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Soft Power: Essential Skills for Women Thriving in STEM is an empowering guide designed to help women in science, technology, engineering, and maths unlock their full potential. Drawing on real-world insights, expert advice, and actionable strategies, this book equips women with the essential soft skills—like communication, networking, resilience, and leadership—that often make the difference between simply surviving and truly thriving in male-dominated fields. With a focus on authenticity and confidence, Soft Power helps women build the influence and presence they need to navigate ...

Speak with clarity. Lead with confidence. Influence without shouting. In today’s fast-paced professional world, being heard is not about being the loudest in the room—it is about being the clearest. Presence & Persuasion: Elevating Your Voice Without Shouting is a practical, thought-provoking guide for professionals who want to communicate with confidence, authority, and authenticity, without overexplaining, overjustifying, or overcompensating. Whether you are often interrupted, routinely asked to provide more evidence than your peers, or hesitant to speak up in high-stakes moments, ...

When cancer enters a family, it doesn’t just change one person’s life—it reshapes the entire household. "Navigating Cancer As A Family" is a compassionate, practical guide that helps you understand the impact of cancer on your family dynamic and shows you how to support one another while caring for yourself. This essential book covers everything from communicating with children about a diagnosis to supporting caregivers, managing shifting family roles, and dealing with emotional strain. It also offers practical advice on planning, building a support network, and embracing small ...

A gentle, practical guide to navigating chemotherapy—written for real life, real emotions, and real people. Whether you're facing your first treatment or supporting someone who is, Caring Through Chemotherapy offers clear, compassionate guidance through every stage of the experience. From packing your chemo bag to managing side effects, talking to others, and rebuilding life after treatment, this book delivers the support that too often gets left out of clinical conversations. Written by a scientist, survivor, and founder of Cancer Care Parcel, this guide brings together lived wisdom, ...

A compassionate, practical guide for the moments that matter most. Receiving a cancer diagnosis is life-changing—for both the person diagnosed and the people who love them. This guide gently walks you through the emotional and practical realities of those first days and beyond, offering clear, non-judgemental support when everything feels uncertain. Written by the team at Cancer Care Parcel, with input from patients, caregivers, and health professionals, this e-book provides: Reassurance for patients navigating the initial shock Helpful tools and coping strategies for daily life Guidance ...

Your immune system is not just a defence against infection—it’s a vital ally in cancer treatment, recovery, and long-term health. Immune Health Through Cancer is a practical, evidence-based guide that explains how the immune system functions during and after cancer treatment—and what you can do to support it. Whether you’re undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, or preparing for life after treatment, this book offers clear explanations, science-backed strategies, and practical tools to help you stay resilient. Written by an ex-cancer patient adn immunologist Dr Shara ...

When someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, finding the right words can feel impossible. You want to help—but you’re afraid of saying the wrong thing. This honest and practical guide is here to help you do better. What Not to Say goes beyond clichés and awkward silence. It explores the real emotional impact of common phrases—from “stay positive” to “everything happens for a reason”—and offers compassionate alternatives that truly support. Written by cancer survivor and patient advocate Dr Shara Cohen, and grounded in powerful stories from patients, caregivers, and ...

This practical and empowering guide is written for women in science who want to lead with clarity, influence, and confidence, without having to imitate outdated leadership models. Whether you are early in your career, managing a research team, or navigating complex institutional systems, Leading on Your Terms gives you the tools to lead authentically and sustainably. Structured around ten in-depth chapters, this book goes beyond generic leadership advice. It addresses the real-world challenges women face in STEM environments, from bias and overwork to visibility and self-doubt. With ...

The Ultimate Guide to Cancer Self-Care Comfort Routines, Journaling Prompts, and Simple Tools for Everyday Strength This is your compassionate companion through the emotional and physical challenges of cancer. Whether you are newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or adjusting to life after therapy, this book offers gentle guidance to help you feel supported and in control. You will find comfort in practical routines that nurture both body and mind. Discover the power of small daily actions, reflective journaling prompts, soothing self-care techniques, hydration support, and the calming ...

You don’t need to shout to be heard. In this practical and compassionate guide, Dr Shara Cohen shows professionals how to advocate for themselves clearly, confidently, and without compromise. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced leader, Self-Advocacy at Work will help you navigate the challenges of asking for what you need, setting healthy boundaries, and making your value visible, without performing or pretending. With ten focused chapters and actionable reflection exercises, this book equips you to: Recognise and communicate your professional value Set boundaries ...

Being a cancer patient shouldn’t mean surrendering your voice, your choices, or your dignity. In a healthcare system that can feel overwhelming, rushed, or impersonal, self-advocacy becomes not just helpful, but essential. This empowering guide shows you how to speak up with confidence, ask for what you need, and protect your wellbeing throughout the cancer experience. With ten detailed chapters, each more than 2,000 words, this book equips you to: Understand your rights and options at every stage of treatment Prepare for appointments and make the most of medical conversations Set ...

Strategic Empathy for Systemic Change in STEM is a practical, research-driven guide to transforming how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields support inclusion, equity, and leadership. Moving beyond surface-level diversity efforts, this book introduces strategic empathy as a powerful framework for reshaping policies, practices, and power structures across technical workplaces. Dr Shara Cohen explores how empathy can be embedded into feedback systems, leadership models, hiring practices, and innovation pipelines. Each chapter provides actionable insights designed to help ...

Thought for Food Edited by Dr Shara Cohen PhD CBiol FWIF FRCPath FIBMS FRSB BEM In a world flooded with food advice, media scares and marketing claims, it can be hard to know what – or whom – to trust. Thought for Food cuts through the confusion by bringing together expert voices from across the food industry, science and health sectors. From the science of genetic engineering to the cultural roots of our eating habits, from food safety and allergies to the role of probiotics and emotional eating, this book explores how what we eat affects our bodies, our society and our environment. ...

How Immunity Works: And What It Means for Cancer, Allergy, Diabetes, and More Your immune system is working for you every minute of every day—but how much do you really know about it? This clear, practical, and accessible guide offers a complete exploration of how the immune system protects you, adapts to challenges, and sometimes falters. Whether you are managing a health condition such as cancer, diabetes, or allergies, or simply want to understand your body better, How Immunity Works will help you feel informed, empowered, and more connected to your own wellbeing. What you’ll learn: ...