Author Talk: Kate Mason

Join us to celebrate the launch of Powerfully Likeable! Author Kate Mason will be in conversation with Fran Hauser, bestselling author and owner of Bedford Books.

Books will be available for sale and signing.

Light refreshments will be served.

About the book:

A groundbreaking new roadmap for female success—how to be influential, respected, and well-liked at work, at home, and beyond—from a leading business coach and communication expert.“The competence-likeability bias is an absurd catch-22, but never fear! In this compelling, compassionate, and funny read, Kate Mason shows you how to break free.”—Kim Scott, author of the New York Times bestseller Radical Candor

Women all over the world struggle to communicate with authority, yet still be liked by a crowd. We strategize before meetings, second-guess in bathroom stalls, text outfit options to our best friends, and try to anticipate every possible variable. This tricky business is what world-champion debater and executive coach Kate Mason calls “communicating while female” and, frankly, it seems like it’s impossible to get it right.

Until now. In Powerfully Likeable, Mason explains that being influential and well-liked is not an either/or proposition. Furthermore, she shows that women don’t have to imitate what men do; gaining respect doesn’t mean having the loudest voice or the firmest handshake. Instead, the key is to choose communication tools that amplify what makes you unique—whether that be warmth, humor, competitiveness, or a love of data—and wield your power from a place of authenticity. From personal presentation style and negotiation to handling adversarial conversations and becoming your own best advocate, Mason offers a game-changing toolkit of strategies.

A paradigm-shifting guide to dismantling and thinking beyond stereotypes, Powerfully Likeable will help you unleash your creative power and energy and embark on a journey of success on your terms.

About Kate Mason:

Kate Mason is a communications coach, world-champion debater, and author. Kate works with founders and executives from tech startups to major global brands, like Google, Microsoft, Netflix, and Uber, on actionable skills to become the leaders they wish to be and to communicate with power. Her book, Powerfully Likeable, is a toolkit for anyone looking to amplify their voice, reach, and impact at work while feeling true to themselves.

About Fran Hauser:

Fran Hauser is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, champion of women in the workplace, and a LinkedIn Top Voice. She has spoken at over 200 organizations and authored two books, The Myth of the Nice Girl and Embrace the Work, Love Your Career, that have been hailed as modern-day bibles for professional women. Inspired by the impact of her books and the process of bringing them to life, Fran launched Bookbound, a podcast for nonfiction writers, which she co-hosts with friend and literary agent Bethany Saltman. In December 2024, Fran combined her passion for storytelling and community-building by opening Bedford Books, the first-ever bookstore in her hometown of Bedford, NY. As a former Fortune 500 executive and active start-up investor, who has funded over 40 female-founded companies, Fran’s insights have appeared in media outlets including Fortune, CNBC, Fast Company, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, and Business Insider.

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