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The Senior Vice President of Christie’s and seasoned auctioneer Lydia Fenet, with her “razor-sharp humor and her don’t-mess-with-me gavel strike” (Mariska Hargitay, star of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit), shares the secrets of success and the strategies behind her revolutionary sales approach to show you how to embrace and channel your own power in any room.

Who is the most powerful woman in the room? She’s the one who can raise a million dollars in a minute. She’s the one who can command the attention of a group of any size from one person to five thousand. She’s the one who can sell anything to anyone. And she can be you.

As a senior executive at Christie’s, leader in her field, and one of Gotham magazine’s Most Influential Women in New York, Lydia Fenet knows firsthand that the one skill that can set women apart in both their personal life and career is the ability to sell. The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You equips you with everything you need to know—from how to sell authentically and how to network (or die), to the importance of never apologizing (start negotiating instead), how to perfect your poker face, and always, always, tell the truth. Most of all, she offers plenty of encouragement to take ownership in your position and look for opportunities to innovate.

Filled with additional case studies, thoughtful insights, and meaningful advice from some of the most powerful and successful women in business, fashion, journalism, sports, and the arts, The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You “is an insightful, inspiring guide for women who are trying to claim their own seat at the table” (New York Journal of Books).

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Whatever it is, your Strike Method needs to make you feel like you are about to own whatever room you are in and you won’t be leaving until everyone there knows it.
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The next time you are in a situation where you are in charge of selling, pitching, or speaking, make sure you have thought through your Strike and opening line so you come into the moment like a woman who knows what she wants and is going to tell you how she is going to get it. Find whatever motion or sentence will help focus your thinking and pull all your ideas together.
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“We all agree that we need more women leaders—the question is how to get there. One of the answers is Lydia Fenet."

-- Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive Global

“Lydia knows how to get the attention of a room immediately, gavel or not, so who better to write the book on how to be the most powerful, the most dynamic and captivating woman in the room than she." -- Martha Stewart

“Lydia Fenet shares the secret sauce all women need to feel empowered… the most powerful woman in the room really is you!”

-- Barbara Corcoran

“With the help of her razor-sharp humor and her don’t-mess-with-me gavel strike, she can run a room like no one I’ve ever seen.” -- Mariska Hargitay

"The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You is an insightful, inspiring guide for women who are trying to claim their own seat at the table. Fenet’s frank, no-nonsense writing style and approachable tactics can’t help but inspire readers to reach for their own goals in new, bigger ways. ”

― New York Journal of Books

About the Author

Lydia Fenet is the founder and CEO of the Lydia Fenet Agency, a boutique agency representing best in class charity auctioneers. Over her two-decade long career, Lydia served as the global managing director of strategic partnerships for Christie’s and reshaped the fundraising landscape as the world’s leading charity auctioneer. She has single handedly raised over one billion dollars for more than eight hundred organizations and has broken down countless barriers for women in the auction industry. She is the author of the bestselling book The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You as well as the podcast host of Claim Your Confidence in collaboration with Rockefeller Center. Her first book was optioned by Netflix in 2022. She lives in New York City with her husband and three children.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gallery Books; Reprint edition (March 2, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1982101148
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1982101145
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.9 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.38 inches

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Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024

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What I love about this book is the educational side to be all you can be and achieve all your goals

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An inspiring and fun read with universal applicability

Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2019

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Lydia is clearly a natural on stage in front of large audiences, but she's also a natural born writer. You're sure to love both the snappy pace of this book as well as its message of empowerment. This is not a person for whom everything was delivered on a silver spoon and her personal stories of how she hustled, how she talked her way in after being told no and how she worked (and worked!) to achieve her own dreams are truly inspiring. While you may not be in position to hob knob with celebrities on a massive stage (I sure am not!), she takes to care to ensure that her suggestions and lessons can be implemented by anyone, anywhere and she gives you the specifics on how to do that both through her writing and through the "case studies" (written by other successful women) that are sprinkled throughout the book. One of the passages that most resonated for me was when she wrote about being disabused of the notion that by working hard and being good at her job, she was bound to be noticed and rewarded accordingly (in the way of promotions and salary increases); turns out, that's just not the case and the only one who can and will advocate for your own advancement is YOU! Of course that all makes perfect sense but it's something I needed to read (despite being 15 years in to a law career) to really absorb. It seems that so many women need "permission" to actively self-advocate, identify their dreams and have an actionable path for achieving those dreams. Well, ladies, your permission just came in the form of a bright pink and red book that I cannot recommend more highly!

