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Book SynopsisAre you fed up with your work/life balance? Do you feel burnt out and uninspired? Are you stuck in a job you hate and desperate for change but don't know where to start? Then you need this refreshingly honest book that will change your relationship with work for good. One evening after missing the train home, standing on the cold platform, exhausted and quietly sobbing, Anniki Sommerville realized she wouldn't get to see her kids before bedtime for the fourth time that week, she knew it was time for a major change. When podcaster, author, and journalist Anniki first landed her dream job, she was overjoyed. But she very quickly felt trapped in a toxic work culture that was making her miserable and anxious.We're constantly told we should be doing work that is 100% fulfilling and makes us feel authentic and bursting with happiness at every moment. But the perfect job doesn't exist. What if there was another way? From running a multi-million-pound company to becoming a freelancer and everything in between, Anniki has learnt some valuable life lessons about what work means to her. She's figured out that 'nailing it' is a one-way ticket to burnout and disillusionment, and instead found a more joyful path to contentment. In this essential guide to getting your work life back on track, The Big Quit will show you how to: 1. Spot the early signs of burnout 3. Embrace trying new things and overcome fear of failure4. Navigate your way through work anxieties4. Create boundaries with your work and home life5. Benefit from slowing down and looking after yourself6. Build your confidence up after a career break 7. Enjoy your job! Packed with real and practice advice, fans of Arianna Huffington, Everything is Figureoutable, Roxie Nafousi's Manifest and Caitlin Moran will love The Big Quit. Read what everyone is saying about Anniki Sommerville:'I loved this book. Full of wit and wisdom, Anniki tells it like it is.' Clover Stroud 'I LOVED this book... I couldn't put down... so refreshingly honest...The language used made the book feel like I was talking to a friend...really helpful and full of useful advice...such a brilliant read!' NetGalley reviewer ?????????? 'Laugh-out-loud funny! As a woman in her 40s, I thoroughly enjoyed this book... Spot-on for many of the thoughts & worries & oddities running through my head too.' NetGalley reviewer ??????????

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Book SynopsisFive days a week. Or six. Thirty, forty, sixty hours. 90,000 in a lifetime. An abundance of creative possibility. So much more than a means to a mortgage, our work is a gift from God. And he wants to see us flourish in it all, doing what we were made to do: creating value, building homes or businesses, teaching primary schoolers or training pilots, stitching up minor injuries or serving macchiatos. Being everyday servants and witnesses in the world he entrusted to each of us, giving glory to the One who made us and gave us work to do. And yet, how many of us feel equipped, spiritually? Prayed for? Prepared for the opportunities and the challenges, the joys and the trials? In this innovative, compelling, often funny, story-filled book, ex-adman Mark Greene explores what the Bible has to say about contemporary work. From dealing with the boss, to being the boss; from working with competitive co-workers, to the challenges of working alone, here’s an empowering, tried and tested guide towards a more fulfilling and fruitful working life. A special 25th anniversary edition of a contemporary classic that’s stood the test of time and has been joyfully revised and updated for the times we’re in.

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Book SynopsisHave you always wanted to consistently make powerful and effective sales presentations; able to influence buyers and decision makers positively and continually win business from clients? They say that presenting is the second thing people fear most (after spiders). Amazingly death is seventh on the list! So taking these facts logically - most people would prefer to die rather than stand up and make a presentation! Everyone gets nervous before a presentation. The secret is what to do with those nerves to help you, support you and drive you to make the right impact on your audience. Whether you are presenting to colleagues at work, your immediate line manager, the board, an important client or customer, informal personal presentations or your wedding speech, you can apply any number of the techniques that are listed in this book. This unique book will provide you with a wealth of hints, tips and techniques that I know work. Steve Torjussen has been training and coaching sales people on how to improve their presentations for some 16 years, and has seen dramatic improvements in a very short time when they apply these principles.Trade ReviewI struggle to make my presentations at work unique and powerful, so this book really appealed to me. It is full of really helpful pointers and techniques that really do work. It is easy to read, and offers lots of great little tips. My presentations have definitely improved thanks to this fantastic book - the author definitely knows his stuff, and presents his ideas in a simple, but really effective, way. Highly recommended!A great little book to keep with your training notes, a good 101 reminders for the professionals and a fantastic set of rules for those starting a career with presentations, enjoy! - Miles JowettA great little book to keep with your training notes, a good 101 reminders for the professionals and a fantastic set of rules for those starting a career with presentations, enjoy! - Miles Jowett

