BOOKS ON CAREER, PARENTHOOD, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND STRATEGY

Books by
Ashlee Klevens Hayes

Ashlee is the author of four books, all of which offer a new way to refine how you think, communicate, and lead. Learn more about her books below!

INTERVIEW PREPARATION

Confidently You:

How to Stand Out and Nail Your Interview

Confidently You is the ultimate guide to interview preparation, helping you communicate your skills, strengths, and value with clarity and impact. Based on insights learned from coaching over 7,500 professionals, Ashlee’s no-fluff book is packed with real-life practical guidance to help you land the position you deserve.

What Readers Are Saying
  • “Are you in need of the best advice ever? This is the book for you. I used to go into interviews thinking I was prepared and come out feeling like I accomplished nothing. After reading this book my whole perspective on interviews and being confidently me has changed.”

    - Ginger

  • “This book is truly impressive and a game-changer for anyone who struggles with interview confidence! What I love most about this book is how practical it is. The author doesn't just give generic advice - there are real strategies you can use right away.”

    -Arora

AU PAIR HOSTING

The Au Pair Host Handbook:

How to Host, Lead, and Thrive with an Au Pair by Your Side

The Au Pair Host Handbook is a practical how-to guide to leading your household with clarity, structure, and confidence. Drawing from her experience as a multi-year au pair host mom and business leader, Ashlee offers a clear, no-fluff framework to help you set expectations, build trust, and create a successful au pair experience from day one.

PARENTHOOD 

Influential Dad,

Empowered Daughter

Empowered Dad is a practical guide to helping fathers show up with clarity, intention, and impact in their daughters’ lives. Based on insights from coaching thousands of women, Ashlee provides a clear framework to help dads build trust, strengthen relationships, and support their daughters’ growth with confidence.

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What Readers Are Saying
  • “I feel like we are often told how important an influential and present father is in a girl’s life. This book actually lays out a path to help you be that person, but on your own terms. The author designs the book to help you develop yourself in a way that suits your unique family.”

    - Vlada

  • “I can’t help but wish I could have met ‘Buzzy,’ the author’s dad and inspiration for writing this book. The short, easy-to-read chapters give both the WHY and HOW to have a relationship with your daughter that will grow not only the parent-child relationship but also her self-confidence and esteem."

    -Robert

  • “This is a must-read for all parents. There are so many helpful tips on how to raise a confident, yet humble, driven, HAPPY child! This book had me laughing, crying, and taking notes. Very well written.”

    -Katie

PHARMACY CAREER

Own Your PharmD, Own Your Career:

Real Life Advice from 50+ Pharmacy Leaders and Influencers

Own Your PharmD, Own Your Career is a practical guide to navigating and advancing your career in pharmacy. Featuring insights from 50+ pharmacy leaders and influencers, this book offers a clear roadmap for growth at every stage, along with the perspective and support to help you move forward with confidence.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

is a leadership communication strategist, advisor, and author who helps professionals and organizations think clearly, communicate effectively, and perform at a higher level.

She began her career as a clinical pharmacist in a Level I trauma center, where precision, clarity, and fast decision-making were critical — an experience that continues to shape both her work and her writing today.

Since then, she has worked with thousands of professionals and leadership teams, helping them articulate their thinking, strengthen communication, and navigate high-stakes moments with confidence. Her books are a natural extension of that work, offering practical, no-fluff guidance that can be applied in real time.

Ashlee lives in Southern California with her husband and their two daughters. Married to an orthopaedic trauma surgeon, she’s no stranger to high-pressure environments. When she’s not advising leaders or writing, you’ll find her coaching youth sports, skiing, running marathons, lifting heavy weights, or keeping up with her daughters’ busy social lives. She also dreams of living in France one day.

Her philosophy is simple: leadership isn’t limited to the workplace — it’s practiced every day.


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