Shifting Gears

You don’t need a map. You need the courage to shift gears.

In Shifting Gears, trailblazing automotive executive Kristin Slanina shares a raw, relatable, and refreshingly honest guide for navigating life’s biggest pivots—whether you’re climbing the ladder, changing lanes, or wondering if you’re even on the right road.

Drawing from her experience as an engineer, innovator, leader, and working mom in a male-dominated industry, Kristin doesn’t just tell her story—she shows you how to drive your own. Through real-world stories, road-tested insights, and empowering “Power Shifts” at the end of each chapter, you’ll learn how to:

  • Let go of perfection and lead with purpose
  • Quiet the noise of judgment and trust your internal compass
  • Redefine success on your own terms
  • Show up boldly—even when the road is uncertain

This book is your co-pilot—packed with wisdom, humor, and practical tools to help you accelerate growth, navigate change, and reclaim your power behind the wheel of your life.

Wherever you’re headed, you’re ready. Let’s drive.