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Book SynopsisAre you a medical student on the cusp of graduation from medical school who is soon to embark upon a journey through residency training? Are you an intern or junior resident muscling through the early years of your formative residency training? If so, this book was written exclusively for you. The transition from medical school to residency training is a challenging and transformative experience that will come rushing toward you like a run‐away freight train. Life as a resident physician is drastically different to what most experience during their clinical rotations in medical school. Medical school can sometimes feel like an extension of your undergraduate college experience; however, residency is an entirely different animal. You will undoubtedly approach this transition into residency with a combination of raw emotion to include enthusiasm and eagerness but also trepidation and apprehension. This survival guide will serve to temper these emotions and transform them into a sense of confidence as you progress forward. This book is a focused, honest, and straightforward text that addresses the unique challenges encountered in residency training and more importantly discusses a number of strategies to facilitate tactful navigation of these challenging waters. It has been crafted into an easily digestible volume which concisely outlines a combination of principles that will inevitably produce a winning strategy to be a highly motivated, readily adaptable, and successful trainee. The thoughts expressed in this book will spur invaluable self‐reflection and enable the reader to fabricate an armamentarium of weaponry that can be tactically applied in the trenches of clinical warfare as well as to develop the strength, perseverance, and endurance to surge forward when the going gets tough. Some of this advice is frank, blunt, and brutally honest, but will be instrumental in maintaining an even keel throughout the grueling training process and prevent the reader from making some of the same mistakes that the author himself naively committed. Despite the differences that distinguish the numerous specialties of medicine and surgery, each chapter of this book contains valuable insight that all trainees can draw from regardless of specialty. By utilizing and employing the tools discussed, opportunities presented throughout the course of your residency training and beyond can be translated into successes that you will continually be able to build upon, hone, and polish throughout your career as a respected and well-rounded physician and professional.Trade ReviewThe Medical & Surgical Residency Survival Guide: How to Build a Tactical Advantage for Success embodies the authoritative compass to direct all levels of obligation and expectations for the professional student/resident following their acceptance of the highest level of responsibility expectant of humanity a physician who by definition has assumed the most arduous and responsibility-laden task that can befall an individual. The author has been most successful in formulating, within eight sections, the 34 chapters that provide foundational advice for medical students and medical/surgical residents with their directives and expectations of the different levels of commitment, responsibility, and accountability. Encouraged as a must-read text for one considering entry to medical school and as the requisite text for the student entering accredited residency training. Kirby I. Bland MD FACS, Professor of Surgery and Chair Emeritus, UAB Department of Surgery, Birmingham Alabama, USA.Residency can be a time of wonder, learning and fulfilment; or, alternatively, anxiety, stress and panic. Like everything in life, learning some easy rules to follow, and some little tricks, can make your life more like the former, and less like the latter. Why would you not read this book before approaching your residency? Jonothan J. Earnshaw DM FRCS, Editor in Chief, British Journal of Surgery.ALL medical trainees repeatedly face complex decisions and challenges in the educational environment. This novel little book is chock-full of survival advice and practical points for interacting with the many professors, peers, colleagues, critics, and observers of the almost continuous rites of passage. It is best read in short excerpts, just before a targeted encounter to maximally learn lessons recorded by others in similar conditions. Many of the tidbits of advice are similar and often repeated, as the survival pearls are often very similar and worthy of being remembered. Kenneth L. Mattox MD, Distinguished Service Professor, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, and Chief of Staff/Chief of Surgery at the Ben Taub General Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA.Dr. McMahons book, The Medical & Surgical Residency Survival Guide provides a compact and easy-to-read guide to succeeding during residency, with practical and honest advice on how to balance the rigors of medical/surgical training and personal care needs. No matter your specialty, you will benefit from heeding the advice contained in this book, which would maximize both the educational opportunities during training, as well as your overall professional development. I wish such a book were available when I first started residency myself! As a physician-mentor who works closely with international medical students, I find this book especially useful for international medical graduates who will pursue postgraduate clinical training in the United States. Kris Siri Siriratsivawong, MD FACS, General Surgeon, Department of Medical Education, Showa University, Tokyo, Japan.Beginning residency training is an intimidating venture in the best of circumstances. While well prepared in the basics of medical care, the actual how to do much of anything can be elusive if not downright impossible to discern for the new resident. A good go to handbook that offers a game plan for the long haul with advice about specific hurdles along the way would be a major benefit to the junior and intermediate level resident. Dr. McMahon, recently graduated from a general surgical residency, provides such a handbook. The text is short and to the point. In his forward Dr. McMahon is clear that his goal is to drive home important points that will allow the resident physician to be successful both professionally and personally. Each chapter addresses a specific aspect of residency training, emphasizes why it is important and suggests strategies for coping with the physical and emotional stresses imposed. The book is divided into parts with labels like Rules of Engagement and Professionalism. Chapters talk about how to talk to patients and their families, an especially difficult task when dealing with advanced diseases or complications. Equally important are chapters that address how to maintain your own sanity. How do you protect your own wellness and that of loved ones and friends around you? How you deal with your finances is an excellent addition to this text as it is often overlooked. The book concludes with thoughts on how to assure your continuing education, something necessary for the rest of your life. Lastly, is the reminder that as physicians we are called on to develop the next generation and to embrace that mentorship task enthusiastically.This book is a quick read with short chapters that facilitate just in time reading when looking for fast advice. Dr. McMahons style is concise and shows his military background but is laced with real experiences that drive home the points being made. This book fills a real void and is a worthwhile addition to the reading of any junior or intermediate level resident. The text is at times humorous, at times reminiscent of difficult clinical circumstances, but consistently pointing the way to successful and fulfilling completion of residency training and launching a post residency career. Leonard J. Weireter Jr., MD FACS, Professor, School of Health Professions, Medical Director of the Sentara Center for Simulation and Immersive Learning, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA.

