As a management consultant and executive coach, I’m thrilled about Annahid Dashtgard’s upcoming book “Fire and Silence: A Roadmap for BIPOC Leaders” (February 2026). If you haven’t read her other books, Annahid’s writing is incredible – glittering, tender, fierce, clear-eyed. Fire and Silence channels her gifts and wisdom in a practical guide for racialized leaders navigating complex organizational dynamics, offering strategies to shift how power is used and shared. Annahid brings decades of experience from social activism to executive coaching and running an international consultancy. She has trained, coached and facilitated hundreds of leaders worldwide, providing tools and strategies that honour resilience, strength, vulnerability and results.
While this book is aimed at racialized leaders, I believe it will be essential reading for anyone working to create more equitable organizations. And for BIPOC leaders seeking validation and actionable strategies, it will be a game-changer.
I’ve ordered 10 copies to give to friends and clients. Join me! Let’s amplify diverse voices in leadership literature and by pre-ordering to help make this a bestseller!
Available wherever books are sold (bulk discounts: sales@Dundurn.com). Virtual launch: Feb 24, noon-1pm PT. RSVP here for the link.
Suzanne Hawkes 