"If you hate Excel you are in the right place and plenty of good company. Most of us have to use it. But most of us haven't been taught it. What doesn't help is nerd-splaining from Alex in IT. That just raises the fears and the impostor syndrome. We need someone to sit us down, understand the stories we tell ourselves about these little green cells and give us a simple, oh so simple, route forward. Anne, The Excel Lady, is that someone. This gem of a book is empathic, funny and downright practical.

Anne understands the reluctant adult learner and I love her personification of The Work Spreadsheet. We follow our hero Sheila as she battles TWS. Spoiler: she wins because she has an Anne all of her own. With her help you will be pivoting the great green grid in next to no time, saving yourself hours in the process. But this book contains the roadmap to learning any new work skill, which in this ever changing world might be the ultimate lesson." Emma Williams The detective theme is a brilliant touch, immersing you into the world of Spreadsheet Sheila right from the start. This book is not just a guide; it's a story where you can relate to the characters, with practical hints and tips woven throughout. You'll find great resources, lovely famous quotes, and plenty of basics to try out.

Anne encourages you to learn from colleagues who are familiar with Excel, making the learning process collaborative and fun. With its step-by-step guide, 'Hate Excel' will undoubtedly boost your confidence and comfort in using Excel. A must-read for anyone looking to master Excel with a smile!" Joanna Forsythe "I have never felt so seen. As someone who has actively avoided Excel for as long as I can remember, and covertly managed to hide my incompetence with it as a tool, this book helped me understand it's not my fault and that the shame and embarrassment I feel is widespread. I won't lie some of the terminology raised my heart rate a bit, but it felt a bit like exposure therapy to make my way through the chapters. Anne's passion and humour, and the storytelling narrative of this book makes it a great read.who would have thought hey?" - Julie Creffield "With empathy, humor, and love, Anne Walsh made me, ME! of all people, stop cowering in fear and feeling stupid when I have to even open an Excel spreadsheet. She helped me understand Excel which really does feel like a miracle.

For those of us who aren't numbers-oriented, Excel can bring up so many bad memories of failing at math class and feeling so ashamed. Anne understands that. Anne has a huge heart and a deep understanding of Excel as a premier trainer, and she translates all of this into these pages. She breaks down the tasks that bedevil you into easy-to-understand experiments that will have you saving so much time, and even better, so much stress." Jen Louden.