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Book SynopsisIn a world of ever increasing work demands and greater expectations of 'having it all', a new ethos is needed. This ground breaking book draws on the author's practical and insightful Work/Life Symbiosis model to offer a solution. It uses real life examples, amusing anecdotes and simple and practical tools that can easily be implemented, to enable busy people to understand what's really important to them in life and help them align their choices with this. The model allows the reader to easily identify and understand factors that enable them to make work 'work for them'. It is an eye-opening book drawing on the personal and professional experience of a mother-of-two, working part-time as a Human Resources director with a global remit. It is easily readable with hard-hitting impact and it moves the discussion of work/life balance into uncharted territory.

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Book SynopsisEveryone has something important to say. Unfortunately, most do not know how to communicate effectively to cut through the chatter, get their message across and make a sustained impact. This original and powerful book will help readers overcome this problem by exploring three (+one) simple, practical steps to take any message and make it memorable and lasting. Based on the latest research in brain science, the method (the 3R-Axiom) is proven in the real world and will change your mindset and behaviour. Combining a fiction and non-fiction style, this engaging book can be quickly and easily applied to any message delivery by anyone, anywhere."Trade Review"As far as I am concerned mindset is everything, especially now. We live and lead in times of unprecedented change. These times require a new mindset. This is not just a book to read, but rather a working book that will equip you with the tools and understanding to truly influence a real change in mindset and help others do the same. 'Be A Mindsetter' is a must read if a positive future is important to you." LAURA GOODRICH, Global Workforce Innovator, Author and Speaker.; "The most successful people in our society are the ones who effectively communicate. Regrettably, teaching the necessary skills for successful communication is becoming a lost art. Finally, in 'Be A Mindsetter', there is an authoritative instructional book on how to truly communicate with impact. The authors of this book are eminently qualifi ed experts in this field. Their break-through 3R-Methodology will become an important paradigm shift for all who want to develop excellent communication skills. This book is a must read!" JERRY L. MILLS, Author of The Exit Strategy Handbook and CEO of B2B CFO(R).; "Authentic and consistent personal communication is universally elusive and problematic in a high velocity whirlwind of change. These three remarkable thought leaders have opened a portal of fresh insight that encourages you, and me, to reboot our current communication mindset, unleash transformed behaviour and fi nd personal fulfi lment." WILLIAM TAYLOR, Client Partner - Executive Practice, at FranklinCovey.

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Book SynopsisIt seems everyday we encounter a "crisis" or difficult issue of some sort that affects our work. Such difficulties can come from within work (eg, a difficult client or boss, missing a target or deadline, rejection of a proposal or plan, feeling undervalued) or outside of it (eg, personal issues such as family, relationships, debt, alcohol). All have the potential to trigger stress, anxiety...and lead to crisis mode.This practical book offers strategies and guidance to coping with and surviving a range of crisis moments and issues that affect our ability to perform at work. Written by expert coaches, the book helps anyone to develop a series of competencies in order to help us manage crisis points and improve our personal resilience. This book is part of the highly successful Concise Advice series.Table of ContentsA)Work stressors1)Work-load2)Control 3)Targets & Deadlines4)Bullying5)Working Hours6)Difficult Boss or Colleagues7)Managing Conflict8)Difficult Customers9)Job Satisfaction10)Delegation11)Not Knowing12)Career Development13)Promotion14)Planning & Prioritising15)Organisational Change16)Political & Economic UncertaintyB)Moods & Emotions17)Emotional Intelligence18)Anxiety19)Depression20)Anger Management21)Panic Attacks22)Managing Emotions23)Negative Thinking24)How To Be Happy25)Enjoy What We Have26)Frustration27)Public Speaking Anxiety28)EmpathyC)Life Events29)Life Cycle Losses30)Redundancy31)New Job32)Retirement33)Children Leaving Home34)Ageing35)Relationship Break-Up36)Pregnancy & Birth37)Empty Nest Syndrome38)Parenting 0-1139)Parenting 12-1840)Bereavement41)Mid-Life Crisis42)Bereavement Through Suicide43)Traumatic Events44)Miscarriage45)Preparing for DyingD)Work Life Skills46)Time-Management47)Resilience48)Assertiveness49)Constructive Criticism50)Exam Pressure51)Dealing With Rejection52)Developing Purpose53)Confidence54)Working within a Matrix culture55)Social Media56)Email Etiquette57)Learning from Mistakes58)Politically Astute59)Remote & Home WorkingE)Personal Life Management60)Stress61)Asking for Help62)Debt63)Therapy64)Sleeping65)Exercise66)Addiction-Management67)Weight-Management68)Acute & Chronic Pain69)Work-Life Balance70)The Future - Be Your Own Therapist

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Book SynopsisWhether we are exploring a new idea, new career, or new endeavour, we encounter self-doubt, fear of failure and risks. Drawing on behavioural economics, psychology, and self-leadership principles, these strategies/exercises will give you a jumpstart and position you for success immediately after launch. This book draws on Sanyin's experience in behavioural science and economics, interviews on innovation, and in mentoring entrepreneurs. It also draws on ideas such as turning failures into brilliant mistakes, and many more. Short, sharp, snappy and impactful. This book makes any launch achievable.Trade ReviewThe Launch Book is not just for adults. I would recommend this book for young readers who are hungry for advice and planning for the future. Sanyin is an authentic storyteller that will inspire you to take leaps that you did not know you could.--Asheesh Advani, President & CEO, Junior Achievement Worldwide.

