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Book SynopsisYou seem to have it all. A beautiful family, a nice house, new cars, and an enviable job. But now that you have it all, something feels… off. Your law career has become horribly soul-sucking. You’re managing your life, sort of, but you feel duped. Trapped. Your “good job” is affecting your health and relationships, and you’re just trying to keep all the plates spinning. Beverly Davidek has been there. Here’s the good news: You can find a job that helps you provide for your family while giving you happiness, satisfaction, and peace of mind. If you are still struggling to find a way to provide for your family without losing yourself, this book is for you. Part Ask and It Is Given and part What Color Is Your Parachute? (but written for lawyers), Happy Lawyer gives you the tools you need to get unstuck in your career and start living your dream.

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Book SynopsisAs one of the world's most renowned motivational speakers, Les Brown is a dynamic personality and highly-sought-after resource in business and professional circles for Fortune 500 CEOs, small business owners, non-profit and community leaders from all sectors of society looking to expand opportunity.For three decades he has not only studied the science of achievement, he's mastered it by interviewing hundreds of successful business leaders and collaborating with them in the boardroom translating theory into bottom-line results for his clients.In elementary school Les was mistakenly declared mentally challenged. Teachers did not recognize his true potential. However, he used determination, persistence, and belief in his ability to go beyond being a sanitation worker to unleash a course of amazing achievements, including becoming a broadcast station manager, a political commentator, and a multiterm state representative in Ohio. This book will inspire YOU to tap in to the incredible potential for achievement, happiness, and influence that is lying dormant, just waiting to be unleashed. Les is determined to bring out that potential for greatness in you!

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Book SynopsisIn this timely book, Dr Jo Cribb and David Glover, former CEOs who have launched successful portfolio careers, share insights from their own experiences plus those of an impressive range of successful business leaders who are all actively thinking about the future of work.Aimed at anyone who needs to change careers or whose job leaves them feeling unchallenged and unfulfilled, as well as those starting work for the first time, this book will provide the inspiration, support and practical tools needed to change your working life.Trade ReviewWhen you talk to employers they want people who can communicate...people with skills like curiosity, resilience or teamwork. * Brian Steele *Don't be afraid of the future. If you have a dream, try it out. Make sure it is practical and works financially for you. * Dame Wendy Pye *This book will disrupt everything you think you know about work. Read it. * Dr Michelle Dickinson aka Nanogirl *

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Book SynopsisRousing, bullsh*t-free advice for aspiring career changers.

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Book SynopsisDon't burn out-stand out. Do you find yourself striving for big goals but running on fumes? Are you ever stuck in the frustrating cycle of overworking and under-living? Do you love the work you do-or at least used to-but feel overwhelmed by it? When it comes to work and our relationship with it, something has to change. This doesn't mean you need to bound out of bed every day in love with your work, nor do you need to settle for dragging yourself out of bed surviving your way through it, but you can feel a greater sense of aliveness engaging in it. Dear Work transforms traditional advice by using the power of brain science to show you how to boost your Work Vitality Quotient so you stand out, bringing your best, most energized self-without burning out. Sara Ross, chief vitality officer and leadership expert, will show you how to: - Identify the four "success traps" that limit your potential by luring you into thinking you're doing what it takes when really what you're doing is taking from you. - Adopt a "yes, and" mindset to work better with stress and feel fueled and fulfilled in the process. - Expand your approach to self-care to strategically identify when slowing down is needed and when accelerating in a different direction is even better. In a world that refuses to let up, reigniting your take-on-the-day vitality will be your competitive advantage at work and your path to pursuing a fully lived life outside of it as well.

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Book SynopsisThe essential step-by-step guide to achieving happiness and success, as well as surmounting life's challenges when they arise, this book focuses on the four main aspects of life where people turn to professionals for help: career, money, dating and relationships. Experienced life coach Caro Handley looks at common problems and offers positive approaches to solving them, guiding you through all the challenges you will face with an exercise, tip or piece of advice. Follow each 30-step plan and you will get support and encouragement, the tools for change and gain a deeper understanding of who you are, where your strengths lie and be able to make deep and lasting changes in your life.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Money; Career; Dating; Relationships; Resources.

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Book SynopsisCoaching is one of the most sought-after leadership skills - vital for anyone who wants to develop a team of people who will perform effectively, but are also motivated and relish working together. It's also a dynamic discipline which, in recent years, has developed and grown to embrace theory and practice from a wide range of other disciplines, frameworks and models. Mastering Coaching starts by asking what skills an effective coach must now possess to boost the performance of their coachees. In response, it summarises the most important research in areas such as neuroscience, sports psychology and mindfulness, positive psychology, mastery and goal-setting and offers a clear, simple and practical guide to how this new thinking can help coaches and managers to develop their own coaching practice. Written by Max Landsberg, executive coaching and professional development expert and author of the perennial bestseller The Tao of Coaching, Mastering Coaching goes beyond the basics of coaching by providing insights which offer a proven route map to coaching success. Practical and jargon-free, the book will equip readers with the techniques and tools necessary to take their coaching to the next level.Trade ReviewA coach for the coaches! Max Landsberg has created an entirely new approach to coaching - you'll be more effective than ever, and your clients will thank you for it. Mastering Coaching demonstrates how coaches can up their own game by customizing their style to the needs of their clients. Landsberg has identified the most important coaching tools available! -- Marshall Goldsmith, author of the NYT#1 bestselling Triggers and global bestsellers MOJO and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There.Thought provoking survey of the field - some new ideas for me and, I suspect, for many. -- Douglas Gurr, President, Amazon ChinaI would highly recommend this book. Mastering Coaching takes complex subject matter and turns it into useable content for coaches working at all levels, incorporating theory and practice and full of great nuggets of actionable content. A must-read for any coach committed to their craft and serious about their personal development. If you are prepared to read this book and study it hard you will be rewarded by becoming a better coach; after reading it, I feel inspired. It has reminded me that the motivated and skilled coach can make a positive impact on not just their client, but on the whole of society. Great coaches can make great people. -- Andy Grant, Senior Coach Education Advisor at sports coach UKA magnificent summary of the present state of coaching. The reader will find excellent summaries of most of the main trends in contemporary coaching, with helpful guidance and suggestions as to how to use each approach in practice. It provides an ideal 'what next' for people who have completed a coach training and want to continue their development. -- Jon Stokes, Leadership Consultant and Coach, Stokes & Jolly Ltd; Associate Fellow, Said Business School, Oxford University.Want to top up your coaching skills? This book is what you need, full of insights, authoritative comment and practical understanding. Max Landsberg is a master of coaching. -- Andrew Campbell, Director, Ashridge Strategic Management CentreTruly masterful coaches combine a systemic perspective with depth of reflection on a wide body of relevant knowledge. In Mastering Coaching, Max Landsberg delves into the eclectic knowledge that underpins a coach's journey towards mastery. -- Professor David Clutterbuck, Co-founder, European Mentoring & Coaching CouncilAn essential read for coaches -- Judith Barton, Director of Coaching & Mentoring, British School of CoachingThis book is a must read, not only for coaches but for any serious learner, HR professional and for all great leaders. -- Katie Evans, Head of Learning, Development and Talent Management, Europe Middle East and Africa at KPMG UKan invaluable guide to keep leaders current and effective in our roles. -- Alistair Cox, Chief Executive, Hays plcMastering Coaching offers a set of unique insights into the role of the coach and the knowledge required to coach effectively. By drawing on a wide range of references and sources, Max Landsberg successfully describes many of the key ingredients required for a thorough understanding of how coaching works, and the part that it plays in improving human performance. -- Martin Burgess, EVP of Human Resources & Communications, Cobham plcMax cuts mercilessly through the guff, to distil the best of the insights, tools and science we need to be world class coaches, leaders and friends, right now. -- Anne Scoular, Founder, Meyler CampbellHe's done it again - Max Landsberg has written an eclectic, practical guide to help newcomer and experienced practitioner alike master coaching. -- Declan Woods, Global Head of Standards and Accreditation, Association for Coaching; CEO, ZPD Consulting

