Health & Wellbeing Books

Book SynopsisSolace is that feeling of calm and comfort, that sense of peace that is all around us when we are open to finding it. Writer and photographer Catherine Drea explores the solace to be found in nature and creativity. She reflects on loss, the cycle of life and the healing power of family and community. She muses on the joy of finding a place to call home, the escape that travel brings and the exhilaration of plunging into our waters – all the while embracing the therapeutic power of observing the ordinary and the everyday. With the passing seasons, her camera captures fleeting moments in nature – the light and lie of the land with its precious wildlife: among them sentinel robins, elusive Irish hares and serene swans. Solace is quite simply a balm for the soul. ‘In this beautiful book Catherine Drea explores deeply emotive issues, calms the mind, soothes the soul, and focuses her sensitive lens on the wonders of the natural world.’ Alice Taylor, author of To School through the FieldsTrade ReviewIn this beautiful book Catherine Drea, while delicately exploring deeply emotive issues, calms the mind, soothes the soul and, through the sensitive lens of her camera, focuses the eye on the wonders of the natural world -- Alice TaylorCatherine explores the solace she finds in the natural world…Her beautiful photographs enhance the text as she shares the beauty that surrounds her. The verdict: A gentle, meditative book encouraging us to slow down and appreciate the things that connect us. -- Irish Examinerin this moving memoir, photographer and artist Catherine Drea explores solace found in the cyclical nature of seasons and indeed our lives, lives often unfathomable and dark with shadows.… Ultimately a book of seasons where nature photography dominates, the pages are as leaves, each overturn revealing thoughts, wildlife and poetry, both in Irish and English… Although a feminine book, its importance is for all. Amid this technological invasion, is what was once considered New Age/Alternative now becoming mainstream, as humans, spiritual beings, need more than ever to experience magic and mystery in woodlands or under starlit skies? -- Irish ExaminerWhat a wonderful book, not just the photographs which are incredible but also the sentiment in the book … the journey through nature … just a wonderful book -- East Coast FM’s Morning ShowTable of ContentsA word from the author 8 Spring – The lie of the land 10 1 Setting out 13 2 This landscape 23 3 When spring comes 35 4 Nesting 43 Summer – The inner landscape 52 5 The rose-petal path 55 6 An encounter with the wild 71 7 Wild summer 81 8 Lost and found 93 Autumn – Twists and turns along the path 106 9 Seeking light 109 10 Wandering further afield 131 11 Soulfire 143 12 Ripening 155 Winter – Breathing space 164 13 Hibernation 167 14 Healing 181 15 Map-making 199 16 Beginning again and again 213 The poets 224

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Book SynopsisVictory is a life well lived or a day enjoyed.'In this inspiring memoir, Frank recounts his life and experiences as an elite runner, as well as his fourteen-year battle with Parkinson's Disease. He is well aware that Parkinson's will ultimately win, but he is determined to not get ahead of himself, as after all tomorrow is another day.

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Book SynopsisLaugh, cringe and nod along with Enya Martin in her funny and disarmingly honest look at friendship. This tongue-in-cheek manual dives headfirst into the complexities of female friendships, offering relatable anecdotes and sage advice for managing every possible scenario.

