Launch Party: 'The Only Woman in The Room' by Lisa Davis
On March 31st from 6:30–9:30pm, join powerhouse executive Lisa Davis at Strand Bookstore in Union Square for the launch of her powerful new book:
The Only Woman in the Room: How to Win in a Workplace (Still!) Built for Men: https://www.daviscoreadvisory.com/book
Women have spent decades forcing open doors that were never designed for us, and in 2026, we still find ourselves standing alone in rooms dominated by male discourse and decisions. If the glass ceiling was shattered long ago, why does it feel like the walls are closing back in, asking us once again to contort ourselves to fit spaces that refuse to evolve?
If you’ve ever felt disillusioned, powerless, lonely, or frustrated by a workplace still built primarily for men—you’re not alone, and you’re not crazy. This book hands you the guidance you’ve been missing.
This isn’t a book about “leaning in.” It’s about holding your ground.
For four decades, Lisa has walked into rooms where she was the only woman at the table, from the Department of Defense to Fortune 100 boardrooms. She refused to make herself smaller to make others comfortable. In this book, she shares the raw, unfiltered lessons behind the titles: what it really costs to lead, how to build conviction when the system pushes back, and why talent may open the door—but grit keeps you in the room.
If you’ve ever:
Been labeled “too much” for being decisive
Softened your voice to make others comfortable
Wondered why the rules feel different for you
Or questioned whether the cost of leadership is worth it
This conversation is for you!
About the Evening: Drinks, Hors d'oeuvres and Photos💃
The night will feature a candid, live fireside chat with Lisa about the moments that shaped her leadership: the ones that worked, and the ones that almost broke her. Expect a leadership panel, honest stories, sharp insights and an audience Q&A that goes beyond surface-level advice.
After the panel, Lisa will sign copies of her book with drinks, light bites, and a photographer. Join a room filled with founders, executives, rising leaders, and allies who are ready to build something better.
About Lisa Davis
Lisa Davis is a former Fortune 100 technology executive and digital transformation leader with more than four decades of experience across government, defense, healthcare, academia, and global enterprise. She has led large-scale modernization efforts, rebuilt complex systems, and proven that inclusive leadership isn’t charity—it’s strategy.
Today, Lisa advises boards and executives on navigating transformation in the age of AI, advocating for women and diverse talent in STEM, and redesigning leadership systems that were never built to include everyone.
She’s not celebrating having been the only woman in the room. She’s building a future where no one else has to be.
The Strand Bookstore, NYC
March 31st
Please RSVP by March 20th, 2026
See you there!