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Book SynopsisCharismatic, philanthropic and multi-award-winning entrepreneur Michael Tobin has led an inspirational life ­- from growing up in poverty in East London, moving to conflict-ridden Rhodesia to taking TelecityGroup from near bankruptcy to a billion-dollar company in under a decade - and in Live, Love, Work, Prosper he shares the invaluable experience he's gained from his 'life-affirming rags-to-riches tale'. In Live, Love, Work, Prosper Michael draws on his personal and professional experience to challenge the received wisdom that there needs to be, or even can be, a divide or a 'balance' between work and life. This is truer than ever, given dizzyingly rapid rates of change in technology, business models and family fragmentation. He re-evaluates how ­- now and into the future - we can be liberated by an integrated approach to success at work that's more in tune with a satisfying and fulfilling personal life. Through anecdote, personal examples and clear thinking, Michael Tobin shows us that drawing on the combined strengths of life, love and work creates a powerful new way of living. The result is a provocative, thoughtful manifesto which aims to alter forever the old school thinking of work-life balance and replace it with a far braver new world of work-life integration. Live, Love, Work, Prosper might just save your relationship, your career and your sanity.Trade ReviewA clever, complex analysis of the theory of incremental achievement, and an elegant exposition of why love makes life worth living. * Alastair Stewart OBE *Michael Tobin is one of Britain's most successful and inspirational business leaders. * Gavin Esler *Inspirational, humbling and emotional. Great guidance from an unconventional and sensitive man who has gone through exceptional experiences. Stories and innovative thoughts that can help all of us make our journey through life a happier one. * Michel Taride, Group President, Hertz Rent-a-Car International *Courageous and honest in bringing to the surface the things that people don't want to talk about, but that are in everyone's heart, soul and mind. This book is a fantastic journey through life, combining practical business insights with personal anecdotes: it gives you the opportunity to put yourself in Mike's shoes and reflect on your own life, work, family and society. * Carlos Hornstein, Associate Dean, London Business School *When it comes to using technology, do you control it, or does it control you? This book addresses the challenge every executive faces most days - how to balance family and business with the ever-increasing demands of a 24/7 technology-driven society. You may not agree with everything that Michael Tobin recommends. In fact, you may even disagree with much of it, but this book will certainly make you stop and think about how you currently deal with these challenges and how you can control and benefit from technological innovation in all aspects of your life. * Stephen Murphy, DJO Global *An inspirational read. Michael proves no challenge is ever too big. If you want something, you can achieve it - if you're prepared to listen, learn and work hard. * Alec Stewart OBE, Director of Cricket, Surrey CCC *Live, Love, Work, Prosper is a groundbreaking book which offers a reality check for us all. Mike brings his fascinating experiences to life with inspiration, provocation and loads of fresh ideas. Ultimately, we all want to live as good a life as possible, but often we have our heads down, the years roll by and we lose our way. This book shows how to refocus, refresh and rediscover a clear vision of what we really want and how to make our lives as good as they can be. A revelation. * Gordon McAlpine, entrepreneur, mentor and author of 'Scale Up Millionaire' *

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Book SynopsisThe essential guide to connecting for success.; It is easy to underestimate the power of a strong business network. Many people see it as an 'optional extra' - another task to fit into an already crammed diary.; However, interpersonal relationships remain at the heart of success. Unless we invest time in networking, we are limiting our ability to achieve, to grow and to develop our business. The good news is, it's never too late to start networking. In straightforward and simple terms, 21st Century Networking shows you how to take a pragmatic and practical approach to developing this core skill. Including chapters on how to assess your networks, developing your personal brand, the softer skills of networking, using social media and making networking part of your everyday life, the book is filled with case studies to bring the theory to life through real examples.; 21st Century Networking provides all you need to take charge of your network - today.Table of ContentsContents; Introduction vii; Networking: What's the Point? 1; Getting Started with Networking 31; Establish, Grow and Maintain 61; You and Your Brand 91; Social Graces and Unwritten Rules 127; Networking Events 155; Social Media 175; The BizPrompt App 201; In Conclusion 203; Acknowledgements 205; Bibliography 207; Index 209

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Book SynopsisBusiness is Personal. A statement on life as a business owner. Being the leader of your own life is the greatest lesson in business. Your business is personal as it is yours.We live in a fast paced, over-connected world. Relying on your own instincts and knowing the dreams you hold for your version of success, ambition and happiness will ensure you have the life you want and not the life you compare yourself with.Business is Personal shares the areas of business that are rarely discussed, but have been learned the hard way by Penny and others. The emotions we need to understand, the mind we can be in control of, and tools Penny learned, following years of hard work and many challenging moments. Penny has poured her heart into this book and it is incredibly revealing.

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Book SynopsisAI IS SMART; YOU ARE SMARTER! AI has been termed as the fourth industrial revolution; it will transform the way you live and work. It can enrich your life but also threaten your privacy. It can give you fantastic insight, support, and more quality time, but also take your job. You++ is an easy to read guide that explains what AI can, and cannot do, using real world examples. It provides simple strategies you can adopt to keep ahead of the game. You++ can help you realise new opportunities whilst mitigating the downside risks.

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Book SynopsisImpact, Inspire and Uplift One Million WomenTwenty inspirational women feature in this book, each with their own chapter and their own personal story that will fascinate and inspire women across the world.CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS: Anita Lawrence, Claire Rees, Emily Nuttall, Emma Chivers, Jan Mayfield, Jenni Dunman, Joy Whitlock, Karen Ramsay-Smith, Kerry Martin, LaChelle Adkins, Leanne Eustace, Lynsey Anne Toft, Melissa Curran, Rachel Brydon, Sandra Blake, Sheena Ytil, Suzanne Burnell-Watts, Toni Clarkstone, Tracy Hill, Vix Munro. IWOW (Inspirational Women of the World) was conceived in 2020 by Dawn Evans and Tracey Smolinski to create a global community of women entrepreneurs and give them a voice to tell their stories to a wider audience and be heard. Dawn and Tracey now have a mission to make a massive impact to inspire and uplift one million women by 2030.IWOW is all about empowering women and giving them opportunities that they thought were not possible.We are also confident that when we connect women together, not only will they excel and lift each other up, but they will have friendships for life too.