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Book SynopsisIt's hard to be left taking care of your family all by yourself. Parenting alone in the wake of domestic violence, intense conflict or traumatic, unexpected events, makes being 'the parent who stayed' even more difficult. Are you standing in the ruins of your family wondering what the hell you have to do to get back to being ok again? Has the amount of conflict, aggression and shame that came with separation/divorce floored your and your kids? You deserve to be happy, no matter how awful this has been. Parenting alone after traumatic family breakdown is relentless, lonely, scary and hard. The nights you sit on the stairs crying after the kids finally fall asleep. The days you can barely get out of bed but push on through because no-one else is going to pick up the pieces. The times you watch your children crumple into anger, despair and frustration and you simply don’t know what to do. If you feel that you’re stuck in the trenches, this book is for you. It's for you, if even lifting your eyes to the path ahead feels like putting yourself in the firing line. It is for you if you’re just about getting through the day you’re in. It's for you if you know that life cannot change when you have no perspective, no vision, and no plan. You can figure out how to pick up all the broken pieces of your life and put them back together again. Nina Farr, TED Speaker, Author and Leadership Coach (plus ex-lone parent to two under two), can show you how, because she's been there.Trade ReviewAmazon reviews: "An empowering and overwhelmingly positive book so beautifully written that every sentence is worthy of transformation into an inspiring Instagram meme!I love that the reader is gently encouraged into practical action. I cannot wait for my hard copy which before long will no doubt be decorated with my own personal reflections and annotations. I believe that this book will support me as I strive for a better life for me and my daughter." Caroline Danks"This been book could have been my best friend back in the days when I found myself alone, in a new house at a new town, with no friends and family, raising a four year old on my own. No money, no furniture, had to leave uni, and just trying to figure out life again." Sea Dancer"Absolutely loved it, made me realise all the things I was feeling and experiencing were totally normal, great insight and advice for how to work through your challenges. Definitely recommend for any single parent or someone helping support a single parent." Emma M"Nina's book is a beacon to guide you out of the fog. It's ideal for parents moving forward from conflict, trauma and/or domestic abuse. She writes about practical steps you can make to change your thought patterns, and how to rediscover which values you want to live by. She gives inspiring examples of women who have worked through her step-by-step guides, and empowers you to first visualise, then shape, your future.Nothing is spoon-fed to you - you have to put the work in to change your own mindset - but she gives you tools to choose a new definition of stability and a new direction for you and your family." Michaela S"The Parent Who Stayed is an amazing and helpful read for people going through a difficult breakup. I could have done with this book 5 years ago when my own marriage ended unexpectedly in a traumatic way. Nina really has an amazing insight into this and having been through it is very well placed to assist other people on the same journey. She understands what you will be facing and wants to help you through it.The book is designed to be read in useful chunks and helps to guide you on the path to taking charge of your new life and the changes to your family unit. Nina presents the facts very well and gives very good advice and help on how to move along the path, whilst describing and understanding the feelings that you will be going through. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who becomes a single parent but especially those in trauma." Karen Chugg"Absolutely brilliant. For anyone (male or female) who has ever felt the overwhelming, crushing responsibility of lone parenting." Rachel Bradford"I have really enjoyed this book. Nina speaks honestly about her own lone parent journey. It is well written, clear and easy to understand . I would like to keep this as a handbook for life , to support me whilst parenting my own two children. As well as the practical guidance offered in the book I particularly enjoyed reading the case studies. I love reading actual accounts of people like me, women from different backgrounds arriving at the same place as me. Reading how people were able to take an active role in their and their children's lives is encouraging and helps me to have a feeling of solidarity with others and to feel less alone in my situation. Above all this book gives me hope and offers structure where there often is none, many parents have that feeling of coasting, give this a try to help you to regain control and become a leader for your family.""This was such an easy read which is great when you don't have the headspace to focus for long. I found a lot of aha moments and felt the author was