Tara Mohr

Tara Mohr is an expert on women's leadership and well-being, best known for her book "Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead" published in 2014. She holds an MBA from Stanford University and a BA from Yale. As a leadership coach and personal development teacher, Mohr developed the Playing Big leadership program which has trained thousands of women worldwide. Her work focuses on helping women overcome self-doubt, recognize their own voice and potential, and step into greater leadership roles. Mohr's writing has appeared in publications including The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, and The Huffington Post. Her ideas around women's empowerment and inner critic management have influenced corporate leadership programs at companies including Google and Novartis. Her teachings combine concepts from traditional leadership development with elements of spiritual wisdom and psychological insights about fear and self-doubt. Mohr continues to write, speak, and lead programs while maintaining an active blog and newsletter focused on personal growth and women's leadership.

Readers praise Mohr's practical advice and concrete tools for managing self-doubt and fear. Many cite the "inner critic" and "inner mentor" frameworks from "Playing Big" as transformative for their careers and decision-making. What readers liked: - Clear, actionable steps rather than abstract concepts - Research-backed strategies - Personal anecdotes that illustrate key points - Specific scripts and language for workplace scenarios What readers disliked: - Focus primarily on professional women in corporate settings - Some concepts repeat throughout the book - Religious/spiritual references don't resonate with all readers Ratings: - Goodreads: 4.2/5 (8,000+ ratings) - Amazon: 4.7/5 (1,000+ ratings) One reader noted: "Finally, practical solutions instead of just 'lean in' rhetoric." Another wrote: "The inner critic work changed how I approach challenges." Critics mentioned the narrow demographic focus: "Assumes readers are educated, middle-class professionals with traditional career paths."

Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead (2014) A guide addressing common thought patterns and behaviors that hold women back in their careers, offering specific tools and techniques for making changes.

Your Other Names: Poems for Wise Living (2010) A collection of poetry exploring themes of personal growth, spirituality, and the journey of self-discovery.

Brené Brown writes about courage, vulnerability, and overcoming self-doubt based on her research as a social scientist. Her work focuses on helping readers develop resilience and authentic leadership skills.

Sheryl Sandberg examines women's leadership and career development through personal narrative and research-backed insights. Her writing addresses workplace dynamics, confidence building, and strategies for professional advancement.

Martha Beck combines life coaching principles with cognitive psychology to guide readers through personal transformation. Her books integrate academic research with practical tools for life changes and career transitions.

Marianne Williamson focuses on spiritual growth and personal development through a philosophical lens. Her work addresses fear, relationships, and career purpose from both practical and metaphysical perspectives.

Susan Cain writes about personality types and how different people navigate professional and social environments. Her research-based work helps readers understand and leverage their natural tendencies in work and life.