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Book SynopsisAre you plagued by constant negative dialogue running around in your head? Like the incessant quacking of a duck? In this powerful book, Bobby Cappuccio and Pete Cohen give you a host of great strategies and insights to help you to Shut The Duck Up! - for good!In this inspirational book, Bobby Cappuccio and Pete Cohen encourage you to make big life changes in ten little minutes. Bobby and Pete have spent years collecting the 50 secrets of personal change that will amaze, inspire and motivate you. And in this ground-breaking book, they help you to Shut The Duck Up! and replace the old, negative dialogue in your head with inspirational stories.Bobby Cappuccio and Pete Cohen are both television personalities, international speakers and trainers. They work with the world's largest companies to facilitate remarkable changes in their businesses.

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Book SynopsisMoving from school or college into work is one of the biggest steps you'll ever take. It's an exciting time but it's also a challenging one. Having spent most of your life in education - where you have to be whether you can think of better things to do - suddenly you're fighting off competition to get that crucial first job. But what skills are employers really looking for and what makes you employable? Uniquely written for students and college leavers, What Employers Want is your practical one-stop shop to helping you identify and improve the skills, attitudes and behaviours required by today's employers. Helping you to secure your first job and equip you for the world of work, this handbook will guide you to: Identify the skills you already possess and show you how to articulate these to future employers Expand your range of existing abilities so that you become the sort of person an organisation wants to employ Create a skills profile to use as a basis for job applications and to refer to before interviews If you're looking for a job or about to start work, now you can ensure employers know just how capable you are - and why you're exactly the sort of person they need to hire. New content for this edition includes: advice on developing the most sought-after personal characteristics and habits in the workplace, including the importance of determination, emotional intelligence and having a positive approach. It also includes brand new case studies from students and employers to help you with taking that important first step on the career ladder. Table of ContentsAbout the author Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1. What are skills? Chapter 2. What are your skills now? Chapter 3. The skills you need to have Chapter 4. Communication and interpersonal skills Chapter 5. Working as part of a team Chapter 6. Solving problems and making decisions Chapter 7. Using numbers Chapter 8. Using ICT Chapter 9. Improving your own learning Chapter 10. Write your own skills profile Chapter 11. Further information

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Book SynopsisAre you an emotional Scorpio who needs to pour out your latest drama to your friends and relatives? Perhaps you’re an uptight Capricorn who keeps all your feeling to yourself? Are you a flirtatious Libran, a brave but thoughtless Arian or a careful Cancerian? Whatever your characteristics are, The Magic of Astrology will help explain the unexplainable in your life, give advice on your relationships, careers and much, much more. Since the dawn of humanity, we have always looked up to the stars for guidance, whether we are lost at sea or lost in life. Astrology is an ancient science, with tried and tested advice from various cultures all across the world over thousands of years. Are you anxious in a new relationship? Are you stuck in an unsatisfying job? Has an opportunity arisen, but you find it hard to make a decision? Astrology can show you the way. This book shows you how you can unlock your hidden potential and reveal your true personality. It offers an engaging, in-depth analysis of every zodiac sign, so you can compare with your friends and family, and it also explains how astrology can influence and improve every area of your life. Packed with detailed compatibility charts and advice, this practical guide channels the secret of the starts to help you to live life to the fullest.Table of ContentsIntroduction Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Domestic Compatibility Adventure Compatibility Passion Compatibility

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Book SynopsisA book for everyone who is tired of that Sunday night dread...Just over a year ago, aged 24, Emma left her job with the Civil Service to spend a year experiencing 25 different careers before turning 25. Aiming to promote career fulfilment and advocate for more diverse career education, Emma was overwhelmed by the response and the lessons she has learnt have been invaluable. Interweaving New You and self-help, THE RADICAL SABBATICAL blends the extraordinary perspective gained from experiencing twenty-five different careers in a year, with practical advice for those who want to make a career change and for those who don't even know where to start.Divided into three sections - `How To Learn What Makes You Happy', `How To Get 25 Jobs' and `How To Turn Indecision Into Opportunity' - THE RADICAL SABBATICAL addresses core issues and lessons learned from trying so many careers. Offering practical advice in an engaging and accessible manner, it will inspire readers of all ages to take control of their lives and give them the confidence to make the changes that are right for them.

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Book SynopsisNow What? Is a reference book and guide offering practical advice to teenagers as they approach the key decisions regarding their futures, whether it be careers, university, apprenticeships or something else. The follow up to the No. 1 bestselling Amazon career guide, 'Is your school lying to you?' offers all new insights into the need for self reliance, adaptability and entrepreneurial spark to navigate and succeed in the new, post pandemic marketplace they'll be entering as adults. An honest, fresh and deliberately unacademic take on the evergreen issue of how best to advise teens on their choices free from bias and parental expectation. Now What? Challenges the myth that school will take care of this and empowers students to embrace their opportunities, achieve their goals and through self reliance, realise their ambitions.

