ALPHA WHISPERERS™ Power Behind the Power: How the Most Influential People Shape the Room Before the Decision is Made, is a timely response to a fragmented world. Global systems are under pressure. Institutions face declining trust unprecedented in modern history. Decisions carry cascading consequences across borders, industries, and populations.
This book is a framework for:
- Understanding how influence actually works at the highest levels
- Designing environments where better decisions can emerge
- Navigating power, complexity, and responsibility in a rapidly changing world
Power is rarely where people think it is. It is shaped long before it is seen.
PRAISE for ALPHA WHISPERERS™ Power Behind The Power: How the Most Influential People Shape the Room Before the Decision is Made
"Until ALPHAWHISPERERS™, I had never encountered a concept that brought to light the important roles of advisers to leaders; Alpha Whisperers. Operating behind the scenes, these individuals have outsized influence on the decisions that impact us all. I’m thrilled to support Janet C. Salazar in her work. For her book, Janet names the unnamable, the energy behind influence, the calibration behind clarity, and the ally behind the Alpha. This is groundbreaking work in service to what true leadership is all about.”
—Liz Elting, Bestselling Author of “Dream Big and Win,” Founder and CEO of The Elizabeth Elting Foundation, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Feminist
"I have a lot of respect for the way that Janet has made it her life pursuit to encourage her fellow leaders and those who advise them. She is also a great example of the positive impact that can come about when women choose to empower other women. For years, she has been my North Star when it comes to justice and the democratization of top leadership decision-making. I am full of hope about ALPHA WHISPERERS: Power Behind The Power and its potential to change the global leadership landscape—a change urgently needed in these challenging times. Thank you and bravo, J.C. Salazar!"
—Carmen Busquets, Entrepreneur, Strategic Investor, and Philanthropist
"In times of such huge change and disruption as the world is currently experiencing, there is a great opportunity for those with influence to shape the world for the better. J.C. Salazar is a rare change-maker and visionary who sees beyond the obvious appearances of power and understands where true influence lies. Her book offers a glimpse into the roots of power and presents an intriguing perspective, especially on the role women have played in guiding it throughout history. “A work of rare insight – part leadership study, part philosophy, part human story. This book will change how the next generation leads.”
—Prof. Patricia Bader-Johnston, Co-Founder of Big Heart Technologies Ltd. (Kokoro for Women’s Wisdom)
"J.C. Salazar's ALPHAWHISPERERS™ concept offers an innovative take on leadership and influence. Conventional leadership frameworks glorify visible power. And now, through this extraordinary book, Janet sheds light on the crucial role of counselors who remain in the background, providing guidance with quiet strength, wisdom, and insight. I have worked with Janet in multiple global leadership spaces and have seen first-hand a master influencer who parks ego and shapes opportunity –leadership at play when it matters most. She now codified this framework for everyday use by the rest of us. The world has been waiting for this book, even if it didn’t know it. There is HOPE – and this book shows us how.”
—Abel Archundia, Head of the OT/CPS CoE, Kudelski Security
"I have known Janet C. Salazar for over a decade, and in that time, I have witnessed her embody the rarest form of leadership, the power behind the power. She illuminates the unseen spaces, guiding leaders with wisdom, empathy, and unshakable conviction. With this brilliantly profound book, she captures what every leader knows but rarely admits: that true power lies in the aligned partnership behind the title. Together, we are building a movement that elevates humanity and reshapes the future of influence.”
—Diane Bacchus, Co-Founder Ahhaa, Speaker, Mindfitness Advocate
"I have worked with Janet C. Salazar for a decade. During that time, I have had the pleasure of watching her quietly lead, guided by the effortless way she empowers those around her to shine, share, and care. Her work places her in a position to know and counsel some of the world’s most influential leaders intimately. ALPHA WHISPERERS: Power Behind The Power, a mesmerizing blend of intimate narrative, scholarship, and visionary thinking, is a gorgeous offering to all of us ready to marinate in the heart, wisdom, and power Janet so effortlessly lives. "
—Robin Sol Lieberman, Founding CEO of LIFEHONEY® and Author of The Charisma Code: Communicating in a Language Beyond Words
“From her many years of experience, Janet knows the importance of an Alpha Whisperer in supporting powerful people in leadership positions. This book reframes the entire conversation about influence, power, and the humans behind history’s most consequential decisions that changed the course of nations. A highly recommended essential reading for every global leader.”