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Betsy A.

Great inspiration for navigating career and life! A terrific gift for graduates.

Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2019

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I read the Kindle version while on the treadmill and found myself working out longer -- much needed and appreciated -- because I was having so much fun reading that I didn't want to quit! Lydia's exploits in the corporate world and audience commanding tricks are a delight to read and useful for anyone -- male or female -- who needs to nudge his/her career, pitch a project, or make a sale. I'm more than a generation older than Lydia but still picked up a few useful sales, marketing, and networking tips. It's a wonderful gift for college students and new graduates about to enter the cold, corporate world, and for anyone out there who's got a dream and needs a spark and savvy to help get some muscle behind it.

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An inspiring book to give as a gift!

Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2023

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I bought this book as a gift for my friend and she absolutely loved it! It is also a nice book to give as a gift, especially if you know someone who is interested in business!

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Totally captivating and informative from cover to cover!

Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2019

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By the time I reached page six, I knew I was going to read this book far into the night. Totally captivating and informative, I could almost hear Lydia Fenet’s whack, whack, whack of the Christie’s Auction gavel bringing the influential crowd to order. You could almost hear a pin drop as all eyes turned to the podium and rivetted on the young woman who has raised multi-millions for charity.

This book lays out the path to achievable success, illuminating the keys to becoming that rarest of office creatures—someone who gets along with most everyone, someone who is the subject matter expert, someone who gets the most difficult tasks completed through teamwork—all the while with a calm demeanor, and a smile on her face.

Why read this particular book? For several reasons: Fenet imparts useable, practical advice to all women in today’s workforce—how to use your personal goals to land the job, how to avoid the pitfalls of office drama, how to embody essential good manners, how to become invaluable to the boss, securing your chance for promotions. Fenet highlights the importance of operating in the business world from a position of strength and confidence . . . through knowledge.

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Woman promoting Woman = Winner

Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2019

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I watched author, Lydia Fenet, on The Today Show recently as she discussed her new book, “The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You.” We all know that motivational books are pretty common and can get lost in the crowd. Personally, I rarely read them. But something about Ms. Fenet’s message spoke to me. Her career in a male dominated business as an auctioneer for Christie’s to her outlook on helping woman help other woman reached me on a deep level. I have been in business for over 40 years, but I thought that her powerful commentary was applicable to me TODAY as it would have been so many years ago. I immediately purchased the book from Amazon and I read it the day it arrived. It takes a lot to impress me with self-help authors, but I promise you that Lydia Fenet is a strong voice with a STRONG message. BUY THIS BOOK. I cannot speak enough to the power of the written word and especially when it’s written by an author/woman who wants to positively impact our working and personal lives today. I loved it. She has inspired me. @lydiafenet #themostpowerfulwomanintheroomisyou #bookstagram #bookclub #book #books #sageadvice #inspiring #nonfiction #read #reads #readersofinstagram #powerful #inspiring @hodaandjenna #impressive #lindaleereads2019 @simonandschuster @gallerybooks

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Great read for any aspiring business woman, entrepreneur, or recent grad entering the workforce

Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2019

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Lydia's book isn't a feel good, self-help, pat on the back type of book. It is filled with valuable advice, strategy, encouragement, and tips from cover to cover. She details her personal experiences and what she has learned from them, along with insights she has gained along the way. She is a true hustler and forged her own path with hard-work and tuned talent- this book will be inspiring and helpful for any young embarking on her career.

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Miranda Acevedo

do not judge the book by the title

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024

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I admittedly should have done more homework. However, as a 10+ year reader of self help books the title drew me in without reading the bio. While still a cute book, unless you are in auctioneering it is somewhat a waste of time. I hope whoever reads the book after reading this review enjoys it more than I did

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andrenella browne

Must-read!!!

Reviewed in Canada on March 6, 2021

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Absolutely loved this book. I even did a little post about it on Instagram where the author shared it on her Instagram page. So inspirational. Must-read.