Step Up: How Women Can Perform Better for Success

Success is not simply about working harder—it also depends on managing priorities, building relationships, communicating effectively and creating the right support system. In Step Up, Anju Jain presents a structured approach to help women navigate challenges at work and at home.

The book focuses on five key goals: increasing productivity, creating work-life balance, getting support from important people, building a personal brand at work and reaching professional goals. It combines research, practical advice and interviews with successful leaders from diverse industries.

Step Up addresses the challenges women may encounter while developing their careers and balancing professional responsibilities with life outside work. Jain explains how organizational and social expectations can contribute to gender disparity and offers practical strategies for responding to these challenges.

The book includes perspectives from leaders such as Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Sonia Singh, Geetu Verma, Mohandas Pai, N.V. Tyagarajan and Raj Nayak. Their experiences provide additional insight into leadership, career development and overcoming obstacles.