—Dr. Jörg Schmitz-Gielsdorf, Psychoanalyst, President World Citizen Society, Awardee of the Martin Buber Thaler of Honor
“An extraordinary book. J.C. Salazar decodes the frequency of influence with poetic intelligence and strategic precision. She has clearly recognized the extraordinary importance of these "Alpha Whisperers", their responsibilities, and their potential as contributors to solving the central problems in our societies, and, with her insights, she makes the particularly important work of these influential people accessible. Bravo.”
—Prof. Dr. -Ing Bernd Lorscheider, M.Sc.
“Janet C. Salazar’s ALPHA WHISPERERS: Power Behind The Power illuminates the quiet force of those who shape destinies from behind the scenes, an idea that resonates deeply with my own mission of Conscious Beauty and Conscious Entrepreneurship. Our belief that power and influence are sacred gifts meant to elevate humanity, foster holistic well-being, and create legacies of purpose serves as my constant guide. Working with Janet has affirmed my conviction that true leadership blends wisdom, empathy, and courage. I am honored to stand alongside her as she reimagines leadership for a world hungry for authenticity and conscious impact. Here is the untold guide to the future of LEADERSHIP—unleashed.”
—Demee Koch, Founder of DE MOI by Demee Koch, Entrepreneur, Conscious Beauty Pioneer, Global Speaker, Angel Investor, Author
ALPHA WHISPERERS™ Power Behind the Power: How the Most Influential People Shape the Room Before the Decision is Made, is a timely response to a fragmented world. Global systems are under pressure. Institutions face declining trust unprecedented in modern history. Decisions carry cascading consequences across borders, industries, and populations.
This book is a framework for:
- Understanding how influence actually works at the highest levels
- Designing environments where better decisions can emerge
- Navigating power, complexity, and responsibility in a rapidly changing world
Power is rarely where people think it is. It is shaped long before it is seen.
PRAISE for ALPHA WHISPERERS™ Power Behind The Power: How the Most Influential People Shape the Room Before the Decision is Made
"Until ALPHAWHISPERERS™, I had never encountered a concept that brought to light the important roles of advisers to leaders; Alpha Whisperers. Operating behind the scenes, these individuals have outsized influence on the decisions that impact us all. I’m thrilled to support Janet C. Salazar in her work. For her book, Janet names the unnamable, the energy behind influence, the calibration behind clarity, and the ally behind the Alpha. This is groundbreaking work in service to what true leadership is all about.”
—Liz Elting, Bestselling Author of “Dream Big and Win,” Founder and CEO of The Elizabeth Elting Foundation, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Feminist
"I have a lot of respect for the way that Janet has made it her life pursuit to encourage her fellow leaders and those who advise them. She is also a great example of the positive impact that can come about when women choose to empower other women. For years, she has been my North Star when it comes to justice and the democratization of top leadership decision-making. I am full of hope about ALPHA WHISPERERS: Power Behind The Power and its potential to change the global leadership landscape—a change urgently needed in these challenging times. Thank you and bravo, J.C. Salazar!"
—Carmen Busquets, Entrepreneur, Strategic Investor, and Philanthropist
"In times of such huge change and disruption as the world is currently experiencing, there is a great opportunity for those with influence to shape the world for the better. J.C. Salazar is a rare change-maker and visionary who sees beyond the obvious appearances of power and understands where true influence lies. Her book offers a glimpse into the roots of power and presents an intriguing perspective, especially on the role women have played in guiding it throughout history. “A work of rare insight – part leadership study, part philosophy, part human story. This book will change how the next generation leads.”
—Prof. Patricia Bader-Johnston, Co-Founder of Big Heart Technologies Ltd. (Kokoro for Women’s Wisdom)
"J.C. Salazar's ALPHAWHISPERERS™ concept offers an innovative take on leadership and influence. Conventional leadership frameworks glorify visible power. And now, through this extraordinary book, Janet sheds light on the crucial role of counselors who remain in the background, providing guidance with quiet strength, wisdom, and insight. I have worked with Janet in multiple global leadership spaces and have seen first-hand a master influencer who parks ego and shapes opportunity –leadership at play when it matters most. She now codified this framework for everyday use by the rest of us. The world has been waiting for this book, even if it didn’t know it. There is HOPE – and this book shows us how.”
