Claire Shipman

Claire Shipman is a prominent American television journalist and author known for her work as senior national correspondent for ABC's Good Morning America and her books about women's leadership and confidence. With a career spanning several major networks including CNN and NBC, she has covered significant global events and conducted interviews with world leaders. Shipman has co-authored several influential books including "The Confidence Code" and "Womenomics," which explore the intersection of gender, business, and psychology. Her work frequently addresses the challenges faced by professional women and strategies for workplace success. Beyond journalism, Shipman serves in leadership positions including Vice Chair of Columbia University's Board of Trustees. She holds degrees from Columbia University, including a bachelor's degree and a master's in International Affairs. As a public figure, Shipman's connections to Washington politics include her marriage to Jay Carney, former White House Press Secretary under President Barack Obama. Her expertise spans journalism, women's leadership, and institutional governance.

Readers appreciate Shipman's research-backed insights on confidence and leadership, particularly in her collaborations with Katty Kay. Reviews note her accessible writing style and use of real-world examples. Liked: - Practical, actionable advice for workplace challenges - Personal anecdotes that connect with female professionals - Balance of scientific research and storytelling - Focus on concrete solutions rather than theory Disliked: - Some find content repetitive across her books - Critics say examples skew toward upper-middle-class professionals - A few readers wanted more depth on specific topics Ratings: Goodreads: "The Confidence Code" - 3.9/5 (22,000+ ratings) "Womenomics" - 3.7/5 (2,000+ ratings) Amazon: "The Confidence Code" - 4.5/5 "The Confidence Code for Girls" - 4.7/5 Top reader comment on Amazon: "Finally, a book that explains why competence alone isn't enough - and what to do about it."

Womenomics: How Women's Rising Power Will Transform What We Want, Need, and Buy (2009) An analysis of data and trends showing how women's economic power impacts business, workplace culture, and consumer markets, co-authored with Katty Kay.

The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance—What Women Should Know (2014) An examination of confidence through scientific research, focusing on how women can develop and maintain self-assurance in professional settings, co-authored with Katty Kay.

The Confidence Code for Girls: Taking Risks, Messing Up, and Becoming Your Amazingly Imperfect, Totally Powerful Self (2018) An adaptation of confidence-building concepts for young readers ages 8-12, including strategies and exercises, co-authored with Katty Kay.

Living the Confidence Code: Real Girls, Real Stories, Real Confidence (2020) A collection of stories about young women and girls who have overcome challenges and built confidence in various circumstances, co-authored with Katty Kay and JillEllyn Riley.

Katty Kay - Kay co-authored "The Confidence Code" and other books with Shipman, focusing on women's workplace empowerment and leadership challenges. She brings similar expertise as a journalist-turned-author with extensive experience covering global affairs and gender issues.

Sheryl Sandberg - As author of "Lean In" and COO of Facebook/Meta, Sandberg writes about women's advancement in corporate settings and leadership roles. Her work examines similar themes of gender dynamics and professional development that appear in Shipman's books.

Susan Cain - Cain's work on introversion and workplace dynamics in "Quiet" explores psychological aspects of professional life and success. Her research-based approach to understanding personality and leadership parallels Shipman's analytical examination of confidence and gender.

Anne-Marie Slaughter - Through books like "Unfinished Business," Slaughter examines work-life balance and institutional barriers facing professional women. Her background in policy and academia informs her analysis of workplace gender dynamics, similar to Shipman's approach.

Gretchen Rubin - Rubin's books on habits and happiness, including "The Happiness Project," investigate personal development through a research-based lens. Her examination of behavioral change and success strategies aligns with Shipman's focus on psychological factors in professional achievement.