Wildly Sophisticated: A Bold New Attitude for Career Success [Hardcover]

Nicole Williams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2004

Nicole Williams-founder of the successful career development and marketing company Wildly Sophisticated Media Inc.-has made a living out of honing the job skills of young women and pointing them in the right career direction. These are smart, ambitious, stylish women who want to conquer the world, and with a "Wildly Sophisticated" attitude they can make it happen. Nicole shows women how to use their passions, their individuality, and their courage to build a career that exceeds their most outrageous dreams.

An honest blend of best friend, personal cheerleader, and "been-there done-that" mentor, author Nicole Williams uses her own experience-as well as that of other Wildly Sophisticated women-to help readers not just get a job, but pave a path. She shows them how to pull themselves up by their Blahnik straps, take those drinks-after-work dreams, and turn them into reality.

Packed full of useful information, constructive solutions, inspiring stories, "Career Confessions," and "One-on-One" secrets to success, Wildly Sophisticated is the one book that no young working woman can afford to leave on the shelf.

--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Chick lit meets career guidebook in this sassy and practical volume by career manager Williams. Much of the information she provides is commonsensical, but she presents it in a refreshing way, with plenty of interactive exercises to get readers thinking about who they are, what they want to do and how best to go about doing it. The author offers realistic tips for finding passion, owning up to fears and self-doubt, and gaining respect from colleagues and bosses. She also tackles topics like style and appearance, making a few requisite references to brands from Coach to Prada and explaining, "Taking charge of your personal image isn't frivolous or manipulative. It's smart." Because she illustrates her point with a story about her own transition from inappropriate miniskirts to more sophisticated pinstripes, William's message doesn't feel preachy. And even though the author believes that a perfectly "balanced" life isn't necessary or realistic, she offers a reminder that in the midst of driving towards career goals, it's okay to stop and have fun.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

About the Author

Nicole Williams is the founder of Wildly Sophisticated Media Inc., a company designed to empower and support young women on their quest for success. Currently, her speaking series, Wildly Sophisticated LIVE, has reached thousands of young women across North America. By parlaying her own fast-track professional achievements into the Quest for Success workshops, a one-on-one career building practice, and the Drinks After Work networking events, Nicole has redefined the professional playing field for Wildly Sophisticated women everywhere. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: San Val (February 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1417711647
• ISBN-13: 978-1417711642
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,197,375 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a must read for career builders or not, February 9, 2004

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S. Mickelson (CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wildly Sophisticated: A Bold New Attitude for Career Success (Mass Market Paperback)

I am a thirty-something mom of 3 and I'm not currently interested in any career other than raising my children. I loved this book and it's great advice for women. It not only applies to women working towards a career, but those of us who just want to improve themselves. I found it too be funny, enlightening and thought provoking. I found myself rethinking how I portray myself amongst my friends, peers, and my community. Nicole Williams is witty and felt like someone I could just sit and chat with. Buy this... you won't regret it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars it is what it is, May 11, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Wildly Sophisticated: A Bold New Attitude for Career Success (Mass Market Paperback)

this is your basic self-help book aimed at getting you career success, however you define career success. she breaks it down in easily readable, easy to digest pieces, with a very Sex-and-the-City type attitude, i.e. bright, glossy, and a lot of emphasis on style. if this is the type of kick in the butt you need to reevaluate your current career and why you're unhappy, i'd recommend it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, a good reminder, but not life changing, June 2, 2005

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Christine Lang (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wildly Sophisticated: A Bold New Attitude for Career Success (Mass Market Paperback)

Overall this book was solid - It was a good reminder on solid career tactics, it was good for a kick in the pants to get a career-ambitious woman moving, and it was fairly fun to read. It was not life changing. There were no big secrets that everyone needs to know.

One of my favorite things about the book was reading some of the stories that made me realize my career objectives, my ambition, and the way that I think about things aren't entirely unheard of. Sometimes I feel alone, like few others have the same perspective on setting sights high and progressively climbing towards that objective. It was nice to read testimonials of women who are an awful lot like me. It was also nice to know that my mindset is not found in everyone and that it has the potential to take me places.

There is good, solid advice, humor, and some inspiration. I do not feel, however, like a new person, like huge questions have been answered, or that I am now prepared to make my future a reality in an unprecidented manner and in an incredibly short amount of time.

On the other hand, it was enjoyable to read and I'm glad that I did!