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Book SynopsisA collection of useful and interesting tips, hacks and insights from people who have made a mark in their field, and that readers might find helpful in their professional and personal lives.

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Book SynopsisLeading business coach Simon Tyler has spent many years successfully helping hundreds of individuals to overcome the complexity of their business and personal lives, and instead, focus on what is essential and productive. This compact book contains 50 practical tips and techniques to inspire and provoke you to review your life, change old habits and enhance your life by "keeping it simple". Each tip also contains a lesson or exercise that will challenge consensus thinking, break through barriers and redefine connections through the power of attitude. This is a book that will simplify your life and help you achieve your goals.

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Book SynopsisIt's human nature to focus more on our weaknesses because we are programmed to be alert to risks in our environment. We end up focusing on what isn't working, often overshadowing all the positives. But what if you focused on and played to your strengths instead? This practical and succinct book aims to revolutionise your life by helping you to identify what exactly makes you happy so that you will make the right choices; decide whether a job, activity or course is right for you; and understand why things seem to flow with some activities and some people, and not others. Knowing these things about yourself, and spending more time on what really energises and fulfills you - your strengths - will ultimately lead to a happier and more successful life.

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Book SynopsisThis unofficial compilation reviews the 100 best TED talks about innovation from great minds worldwide. With quirky graphics and memorable quotes, Great TED Talks: Innovation will challenge your thinking, open your mind to new perspectives, and ignite your passion for innovation. Learn how to unlock that elusive idea from masters like Bill Gates or Amazon’s Jeff Bezos. Be open to new ways of thinking and discover how Sir Richard Branson has been wowing his customers with innovative experiences since before it became a trend. Find inspiration in unusual places, and explore new ways to collaborate with your team. Authenticity is key to your business; find out how Sheryl Sandberg stepped out of her comfort zone to find her voice, and how you can do the same. There are thousands of TED talks to navigate—this book curates the most inspiring and provides a commentary on the top 100 ways to boost your inventiveness, find new avenues to explore, and overcome your fears to unleash your full potential.

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Book SynopsisPlenty of people are intelligent and have the right qualifications. But in business, to be successful, you also have to be smart and creative. This book contains 60 pieces of distilled wisdom to help you think smartly and creatively, and to enable you to stand out from the others. By the author of the bestselling The Diagrams Book (published in 14 languages), each piece of advice can be read in one minute or the entire book in one hour. Divided into six main sections (Growth, Communication, Innovation, Creativity, Relationships and Thinking), this powerful little book draws from a range of disciplines and perspectives to enable readers to transform the way they approach work and life.

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Book SynopsisIt's human nature to focus more on our weaknesses because we are programmed to be alert to risks in our environment. We end up focusing on what isn't working, often overshadowing all the positives. But what if you focused on and played to your strengths instead? This practical and short book aims to revolutionise your life by helping you to identify what exactly makes you happy so that you will make the right choices; decide whether a job, activity or course is right for you; and understand why things seem to flow with some activities and some people, and not others. Knowing these things about yourself and spending more time on what really energises and fulfils you - your strengths - will ultimately lead to a happier and more successful life.

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Book SynopsisWhen it comes to entering and succeeding in many (especially large) corporate organizations, there are still barriers and challenges (ranging from education and background to not having the right contacts and networks) that the majority encounter. This book provides inside advice on planning your career, overcoming the barriers and "cracking corporate". Through interviewing young professionals who currently have successful corporate careers, and through the authors' own experiences of cracking corporate, the book offers readers valuable lessons in choosing career options and tackling the different challenges at each stage in your career. Furthermore, the authors provide insightful advice on thinking about your purpose in life, planning your education and becoming an expert in a particular field, developing your network of contacts, handling difficult people and situations, and using good ethical principles.

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Book Synopsis"The ultimate tool to set us on our true path towards success and joy" Deepak Chopra"Bonnie is Oprah - meets Brene Brown - meets Simon Sinek."Elle Harrison, author of Wild CourageWe all have moments when we doubt the path we're on. So ask yourself: what do you really, really want? And how can you make that happen?Making meaning out of messiness, The Life Brief distils the practice of brand strategy into its simplest, clearest, and most effective form to help you realign your path with your dreams - personally, professionally, culturally and spiritually.World-leading strategist Bonnie Wan first encourages you to Get Messy, with ways to cut through limiting beliefs and false assumptions about what's possible. Then her guidance to Get Clear offers prompts for finding clarity around what you truly, deeply want. And finally, Get Active catapults you into the steps to making those desires a reality.This blueprint has already been transformative for thousands of other people, and now we can all learn how to break through the clutter, identifying the fears and beliefs holding us back, and create a life that is wholly our own.You cannot have it all, but you can have all that matters"This book is a wonderful invitation. Take it."Dave Evans, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Designing Your Life'An inspiring and important way of thinking."Esther Wojcicki, author of How to Raise Successful ChildrenTrade ReviewThe Life Brief is more than a book. It's an invitation to play, to engage with key questions about our values and beliefs, and to create a unique life play book. I had so much fun reading and engaging with this book! * Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author *The science behind how we generate our reality is clear, and now with The Life Brief we have the ultimate tool to set us on our true path towards success and joy. As much a book as it is a rite of passage for all of us seeking to get down to the essence of who we are, what we desire, and how to get it. * Deepak Chopra *We all have stories we tell ourselves about our lives, but what Bonnie Wan so rightly points out is that it is often the questions we avoid that hold the most value. In The Life Brief, she combines the candid self-reflection of the therapy room with the warmth and humor of a hard-won personal journey, then harnesses the executive power of a top industry professional to create a wholly unique guide to living that is both practical and accessible, moving and deeply meaningful. It will transform the lives of everyone who reads it. * Lori Gottlieb (author of Maybe You Should Talk To Someone) *Bonnie is an astonishing life force-and The Life Brief is an artful tool that can help you discover you are one too. Bonnie is a brilliant companion on the road to more aliveness. This book is a wonderful invitation. Take it. * Dave Evans (author of Designing Your Life) *The Life Brief is a smart and helpful tool for all of us trying to explore and define and execute our purpose * Kiki Koroshetz (Wellness Director of GOOP) *

