The world doesn't need a smaller you or I.
It needs the real usâconfident, courageous, and unapologetically alive.
STOP SHRINKING. START OWNING YOUR LIFE.
A no-nonsense, heart-driven guide to help you break free from self-doubt, rediscover your confidence, and live boldly as your authentic self.
If youâve ever held back because you didnât feel smart enough, ready enough, or worthy enough, this book is your turning point.
In Unshrink Yourself, bestselling author and leadership coach Thanh Nguyen shares twelve small-but-mighty mindset shifts that help you silence your inner critic, let go of perfectionism, and finally step into your power.
With raw honesty, heartfelt stories, and practical reflection exercises, Thanh guides you through the exact steps she used to rebuild her confidenceâfrom a voiceless immigrant teenager to an engineering executive, bestselling author, professor, and speaker who leads with courage and heart.
Each mini-shift is a simple yet profound change in how you think, speak, and show up every day. From accepting compliments and discovering your core values to rewiring negative self-talk and celebrating small wins, these shifts compound to transform how you see yourself and what you believe is possible.
If youâre tired of shrinking, second-guessing, and settling for less than you deserveâŠÂ itâs time to rise.
Because the world doesnât need a smaller version of you.
It needs the real youâconfident, courageous, and unapologetically alive.
Itâs time to Unshrink Yourself.
An International Amazon Bestseller and Barnes & Noble Bestseller
âA practical guide to building authentic confidence through incremental change.âÂ
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Starred Review. (Verdict: GET IT)
"Nguyen brings a level of compassion, wisdom, and nuance to the topic... The approach is welcoming and invaluable." â BookLife Prize Criticâs Report (Publishers Weekly)
"If youâve ever held yourself back, played small when you knew you had more to give, or wondered whether your voice really matters, this book is for you. It will remind you that the world doesnât need a smaller version of youâit needs the fullest, boldest, most authentic expression of you."
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â Jack Canfield
Co-creator, Chicken Soup for the SoulÂź series
New York Times Bestselling Author, The Success Principlesâą: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
âUnshrink Yourself helps readers grow into confident, values-driven leaders. Thanh Nguyen is a shining example of the Maxwell Leadership mission in action â to equip and empower others to lead with integrity, purpose, and passion. She embodies what it means to add value to people.â
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â Chris Robinson
Executive Vice President of Maxwell Leadership Team
USA Today Bestselling Author, From Drift to Drive: A High Achiever's Guide To Breaking The Chains Of Complacency
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Featured in the Forbes Executive Library
"The book equips readers to communicate with clarity, act with courage, and lead with authenticityâso they can show up fully, influence effectively, and make the impact they are truly capable of."
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A 90-second reminder that you were never meant to stay small and that courage grows every time you choose to unshrink yourself.
About the Author
Thanh Nguyen is the co-founder of The Encourage Team and the bestselling author of Calm in Chaos: Mindfulness and Meditation for Busy Professionals. A certified leadership coach, keynote speaker, Professor in the Practice at Rice University, and longtime mindfulness practitioner, she is dedicated to helping individuals cultivate resilience, clarity, and courage through mindset mastery.
Originally from Vietnam, Thanh overcame financial hardship, language barriers, and personal adversity after immigrating to the United States as a teenager. With two masterâs degreesâin Electrical Engineering and Business Administrationâtwo U.S. patents, and more than twenty years of corporate leadership experience, she now channels her expertise into empowering others to live positively, lead courageously, and take inspired action toward their goals.
Connect with Thanh on LinkedIn:Â
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leadingwithhearts/
