Books by Soulaima Gourani
Soulaima Gourani is the author of several books and has contributed to numerous titles, including international bestsellers like Unboss and Nevertheless We Persisted. Here, you’ll find books written by Soulaima as well as those she has contributed to.
Books authored by Soulaima Gourani:
Networking for Underdogs
Networking for Underdogs is a much needed guide for those looking to build powerful connections on a budget and without a pre-existing network. This book breaks down networking into actionable, relatable steps, showing readers how to create meaningful relationships that fuel personal and professional growth. With a focus on quality over quantity, Gourani’s approach redefines networking as a tool anyone can use to succeed, regardless of background or resources.
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The Meeting Black Belt – Run meetings people can’t wait to attend
The Meeting Black Belt is your essential guide to transforming meetings into productive, engaging sessions. Leadership expert Soulaima Gourani shares practical strategies for setting clear goals, fostering participation, managing time effectively, and creating a positive meeting culture. Master Meeting Intelligence (MQ) and learn how to lead meetings that inspire and drive action.
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Design Din Fremtid – “Design your Future”
Design your future before it shapes you. “Design din Fremtid” offers unique insights into upcoming trends like globalization, automation, and AI, and their impact on our lives and work. Learn the skills needed to thrive and discover your dream job. The book covers new collaboration methods, essential future skills, and seizing opportunities on your terms. Soulaima’s experience in life design and connections from the World Economic Forum make her a sought-after success example. (In Danish only)
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Mod til Succes – “Courage to Succeed”
In this book, Soulaima Gourani honestly and inspiringly shares her story and experiences, peppered with sharp opinions about the future, success, competitiveness, willpower, responsibility, and endurance. It is about finding the courage to take on life, not being afraid of setting ambitious goals (and saying them out loud), stepping out of the comfort zone, choosing the road to success, and working hard to reach the finish line. (In Danish only)
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How to Turn Customers into Fans
It’s not enough to convince customers to return to your site or store or buy your product more than once. If you really want to take your company to the next level, you need to convert a customer into a fan. Fans are the absolute key to scaling a business.
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Tag magten over din karriere – “Take control of your career”
The bestseller Take control of your career” by Soulaima Gourani is a practical guide to a more successful and satisfying working life.
The book is direct and honest and provides challenges for both personal as well as professional development. Soulaima stirs up your self-esteem, helps you rediscover your skills and make you confident and courageous, so you can get much more out of your working life. (in Danish only)
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“Ignite Your Career – The New Grads Bible”
Published by bookboon.com and more than 300.000 copies downloaded.
The book is intended primarily for newly graduated, but can be read by anyone who wants to boost their career.
‘Ignite Your Career’ is a tool providing you with inspiration, practical guidance to start your career and great advice based on Soulaima Gourani’s own experience. It is packed with proven methods to use in your daily interactions with colleagues, managers, industry professionals, and customers—anybody that you will interact with during your career.
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Books Soulaima Gourani has contributed to:
“Future Intelligence”
This book explores the rapid changes of the 21st century, from social-political upheavals and financial crises to breakthroughs in AI, automation, and nanotechnology. Experts analyze global trends to forecast the future, covering leadership, disruptive innovation, global challenges, and sustainability. Topics include education, interplanetary travel, empathy-driven decision-making, and the evolving role of borders. Ideal for planners, policymakers, and strategists, this open-access resource is essential for those interested in shaping the future up to 2050.
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“Connectedness”
Improve talent retention and employee productivity by encouraging connectedness in your firm
In Connectedness, British business journalist and management theorist Des Dearlove delivers an insightful and practical discussion of how firms can build meaningful and authentic connections with their employees, encouraging productivity, improving talent retention, and creating an enduring competitive advantage.
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“Nevertheless We Persisted”
A powerful collection of essays from actors, activists, athletes, politicians, musicians, writers, and teens.
Soulaima Gourani is so honored and proud to be a “ case” in this amazing new book. Each contributor has shared a private piece of themselves – deeply hurt, anguish, love and ultimately, triumph. This world is truly a better place with their collective voice. And how rad is this cover!