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Book SynopsisAwaken Your Authentic Self.When your life has imploded, leaving you lost, confused, thinking This wasn't supposed to happen', when you have no clue how to move forward and you can't even admit to yourself that everything has gone horribly wrong, it's time to get real, take charge, and start living the life you deserve on your terms. Understand the most common patterns that indicate your life is in crisis Uncover your coping strategies Identify how you hide your true self from the world Reality check the shape of your life Discover a unique framework to reboot and start over

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Book SynopsisInspirational Women in Business is second in the series of empowering and inspirational books that was born out of Dawn Evans and Tracey Smolinski wanting to inspire, uplift and support women around the world during the pandemic and beyond.When you start reading through the chapters that all the fabulous co-authors have written, it will become clear that if ever you feel that you want to give up, your self-belief and determination can make anything possible. By having a get up and go' attitude, you can achieve anything.Life is a challenge: you need to grab it with both hands, with pure grit and determination, and you will see what can be achieved when you put your mind to it.CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS:Ali Wright Amanda Anderson Anne Bleeker Beccy SmartDr Bridget Kirsop Christina Taylor-Chisholm Christine Marsh Dawn Evans FrancessHelen DaviesKaren Newton Kelly Monroe Leanne Naylor Michelle Wyngaard Naomi Holbrook Nicky Bright Stacey Cann Theresa Nye Tracey Smolinski

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Book SynopsisTHE GREAT REASSESSMENT IS HERE: DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU WANT TO BE?Passion To Lead is an incisive look at the journey of an outsider to becoming a global CEO. It's packed with personal lessons and advice for ambitious leaders in a post-Covid world who dare to dream and forge their own path.This book will help you: Gain an inside understanding of a CEO's journey Get clarity about what you want to achieve, plan for it and sustain the drive to get there Ensure that your company reflects society in all its diversity Inspire and motivate others with your passion and vision Unlock your full potential by embracing change

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Book SynopsisThese Cards will Change Your Career offers 50 pieces of bite-sized but practical advice by an expert in the field. Get the cards and get your career back on track!This new series of self-help cards begins with advice on how to improve your working life. Feeling unfulfilled in your present job? Want to make the most out of your creativity but don't know how? Not sure where to go next?

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Book SynopsisThis straight-talking, fun book is aimed at fresh graduates planning a career in the creative industries. It gives them the tools to identify and navigate the right path. Filled with practical tips and exercises, and illustrated with 'how to' flow charts and diagrams, it focuses not just on the creative skills needed for a successful and lucrative career but a great lifestyle too.

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Book SynopsisWhat do you really want from your career, and how are you going to get it? How do you find the right people and make the right connections along the way? What are the secrets of finding fulfilment in your work? This book is intended to help you to answer these questions - and many more. Written to inspire and motivate you as you progress through your career as creative arts therapist, it shares diverse stories and experiences spanning different career paths and decisions. The book also tackles common early career challenges including designing services, advocacy and collaborative working, exploring how adverse circumstances can be used as opportunities for growth. With creative and reflective exercises throughout to help you to identify your goals and achieve them, this book is an indispensable guide for any creative arts therapist who wants to flourish in their career.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever found yourself wishing that there was more to life? Would you like to feel happy and fulfilled every day? Do you want to take control of your future? When we have a purpose, we truly come alive. A life purpose is empowering; it’s both an anchor and a guiding light. Whether you find yours through a career, helping others or a creative pursuit, a purpose imbues our days with meaning, direction and happiness – which is why knowing yours has the power to transform your life. This book will help you to uncover your own unique purpose, or your “why”. From reflecting on your past to visualizing your future, the tips and advice in these pages will guide you towards your true calling and a deeper sense of contentment. So, dive in and begin your journey of self-discovery.

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Book SynopsisA Financial Times Business Book of the Month Take control of your life and create space to succeed We're used to feeling stressed, rushed and overwhelmed. At work and at home there are endless calls on our attention and time. We're constantly playing catch-up. But if we want to perform optimally, and reach our full potential, we must learn to pause and create space in even the busiest day. Informed by over a decade of hands-on experience as a coach at the most senior levels of business, this book shows how to push back against the tide and create space in your life to think, relate and act on a deeper level. Learning to focus, manage time, and take control of your mental and physical space is the first step in developing and excelling in anything. This book shows how to do just that, drawing on real-life examples and the best of both classical and cutting-edge psychological and behavioural thinking. Each chapter contains models, tools and tips that have been used effectively in some of the world's biggest organisations, and which will allow you to set your strategy, raise your productivity and create meaningful change for lasting success.Trade ReviewDerek Draper will do something for you that no politician can; he will help you take back control -- Robert Peston, ITV Political EditorThis is a stimulating, thought provoking and valuable guide for those who are serious about "being the best they can be". -- Valerie Scoular, former Group HR Director at Barclays, British Airways and Dentsu Aegis NetworkWhether you work in business, the public sector or the third sector, if you aspire to master the art and science of leadership, this is a great guide. -- Gavyn Davies, Chairman Fulcrum Asset Management and former Chairman of the BBCWhat I most like about Create Space are the 12 stories at the heart of the book. They bring to life the ideas within it in an engaging and entertaining way. Whether you are at the start of your career, enjoying your first management responsibilities, or sitting in the C-suite, this book has lots to offer. I highly recommend it. -- Henry Birch, Chief Executive of the Rank Group plcCreating Space is coming at the right time. Leaders today are always on, and operating in environments which are rapidly changing. So figuring out how to get the space to think, learn, decide and grow is a very high leverage piece of help. -- Austin Lally, Group CEO VerisureNo matter how busy you think you are, find the time to read this book. Packed with far-reaching insights and simple steps for wresting back control of your diary and your career, Create Space is a must-read for thoughtful leaders looking to take their performance - and the performance of their teams - to the next level. -- Sarah Wood, Founder and Non-Exec Chair, Unruly.com (part of News Corp)I'm moderately successful but permanently playing catch-up. I'm late for everything. I struggle to prioritize, and even to catch my breath. I juggle with only mixed results. I'm glad I stepped back and created enough space to read Derek Draper's original, clever, practical book. Space to think is the most basic necessity. Draper has shown me, for the first time, where I can find it. -- Euan Rellie, Co-founder and Senior MD, BDA (Business Development Asia)I see loads of business books and they can often be one idea stretched out to fill a book and a little bit too "ivory tower". This book's different. Each chapter takes a vital skill and digs deep to really understand it, through very life-like and funny stories. There's then a tonne of practical suggestions that will resonate with anyone who works in business. If you're serious about your career grab this now and get reading. -- Ian King, Business Editor, Sky NewsThis new book from Derek Draper looks fascinating - on a theme which I'm sure all of us struggle with and could use some advice on. -- James Crabtree, author * The Billionaire Raj *This book sets out in a very well researched, practical way how you can create the physical and mental space to make better decisions, build deeper professional relationships and get the things that really matter done. -- Gavyn Davies, Chairman Fulcrum Asset Management and former Chairman of the BBCThis is a stimulating, thought provoking and valuable guide for those who are serious about "being the best they can be". It blends research, considered insights and storytelling to offer a very practical framework to take control and make space for reflection, learning, possibilities and being. It will act as a useful "coach" in all aspects of one's life and at all stages in one's career. -- Valerie Scoular, former Group HR Director at Barclays, British Airways and Dentsu Aegis Network