walking with me each step of the way and I love that you can become part of a supportive community of others all experiencing similar feelings. I felt it was written with love and conviction and would recommend to any mother feeling stuck. I say mother because it is more aimed at that role but would equally work for fathers." J T Christie"Nina such a beautiful, well written book. I don't even have children and I felt the powerful emotions and rawness of this book. You hold the reader who in her hours of need as she reaches out for your wisdom needs to be held, soothed and supported to carry on being the parent who stayed..With practical advice, guidance and support you show us that it is possible to lead your family from the front even when your world is thrown upside down." Emma Heptonstall, Former Lawyer, Family Mediator and Divorce Coach"I love Nina's honest style of writing, suddenly going through huge changes feel insurmountable. It's like having an amazing friend take your hand and guide you through the dark woods to safety. Gorgeous book x" Miss A K Challacombe "Loved it, worth its weight in gold if you are a single parent."'If you're feeling lost, alone and overwhelmed by your new life situation, this book will take you by the hand and empower you to create a beautiful new life for you and your family.It's a practical guide... but more than this, Nina is someone who's navigated this situation successfully herself and then created a powerful compass to help others in the same situation...Nina's writing is full of empathy, courage, and hope.At a time when you may be feeling the most lost and alone, 'I Am The Parent Who Stayed' is a lifeline and a guide to a new life that you may not even believe is possible yet...Nina's story (and the many case studies) will show you that 'all is not lost'... and the easy to follow steps are the perfect way to change any 'I can't' thoughts into 'I can, and I will... watch me'!''A refreshingly, inspiring approach to support lone parents. This books takes you on an empowering journey from victim to leader, developing a shared vision for a parent and their child. Nina guides the reader on a journey of self and family development, through the complexities of parenting and growing together, flourishing in order to realise your dreams. As someone who has worked in children's services for over twenty years, alongside parenting alone, I find this a supportive and effective, positive model to motivate and change family lives.''After watching Nina's TED talk on 'broken families' and being involved in her Family Vision course, I had to read this book. As ever, Nina's wisdom shines through and knowing that she has lived every word of this book makes it so much more than a 'how-to-divorce' book, it's a manual for a happy and fulfilled life, written by someone who lives by her words. I'm going to give a copy of "I Am The Parent Who Stayed" to any of my friends who end up standing at the precipice of separation, worried about the future as a lone parent. It is uplifting and inspiring while including some real world advice to strengthen your family, whatever it's size and shape.''I've been working in parenting and domestic abuse research for years, and evaluating what works best for vulnerable parents. This book and the Family Vision programme are amazing tools that take a really innovative, strength based and personal approach to the journey of parenting alone. I think the book is insightful and takes an empowering approach to this incredible role of parent leader. I can't wait to see its results when it is handed out to the wider world; it deserves to be shared and we all deserve to share in it.''I can't recommend this book highly enough! Nina writes with heart and soul and offers solid, practical support to solo parents recovering from all manner of abandonment situations. You don't have to sacrifice a happy family when the going gets tough. You've Got This. Now you've got Nina Farr too!A total winner.''Oh my goodness this could have been my story. Beautifully written and poignant. A must read for anyone who finds themselves being a single mum or indeed for those who have previously been there. Highly recommend this book.''Such an amazing, powerful and inspiring book. I will be recommending it to all of my single mum friends- I literally feel like a load has been taken off my shoulders!'

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Book SynopsisSoothe your child’s anxiety and help them to develop emotional resilience for the future. The number of children suffering from anxiety is on the rise and most parents will readily admit that they feel ill prepared and lost for words when it comes to supporting their child’s emotional wellbeing. Author Alicia Eaton is a Harley Street practitioner with over 15 years’ experience of helping children to feel more confident and overcome feelings of anxiety. As she explains, nearly all children will sustain bumps and bruises on the outside of their body so it’s only natural that they’ll also pick up a few on the inside, in the form of anxiety and worries. Learning how to tackle these quickly, stops them from turning into much bigger problems later. Whether your child has a fear of