My New Book!
Why Is SHE Still Here?
A sharp, funny, behind-the-scenes look at building a high-powered career while quietly panicking on the inside.
With warmth and clarity, Patty Azzarello shares the story of her extraordinary rise through the male-dominated tech industry. Why Is SHE Still Here? is an insightful, candid, and unexpectedly vulnerable memoir—not just about the promotions and boardroom wins, but also the awkward meetings, overly serious outfits, sex and violence, raw moments of doubt, and deeply human missteps that shaped her journey.
This is not a how-to book. It’s a how-it-felt book about navigating ambition, imposter syndrome, showing up scared and doing it anyway—and the constant pressure to prove yourself in a world where you are disrespected and undervalued simply because you have boobs.
If you’ve ever doubted your place at the table or felt unwelcome or too nervous to go after your dreams, Patty’s story will give you the encouragement you need to pull up a chair anyway.
“This isn’t just a book—it’s a gift. It feels alive. It’s funny, piercing, generous, and deeply wise. I was hooked instantly.
It’s the mentor I never had. Patty tells us how to succeed in business without being a jerk, a fraud, or a doormat.
I think all young women starting their careers should read it. Actually, women—and men—of all ages, should read it too.”
–Danny Gregory, Author of The Creative License, Art Before Breakfast, and Shut Your Monkey
“Raw, funny, and painfully honest. Patty Azzarello doesn’t just tell you what it’s like to be an ambitious woman in a male-dominated corporate world: she makes you feel it. This book is not just a memoir, it’s a survival manual for anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider in a room they fought hard to enter. Essential reading for future leaders with a soul.”
–Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, author of Why So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders
“A celebration of introversion! Patty Azzarello’s book is a must read for ambitious but anxious people who always seem to be on the outside looking in.
With good humor and surprising candor, she demonstrates how keen observation, “introvert listening”, and willful participation, can lead to a seat at the table and benefit the corporate bottom line too.
The author’s improbable journey from scared little girl to highly effective CEO is relatable and insightful in equal measure.”
–Dr. Frances K. DelBoca, Social Psychologist
My Other Books...
RISE
3 PRACTICAL STEPS FOR
Advancing Your Career
Standing Out as a Leader
AND LIKING YOUR LIFE
RISE offers a no-nonsense playbook—Do Better, Look Better, Connect Better—packed with actionable advice for professionals at any career phase. Whether you’re aiming for a promotion, scaling your impact, or juggling career and life, RISE provides wisdom, structure and practical tools, that will increase your confidence to take more control of your career and get the recognition you deserve.
MOVE is a practical blueprint for turning strategic intent into sustained execution. It is your guide to tackle the long, hazardous “middle” part of change—to structure teams intentionally, lead with courage, and engage everyone through genuine conversation. So leaders can ensure that new initiatives don’t just start—they stick. For any leader needing to execute an important strategy, MOVE offers clarity, urgency, and a roadmap to real momentum.