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Book Synopsis'One of the best business books' - Harper's Bazaar From CIA to CEO is an ops manual and one-of-a-kind tradecraft toolkit for leaders and entrepreneurs that reveals how the rarefied techniques of the CIA can help anyone find their voice, discover their potential, and thrive in the world of business. Agent-turned-entrepreneur Rupal Patel shares the unique skills she developed as a woman and field agent in the high-stakes, alpha-male world of the CIA, and combines those clandestine insights with her experiences as a business leader and advisor. Each chapter brings tools and tips from the top-secret world of the CIA into everyday living and leading, including methods like Profiling and Situational Awareness that uncover and amplify strengths, and game-changing new frameworks like Identity Driven Leadership and Personal Energy Mapping that unleash performance and develop steel-core confidence. Full of motivating stories and truly unique exercises, From CIA to CEO shows readers how to leverage the CIA mindset to remake the rules and become unstoppable on their way to Mission Success.

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Book Synopsis An inspiring illustrated journal packed with creative and thought-provoking prompts to help you discover your passions, goals, and dreams and live every day with joy and purpose.Are you ready to design a fulfilling future and build the life you want? The Life Audit Journal is a unique and powerful guide filled with tools and practices to help you. Filled with bright, uplifting art and tons of space for reflection and goal setting, this enriching companion will help you uncover your personal and professional passions and make confident decisions based on those revelations.   Featuring thought-provoking prompts, vibrant artwork, and interactive creative exercises, this self-discovery journal will guide you in learning to: Identify your core values and goals Overcome any obstacles that might stifle your growth Find the people and resources to nourish your dreams Design a personal action pla

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Book SynopsisThe Million Dollar Handshake is about more than making money - it is also about helping you feel a million dollars.First impressions do count - and few have as much impact as your handshake. A handshake can let the other person know if we are nervous, over-excited, confident or interested in them, and it can tell us so much about that person too, once we learn the signs.A great handshake can lead to a positive outcome, help secure a deal and result in an ongoing relationship. We can make a good or bad impression within just seven seconds of meeting someone.This book shows you how to create a great first impression; offers advice on how to let the other person see that you are interested in them, that they can trust and depend on you; and delves into what you do and don't want your handshake to convey.The Million Dollar Handshake will teach you how to communicate better in all parts of yourlife, starting with those crucial first seven seconds. But the skills you'll learn won't stopthere, because as you realise how your handshake reveals who you are, you'll be inspiredto make the positive changes that will result in better first-time and ongoing

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Book SynopsisR U Listenin'? challenges men to reflect on their personal and emotional behaviour and uses prison life as an analogy to help them rethink their perspectives.Aimed at professionals working with men who are challenging the boundaries of society or any man who feels frustrated by his life, the book offers detailed illustrative case studies, structured exercises and topics for discussion, which can be used by the individual or in a group context. These features are identified in the text by pictorial icons, making the book easy to navigate. The exercises are imaginative and challenging, encouraging men to develop social and communication skills and an understanding of how the structures of society work. The author also suggests exercises and techniques for dealing with challenging groups, which are ideal for use by group facilitators.This book provides positive guidance for troubled men and is an essential tool for professionals working with young offenders and men with challenging behaviour.Trade ReviewThe book provides exercises to do with groups and individuals and is a useful toolkit for those who work in the field of personal development. Follow the advice in this book and you will live longer and happier. -- CAFCASS Publication Channel C -Terry Bianchini has written a practical and helpful book for everyone'. -- Internet Law Book ReviewsBianchini writes from many years of experience of empathetic and resilient engagement with the group he terms 'defiant men'. The reader is helped to understand their lives through case examples, personal anecdotes and creative solutions. -- Therapy TodayThe book is suitable as a teaching and learning tool for those working with men in prison settings who facilitate individual or group discussion and learning opportunities. There is ample material in carefully constructed lesson plans around themes which explore the main theme of the book that prisons are created in our head and that freeing ourselves takes more than reconising a custodial sentence, which was imposed and in which individuals are 'doing their time'. Bianchini has written an honest book, which reflects his observations comparisons between phusical incarceration and lessons which can improve the quality of our lives...I recommend this book to anyone who support individuals, groups or does advice work and wants a structured developmental approach to hearing what people are really saying in order to help them and ourselves become 'unstuck'.` -- Quakers in criminal justiceTable of ContentsForeword. Preface. Introduction. 1. Prison Life. 2. An Accessory to the Crime. 3. Believing Your Way Out from Within. 4. Knowing Your Sentence. 5. Natural Instincts. 6. Offending Behaviour. 7. Segregation. 8. Institutionalization. 9. Rehabilitation. 10. Know your Jailers. 11. The Gym. 12. Kitchens. 13. Freedom. 14. Sentence Planning. 15 Exercise Regime. Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisGone are the days when an impressive CV and a sparkling performance at interview were all you needed to land a great job. Now, for the vast majority of medium-large sized organisations worldwide, rigorous assessment of candidates is an integral part of the recruitment process, especially when it comes to filling those elusive top jobs. So whether you're after a junior management, senior management or even director level position, or simply want to familiarise yourself with the very latest selection and recruitment techniques, you need this book! It includes: 37 genuine management-level practice psychometric tests from SHL Group plc, the biggest test publisher in the world including 360 questions covering verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning and abstract reasoning; everything you need to know about personality questionnaires, plus loads of practice material, including the popular OPQ 32 personality questionnaire; a complete guide to what to expect, and how to survive an assessment centre visit, alongside genuine Brainstorm, Scenarios and Fastrack management tests; and detailed information about the management-level 'behavioural simulations' such as role-plays, group discussions, business analysis, in-tray exercises and presentations, commonly used to assess candidates at assessment centres.Table of ContentsIntro - what's included in the book; 1. What are psychometric tests?; 2. Online testing; 3. In the exam room; 4. Verbal & critical reasoning; 5. Numerical reasoning; 6. Abstract and non-verbal reasoning; 7. Assessment events and assessment centres; 8. Researching your chosen organisation; 9. Management tests; 10. Management exercises; 11. Personality questionnaires; 12. What else does all this testing measure?; 13. Avoiding psychometric and management tests altogether; 14. Resources.

