Maven Library

Books + Podcasts for Corporate Flight Attendants & Private Aviation Professionals

In private aviation, we’re trained to stay composed, anticipate needs and deliver excellence, no matter what’s happening behind the scenes.

But longevity in this career takes more than skill. It takes support, tools and self-leadership, especially in an industry that can be isolating and high pressure.

This library is a curated collection of books and podcasts that Maven recommends for wellness, boundaries, nervous system regulation, confidence, leadership and healing.

Calm + Nervous System Reset

  • Burnout - Emily Nagasaki & Amelia Nagasaki

    A practical and validating guide to stress, emotional exhaustion, and why rest isn’t optional— it’s strategy.

  • Why We Sleep - Matthew Walker

    An eye-opening look at why sleep impacts everything from mood to metabolism—especially important for irregular schedules and time zones

  • The Myth of Normal - Gabor Maté

    Explore how modern culture impacts health and nervous system regulation —helpful for understanding stress beyond the surface level.

Boundaries + Self-Trust

  • Set Boundaries, Find Peace - Nedra Glover Taiwan

    Clear, empowering, and immediately usable tools for setting boundaries—without guilt.

  • The Gift of Fear - Gavin de Becker

    Essential reading on intuition, personal safety, and trusting your instincts without second-guessing yourself.

  • Rising Strong - Brené Brown

    A grounded guide to getting back up after hard moments—professionally and personally.

Confidence + Longevity in High-Pressure Roles

  • The Confidence Code - Katty Kay & Claire Shipman

    A powerful breakdown of confidence, especially for women navigating high standards and performance-driven environments.

  • Mindset - Carol Dweck

    A classic for shifting the internal narrative from “prove yourself” to “grow through it.”

  • Presence - Amy Cuddy

    Helpful tools fro showing up with calm confidence—even when you don’t fell it yet.

Communication + Elevated Hospitality

  • Unreasonable Hospitality - Will Guidara

    A Maven Favorite. A masterclass in excellence, intention, and creating unforgettable experiences.

  • Never Split the Difference - Chris Voss

    Practical communication tools for handling conflict, negotiation, and difficult conversations with emotional control and clarity.

  • Crucial Conversations - Patterson, Grenny, McMillan & Switzler

    A must-read for speaking up when the stakes are high and emotions are present.

Healing + Support

  • What Happened to You? - Oprah Winfrey & Dr. Bruce Perry

    A compassionate, approachable way to understand how experiences shape the way we cope and carry stress.

  • The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel van Der Kolk

    A deeper read on trauma and the body’s response to stress. Powerful, but go slowly and take care of pacing.

  • Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving - Pete Walker

    Supporting and validating for anyone who has lived through chronic stress or harmful environments.

Podcast Picks

  • Huberman Lab - Deep dives into sleep, stress, recovery, focus and physical resilience —great for performance and longevity.

  • The Mel Robbins Podcast - Simple, direct tools fro decision-making, boundaries, anxiety and confidence-building.

  • We Can Do Hard Things - Glennon Doyle, Honest, validating conversations for navigating life transitions, hard seasons and emotional resilience.

  • Unlocking Us -Brené Brown, Leadership, vulnerability, boundaries and clarity —perfect for high-achieving professionals.

  • The Diary of a CEO- Steven Bartlett, Powerful long-form conversations on success, health, mindset, and personal growth.

  • HBR IdeaCast- Smart practical leadership insights for communication, performance and workplace dynamics.

  • UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone - Breaks down the centuries of sexist socialization that causes us to struggle with self-doubt, burnout, and anxiety.

  • unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver - Unfiltered conversations take place about what it really takes for women to thrive in the second half of life.

  • The Weigh Up: Eating Disorder Diaries - Recovering anorexic Molly guides you through the truths of eating disorders and learns how others have found their way up.

  • Baby Dust Fertility Podcast - Trying to get pregnant shouldn’t be overwhelming. Helps with making the journey less stressful.

  • What They Don’t Say: Sexual Assault and Everything in Between- Survivor-led podcast takes an unfiltered look at sexual assault, trauma, and the justice process, while making these conversations more honest and approachable.