Tracey Newell

Dream big. As if you had no fear. You've got this. Because if someone like me can do it, so can you. I didn’t come from an Ivy League background. I wasn’t handed a roadmap to success. I built my career one bold step at a time, making mistakes, learning fast, and proving that leadership isn’t about where you start—it’s about how you show up. Today, I’ve led global revenue teams, served as President of a multi-billion-dollar company, and sit on the boards of some of the fastest-growing software companies in the world. But my biggest passion? Helping more women step into leadership with confidence and clarity. For 30 years, I’ve watched talented women play small, hesitate to raise their hands, or wait to be chosen. I wrote Hers for the Taking because I know that the real challenge isn’t capability; it’s mindset, strategy, and knowing exactly how to take that next step. I help women stop waiting and start leading. If you want to rise, to the C-suite, the boardroom, or whatever success looks like for you, it’s time to stop overthinking your career and start moving. You don’t need to be more qualified, more experienced, or more ready. You just need to go for it. Let’s make it happen.