GREER, SC - May 19, 2025 - Press 49 proudly announces that “I Think I Love My Job: Secrets to Designing a People-Centered Employer Value Proposition (That You Can Actually Boast About)” by Dr. Kalifa Oliver has received a prestigious 2025 Award of Distinction in the Audio Book for Audio & Voice category from The Communicator Awards. The honor recognizes excellence in audio storytelling and delivery, spotlighting a work that is redefining how leaders build inclusive and empowering workplace cultures.
This award adds to the growing list of accolades for the book, which was also recently named a quarter finalist in the 2024 Booklife Prize—a highly regarded competition celebrating outstanding independently published works. Additionally, Dr. Oliver has also been selected as a 2025 Finalist for Author of the Yearin the category of Non-Fiction – Leadership & Business Strategy by the International Impact Book Awards. The winner will be announced on October 4, 2025, at the Hollywood Grand Gala.
Released on June 21, 2024, the book is now approaching its one-year anniversary. In under twelve months, “I Think I Love My Job” has inspired professionals across industries with its sharp, candid guidance on designing a people-centered employer value proposition (EVP) that actually lives up to its promises. Blending analytics with empathy, Dr. Oliver delivers a practical blueprint for transforming employer brand into meaningful employee experience.
The book’s powerful message and engaging voice have struck a chord with a broad audience—from HR executives and DEI professionals to entrepreneurs and corporate culture champions—making this debut a standout in both content and delivery.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kalifa Oliver, PhD, is an international experience coach, executive advisor, keynote speaker, author, and a respected expert in people-centered design and employee experience analytics. She is known for her ability to help companies across sectors—from scrappy startups to Fortune 500 powerhouses—transform their culture, reposition their employer value proposition, and align their brand from the inside out.
At Ford Motor Company, Dr. Oliver led the charge in the company earning the 2025 Breakthrough Award for Employee Experience Strategyat the Qualtrics X4 Conference, one of the most prestigious recognitions in the industry for innovative, people-first transformation.
She also coaches executives and emerging leaders on how to command their voice, space, and energy—guiding them to step confidently into their Main Character Season.
A native of Trinidad & Tobago, Dr. Oliver holds a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Clemson University, a Certification in People Analytics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and is a proud graduate of Benedict College, an HBCU in Columbia, South Carolina.
ABOUT PRESS 49
Press 49 is a hybrid publishing company committed to amplifying bold, transformative voices through nonfiction works that inspire, inform, and ignite change. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, and founded by award-winning international speaker and publisher Bridgett McGowen-Hawkins, Press 49 empowers authors to own their stories and shape their legacy.
Press 49 always looks for exciting new books and go-getters to join the company’s family of authors.
For more information, please visit: www.press49.com
Media Contact
Company Name: Press 49
Contact Person: Media Relations
Email: Send Email
Phone: 833-PRESS49 (833-773-7749)
Address:4980 S. Alma School Rd., #2-493
City: Chandler
State: AZ 85248
Country: United States
Website: www.press49.com