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Book SynopsisThis book tells you how to build a successful freelance business around supplying publishing services. The publishing industry depends on freelancers: writers and editors, proofreaders and designers, PR and typesetters. For those in the know, there is a wealth of opportunities on offer. Graduates, retired professionals, in-house editors, career-changers - more and more people are taking the plunge and going freelance. You can succeed as a freelancer in publishing, and this book shows you how. It includes top tips; insider knowledge and case studies; information on how to market yourself, deal with finance and find out what your clients are looking for - plus invaluable insights from other successful freelancers and industry experts.Contents: Acknowledgements; Introduction; What's this book about?; Who's this book for?; Why did we write this book?; Who are the authors?; How do I use this book?; How can I find out more about freelancing?; 1. Suits You, Sir?; Having the necessary ability; Drawing on experience; Thinking about qualifications; Loving your job; Donning your business cap; Being your own boss; Dealing with financial uncertainty; Handling technology; Coping with ebb and flow; Organizing your workload; Handling rejection; Being a people-person; Working from home; Balancing home and work; Considering your health; 2. Setting Up Shop; Considering your timing; Checking that you will be self-employed; Determining your business structure; Registering as self-employed; Setting up Class 2 National Insurance payments; Choosing a business name; Preparing your work environment; 3. Running Your Business; Protecting yourself with terms and conditions; Setting clear boundaries: the project agreement; Signing confidentiality agreements; Understanding copyright; Safeguarding your data; Managing your workload; Keeping happy, healthy, and productive; Going in-house; Evolving your business; Taking time off; Summary; 4. Money, Money, Money; Setting your rates; Charging clients; Getting paid on time; Deducting business expenses; Filing your tax return; Paying your taxes; Opening a business bank account; Finding help; 5. Marketing Your Business; Defining your marketing strategy; Representing your business; Sending mailshots; Building your own website; Selling yourself; Working for free; 6. Keeping Up with the Kids: Digital Marketing; Getting ranked; Socializing virtual-style; Going viral; Paying for the privilege; Maintaining your digital presence; Blogging for your supper; Seeing is believing; Over to the experts: The freelancer's guide to building their reputation on the internet; Case study: Creative marketing; 7. Working with Frenemies; Collaborating with your competitors; Researching your competition; Establishing contact; Passing the buck; Branching out; Finding a mentor; Motivating each other; Ranting about rates; Working together; Case study: Contacts, contacts, contacts; 8. Dealing with Different Types of Clients; Taking a professional approach; Accepting and following the brief; Being friendly - to a point; Dealing with difficult clients; Working with different clients; Case study: Standing in the author's shoes; Case study: Seeing clients from both sides of the fence; 9. Exploring All Avenues; Which is the best role for you?; Choosing your freelance role; Over to the experts; 10. Inspirational Stories; A journey through publishing; The accidental freelancer; Calling all freelancers!; Is it catching? Viral and digital marketing in the book world; If at first you don't succeed...; Useful Contacts; Index.Trade ReviewI just love Sedaris's stories. They're honest, funny and uncompromising, and they read as if they're effortless to write, which is a mark of how brilliantly crafted they are -- Rebecca FrontTable of ContentsAcknowledgements; Introduction; What's this book about?; Who's this book for?; Why did we write this book?; Who are the authors?; How do I use this book?; How can I find out more about freelancing?; 1. Suits You, Sir?; Having the necessary ability; Drawing on experience; Thinking about qualifications; Loving your job; Donning your business cap; Being your own boss; Dealing with financial uncertainty; Handling technology; Coping with ebb and flow; Organizing your workload; Handling rejection; Being a people-person; Working from home; Balancing home and work; Considering your health; 2. Setting Up Shop; Considering your timing; Checking that you will be self-employed; Determining your business structure; Registering as self-employed; Setting up Class 2 National Insurance payments; Choosing a business name; Preparing your work environment; 3. Running Your Business; Protecting yourself with terms and conditions; Setting clear boundaries: the project agreement; Signing confidentiality agreements; Understanding copyright; Safeguarding your data; Managing your workload; Keeping happy, healthy, and productive; Going in-house; Evolving your business; Taking time off; Summary; 4. Money, Money, Money; Setting your rates; Charging clients; Getting paid on time; Deducting business expenses; Filing your tax return; Paying your taxes; Opening a business bank account; Finding help; 5. Marketing Your Business; Defining your marketing strategy; Representing your business; Sending mailshots; Building your own website; Selling yourself; Working for free; 6. Keeping Up with the Kids: Digital Marketing; Getting ranked; Socializing virtual-style; Going viral; Paying for the privilege; Maintaining your digital presence; Blogging for your supper; Seeing is believing; Over to the experts: The freelancer's guide to building their reputation on the internet; Case study: Creative marketing; 7. Working with Frenemies; Collaborating with your competitors; Researching your competition; Establishing contact; Passing the buck; Branching out; Finding a mentor; Motivating each other; Ranting about rates; Working together; Case study: Contacts, contacts, contacts; 8. Dealing with Different Types of Clients; Taking a professional approach; Accepting and following the brief; Being friendly - to a point; Dealing with difficult clients; Working with different clients; Case study: Standing in the author's shoes; Case study: Seeing clients from both sides of the fence; 9. Exploring All Avenues; Which is the best role for you?; Choosing your freelance role; Over to the experts; 10. Inspirational Stories; A journey through publishing; The accidental freelancer; Calling all freelancers!; Is it catching? Viral and digital marketing in the book world; If at first you don't succeed...; Useful Contacts; Index.

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Book SynopsisAn essential handbook for anyone who wants to act on television and film – by a leading teacher of screen acting. For any aspiring screen actor, the challenge is to combine all the components of your craft with an ability to handle the technical demands of acting for the camera within the often bewildering environment of a film set. Michael Bray takes you step by step through all the challenges you'll face, demystifying the processes you'll encounter, and helping you develop the necessary skills, including: How to approach the script and prepare your character How to maintain your concentration and learn to relax on set How to deliver your lines and improve your vocal range How to master continuity, eye lines, and hitting your marks How to tackle auditions to ensure your best chance of getting the job Full of invaluable advice, extracts from screenplays, numerous illustrations and practical exercises – which can be undertaken on your own, using the camera on your phone – this book is an accessible and authoritative guide to developing a successful career as a screen actor.Table of ContentsAn essential handbook for anyone who wants to act on television and film - by a leading teacher of screen acting. For any aspiring screen actor, the challenge is to combine all the components of your craft with an ability to handle the technical demands of acting for the camera within the often bewildering environment of a film set. Michael Bray takes you step by step through all the challenges you'll face, demystifying the processes you'll encounter, and helping you develop the necessary skills, including: How to approach the script and prepare your character How to maintain your concentration and learn to relax on set How to deliver your lines and improve your vocal range How to master continuity, eye lines, and hitting your marks How to tackle auditions to ensure your best chance of getting the job Full of invaluable advice, extracts from screenplays, numerous illustrations and practical exercises - which can be undertaken on your own, using the camera on your phone - this book is an accessible and authoritative guide to developing a successful career as a screen actor.