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“107 Danske Pippi-piger”
Meet 107 Danish women from the past and present – pioneering women, frontwomen, science women, queens and pattern breakers. This book is dedicated to the little daydreamer that wants something more. Be inspired by tales of brave women who dared and wanted to change things. From Karen Blixen to Anja Andersen, from Countess Danner to Anne Linnet, from Liva Weel to Mø and many many more. (In Danish only)
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“Mads & Monopolet – Mod store idioter kæmper selv de bedste forgæves”
Soulaima Gourani has participated several times in P4’s radio program ‘Mads & Monopolet’. The book: ‘Even The Best Can’t Fight Idiots’ – Filled with several hand-picked clever quotes from Mads & Monopolet from 2003 to 2018. The biggest idiot in Denmark has a name. His name is Preben. And I love him. Preben is all of us. He is unstoppable. Even the best fight in vain against him. (In Danish only)
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“Mads & Monopolet – Aldeles Fremragende”
Soulaima Gourani has participated in the radio show: ‘Mads & Monopolet’ several times. Now Mads Steffensen has selected the very best quotes from the show in the book ‘Absolutely Fremragende’: It is a trip down memory lane, with great advice and opinions on many different issues. (In Danish only)
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“Plot Twist”
Soulaima Gourani has contributed to Plot Twist to support a growing global spirit of entrepreneurship.
Plot Twist, is a guide to successfully navigating our visions and goals for life even when things come from left field to take us in a new direction. Learn how to stop resisting change or dwelling on what might have been to, instead, focus on what could be.
“No Make Up”
by Morten Fauerby, 2017
A book where 60 role models in Denmark (including Soulaima Gourani) are portrayed without makeup nor photo manipulation. (In Danish)
“Will To Succeed”
By Anne Axholm, 2011
“Will To Succeed” is businessman Lars-Christian Brask’s own tale of his life. Among other things he engaged him self in driving races and managing tours for the pop band Aqua. In the book, Soulaima shares experiences and visions for Denmark.
“Do you dare dream? – nothing is standing in your way”
By Mariam Hassanain, 2016.
Soulaima Gourani has contributed to this book by Mariam Hassanain, in which a long line of strong personalities who has endured hardship are describing how they have persued their dreams and that the odds were not always on their sides. Soulaima Gourani is talking about how anger and rebellion have been an incredible driving force forwards her goals.
“Crowdinnovation – Can I borrow your brain?”
By Susanne Rubæk, 2016
Soulaima Gourani contributes with an article on the subject.
“Unboss”
by Jacob Bøtter og Lars Kolind, 2012
UNBOSS is writen in cooperation with 100 visionary personalities from all over the globe among them Soulaima Gourani. They have come up with new ideas and examples on management.
“12 minutes to succes”
By Henning Daverne, 2011.
Soulaima Gourani contributes with personal anecdotes, in which she descibes her own approach to gain better mental balance.
“Life Balance”
By Marlene Horsbøl Sylvester-Hvid og Rolf Sylvester-Hvid, 2009.
A book about life values in which Soulaima Gourani contributes.
“Shut up and answer back”
Edited by Nanna Muusmann, 2009
13 authors takes part in the debate on youth and responsibility. Soulaima Gourani is one of the contributors.
“Flemming”
The man behind the myth Don Ø
By Marie Lade, 2008
Soulaima Gourani has contributed to this book about her mentor Flemming Østergaard.
“It only takes 324 days to change lifestyle.”
By Flemming Christensen, 2009.
A book about being true to your self. Soulaima Gourani contributes.
“Nice girls do not earn the big bucks”
By Lois P. Frankel, 2007
Soulaima Gourani contributed to this book.
“Reality is wise”
by Thomas Rosenstand, 2012.
The preface is written by Soulaima Gourani.
“Power Women”
By Vibeke Hartkorn, 2006.
Vibeke Hartkorn interviews 12 influential Danish women about drive, power hardship. Soulaima Gourani is one of the 12 women interviewed.
“Find Your Spark”
By Henning Daverne
Soulaima Gourani contributes as a case in the book and tells how she keeps her spark and energy in her work. (in Danish)
“No Make Up”
6o leading Danish women participated in this book, showing themselves in a photograph wearing no make up.
This is a photo/debate book on women and body ideals of the present.
“In your first job”
By Lene Leth Thomsen.
Soulaima Gourani participated in this book, contributing with quotations and encouragement.
“Succes pilot”
By John Evan-Jones, 2005
Soulaima Gourani contributes in an interview as a so called succes guide.