Recommended Resources for Corporate Professionals
Tools, books, and resources that actually help you leverage your corporate superpowers to build income streams.
Look, I'm not going to recommend a bunch of garbage just because someone offered me an affiliate commission.
Every resource on this page is something I've actually used, read, or tested. If it's here, it's because it provides real value for professionals leveraging their corporate skills to build supplementary income.
No fluff. No "passive income" fantasy products. No courses promising you'll make $10k in 30 days.
Just practical tools and honest guidance for people who understand their superpowers and need to monetize them.
Career & Self-Assessment
Get Clear Career Assessment
by Ken Coleman
Why it matters: Most career books are garbage. This one isn't. Coleman helps you understand how you're actually wired—your talents, passions, and mission—so you can stop wasting time on income opportunities that will drain you.
Who it's for: Corporate professionals who've identified their superpowers but need deeper clarity on WHY they're wired that way and WHAT fulfills them.
What I like: It's 160 pages, not a 400-page doorstop. Takes 15 minutes to complete the assessment. No rah-rah "follow your passion" nonsense—just practical clarity about who you are and what will actually work for you.
How it connects: Your Corporate Superpowers tell you WHAT executive capabilities you bring. Coleman's assessment tells you WHY you're wired that way. Together, they create a complete picture.
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Consulting & Advisory
Million Dollar Consulting (6th Edition)
by Alan Weiss
Why it matters: Most consultants bill hourly and stay broke. Weiss teaches value-based pricing—charging for the transformation you deliver, not the hours you work. This is the book that turned consulting from a side gig into a legitimate seven-figure business model.
Who it's for: Corporate professionals who want to monetize their executive experience through consulting but don't want to trade hours for dollars like a contractor.
What I like: Weiss has been consulting for 30+ years and built a $2M+ practice. He doesn't theorize—he shows you exactly how to position yourself, set fees that reflect your value, and attract clients who pay premium rates. No fluff, just the playbook.
How it connects: You've identified your Corporate Superpowers. Now Weiss shows you how to package and sell that expertise to command fees that actually close your retirement gap.
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Professional Development
Never Split the Difference
by Chris Voss
Why it matters: Whether you're negotiating consulting fees, client scope, or partnership terms, you need to know how to navigate high-stakes conversations. Voss was the FBI's lead hostage negotiator—if his techniques work with terrorists, they'll work in the boardroom.
Who it's for: Professionals who need to get comfortable negotiating their worth, setting boundaries with clients, and closing deals without leaving money on the table.
What I like: No academic theory here. Every technique comes from real hostage situations where lives were on the line. Tactical empathy, mirroring, calibrated questions—these aren't cute tricks, they're battle-tested strategies that actually work.
How it connects: Your Corporate Superpowers get you in the door. Voss's negotiation framework helps you command the fees and terms that reflect your actual value.
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Business Development & Sales
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Personal Branding & Marketing
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Financial Planning
The Simple Path to Wealth
by JL Collins
Why it matters: The financial services industry wants you confused and dependent on their fees. Collins strips away the complexity and shows you the straightforward index fund strategy that actually builds wealth. Over 1 million copies sold, foundational to the FIRE movement.
Who it's for: Professionals who want to understand investing without getting fleeced by financial advisors charging 1-2% annually to underperform the market.
What I like: Collins doesn't sell anything. No courses, no coaching, no affiliate schemes. Just honest guidance on low-cost index funds, the 4% rule, and how to achieve financial independence. It's the antidote to financial industry BS.
How it connects: Building supplementary income through your Corporate Superpowers is one side of the equation. Collins shows you what to do with that money so it compounds and gives you actual freedom.
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Productivity & Time Management
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Entrepreneurship for Professionals
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More Coming Soon
I'm constantly testing tools, reading books, and evaluating resources that might help corporate professionals leverage their superpowers to build income streams.
When I find something worth recommending, I'll add it here.
No spam. No junk. Just honest recommendations for things that actually work.
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