Ceiling Smashers

The decision was irreversible. . .Vivien would become either the most remarkable female executive in the sports industry, or the biggest failure. Vivien Lee has spent her entire consulting career helping CEOs look good, so when she finally has the chance to go after her dream of running a business, she grabs it. A lifelong athlete, Vivien arrives at the Smart Sports campus in Portland, Oregon and is introduced as the first female president. It's one of the highest-profile jobs in an industry inhospitable to women. Principled but slightly naïve, Vivien believes her male peers will give her a fair shot. Stumbling early, Vivien makes a series of rookie mistakes. With guidance from the Ceiling Smashers, a secret society of successful professional women, Vivien learns to navigate the treacherous business terrain. A tight-knit group of male sports executives is determined to show that an industry outsider cannot prevail. The challenge is all too clear: will Vivien triumph in the sports industry against impossible odds? You'll want to stay up all night to find out what happens to Vivien and share her inspiring story with your friends. This is a fresh, riveting tale about a strong woman endeavoring to succeed with smarts, scruples, and style.

There's a secret society of professional women called the Ceiling Smashers. And Smashers Synched is a brilliant tale that brings into sharp focus what it truly takes to become an extraordinary leader in today's business climate. Four women are the founders of the Ceiling Smashers society. Who are these amazing women and how will they overcome the hurdles placed in their paths? Meet Andi. She walks into work one day to learn that her private banking department has been acquired by a foreign bank and she's getting a new boss. Meet Sofia. She finally gets the green light for a new CNBC show she's been pitching but the deal comes with a prickly new co-anchor. Meet Grace. She's on sabbatical from her CMO job and wants to write the bible on rebranding while dreaming of running her own business. Meanwhile, their friend and fellow Ceiling Smasher, Vivien Lee, has taken on a massive leadership role at a sports company in Oregon. These four women are at a career crossroads, which they will have to face with determination and defiance, while making daily decisions that will define them as individuals and shape their futures. As this page-turner unfolds and twists of fate are revealed, what keeps these unforgettable characters going is their friendship, loyalty, and support of each other. Smashers Synched is an exciting, uplifting, must-read novel that's perfect for your next vacation or stay-cation, and a slam-dunk as your next book club recommendation!