Play the Game has been fundamental in supporting me to make changes in my career. The simple yet thought provoking guidance has helped me initiate conversations with leadership, seek out a mentor and set goals for both short and long term. I have found that whenever I am in a situation where I’m on the fence in a work scenario, I think what would Play the Game say or suggest. I have found myself speaking up more and advocating for myself. Highly recommend to anyone who wants guidance on advancing your career.

Play the Game was such a great read. As a senior leader, I’ve seen my fair share of leadership content, but this one really hit differently. It digs into the tricky parts of leadership, navigating power dynamics, finding your voice, and building confidence in how you show up. No matter where wou sit in your career this book serves as either new lessons or great reminders. It helps reinforce the woman you are and the one you want to be

Jess breaks it all down in such a real and relatable way. The lessons are simple but powerful, and they helped me get some great clarity and reset my focus on what kind of leader I want to be and how I show up.

Highly recommend it to anyone stepping into leadership or wanting a refresh on how to lead with impact and authenticity.

Cannot recommend this book highly enough! This is the perfect sidekick for anyone wanting to push themselves in their career. I feel like other books just talk at me - Play the Game is different because it’s practical, encourages action in the moment with activities, and includes space for your own reflections and action points.

Play the Game is the book I wish I had when I was starting my career in leadership but so grateful that I have it now.
The way Jess has laid out each chapter with easy to digest lessons, activities, key takeaways and next steps is perfect. It really show’s you how to execute and level up.
This book has pushed me out of my comfort zone and gave me the tools I needed to level up my career.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is wanting to take control of their career.

What an amazing and empowering guide for women navigating the corporate world. It goes beyond surface-level advice, offering real strategies and mindset shifts that actually work. What I loved most is how it encourages you to succeed without losing yourself, to lead with your own voice, values, and confidence. It genuinely helped me trust my instincts, set boundaries, and step into my role with more clarity and strength.

The exercises made me stop and really think about what I want and how I’m showing up at work. The DARE method especially stuck with me, it’s simple but it genuinely works. I’ve already started using a few of the tools and I can feel a shift in how I approach things. It’s practical, motivating, and written in such a relatable way.