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Book SynopsisThe essential, one-stop handbook for actors, with everything you need to survive and thrive, from the team behind the internationally successful Surviving Actors conventions. Being an actor is a vocation, but it’s also a real-life job. Talent, determination and passion are vital, but will only get you so far. In addition to developing the craft of acting, actors have to remember that it is a career, and so the business side needs to be taken just as seriously. This manual covers the day-to-day essentials you need to succeed in the industry, with sections that cover: Establishing your personal brand and business plan Getting great headshots, showreels, voicereels and a website Dealing with agents, casting directors and auditions Developing your networking skills And managing your money Honest, straightforward, but also empowering, it will help you unlock your potential and focus on being the best, most employable – and, hopefully, successful – actor you can be. Compiled by the team at Surviving Actors, and drawing on a wide range of other experienced professionals, the Surviving Actors Manual is designed to help you develop and sustain your career and to create your own new opportunities. Felicity Jackson and Lianne Robertson both trained as actors. Together they run Surviving Actors, founded in 2009 to help and encourage other actors in all areas of their professional lives.Trade Review'a useful book about how to stay alive in this ruthless industry... helpful, accessible and practical' * The Stage *

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Book SynopsisAutiPower! presents a series of candid interviews with adults on the autism spectrum that offers a unique insight into their work and life experiences. Through these inspiring accounts we hear of the many ways that people with autism have overcome challenges and used their autism traits for employment success.Despite his doctorate in Mathematics, Jaap struggled to keep many jobs before realizing that his intense attention to detail that was making him a slow worker became a strength once he learnt to set goals and communicate his progress. Wendy's autism is a big advantage as a special education teacher because she truly understands the children that she teaches. From software engineers, to company directors, to those who work in autism advocacy, the interviewees openly discuss the pitfalls and the positives of working life with autism. Also interviewed are autism professionals, career coaches and employers who discuss the value and great talents that people with autism bring to the workplace.Trade ReviewAutiPower! is like having lots of conversations with a whole bunch of interesting people involved either personally or professionally with autism. I learned many snippets of information all presented in a warm and personal format. I'd happily have a chat with any of these fascinating people! -- Sarah Hendrickx, Hendrickx Associates, freelance trainer, and consultant in autism spectrum conditions, author of several books on Asperger syndromeThe stories in this book provide real insight into how the autistic mind works. Readers will be encouraged and empowered by the many examples of resilience, perseverance and self-acceptance. -- Barbara Bissonnette, principal of Forward Motion Coaching and author of The Complete Guide to Getting a Job for People with Asperger's Syndrome and Asperger's Syndrome Workplace Survival GuideTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. The Man Who Invented Himself. Jaap Brand. 2. The Woman Who Tries to Fend for Herself. Wendy Vinck. 3. 19. 'We Want Jobs'. Nita Jackson and Drew Miles. 4. 'We Need to Explain to Employers Where Profit Can be Made'. Annelies Spek. 5. 'Autism does Work'. Bram Barkhuysen. 6. Chicken Dish, prepared á l'Autiste. Ted and Thea de Laat. 7. 'I Can Make My Own Choices'. Robyn Steward. 8. The Interesting Experiment. Frank van Tiel. 9. 'We Need More Support' Maxine Aston. 10. About Trains, Comics and Cut-Backs. Elsbeth van de Ven. 11. 'Impossible Doesn't Exist, Impossible at This Moment Does'. Barbara de Leeuw. 12. 'If it is in my Interest, I will Tell'. Dominiek Heyvaart. 13. The Invisible Wheelchair. Karin Berman. 14. 'Let's Open Our Eyes'. Dirk Rombaut. 15. Society is Ready for It. Marcel Hurkens. 16. 'We Want to Be Ourselves!'. Carlo Post. 17. Survival in a Jungle of Information. Ben Kuijpers. 18. From Devil's Spawn to Philosopher. Jan Verhaegh. 19. 'Einstein had Asperger's, Didn't He?' Mark Ty-Wharton. Epilogue.

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Book SynopsisPeople with Asperger Syndrome (AS) often struggle with change and this is magnified when it is part of their professional role to manage and lead change. Written by a business leader with Asperger Syndrome, this practical guide provides advice and strategies for coping with and implementing change in the workplace.Combining theory and practice with case studies and hands-on tools, the book aims to help those who find change particularly difficult to overcome these challenges and use their unique talents and skills to become change champions in the workplace. The book explores the change management life cycle and how it affects leaders with AS and teaches key skills for successfully leading change, preparing staff for change, and dealing with the effects of change on the organisation as a whole.This is a vital leadership development handbook for executive-level business professionals with Asperger Syndrome as well as those who aspire to careers in these roles.Trade ReviewThis book will be a great encouragement to those who are either in, or aspire to take on leadership roles in business and the professions. I hope it will also be an inspiration and challenge to those NTs who assume that AS people are a liability. The message is loud and clear in these pages: the innate strengths, and the skills you have had to learn in many areas of your life, mean that if you have Asperger traits, you are in some ways even better equipped to adapt than those who have never experienced the challenges of change. -- from the foreword by Will Napier, Chartered Psychologist in private practiceTable of ContentsForeword by Will Napier. Introduction. Part 1: The Change Life Cycle and How that Affects Us as Leaders with Asperger Syndrome. 1. Defining the Asperger Leadership Challenge. 2. Examining the Psychological Contract. 3. Understanding the Transitional Stages and the Psychological Change Cycle. 4. Understanding How Change Affects You. 5. Understanding How Change Affects Them. 6. Understanding How Change Affects the Organisation. Part 2: Some Defining Characteristics of Asperger Leaders and their Relevance for the Change Process. 7. Characteristic 1: The Centre of Knowledge. 8. Characteristic 2: Above Average Intellectual Skills. 9. Characteristic 3: Social Dichotomy - Social when Necessary, Loner when Able. 10. Characteristic 4: Need for Personal Space. 11. Characteristic 5: Delegation Challenges. 12. Characteristic 6: The Natural Leader in Times of Crisis. Part 3: Key Skills for Successfully Living and Leading Change. 13. Key Skill 1: Understanding Yourself and Your Reaction to Change. 14. Key Skill 2: Making Communication a Focus. 15. Key Skill 3: Preparing Them for Change. 16. Key Skill 4: Programme Management and Its Application. 17. Key Skill 5: Establishing the Rules for Change. 18. Key Skill 6: Motivating the Team - Challenges, Opportunities and Rewards. 19. Key Skill 7: Dealing with the Undercurrents. 20. Key Skill 8: Acknowledging Individuals Facing Challenges. 21. Key Skill 9: Developing Internal Change Agents. 22. Key Skill 10: Working with External Consultants. 23. Key Skill 11: Establishing a New Culture. 24. Key Skill 12: Applying the 5th Stage of the Transitional Change Cycle. 25. Summary and Application. Part 4: Practical Tools for Asperger Leaders Leading Change.

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Book SynopsisThis practical guide to effective public speaking for professionals with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) provides tailored advice on using your Asperger strengths to your advantage and overcoming areas of challenge to find your public speaking voice.Written by a business leader with Asperger Syndrome, it includes guidance and hands-on tools for preparation, research and delivery of successful speeches and presentations. It addresses all the key areas that can cause particular difficulty for people with Asperger Syndrome such as coping with anxiety, interpreting the facial expressions of your audience, awareness of your own body language as projected to others, sensory overload issues caused by the speaking environment, and surviving post-speech networking and social events.Whether giving a presentation at a meeting, hosting a corporate event, or delivering an autism awareness speech, this book provides all the guidance that professionals with Asperger Syndrome need to master public speaking.Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. I Don't Need to Speak Publically Right Now. So Why Worry About It? PART I: Getting Ready for Public Speaking - Before You Need to Do It. 2. Defining the Asperger Challenges and Strengths. 3 Types of Public Speaking. 4. Early Coping Strategies. Part II: Key Elements For Successful Public Speaking. 5. Developing Your Public Speaking Voice. 6. Acknowledging Others. 7. How Do Inspirational Speakers Suceed?. PART III: Preparing for a Public Speaking Engagement. 8. Researching Your Audience. 9. Researching Your Topic. 10. Preparation of Your Material. 11. Personal Preparation. 12. Practical Issues Before You Speak Publically. Part IV: Delivering Your Speech. 13. Engaging Your Audience. 14. The Importance of Post-Speech Socialising and Networking. 15. Managing Sensory Overload Issues After Your Speech. Part V: Practical Tools for People on the Autistic Spectrum Preparing for Public Speaking. References. Further Reading.