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Book SynopsisRedefine what confidence looks like at home and at work.Everyone wants to be able to face challenging situations without feeling daunted, intimidated or stressed. But no-one wants to be labelled over-confident, arrogant or smarmy, or to get caught up in their own hype. So how can you feel authentically confident - without the cringe, and without pretending to be something you're not?Happy high status is a new way of thinking about confidence and how you relate to yourself. It's how actors and comedians enhance their presence on stage and screen. It lends strength and energy to your interactions, big and small, and is a way of projecting status, minimising self-doubt and moving effortlessly through life.Drawing on research, practical tips and lessons from the worlds of comedy, film, television, politics and sport, Viv Groskop offers a masterclass in how you can access this new form of confidence at any time. All, crucially, with no risk of anyone thinking that you are your own biggest fan."Viv always makes me feel more confident. Get the magic now in book form" - Katy Brand"I recommend Viv Groskop to anyone wanting more self-confidence" - Philippa Perry"Reassuring, inspiring and wise - a practical handbook for anyone held back by self-doubt" - Julia SamuelTrade ReviewReassuring, inspiring and wise - a practical handbook for anyone held back by self-doubt * Julia Samuel *Like all of Viv's writing, this is joyous, thoughtful and, best of all, bloody useful * Cariad Lloyd *Friendly, fun and incredibly useful * Cathy Rentzenbrink *How can you seem confident, gracious and charming when inside you're anxious, annoyed and on a short fuse? Is it ok to pretend to be someone you're not? If people are looking to you for confidence and clarity when all around you is complexity and chaos, you could do a lot worse than read this guide to being yourself while also being charming, calm and authoritative. Simple, powerful, funny and practical - I wish I'd read it years ago. * Matt Brittin, President of EMEA Business & Operations, Google *Viv Groskop always makes me feel more confident. Get the magic now in book form * Katy Brand *Inspiring. Amazing. Empowering yet relatable, Happy High Status shows you how to channel confidence and embody strength and leadership without feeling like you're being a dick about it. It has made me feel that I - a normal woman with thick ankles and frizzy hair - can embody the charming, insouciant confidence of Michelle Obama or Julia Roberts. I love this - everyone should read it. * Lucy Porter *Viv Groskop reinvents the very idea of confidence - she turns tired old 'one size fits all' advice on its head and lets us see how we all have 'happy high status' within us. Listen to yourself, not to other people - the results will astonish you. This book changes the way we think about confidence and success. * Isabel Berwick, host of Financial Times’ Working It podcast *Viv Groskop's no-nonsense approach to confidence is entertaining yet transformative. Show up as you on your best day, every day. * Sara Davies, star of Dragon's Den *

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Book Synopsis****THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER****Sharpen your instincts in a world full of uncertainty and risk.The training to become a fighter pilot is among the most competitive and difficult in the world with fewer than one-in-a-thousand succeeding. Pushing a cutting-edge jet to its limits at over 1,000 mph means that every split-second decision can have catastrophic consequences. Throughout his high-pressure career in the cockpit of the world's most advanced and expensive weapons systems, Hasard Lee learned to master skills at the apex of decision-making theory and practice.Now he shares gripping firsthand accounts from his time as a fighter pilot, and distills what he's learned into a powerful ACE Helix framework that can be used in business and in life, revealing how to:• LEARN BETTER AND FASTER• CULTIVATE MENTAL TOUGHNESS• DEVELOP THE SKILLS TO QUICKLY ASSESS, CHOOSE, AND EXECUTE• AND MUCH, MUCH MOREThese combat-tested techniques have already benefitted CEO's, astronauts, CIA agents and many others, and now The Art of Clear Thinking will enable anyone to perform at their peak.Trade ReviewLots of good, calm advice. As a mantra, Assess, Choose, Execute could hardly be bettered. * Mail on Sunday *I couldn't put it down. Even more than the heart-pounding fighter pilot stories, Hasard has some powerful and practical words of wisdom for any leader, on Earth or in space! * Terry Virts, NASA Astronaut, International Space Station Commander, Test Pilot, Author *Who better to explain the virtues of clear thinking than a stealth fighter pilot whose life depends on it? Packed with gripping and memorable real-world examples, The Art of Clear Thinking gives us all a chance to learn from the best of the best. * Rowland White, bestselling author of Vulcan 607 and Harrier 809 *Sophisticated and proven decision insights that will have you turning the page. I've incorporated Hasard's incredibly valuable decision-making tools into the complex world I experience daily, and you will too. * Dan Schilling, Lt. Col. USAF (ret.), Black Hawk Down veteran, Guinness world record extreme athlete, and New York Times bestselling author *These death defying stories help readers learn about resourcefulness and planning when lives are on the line. And it also helps the executive to deal with adversity in a fluid situation where millions of dollars are at stake in the C-Suite. I relished reading this book and wholeheartedly recommend it without reservation. * George Nolly, 315 combat missions over Vietnam, 24 Air Medals and 3 Distinguished Flying Crosses, last pilot to complete 100 missions over North Vietnam, Author *