dogs, spiders, dentists or injections, struggles with school, performing on stage or sleeping at night, this book will teach you the simple solutions every parent needs to know. When your child feels happy, you’ll feel happier too.Trade ReviewThis is an extremely informative gem of a book. If you have or know of anyone with sensitive/anxious children this would definitely be recommended. It's very easy to read with expert advice and exercises which appear to be an excellent support for the child. It also, gives advice and guidance for parents as to how to deal with certain sensitive or anxious situations. It really does make you aware of how children adapt and learn from their environment and how this may influence them. Would highly recommend this to all who are in need of this support. * NetGalley *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 SECTION 1 – MAKING SENSE OF IT ALL 7 Chapter 1: Anxiety: what’s it all about? 9 Chapter 2: How your child’s mind works 17 SECTION 2 – STEPS TO SUCCESS 25 Chapter 3: Detox your environment 27 Chapter 4: Let’s talk 35 Chapter 5: Tools to help 53 SECTION 3 – FIRST AID TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES 59 Chapter 6: Let’s relax 61 Chapter 7: Psycho-sensory therapies 75 Chapter 8: Visualisation techniques 85 SECTION 4 – PUTTING IT INTO PRACTICE 113 Chapter 9: General worries 115 Chapter 10: Stage fright, auditions, interviews 125 Chapter 11: Phobia: fear of dogs 131 Chapter 12: Fear of spiders and snakes 137 Chapter 13: Medical anxiety: doctors, injections and germs 143 Chapter 14: School refusal 149 Chapter 15: Bullying 157 Chapter 16: Exam stress 165 Chapter 17: Travel anxiety: fear of fl ying 171 Chapter 18: Sleep problems 177 A final note 183 Notes 185 Useful contact details 187 Also by Alicia Eaton 189 About the author 191

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Book SynopsisYou must have felt the Itch. The urge to change gear, shift focus to your true talents, learn, travel, have an adventure. But somehow it hasn’t happened. While you’re spending your life ticking boxes, following regulations and expectations and ignoring your itch to do things differently, your incredible personal resources, dreams and plans remain untapped and dormant.But you are more capable than you think. Much more is possible than you dare to believe.This book invites you on a journey: scratch your every-year itch and discover an inexhaustible well of energy and lifelong development.Do try this at home!Trade ReviewI really enjoyed this book literally from the first page. Each chapter was the perfect length and packed a punch. She didn't ramble on and on like some self-help books. I definitely learned some things out of this one. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this book. "Reflect and act." * NetGalley *

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Book SynopsisThe instruction book that didn’t come with your child. A comprehensive guide to being the best parent you can be, connecting and communicating in a conscious and confident way with your children, so that you can both enjoy a great relationship and you can help them shine their unique brilliance in the world.This is a new paradigm, exploring the importance of energetic communication and kinetic parenting with concepts, philosophies, strategies and ideas drawn from NLP, hypnotherapy, spiritual practices and the latest brain and heart research which reveals that we are communicating far more to our children than we think we are.Trade ReviewAwesome book!! I think it is so important that we are conscious of how we, as parents, interact with our children and teach them, both by example and word. This book helped explain why it is so important to consciously parent. I love how she shares personal stories and emphasizes the importance of communication and connection. These are vital tools for developing a close and positive relationship with our children and teaching them in a way that will positively affect their lives and growth as human beings. I love that Karen takes a holistic approach to parenting that is founded on, above all things, love, as the motivating factor. She reveals lots of effective strategies to better parent and develop stronger relationships that can produce more mindful and caring children. * NetGalley *

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Book Synopsis***BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS 2022 SHORTLISTED TITLE******THE PEOPLE' BOOK PRIZE 2022/23 SHORTLISTED TITLE***Struggling? You’re in the right place.In a world that’s obsessed with fast hacks, quick wins, and Instagram-perfection (cue “Everything is Awesome”) struggle has become a taboo. A sign that something’s gone horribly wrong. But what if we’ve got it all wrong about getting it wrong?What if struggle isn’t a battle to fight, a trap to avoid, or a sign of weakness? What if struggle is precisely where the magic happens - where we do our best, most important work?Whether you’re wading in treacle, waiting for the storm to pass or just damn tired of the hustle, this thought-provoking exploration will shine a surprising new light on the truth, beauty and opportunity hidden in life’s shittier moments.Author of