All the Cool Girls Get Fired

'A revolutionary book: an indispensable tool for bouncing back and sticking it to them!' – Naomi Watts

'Screw shame – and eff failure while you’re at it. From the practical to the emotional, Cool Girls will reboot you when you need it the most. And to all the fired ladies out there: Congratulations, you just got cooler.' – Rose Byrne

'This is the book you didn’t know you needed – until now. Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill serve up inspiration, wisdom and just the right kick to get you living the life you want, ready for whatever curveballs come your way.' – Bruna Papandrea

So, you got fired, laid off, restructured, canned. Welcome to the club, baby! In today’s seismically changing job market, getting fired doesn’t automatically mean you failed; it’s a rite of passage.

With their decades of experience in high-stakes leadership roles, Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill know firsthand the challenges – and thrilling opportunities – that come with losing a job, no matter where you are in your career. They’ve been through the shock, grief, anger and confusion, and they’re here to help you navigate the experience. All the Cool Girls Get Fired is both a roadmap and a mindset shift – a pragmatic, empowering and humorous way to make lemonade from lemons.

With candour, humour, actionable advice and exclusive ‘I’ve been there’ interviews from inspirational women, All the Cool Girls Get Fired challenges outdated corner office perceptions of career success. From coping mechanisms and self-care practices to networking strategies and reinvention techniques, the book is a comprehensive GPS to navigate the path of career recovery and bounce back with more professional mojo than ever.