—Abel Archundia, Head of the OT/CPS CoE, Kudelski Security
"I have known Janet C. Salazar for over a decade, and in that time, I have witnessed her embody the rarest form of leadership, the power behind the power. She illuminates the unseen spaces, guiding leaders with wisdom, empathy, and unshakable conviction. With this brilliantly profound book, she captures what every leader knows but rarely admits: that true power lies in the aligned partnership behind the title. Together, we are building a movement that elevates humanity and reshapes the future of influence.”
—Diane Bacchus, Co-Founder Ahhaa, Speaker, Mindfitness Advocate
"I have worked with Janet C. Salazar for a decade. During that time, I have had the pleasure of watching her quietly lead, guided by the effortless way she empowers those around her to shine, share, and care. Her work places her in a position to know and counsel some of the world’s most influential leaders intimately. ALPHA WHISPERERS: Power Behind The Power, a mesmerizing blend of intimate narrative, scholarship, and visionary thinking, is a gorgeous offering to all of us ready to marinate in the heart, wisdom, and power Janet so effortlessly lives. "
—Robin Sol Lieberman, Founding CEO of LIFEHONEY® and Author of The Charisma Code: Communicating in a Language Beyond Words
“From her many years of experience, Janet knows the importance of an Alpha Whisperer in supporting powerful people in leadership positions. This book reframes the entire conversation about influence, power, and the humans behind history’s most consequential decisions that changed the course of nations. A highly recommended essential reading for every global leader.”
—Dr. Jörg Schmitz-Gielsdorf, Psychoanalyst, President World Citizen Society, Awardee of the Martin Buber Thaler of Honor
“An extraordinary book. J.C. Salazar decodes the frequency of influence with poetic intelligence and strategic precision. She has clearly recognized the extraordinary importance of these "Alpha Whisperers", their responsibilities, and their potential as contributors to solving the central problems in our societies, and, with her insights, she makes the particularly important work of these influential people accessible. Bravo.”
—Prof. Dr. -Ing Bernd Lorscheider, M.Sc.
“Janet C. Salazar’s ALPHA WHISPERERS: Power Behind The Power illuminates the quiet force of those who shape destinies from behind the scenes, an idea that resonates deeply with my own mission of Conscious Beauty and Conscious Entrepreneurship. Our belief that power and influence are sacred gifts meant to elevate humanity, foster holistic well-being, and create legacies of purpose serves as my constant guide. Working with Janet has affirmed my conviction that true leadership blends wisdom, empathy, and courage. I am honored to stand alongside her as she reimagines leadership for a world hungry for authenticity and conscious impact. Here is the untold guide to the future of LEADERSHIP—unleashed.”
—Demee Koch, Founder of DE MOI by Demee Koch, Entrepreneur, Conscious Beauty Pioneer, Global Speaker, Angel Investor, Author
Janet C. Salazar is a Philippine-born American visionary, strategist, investor, humanitarian, and architect of influence systems, and the creator of the ALPHAWHISPERERS global leadership engine. As Founder and CEO of ALPHAWIN Venture Group, she operates at the highest levels of influence, advising and building ecosystems around those who shape decisions impacting business, policy, and global markets. Her work centers on building high-performance ecosystems that bring together capital, operators, and influence networks to build not only companies but also generational decision-making environments capable of navigating complexity at scale.
An alumna of the prestigious Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Residency Program, a program which supports some of the most ambitious and innovative leaders of our time—including more than 85 Nobel Laureates—she focuses on the unseen structures and dynamics behind power and influence. Known as an advisor to top advisors, she is recognized for her strategic insight and discretion. Her ALPHAWHISPERERS™ philosophy has empowered influential leaders behind the scenes. She has served as Chief Representative to the United Nations at FSUN and works closely with corporations, legacy foundations, family offices, governments, and other sovereign entities globally. She lives in New York City with her wife, Vanessa, and their two cats.