the award-winning ‘How to be Really Productive’, Grace Marshall is known for her “refreshingly human” approach to productivity. Featured in The Guardian, Forbes, Huffpost and BBC Radio, her work as a Productivity Ninja has taken her from Norway to New York, helping thousands of people - from startup founders to corporate managers, artists to engineers, students and CEOs - to replace stress, overwhelm and frustration with success, sanity and satisfaction.Trade ReviewUplifting and inspiring! Written in short bite size chunks which makes this a really easy read. You’ll find yourself underlining, circling & highlighting nuggets as you read & probably want to reread it.Grace’s vulnerability shines through which makes this really accessible and real! * Amazon *I have a hard work story; for most of my life I have felt that if something was easy, I'd be looking for the catch. I'd over complicate and my brain would shift into multi-layer thinking ... when actually the simplest option was often the most effective. This is why I was drawn to the title of Struggle. I love how the author embraces the process of struggle and it's made me see that my over-complication tendencies are actually helpful. I don't have to get frustrated because it's important part of my creative process. Without this, I'd be unsatisfied that I've come up with the best outcome.I love how the book has been written in short, easy to read chapters and this will be one that I will come back to time and time again, just to open up on a page and read for a moment or two. Inspiration dripping from every chapter, and the references to personal stories just makes it so relatable. * Amazon *Table of ContentsThe full content of the book is still evolving, so below are some initial chapter examples within a three part structure.Part 1: SmarterWhat if we stopped seeing struggle as a battle to fight or a problem to fix? We see opportunity, not obstacle. Stop squeezing and our world expands. Oh shit.What is this shit?Wrong turn, right where the magic is The guy who gets all the complaintsThat thing that’s irritating youFight, Flight, or… Unlocking chaosThings we miss when we rageThe meaning we makePay attentionFind the treasureBeyond binariesLife, interruptedSmall victoriesSomeone else’s shitWhat about the dog? Objects in the mirrorPart 2: BraverWhat if we stopped seeing struggle as a wrong turn or a trap to avoid? We know we're right where the magic is created. We trust the process. We discover what's beyond the boundaries.The end of the world as we know itInto the unknownFeeling lostDivergent thinkingDead ends, new beginningsSuccess is not a straight line (heck it’s not even one line)The messy middleHot waterDoldrumsThe morning after Seasons and cyclesA beautiful life The cave you fearThe truth about couragePart 3: StrongerWhat if we stopped seeing struggle as a sign of weakness or failure? We stretch. We grow. We become stronger.We can do hard thingsStretch and growThe butterfly’s cocoonResilience, not immunityI get knocked downStruggle revealsUnintended superpowersThe beauty of not quite fitting inGrowth and maturityWho we becomeNew rules outside the comfort zoneLamentations and joyComrades and co-conspirators Alternatives to being the fixerSorry, not sorryJoy of not being able to do it allWhat makes you strong doesn’t make me weakThe world of the generous

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Book SynopsisThis book was written to turn you ON – to ignite you from the core of your being! The contents are designed to vitally inspire you to cultivate meaning, passion, and purpose in the everyday moments, unleashing the very best version of you, every day. And then, you will be compelled to bring it – and bring it strong - to everything you do to make the contribution worthy of your one, precious life. People are motivated at their highest levels when they can connect their work contributions to a greater purpose and mission, and you as their inspirational leader can help them do so. The world desperately needs a sea change in an otherwise soul-sucking workplace that is draining the life out of its members. This book will transform you to be that force, standing strong in inspiration and purpose, igniting the vitalizing ripple through your team and organization. Starting with meaning and finishing with purpose, Part One is designed to get you fit for living and leading with “gusto.” Each chapter contains activities designed to transform you into a more impassioned and inspirational leader. Part Two teaches you how to unleash that newly found vibrant being to ignite your team members to realize their own greatness and elevate your organization’s cause to a higher contribution that betters the world. Work and the way business is done can be such profoundly powerful forces for good that elevate humanity – your impassioned, inspirational, and purposeful leadership is essential to creating a world we all want to live in. Your journey awaits – let’s get to work. Key features: · Provides a 6-point framework to live with passion and work on purpose · Inspiring stories from Alise’s radio show guests to illustrate key points · Application activities in each chapter to catalyze your transformationTrade