Upcoming release: January 2027
Unstoppable
A Strategy to Speak Up, Show Up, and Rise with Purpose
By Jacqueline Woods
You’ve been told to wait, to shrink, to be patient. The wait is over. Here, you’ll find the power to speak up, show up, and rise.
Jacqueline had the title and the track record. Yet there were still moments of doubt, exclusion, and the kind of setbacks no résumé could ever reveal. She carried them quietly, the way so many of us learn to do.
She wrote this book so you don’t have to carry it quietly, too.
Business & Economics / Women in Business
About the book
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“A clear and forcefully written game plan.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Unstoppable doesn’t just inspire—it equips.” —David Kenny, former CEO, Nielsen
You’ve been told to wait, to shrink, to be patient. The wait is over. Here, you’ll find the power to speak up, show up, and rise.
Jacqueline had the title and the track record. Yet there were still moments of doubt, exclusion, and the kind of setbacks no résumé could ever reveal. She carried them quietly, the way so many of us learn to do.
She wrote this book so you don’t have to carry it quietly, too.
Drawing on her journey as a Fortune 100 executive and one of Fortune’s 50 Most Powerful Black Executives in America, Jacqueline blends original research from over 500 Black women and women of color with her signature M.O.M.E.N.T. Method to deliver what so many leadership books do not: a framework grounded in the realities they live every day.
Because you don’t become unstoppable by waiting for permission. This is how you begin.
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“Shares practical wisdom and actionable strategies that empower readers to find their voice, navigate adversity, and lead with authenticity. This is an inspiring and timely guide for anyone committed to growing as a leader while helping others rise alongside them.” —Tia Silas, Chief People Officer, MrBeast
“Unstoppable names a truth too many women learn late: Excellence matters, but it is not always enough. Self-advocacy is not self-promotion. It is a leadership practice. Jacqueline Woods offers us a practical strategy to define success on our own terms and challenges leaders to recognize talent and open doors.” —Dara Treseder, Chief Marketing Officer, Autodesk
“An encouraging leadership guide that explores the specific moves required to name, navigate, and outlast workplace barriers for women of color.” —Foreword Clarion Reviews
“Woods examines the often-impenetrable corridors of corporate power and the invisible barriers that shape professional advancement, offering readers a practical playbook for navigating them.” —BookLife by Publisher’s Weekly
“A clear and forcefully written game plan for dealing with an uneven corporate playing field.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Drawing on real-world executive experience, Jacqueline provides a practical framework for recognizing defining career moments and responding strategically rather than reactively. Unstoppable is both timely and necessary.” —Evaristus Mainsah, VP, People eXperience & Technology, Amazon Ads
“I've watched Jacqueline Woods lead for over a decade, navigating some of the most demanding business environments with the clarity, courage, and discipline that separate exceptional leaders from the rest. This book brings that expertise directly to you.” —David Kenny, Chairman of the Board, Best Buy; former CEO, Nielsen
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Published by Intrepid Publishing
Published on January 19, 2027
Print length
ISBN 978-1-972992-12-8
Dimensions 5 ½ × 8 ½
Jacqueline Woods
About the Author
Jacqueline Woods is a Fortune 100 executive, board leader, and global leadership strategist. Named one of Fortune’s 50 Most Powerful Black Executives in America, she is an expert in AI, data, and workforce dynamics who has spent decades helping organizations and leaders grow with greater clarity and impact. She lives in Stamford, Connecticut with her husband, and she has two adult children. Visit jacquelinewoods.com for more.
Author photo by K. Woods