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Book SynopsisTechnology wants your job master the skills needed to navigate the AI revolution and boost your career resilience!In an age where artificial intelligence is reshaping the job market, staying ahead requires more than just traditional skills. The Graduate's Guide to Future-Proofing your Career is your essential manual for thriving in this transformative AI era.Dr Paul Redmond, a leading expert on graduate employability, provides a compelling exploration of how AI is redefining careers. This insightful guide, backed by the latest research, reveals how to master the skills needed for future job resilience. Identify and cultivate essential skills:Learn which abilities will keep you indispensable. Continuous learning and adaptation:Embrace a mindset of lifelong learning to stay relevant. Networking and personal branding:Harness the power of connections in the digital age. Embrace innovation:Understand how to work alongside AI to unlock new opportunities. Gain advantage: Use the essential strategies developed in five ''killer apps'' to flourish in an AI age. With practical advice, real-world examples and actionable strategies, this book prepares you to seize the opportunities presented by AI and robotics. Don't just plan for the future create it!

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Book Synopsis''This book is the one-stop shop for all aspects of understanding and learning about career and career development work expertly blending the theoretical and the practical.'' Martin Edmondson, CEO, Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS)Unlock the secrets to becoming a successful career development practitioner with this go-to introductory handbook.Many guides to career development practice focus narrowly on specific aspects of career education and guidance, leaving new learners without a comprehensive overview. This brand-new handbook sets out to change that by combining practical insights, policy contexts and cutting-edge theory all within a single, all-encompassing volume.Written by a highly qualified team of experts with considerable experience in the field of careers development and excellent academic reputations, this definitive guide offers: Holistic approach:?explore practice settings, policy contexts and career development theory, all in one comprehensive volume. Real-world insights:?case studies, resource links and self-reflection prompts keep readers informed and interested. Engaging content:?dive into career development activities designed to help individuals manage their personal and professional growth. Professional standards:?closely mapped against industry training benchmarks for career professionals. Whether you are a student embarking on your career development training or an experienced career development professional seeking fresh perspectives, this is an indispensable introduction to the world of professional career development.

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Book SynopsisThese days, regardless of whether a book is self-published or traditionally published, there will be an expectation on the author to take an active role in marketing their book. Based on a series of interviews with successful authors from both sides of the publishing divide and both sides of the pond, Lynn lays out in detail the marketing strategies that have worked for them, alongside an explanation of how book marketing works based on her own long-standing career as a senior marketing exec. From developing social media tactics and arranging promotional events to handling press and trying to start viral campaigns, Lynn offers practical advice designed to help an author find a book marketing strategy that best works for them, based on their personal strengths and budget.Trade Review'So, you've written and published... now what? You read this manual! It's a fantastic resource for anyone looking to get their writing in front of more people. Morrison turns the overwhelming task of marketing into bite-size tips and tutorials that anyone can implement' —Stephanie Jankowski, author of 'Schooled'

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Book SynopsisTheoretically there has never been a better time to become a published writer. But for anyone looking to venture into today's publishing landscape, it can be a daunting prospect - self-publish? Look for an agent? Go direct to an indie publisher? And what exactly is digital-first publishing? 'How to Be Published' is the first book to offer an unbiased guide to the pros and cons of self-publishing versus traditional publishing, along with all the myriad options in between - helping an author navigate the complex world of publishing and find the best path for them, their book and their writing aspirations.Trade Review'So, you've written and published... now what? You read this manual! It's a fantastic resource for anyone looking to get their writing in front of more people. Morrison turns the overwhelming task of marketing into bite-size tips and tutorials that anyone can implement' —Stephanie Jankowski, author of Schooled (Page Street Publishing, January 2020); 'Navigating the murky waters of first-time publishing can be intimidating. I wish I'd had a guide like this when I was first deciding between self and traditional publishing' —Mary Widdicks, author of the 'Mermaid Asylum' series