ReviewI enjoyed Alise Cortez's book immensely and found great inspiration in many of the stories she includes.I think there is a time in everyone's life when this book will resonate and strike home. There are videos and worksheets to accompany the book, so if you give it time then the book will have more reach within. I certainly found more depth and interest in doing the activities and giving it some reflection time. I admit however, whilst I completed the book, I didn't complete all the activities (yet). However, if you're serious about this area of your life: do them! I'm sure they will add value. * NetGalley *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTIONPART ONE: GETTING YOU FIT FOR LIFE AND LEADERSHIPCHAPTER 1: MEANING – YOUR ULTIMATE SOURCE OF ENERGYLogotherapy as a Way of LifeWhat Will You Do with Your One, Precious Life?Your Lens – Your Unique Vantage PointMindset – Your Governing StarHugging Your Adversity – To Stake Claim to YourselfOn the Hunt for Gratitude – Be a “Moment Hunter”Ikigai – A Framework for a Meaningful LifeFinal Thoughts on MeaningCHAPTER 2: IDENTITY AND BECOMING – YOUR INTIMATE DANCE WITH LIFESo, Who Are You, Anyway? Self-Awareness is Job #1Form, Function, and Process of Formation – YOU as a Life ProjectThe Power of Storytelling – Crafting, Editing and Sharing YoursFinal Thoughts on IdentityCHAPTER 3: WELL-BEING – CARING FOR THE ENGINE THAT POWERS YOUPositive Emotions – Not Just for the OptimistsEmotional Intelligence – Your Distinguishing Super PowerConnection and Relationships – Your LifelineHuman Agency and Self-EfficacyGetting It Done – Savoring AccomplishmentMindfulness and MeditatingThe Right Kind of TensionFinal Thoughts on Well-Being CHAPTER 4: PASSION – YOUR UNIQUE CONTRIBUTION TO THE WORLDSuffering and Pain – The Original Meaning of PassionWhat Do You Really Love?Employing the Curiosity ToolPassion – Energy, at WorkGet to It – Hustle!Grit – No, Not the Dirty Stuff Under Your NailsFinal Thoughts on PassionCHAPTER 5: INSPIRATION - BREATHING LIFE INTO YOUR BEINGBe Inspired – It’s an Action VerbInspired by PossibilitiesAuthenticity as an Opening to Experience and RelationshipsWhat Moves You?Creativity Can Come from the Most Surprising PlacesLife is “Awe-Some” – Don’t Miss ItCHAPTER 6: PURPOSE – YOUR REASON FOR BEING THAT MAKES THE WORLD A BETTER PLACEUniquely YouDiscovering Your PurposeDeath – YoursAt Your Funeral – The EulogyHalf Time as the Game StarterFinal Thoughts on Purpose

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Book SynopsisAre you a manager, stuck between pressure from senior leadership and the needs of your team? Do you sometimes feel that you’ve been robbed of your power, your influence… and your ability to actually achieve anything?! It’s time to Own Your Day.This practical collection of simple tools and techniques will enable you to successfully navigate the current environment. Based on first-hand experience from hundreds of organizations, Own Your Day provides an easy-to-apply mix of real-life case studies and specific guidance on the things that matter most to managers. Balancing strategy and delivery Preparation vs planning Developing and using your influence Being your authentic self Getting the best out of yourself and others Implementing change successfully Reclaim your autonomy, step into your authority, and Own Your Day. DIANA MARSLAND is a coach, mentor, lecturer and researcher focused on organizational behaviour and the impact of digital technology in the workplace. Her varied career has included roles in organizations as diverse as Halifax plc, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Fidelity Investments and the NHS.JULIE NERNEY is a serial entrepreneur, transformation expert, CEO, NED, Chair, lecturer and public speaker. With experience of every stage of organizational life, from start up through to disposals and acquisitions, she is a passionate advocate for authentic, purposeful leadership.Trade ReviewHelpful management toolThis book is a great resource for managers who are expected to implement constant change initiatives whilst grappling with the realities of managing delivery.The mix of theory & practice makes it easy to read & includes solutions to common issues - such as managing upwards as well as dealing with an uncertain work environment.I like the reflective questions which get me thinking about what I'm doing & the way I'm doing it. The research quotes from managers reassure me that I'm not alone! * Amazon *Table of ContentsTable of ContentsOur focus groups with a representative sample of managers across all sectors have identified the common challenges they face where practical support would be the most valuable. These have been organised into two primary themes, each containing the four most common challenges, an overview for which is provided below. Every section will include practical takeaways – tools, techniques, frameworks, experiential learning from case studies and, for those readers who want to find out more, signposting to other resources such as articles, podcasts or other publications. It will be prefaced by a foreword and finish with a master reference guide for the content.About the authorsOur grateful thanks to…PrefaceForewordPART