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Book SynopsisUnemployment can be an isolating experience. In this much-needed book, Michael John Carley reassures readers who are unemployed and have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) that they are not alone.Offering guidance on how you can cope with unemployment in a constructive and emotionally healthy manner, Michael John Carley writes with a crucial understanding of the isolation and negative emotions that unemployment can bring about if you have ASD. He explains why so many people find themselves out of work and how it's often not their fault. Providing guidance on how to maintain your confidence and motivation, this book offers advice on how you can pursue other opportunities, such as part-time work or volunteering. The book also features advice on how to manage your finances during periods of unemployment.Trade ReviewIf you're looking for a book filled with fluffy platitudes promising an easy path toward employment for people on the spectrum, this isn't the read for you. But if you're a hopeful realist who wants counsel on how to deal with the ups and downs of unemployment (yes there are ups, as Carley will point out); encouraging guidance on how to believe in and achieve your own highest potential; pragmatic direction for building a strong background and dossier; and loads of helpful ideas for finding your way through the maze of hoops between unemployed and employed; then you have found the very book you are looking for! -- Liane Holliday Willey, author of Pretending to be Normal: Living with Asperger’s Syndrome and Safety Skills for Asperger Women: How to Save a Perfectly Good Female LifeUnemployed on the Autism Spectrum presents a very fresh perspective on joblessness. Michael's message will help many people with ASD. -- Temple Grandin, author of Developing Talents and The Autistic BrainMichael John Carley's brave and witty Unemployed on the Autism Spectrum explains in simple language how people on the spectrum can negotiate some of the trickiest aspects of a neurotypical world. Carley provides cogent advice on how to do and be what is needed in professional contexts without burying your true self and identity, and he does so with immense charm and hard-won wisdom. -- Andrew Solomon, PhD, Professor of clinical psychology at Columbia University and National Book Award-winning author of Far from the Tree and The Noonday DemonMichael John Carley has long been a champion and respected leader in addressing quality of life and mental health needs of persons on the autism spectrum. In this book, he goes at one of the most challenging issues that is sadly all too common for spectrumites, but does so with practical advice from his first hand experiences as an unemployed autistic person, and as a support for so many others. In a highly respectful, personal and intimate manner, Michael wisely addresses the absolute priorities of emotional well-being and living a healthy lifestyle as inseparable from seeking employment. Infused with poignant quotes and anecdotes from many autistic people, this book is a call to action, and provides specific guidelines to motivate readers to take control and make positive changes in their lives. Thanks to Michael's deep wisdom and generosity, this book will help countless individuals transform their lives for the better. -- Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP, author of Uniquely HumanIf you are on the autism spectrum, or care about someone who is, then you really should read this book. However, if you are among those of us diagnosed as "typical," then you NEED to read this book. Why? Because in Michael Carley will introduce you to a vast, untapped workforce of people who just may be your next essential employee and who, simply by you taking that first step toward understanding neurodiversity, may well change both your lives for the better. -- Peter F. Gerhardt, Ed.D, President, Peter Gerhardt Associates, LLCUnemployed on the Autism Spectrum should be required reading for every person as they enter their adult lives, not just individuals diagnosed with autism. It is like having an older, worldly brother provide guidance, support and encouraging ideas as one journeys on the obstacle course to employment. Filled with facts, personal anecdotes and a unique perspective on the challenges faced by individuals on the spectrum, Michael John Carley has written a highly readable resource not only for those on the autism spectrum, but for all who seek to better understand and employ them. -- Linda J. Walder, Founder and Executive Director, The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation for Adult AutismAs the Executive Director & CEO of both Gateway Academy/Spectrum College Transition Program and a mother of a 23 year old Aspie, I found Michael's perspective and insight more than enlightening. It was encouraging and informative! In my experience, the most difficult time for Aspie's is after they have completed their post-secondary education, and the thought of securing a job disables them. As someone who "walks in their shoes", Michael offers a unique perspective and understanding. We will be making this book mandatory in our post-secondary program. Thank you, Michael! -- O. Robin Sweet, Executive Director & CEO, Gateway AcademyA tremendously valuable resource, this volume addresses an important and rarely discussed issue. As with all of us individuals on the autism spectrum often face issues of employment and best approaches to finding new jobs. This volume brings considerable insight into the issue of employment for persons with Asperger's and higher functioning autism. Full of practical and useful advice, it will be an immense help to those seeking to enter the work force. -- Fred R Volkmar, M.D., Irving B. Harris Professor Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine Editor in Chief, Journal of Autism and Developmental DisordersTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Foreword by Brenda Smith Myles, Ed.D. Two Notes on This Book. Introduction. 1. Are You Unemployed? It's Not Just You. 2. Psychological and Emotional Factors of Being Unemployed. 3. Forgiveness. 4. Looking for Work: All You Can Do is Your Best. 5. Take Care of Your Head: Beating the Psychological and Emotional Factors of Being Unemployed. 6. Some minimum wage in the meantime?. 7. The Opportunities. 8. Momentum. Appendix: Survey Participant Data.

