A new book on leadership by Katie Goar
Go From Wannabe Leader to the
Leader Others Wannabe.
“Audacity isn't the same as ambition.
Real audacity is having the strength to
know yourself and be known."
Katie Goar
From the introduction of Audacity
About Audacity
In Audacity, Katie Goar delivers a powerful, honest guide for women who know they are capable of more. Drawing from her journey from childhood homelessness to the executive suite, Katie shows how leadership is built through resilience, empathy, humor, and decisive action.
Inside Audacity, you will discover how to:
Stop letting circumstances define identity
Build resilience that outperforms credentials
Embrace uniqueness and pressure test for curve balls
Use humor and self-trust to navigate pressure
Turn everyday choices into leadership momentum
What leaders are saying about Audacity
“Audacity reads like a heart-to-heart with a friend who loves you enough to tell the truth.”
Beth Cocuzza
Author, Promises Broken; Founder, Almavina Strategic Partners
“Katie makes it clear that leadership is not something granted by a title, but a choice made through hard decisions and actions. it challenges readers to reject labels, build their own professional roadmap, and transform their current ‘mess’ into a meaningful (mess)age for others.”
Tony Sousa
Founder, Sousa Consulting
“In Audacity, Katie makes clear that leadership is not reserved for the credentialed or well-positioned; it belongs to those willing to own their story and solve hard problems. Her voice is especially powerful for women who have navigated adversity while carrying responsibility for others.”
Tanya S. Dempsey
Co-CEO, CSG Advisors
“In Audacity, Katie Goar shows that leadership begins the moment you stop waiting and start giving yourself permission. If you're ready to step forward with confidence and intention, this book will show you how.”
May Busch
Author, international bestseller VISIBLE;
Founder, Career Mastery™
“Katie Goar’s Audacity is a powerful reminder that real leadership begins with the courage to know yourself and be known, even in the messy parts of your story. Katie shows how authenticity becomes a leader’s greatest strength.”
Ashley Northcutt,
CPA CEO and National President,
Women’s Affordable Housing Network
About Katie
Katie Goar is President of Quadel, a nationwide affordable housing consulting and training organization. She is a TEDx speaker who leads company performance, client engagement, and operations across multiple U.S. offices.
With decades of experience in public administration and affordable housing, Katie brings a people-first leadership approach shaped by resilience and accountability. She is the host of the podcast ChangeMakers with Katie Goar, a Forbes collaboration, where she explores leadership, innovation, and solutions shaping the future of affordable housing.
Katie resides in Indiana with her five kids, one husband, one dog, one bunny, and one goldfish.
If you’re tired of waiting to be chosen,
Audacity is for you.
Ships October 2026
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