The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You

Command an Audience and Sell Your Way to Success

By: Lydia Fenet

Narrated by: Lydia Fenet

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).

Critic reviews

“We all agree that we need more women leaders—the question is how to get there. One of the answers is Lydia Fenet. With powerful lessons and practical tips, Lydia teaches you how to find your voice, unlock your talents, take charge of your career, and create the life you truly want to live."

(Arianna Huffington)

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

(Barbara Corcoran)

Lydia

Lydia commands respect from the moment her words enter the page. Her discussion, not only about leadership, but how she gets there, is seriously impressive. While everyone faces challenges, it was fascinating to hear how Lydia always seems to take them in stride, pick herself up, maintain her confidence, and continually hone her adaptation skills – whether in achieving her career goals, improving her one-on-one relationships, or a grand stage of thousands of people to convince them to park with their money for a good cause.
Lydia also includes discussion on how writing a book was one of her goals as well, and congratulations on putting out a fantastic one!

An amazing and inspiring book!

This book is such an inspiration and ignites a fire in you to find your Power! To be able to share her journey and empower other women to be motivated, be intentional and organized by not allowing one minute of your time to go to waste. I will be sharing this wonderful book with my friends, family and colleagues.

I shared this book with every powerful woman I know!

Your book is inspiring, engaging, and knock my socks off fabulous with real life storytelling and the command of the room through your writing. Bravo!

book for every woman

This book has creative ideas that any woman can do and regardless of her career. It was full of common sense easy to use ideas and tips which help us lead a more fulfilling and successful life.

Reminding Me how powerful I am

I enjoyed this title as it encouraged Me as I was working. The authors soothing voice kept me engaged