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Book SynopsisEmployment expert Barbara Bissonnette provides strategies that professionals and parents need to guide individuals with Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) to manageable jobs, and keep them employed.Career counselors and coaches, vocational rehabilitation specialists, other professionals, and parents are often unsure of how to assist people with Asperger's Syndrome. Traditional career assessments and protocols do not match their unique needs. In this practical book, readers will gain insight into how people with Asperger's Syndrome think and the common employment challenges they face. It explains how to build rapport and trust, facilitate better job matches, improve interpersonal communication and executive function skills, and encourage flexible-thinking and problem-solving.With tried-and-tested advice, assessment tools, and in-depth profiles of actual coaching clients and innovative companies that are utilizing the specialized skills of people with Asperger's, this book shows the way to a brighter employment future for those on the autism spectrum.Trade ReviewWhat a fantastic resource for employers and professionals working with adults with AS! There is finally some growth of understanding and organizations for our adults, and this book is sure to become a universal reference, and a first read for students coming into the profession.Unfortunately being smart is not enough. Individuals with the designation of high-functioning continue to face significant employment challenges. Barbara Bissonnette's easy, understandable style and abundance of real life examples gives us the benefit of her extensive experience. It is material that I can use with my clients being concrete, realistic and detailed from each point of view. -- Luby Aczel, Executive Director of The Specialists GuildThis coaching book is a must read for anyone working with clients with Asperger's Syndrome. Barbara does a wonderful job of sharing her experience and client's stories of applying for and getting hired for a job. The information she provides gives the reader very useful ways to approach the different steps of the employment process. -- Mark Danaher, NCC, LPC, BCC, President, National Career Development AssociationA remarkable book! Bissonnette lays out the latest thinking on Asperger employment and illuminates it with her personal insights and real world examples. She even corrects some of the bad advice others have been giving. It is a very practical, grounded approach. This is how autism employment needs to be done! I will be recommending this book to employment professionals across the US. -- Dr. Scott Standifer, author of Adult Autism & Employment: A Guide for Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals, founder of Autism Works Online and Director of Disability Policy & Studies, University of MissouriHelping Adults with Asperger's Syndrome Get & Stay Hired is a thorough and practical guide to helping individuals who have Asperger's Syndrome and similar autism spectrum profiles in all aspects of employment. Barbara Bissonnette provides detailed, hands-on advice not only for parents and practitioners, but individuals on the spectrum, in tackling the unemployment crisis for this population. -- Marcia Scheiner, President and Founder of Asperger Syndrome Training & Employment Partnership (ASTEP)In the field of employment support services, Barbara Bissonnette is highly regarded. Her latest book, Helping Adults with Asperger's Syndrome Get & Stay Hired, will further strengthen her reputation, while creating pathways to a fulfilling life for individuals on the autism spectrum. Employers take note: it is all too often rigid workplace environments that create disabling barriers to productive careers to those who think differently. Barbara's book will help individuals with ASD navigate those barriers and contribute their "out of the box" ideas and uncommon talents to diverse, high-performing teams. -- Dr. Brent Betit, Deputy Executive Director of the Prince Salman Center for Disability Research, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaTable of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: A Primer on How Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Think. 1. Common Workplace Challenges. 2. Anxiety, Anger and Other Emotions. 3. Utilizing Strengths within the Workplace. Part II: Coaching Strategies for Getting & Keeping a Job. 4. Coaching Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder). 5. Finding the Right Job. 6. Getting a Job. 7. Keeping a Job. 8. Disclosure and Workplace Accommodations. Closing Thoughts.

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Book SynopsisThe workplace can be a difficult environment for people with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) and this often impedes their ability to make use of particular skills and sustain meaningful and fulfilling employment.This is the definitive guide to surviving and thriving in the workplace for people with AS. It includes everything from realistic strategies for meeting employer expectations, to how to get along with your colleagues and work as part of a team, multitask and manage projects, and handle anxiety and effectively resolve problems. Common employment challenges are illustrated through examples from the author's extensive experience coaching individuals with AS at all job levels, from entry-level to manager and professional positions. The pragmatic recommendations in the book will benefit anyone with AS who is entering the workforce, as well as those who struggle to maintain employment, or who want to improve their performance and advance their careers.Trade Review...definitive guide to surviving and thriving in the workplace for people with Asperger's syndrome. -- Asperger East AngliaAsperger's Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide provides a powerful guide to thriving in the workplace for any who have AS. It provides realistic stratefies for working with employers and colleagues both individually and as part of a team, teaches how to manage projects and resolves common problems, and considers how AS interacts with typical workforce demands. -- Midwest Book ReviewCertified career development coach for adults with Asperger's syndrome (AS), Bissonnette here highlights common workplace challenges and provides concrete methods for positively acknowledging and addressing these challenges, as well as the steps necessary for success... VERDICT An excellent guide, helpful for handling sticky social situations. Sprinkled throughout are NT (neurotypical) tips on situations in which AS individuals may be too literal to pick up on subtleties and on why engaging in certain activities and social gatherings may enhance and improve their work performance. A perfect companion to Bissonnette's "Complete Guide to Getting a Job for Poeple with Asperger's Syndrome: Find the Right Career Path and Get Hired." -- Library Journal, starred reviewThere's a lot in this book that I wish I had known when I began planning my own career path… Barbara's book would have explained to me how spectrumites and neurotypicals can clash in workplace environments due to differences in communication styles, learning styles, social interaction and physical needs-things I was unaware of. From making the right first impression to being a team player and fitting in, Barbara guides the reader through the minefields of working in the foreign neurotypical culture. With her help, individuals on the spectrum can become useful to an organization, gain respect from their colleagues for their unique contributions, and begin to feel a sense of belonging. -- from the foreword by Yvona Fast, Support Groups Manager, GRASP, and author of Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning DisabilityEver had a toolkit that had just the right tools you needed for a range of jobs? That's the feeling you get reading Asperger's Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide. Barbara's real-world examples and tactics will help people with Asperger's Syndrome land and hold jobs. It's also a great resource to help companies tap a pool of exceptional talent. -- Dan Coulter, author of Life in the Asperger Lane and co-founder of Coulter VideoUnderstanding Asperger's Syndrome itself is a pre-requisite for someone with AS; understanding exactly how it impacts in a real-life work context is quite another matter. Asperger's Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide overcomes this by providing the understanding and tools that a person with Asperger's needs in the workplace and explaining the rules of employment that can appear so alien. It is the perfect guide for surviving and thriving in the world of work! -- Malcolm Johnson, author of Managing with Asperger SyndromeBarbara Bissonette's book is loaded with common-sense, no-punches-pulled direct action examples of interventions by a personal coach intimately familiar with the real world of work and empathetic to the different workings of the ASD mind… It not only preaches the gospel of success but also explains employment failure warning signs and provides ASD adults with multiple pathways to high-grade, professionally-proven changes in behavior and attitudes likely to assure individual success in the workplace. -- Roger N. Meyer, author of Asperger Syndrome Employment WorkbookBarbara Bissonette's book is a must-read for those with Asperger's syndrome preparing to enter the workforce or who are struggling in their jobs. It provides a comprehensive, well-organized wealth of knowledge about areas of possible workplace challenge along with concrete, practical coping strategies for successful employment. Most importantly, Barbara writes from a respectful, compassionate, non-judgmental viewpoint, weaving in real-life workplace stories gleaned from her years of successful coaching.Her message is one of hope and encouragement. In addition to providing invaluable information and practical advice for individuals on the autism spectrum, The Asperger's Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide is an essential reference book for parents and professionals and should be required reading for every job coach and Vocational Rehabilitation counselor. The downloadable Guide for Employers section is an added bonus that should be standard reference material in every HR department across the country. -- Brenda Weitzberg, Executive Director, AspiritechThis is a one-of-a-kind resource that is equally useful to adults on the spectrum and neurotypical employers. Bissonnette very artfully uses her years of experience as an NT employer to offer detailed and practical “inside information” to the reader with AS, and does so with a voice that is genuinely sensitive. She is honest while respectful, encouraging without patronizing. This is going on my must-read list for my patients. Well done! -- Valerie L. Gaus, Ph.D., psychologist in private practiceTable of Contents1. What Does It Take to Make It in the NT Workplace, Anyway? 2. A Primer on Communication at Work. 3. Making the Right First Impression and Fitting In. 4. People Skills. 5. Executive Functions at Work: Managing Time and Getting Things Done. 6. Managing Anger, Frustration, Anxiety and Stress. 7. Managing Your Career. 8. Disclosure and Accommodations. 9. In the Final Analysis. Appendix: Asperger's Syndrome Guide for Employers. References. Bibliography. About the Author. Index.

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