CB BOWMAN-OTTOMANELLI – author
Amazon #1 Bestselling Author.
Multiple Categories.
- Amazon #1 Bestseller
- Multiple Categories
- Global Readership
CB’s books translate two decades of working with C-suite executives into practical, research-backed frameworks for strategic decision-making, courageous leadership, and organizational transformation.
PUBLISHED WORKS
CB's Books
AMAZON #1 BESTSELLER
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
DECISION-MAKING
Courage to Leap & Lead
[A Roadmap for Redefining Failure into Success]
This is CB’s flagship work — the book that crystallized the Strategic Courage© philosophy and introduced the Microcourage™ framework to a global audience of C-suite executives and senior leaders.
Written for leaders who are navigating complexity without a playbook, this book delivers a research-grounded, practically tested framework for making clear, values-aligned decisions in the moments that matter most.
What You’ll Learn
- Why courage is a decision skill, not a personality trait
- The 7 Steps of Microcourage™ and how to apply them immediately
- How to build organizational momentum from individual decisive action
- The Resurge Principle: turning setbacks into strategic advantage
AMAZON #1 BESTSELLER
ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
EXECUTIVE COACHING
Courage to Leap & Market
[An Author’s Roadmap to Self-Marketing: Your Book]
CB’s second major work expands the Strategic Courage© framework beyond the boardroom — applying it to one of the most overlooked challenges facing authors, coaches, and thought leaders: the courage to market their own work.
Written for first-time authors and seasoned writers alike, Courage to Leap & Market delivers a practical, proven roadmap for building the platform your book deserves — with the same strategic intention you brought to writing it.
What You’ll Learn
- How to craft an author brand that attracts the right readers and opens the right doors
- How to design a book launch that generates real momentum — not just a spike
- Amazon listing optimization: the keyword and positioning strategies that improve discoverability
- How to secure media appearances and speaking engagements that expand your reach and your credibility
- A sustainable post-launch marketing plan that keeps selling long after the launch window closes
Client results
What leaders are saying
AMAZON VERIFIED PURCHASE
“This is the book I wish I had read 10 years into my CEO tenure. CB doesn’t write about courage in the abstract – she gives you the exact frameworks to act on it when the stakes are highest.”
Jonathan T.
CEO, Mid-Market Technology Firm
AMAZON VERIFIED PURCHASE
“I bought 40 copies for my senior leadership team. We spent two months working through it together. The Microcourage™ framework is now part of how we make every major decision.”
CHRO, Global Professional Services Firm
AMAZON VERIFIED PURCHASE
“This is the book I wish I had read 10 years into my CEO tenure. CB doesn’t write about courage in the abstract – she gives you the exact frameworks to act on it when the stakes are highest.”
Board Director & Former CFO
WRITTEN BY CB
Articles & Strategic Insights
CB’s articles appear in leading executive and business publications and right here. Each one translates her frameworks and two decades of C-suite experience into actionable insight for senior leaders.
Courage to Leap & Lead – The ROI Myth: Why We Need to Stop Measuring Coaching Like a Marketing Campaign
The ROI Myth: Why We Need to Stop Measuring Coaching Like a Marketing Campaign Here’s a conversation I have at least once a quarter: Procurement: “What’s the ROI on executive coaching?” Me: “That’s the wrong question.” : [visible confusion] Let
184- Courage to Leap & Lead with Brock Brown, part 1
“𝗛𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗺. 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿”
Courage to Leap & Lead – The ROI Myth: Why We Need to Stop Measuring Coaching Like a Marketing Campaign
The ROI Myth: Why We Need to Stop Measuring Coaching Like a Marketing Campaign Here’s a conversation I have at least once a quarter: Procurement: “What’s the ROI on executive coaching?” Me: “That’s the wrong question.” : [visible confusion] Let
Courage to Leap & Lead – There are a few seats left:
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Courage to Leap & Lead – Vol XX
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MEDIA & PRESS
For Journalists, Producers & Event Organizers
CB Bowman-Ottomanelli is a globally recognized executive coach, Amazon #1 bestselling author, and international keynote speaker whose work sits at the intersection of strategic decision-making, organizational transformation, and courageous leadership.
She is the CEO & Founder of Courage Consulting and the Association of Corporate Executive Coaches (ACEC), and the creator of the proprietary Microcourage™ framework and Strategic Courage© methodology – deployed across Fortune 500 companies and executive teams on six continents.
Books & Publications
Amazon #1 Bestselling Author in multiple leadership categories
Podcast
Host of "Courage to Leap & Lead" - Top 5% Global Leadership Podcast, 50K+ monthly listeners
Global Reach
Spoken & worked in 6+ continents; available for international media
Coming 2026
CB's Next Book Is Coming. Be the First to Know.
CB’s next book goes deeper into the Microcourage™ framework — delivering the most comprehensive leadership guide yet for executives navigating radical uncertainty and organizational complexity. Join the waitlist for early access, advance excerpts, and exclusive pre-launch content.
Waitlist members receive exclusive early access and a special launch discount.
BULK ORDERS & EVENTS
Bring CB's Books Into Your Organization
Bulk Book Orders
CB’s books are a powerful complement to corporate leadership programs, executive retreats, and conference keynotes. Bulk orders are available for organizations looking to equip their entire leadership team. Custom branding and author inscription available for orders of 50+.
Book CB for Your Event
Many organizations invite CB to keynote their leadership events and pair her speaking with bulk book orders for attendees. This creates a complete leadership experience, the live session and the reference guide leaders take home and keep using.
Take the next step
The Books Are the Starting Point.
CB Is the Accelerant.
Whether you’re navigating a critical leadership transition, building a courageous culture, or booking a keynote — the first step is simple.