Media Coverage
15 August 2026, Leaders in Action, Saturday Mornings Show, MoneyFM 89.3
On Leaders in Action, Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen explores one of the most counterintuitive leadership ideas of the decade: walking away is not failure... it’s strategy. Author Sally J. Clarke joins us to discuss her new book Walk Away: Step Out to Step Up, a collection of 16 candid stories from high‑achieving women who left roles that no longer aligned with their values, identity, or ambition.
29 June 2026, A World of Difference
8 June 2026, Her World Magazine
Author and speaker Sally J. Clarke addresses the burnout that high-achieving women often experience, and how to move forward from it
https://www.herworld.com/women/career/ask-expert-what-should-i-do-when-dream-job-becomes-problem
22 May 2026, Forties Formula
Leadership advisor and author Sally J Clarke joins the Forties Formula to explore the strategic — not emotional — decision to walk away from a role, title or career that no longer fits. Drawing from her book with co-author Deborah Overdeput, Walk Away: Step Out to Step Up, Sally shares real stories of women who rebuilt careers and companies by first stepping out of the wrong ones. The conversation covers the moment you know it's time to leave, how to use fear as a growth signal, what integrity capital means for your career and relationships, and why your health is always the variable that wins.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmmg3rD_Sh4
20 April 2026, Tatler Asia, Leaning Out is the New Power Move
For over a decade, we have been told that to succeed meant leaning in; if we just sat at the table and spoke louder, the system would eventually work for us. But when that table is rigged, is leaning out a better option?
https://www.tatlerasia.com/newsletters/gent-is-leaning-out-the-new-power-move
25 March 2026, Fox News, Step Out to Step Up with Walk Away
https://www.fox29.com/video/fmc-xvb9dgwrfc3i31cd
10 March 2026, Tatler Magazine, Lean Out is the New Lean In
For years women have been told to lean in—a phrase popularised by Sheryl Sandberg in her book ‘Lean In’. The idea was simple: speak up, sit at the table and push forward in your career. But what if the real leadership move is knowing when to walk away? A growing number of senior leaders are reframing what leadership progress actually looks like.
https://www.instagram.com/tatlerleadership/p/DVtGdOwGqmG/
5 March 2026, Walk Away: Step Out to Step Up, HSBC Book Launch
https://pressclub.org.sg/book-talk-walk-away-conversations-on-choice-leadership-reinvention/
29 February, 2026, Channel News Asia Interview with Susan Ng, Your Singapore Weekend
15 September 2025, Ringside Gamble wins Ink Prize for Best Debut Novel and runner up for Best Young Adult Fiction Novel
The Ink Book Prize honours excellence in books from across the UK and Ireland. With categories spanning Adult Fiction, Children’s/YA, Non-Fiction, and Best Debut, the prize continues to showcase the creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of indie authors. Each category was independently judged by a wide range of people from across the UK, including teachers, librarians, and writers.
https://prnewslink.net/releases/e-1/36098.html
August 2025, Ringside Gamble is Shortlisted for the Ink Prize Awards
The Ink Book Prize takes pride in championing unique voices and compelling storytelling while promoting the spirit of independent publishing. Ringside Gamble has been shortlisted in two categories - Children's/YA and Best Debut Novel. All shortlisted authors are invited to attend a special awards ceremony on 25 September 2025 in London.
https://www.inkbookprize.co.uk/shortlist-2025
August 2025, The Glasshammer
https://theglasshammer.com/2025/08/sally-j-clarke-entrepreneur-and-author/
Top 10 Inspirational Indie Authors (AIIA) Podcasts from 2024
The AIIA podcast is downloaded in 63 countries across the world and is in the top 5% of all podcasts globally. Howard Lovy features my interview in his top 10 favourites of 2024.
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/top-10-inspirational-indie-authors-podcast-episodes-from-2024/
December 2024, Dynamic Magazine Issue 43, Pages 29-29.
Interview with Dynamic Magazine - From Muay to the Boardroom: Life Lessons from my journey in Muay Thai and Business.'
https://www.platinummediagroup.co.uk/dynamic
November 24, 2024 - Martial Arts and Business Skills, Start Your Own Business Magazine
Eight motivating life lessons shared by author and entrepreneur S.J. Clarke (Ringside Gamble).
https://www.startyourbusinessmag.com/blog/2024/11/21/martial-arts-business-skills/
October 10, 2024 - Inspirational Authors Podcast
This episode features S. J. Clarke, an author and based in Singapore. Sally’s passion for Muay Thai—Thailand’s traditional martial art—inspired her latest book Ringside Gamble, which tells the story of a young fighter’s journey to overcome the odds.
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-inspirational-indie-author-interview-sally-clarke/
September 13, 2024 - Suffolk Sound Radio Interview with Mark Jepsen
Mark and I discuss my writing journey, sources of inspiration and Ringside Gamble
https://www.instagram.com/p/DAAvNT6I_nl/
January 31, 2024, Singapore Press Club Book Talk and Fireside Chat
Glenn Van Zutphen, International journalist, host of the "Saturday Mornings Show" on MoneyFM 89.3
https://singaporepressclub.glueup.com/event/singapore-press-club-book-talk-and-fireside-chat-96986/