Across our Oasis community, whether I’m with students, colleagues, or families, one thing is always clear - the potential around us is extraordinary.  

Oasis is filled with brilliant young women and dedicated staff whose resilience and ambition often just need to be seen, heard, and encouraged. 

That’s why I wrote How to Girl Boss It. 

Not to tell my own story, but to speak into the lives of the girls and women I meet every day; the ones who are capable of far more than they sometimes believe. And the National Year of Reading felt like the perfect moment to share something that might spark conversations about confidence, equality, and flourishing. 

As Gender Equality Lead, I hear the same worries again and again…  

“I don’t feel confident enough to speak up.” 

“I don’t want to seem bossy.” 

“I’m not sure I belong in that role.” 

These are national challenges, but within Oasis we have something powerful - a deep commitment to inclusion, character, equality, and opportunity. We believe that everyone is valued and everyone belongs, and this book is simply one more tool to help us live that out. 

The themes of the book, confidence, resilience, purpose, and legacy, mirror the heart of Oasis. They’re the threads woven through our curriculum, our identity and inclusion work, and our leadership development. They show up in the everyday moments when staff encourage students, challenge stereotypes, and help young people discover who they are becoming 

This isn’t about “bossing” in the corporate sense. It’s about helping women and girls step into their best selves - academically, personally, and professionally. It’s about giving them permission to take up space in the world. 

And reading plays a huge part in that. Books give us new language, new possibilities, and new ways of seeing ourselves. My hope is that How to Girl Boss It becomes something that prompts discussion, mentoring, or simply quiet reflection for someone who needs a confidence boost. 

The final chapter highlights highprofile women whose journeys show that leadership is varied, imperfect, and always possible. Whether you’re inspiring a Year 8 class, finding your voice as a teacher, or stepping into a new role, their stories remind us what flourishing can look like. 

So, here’s to a National Year of Reading that helps everyone unlock their potential and step confidently into their future. 

If you’d like to explore How to Girl Boss It yourself or share it with a colleague, you can find it here 👉 https://amzn.eu/d/dT6H8a3