For high performers who
refuse to remain overlooked
Go Ahead... ASK FOR IT!
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In Go Ahead… ASK FOR IT! Chief Information Security Officer Janet Heins reveals the system that took her from overlooked contributor to C-suite executive: how to make strategic asks, package proof, and design visibility that serves.
You'll learn how to:
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Root your asks in purpose so they create value, not discomfort
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Package proof that reaches decision-makers when it matters
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Cultivate sponsors who advocate for you in rooms you're not in
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Design visibility where proximity bias is real
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Turn small actions into unstoppable momentum
Written for high performers who navigate bias and proximity gaps, and refuse to stay overlooked.
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Sandra
I read it in an afternoon, and it changed my career!
I bought this book because Janet is one of my mentors. She really does practice the things in this book and they work. I have implemented a few of the strategy's discussed and will be implementing more. Janet has a way of making relatable scenarios become blueprint for not only your success, but the success of everyone around you. I fully recommend!
A must-read!
As someone who spends my days helping leaders 'Encounter Their Potential,' I can say with certainty that Janet Heins has captured the missing link in modern leadership. We often tell people to work hard and wait for results, but Janet bravely pulls back the curtain on why 'good work' isn't enough.
What I love most about this book is its warmth and authenticity. It was also snackable and easy to digest. Janet doesn’t ask you to put on a 'costume' to be seen, she shares how to lead from your own values. This isn't just a business book, it is an invitation to finally stop waiting for permission and start asking for the career you’ve earned. A must-read!
Principals that apply to all areas of life!
This book was amazing from start to finish! Very easy read but packed with actionable real time solutions. Making yourself visible and strategically asking for what you desire are principles that aren't only valuable in the corporate world. They are especially valuable in everyday life marriage, friendships, personal growth etc. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to grow with intention and step into their next level.
Rashida
Great read!
I really enjoyed Go Ahead and Ask: Create Value You Can’t Deny. It’s a motivating reminder that clarity, confidence, and courage are key to creating undeniable value. The message felt authentic and empowering. It is a great read for anyone ready to elevate their impact.
You're talented.
You deliver results.
So why isn't that enough?
Because the moment that changes your career isn't the big break. It's the small ask.
While you're waiting to be noticed, proximity is being mistaken for performance. The gap between your contributions and your recognition is widening: every quarter, every review cycle, every promotion decision where your name doesn't come up.
The cost of silence isn't just stalled momentum. It's missed sponsorship, invisible proof, and opportunities given to people who simply made themselves seen.
Visibility isn't vanity.
It's strategy, when it serves your team and company.
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