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Book Synopsis‘In many ways, being a fashion model can be compared to the life of a professional footballer. You might get signed, but the work doesn’t stop there. In fact, it’s only just begun.’ Interested in working in the fashion industry? Do you want to be a model, designer, photographer or stylist? Want a rare look at the industry from the inside? Supermodel Eunice Olumide MBE was signed when she was just 16. She has since graced catwalks all over the world, working with top design powerhouses including Christopher Kane, Harris Tweed, Alexander McQueen, and Mulberry. How to Get into Fashion is for you, whether you are looking to become a model or wish to pursue one of the many other careers in fashion – or just want to know what goes on behind the scenes. With stunning photographs and the knowledge of someone who’s been there and done it, this is your essential guide to the industry.Trade ReviewA helpful overview for all those interested in modelling, from someone who has navigated the complex territory of surviving in a demanding industry. Caryn Franklin MBE MSc (Psych) MBPsS, Fashion CommentatorThis book is a breath of fresh air; essential, engaging and full of good advice. Elinor Perry-Smith, Associate Editor, SEEN London

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Book SynopsisFrom applying to be a choirboy at St Paul's Cathedral, through failing his driving test, to interviews for appointment as Professor of fine Art at one of New England's most famous universities, or a fellow of a Cambridge college, Vaughan Grylls has perfect recall of the foibles, the prejudices and the occasionally apparent insanity of his interviewers, and the result is an endlessly entertaining, but simultaneously salutary read.

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Book SynopsisAre you ready to make people sit up and listen when you speak? Do you want to shine in conversations, meetings, pitches or presentations? Is it time to let go of the anxiety that holds you back? Whatever you want to say and whenever you need to say it, this inspiring, motivating and engaging guide will equip you with powerful ways to free your voice, connect with your audience and communicate with confidence to make a lasting impact. Combining practical advice with proven techniques that really work, performer and communication expert Liz Peters draws on years of research and experience to help you: Overcome the life-limiting fears that stop you speaking up. Harness the transformative power of embodiment to build enduring confidence. Feel at ease and in control whenever you have to take centre stage. Master your personal presence so you can engage and inspire others. It’s time to believe you’re good enough. So, get ready to unleash your inner brilliance, learn to love your spotlight moments and discover how awesome it feels to own the room!Trade Review"An important, powerful and playful book that will help you live, work and communicate with more presence and power. Liz’s practical approach looks at everything from how we view our bodies, to confidence and influencing others. A must-read for anyone who wants to make an impact." -- Graham Allcott * author of ‘How to be a Productivity Ninja’ *"This book is unusual because it is an inside out approach. It’s more than just a public speaking book, its a handbook for anyone who ever has to step into the spotlight, wants to make a difference or lead. Liz has done a phenomenal job of merging the worlds of improvisation and embodiment; helping us understand how to use our breathing, warm bodies to feel more confident, step up and inspire others." -- Lauren Currie OBE

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Book SynopsisIs your drive to succeed taking you away from other things you love in your life? Would you like to switch off from work without feeling guilty? Are you ready to relieve the relentless pressure to be ‘always on’? In this high-pressure and uncertain world, it’s easy to lose sight of what we need to thrive, not only professionally, but in every area of life that’s important to us. As workload and responsibilities build, demands on our time begin to compete and it soon becomes hard to make good decisions that will support the life we want to lead. Using her incredibly powerful CHOICESTM programme, expert coach Janine Woodcock will show you how you can sustain your drive and ambition to succeed at work without cost to your health, happiness and relationships. By challenging the choices you’re already making and empowering you with a set of unique techniques to make smarter ones, you will: Discover how to build and sustain long-term success whilst nurturing and protecting what matters to you most. Develop skills that can liberate you from the unrelenting pressures of success. Learn how to stay true to your core beliefs without weakening your will or ability to succeed. There is a way for you to feel more energised and at ease in every part of your life. It’s time to make positive choices that can sustain your success and create the life you truly want.Trade Review“Reading this book is like working with a coach who understands your world. You’ll take your thoughts forward into action with both clarity and purpose.” -- Adam Bishop, Head of Branch Interactions: Santander UK“The right balance of challenge and support… it’s like being guided by a wise friend who’s committed to your development.” -- Amanda Wylie, Head of Transformation, School of Management, University of Bath and co-founder, Reframe Your Future.“Expertly takes you through all the key factors that underpin your success.” -- Mark Rogers, Executive Director, St James’s Place

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Book SynopsisIn today’s noisy marketplace, it’s crucial you find ways to get noticed. But do you shy away from the spotlight for fear of feeling like an idiot or looking like a show-off? Do you see others out there, attracting the kind of attention you wish you could get? If so, you need to Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous! Jam-packed with stories, advice, case studies and encouragement, Penny shares pro-tips on: Getting on TV and radio and acing your appearances. Bossing it as a speaker and when you present to people. Shining when you take part in or chair a panel discussion. If you want to be a best-kept secret, then step away from this book. But if you recognise the value of raising your profile for your business or career, then step up – because now is the right time for you to make yourself a little bit famous.Trade Review“Quite simply the best advice to help you attract attention for your business or career.” -- Steph McGovern, Broadcaster, BBC TV“A masterpiece. Practical, digestible and deliverable ideas to help raise your profile and increase your success. Penny makes people a little more famous.” -- Paul McGee - Aka The Sumo Guy. International Speaker and Sunday Times Best Selling Author.

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