Stop Shrinking.

Start leading unapologetically on purpose.

An inside-out leadership approach for high-potential women ready to stop second-guessing and start leading unapologetically.

The Invisible Rules You Have Been Navigating

You are capable.
You are accomplished.
You are ready.

So why does leadership still feel heavy?

If you have:

*rewritten emails five times before sending them

*sat back and softened your opinions in meetings

*questioned yourself after conversations

*downplayed your success

You’ve learned to navigate invisible rules.

Over time, that can translate into:
• Imposter syndrome
• People-pleasing
• Over-functioning
• Self-doubt
• Leadership that feels performative instead of powerful

You don’t need another strategy. You need a leadership identity shift.

This is not a book about climbing faster or doing more.

It’s about becoming more of who you already are, on purpose.

Unapologetic on Purpose breaks the patterns that keep high-potential women shrinking and replaces them with a bold, inside-out approach to leadership.

Through powerful stories, practical tools, and the transformational RIPPLE™ Leadership Framework, you will rebuild your leadership identity from the inside-out.

Self-Discovery Journey

You carry stories of resilience, grit, and growth. Those lived experiences are powerful leadership lessons. Through structured reflection and self-discovery practices, this book helps you decode your resilience, reframe your growth, and reclaim your narrative.

Lead Unapologetically

Robust stories and tools to address everyday workplace challenges that influence your leadership style and show you how to:

✔ Silence the inner critic
✔Strengthen your leadership presence
✔Lead with courage and authenticity
✔Build sustainable confidence
✔Expand your leadership impact

The RIPPLE™ Leadership Framework

A transformational map for you. This is not a one-time exercise. It’s a living practice that you can refer to whenever you feel stuck, stretched, or ready for more. Use it to translate insight into action and intention into sustainable change.

About the author

Kim Kenney-Rockwal

Kim Kenney-Rockwal, MBA, SPHR, is an executive coach and leadership development expert who partners with leaders to deepen self-awareness, expand emotional intelligence, and create sustainable growth from the inside out; grounded in strengths, not limitations. With more than 30 years of experience in human resources across four industries, Kim blends strategic insight with compassionate challenge to help leaders clarify their identity, align their actions, and lead with confidence and authenticity.

A dynamic keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, Kim brings her message to life through bold insights, powerful storytelling, and highly engaging experiences. She inspires audiences to disrupt limiting beliefs, activate their potential, and translate learning into immediate action. 

Kim is a certified Gallup® Strengths Coach and Master Practitioner in MBTI® and EQ-i 2.0 / EQ-i 360, and the owner of KKR Coaching LLC. She lives in New England.