Nature hasn't created a single relationship as powerful and naturally strong as the one between a mother and her child. If you are a mother who aspires to enjoy both a fulfilling life and a successful career this book is for you.

Written with honesty and humour, 'Mothers as Leaders' includes captivating real-life stories of twenty powerful, inspiring women leaders from across the world and from all walks of life. From the Mongolian political refugee to the Norwegian CEO and the American young teacher who had her first baby in The Netherlands, they all share the joys and challenges of motherhood. Despite the many hardships life threw at them, they emerged as true leaders, transforming the lives of all those around them.

The book start with a bold call to action: Dare to Dream! You can have it all: career, family and...life. The author's assumption is that the answers on how to enjoy the life and career you love lie within each mothers. The stories and the reflection exercises will help you reframe your mindset about parenthood and career success. Through a compelling, real and crude story telling style the author grabs your attention right from the start and at the end it summarises the 8 chapters with a last chapter on: How to make your dreams real.

Chapter 1: Becoming the mother and the beauty of it

Chapter 2: Who came first: the mother or the leader?

Chapter 3: Does parenthood impact your dreams and ambitions?

Chapter 4: How do mothers develop critical leadership skills?

Chapter 5: Is motherhood a springboard or a hurdle for women who want to lead in society?

Chapter 6: The famous dilemma: family or career?

Chapter 7: Letting go to letting come - how to transition through the different stages of life and motherhood

Chapter 8: What would our world look like if half of our leaders were mothers

Chapter 9: How to make your dreams real?

Epilogue