ONE: OPERATING CLIMATE1 TAKING OWNERSHIP AND CREATING A GROWTH MINDSET1.1 Context is King1.2 Your mindset, their perspective1.3 Creating your own permission1.4 Don’t Fear Mistakes – it’s all about the Learning1.5 Recognising opportunities for changeRESOURCES2 PREPARATION VS PLANNING2.1 Being Future Focused2.2 Your Personal Clarity2.3 Dealing with uncertainty and setbacks2.4 Clarity of Purpose and OutcomesResources3 INFLUENCING FOR IMPACT3.1 Old vs New Power3.2 Knowing your Audience3.3 Building Reputation and Visibility3.4 Building a compelling argument3.5 The Importance of Context and TimingRESOURCES4 IMPLEMENTING CHANGE4.1 Understanding the Why4.2 The How trumps the What in successful change4.3 Changing BehavioursRESOURCESPART TWO: PEOPLEPEOPLE CENTRED LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT5.1 Authenticity5.2 Self-awareness5.3 Self-careRESOURCES6 GETTING THE BEST OUT OF OTHERS6.1 Let’s Start with Your Boss…6.2 Trust as the glue6.3 Creating a high performing teamRESOURCES7 HAVING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS7.1 Feedback as the foundation7.2 The Importance of Clear Expectations7.3 Dignified exits: letting people go with clarity and kindnessRESOURCES8 MEETING MADNESS8.1 Purpose8.2 Preparation8.3 StyleRESOURCES9. CONCLUSION…AND THE NEW NORMALENDNOTESINDEX

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Book Synopsis***BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS 2022 SHORTLISTED TITLE***“I cannot recommend this book highly enough.” – Dr. Sarah Eagger, consultant psychiatrist Give yourself the kind of care you give others and create a personalized toolkit of simple and effective strategies to master stress and revitalise your life.Whether you are a health or care professional, informal caregiver, therapist, or simply a people-pleaser who ignores their own needs, Sarah Kuipers invites you to take a fresh approach to stress by helping you unearth the roots of poor self-care, and guiding you step by step to create a life that nurtures you, emotionally, physically and spiritually.Only when you thrive can you give of your best to the world each day. Discover 7 powerful principles that will help you: Create supportive beliefs around your own worth Gain a greater understanding of your risk factors Transform your thoughts and emotions Calm your anxiety Become more assertive Replenish your energy Nourish your spirit “This brilliant book… should be required reading for all caring professionals.” - Dr. Jane Buckle, former nurse and lecturer for healthcare professionalsSARAH KUIPERS ran a successful practice for over 20 years as a single mother, before burning out. Since completing a Masters in Research on stress and burnout she has facilitated numerous courses in personal development and stress management for medical students.Trade ReviewAn absolute must for anyone working in stressful or emotionally challenging environments. Easy step by step guide to self-care. * Amazon *An excellent resource for those who find themselves in a caregiver role whether it is a part of their employment or a personal situation. In order to provide care for another one must take care of themselves which is something so many people forget. Burnout and moral distress are very real and can have dramatic and traumatic impact on caregivers, learning how to avoid and treat these problems is critical. I think this book would be a good book for all entering the healthcare field. * NetGalley *As a counsellor, hypnotherapist and psychotherapist myself, many of the recommended resources are familiar to me yet there is something about the clear framework and spirit of this book, the way it is presented that motivates me to further transformative action. I already find I have personally benefited from reading and applying this book.The author regularly honours the importance of reaching out for the professional services of a counsellor/psychotherapist too when necessary. I believe it is an excellent book for counsellors to recommend to their clients as well as for their own personal benefit. * Amazon *Table of ContentsIntroduction: My Life Path How to Use This BookPART I: LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS Introduction: Developing Greater Awareness STEP ONE: CREATING SUPPORTIVE BELIEFS AND BEHAVIOURS Introduction: The Legacy of the Past Identifying Unhelpful Behaviour Patterns Creating New, Empowering BeliefsReleasing Your Self-Care SaboteursSTEP TWO: MONITORING YOUR STRESS AND WELLBEING Introduction: How Close are you to the Critical Zone? Assessing Your Wellbeing Stress: Recognizing the Warning SignsBurnout: How to Spot the Tell-Tale Signs What are Your Risk Factors? PART II: CHERRY-PICKING YOUR TOOLBOX Introduction: Discovering Your Unique Path STEP THREE: TRANSFORMING YOUR THOUGHTS AND EMOTIONS Introduction: Letting go of the Burning Coal Expressive Writing The Gift of GratitudeChoosing Your Questions Reaching Out for Help: a Sign of Courage STEP FOUR: CALMING YOUR ANXIETY Introduction: Creating Calm in the Eye of a StormConscious BreathingRemembering the Magical Moments Grounding: Connecting to the Earth STEP FIVE: ASSERTIVENESS: STEPPING INTO YOUR POWERIntroduction: Setting Clear Boundaries Learning to Say No Developing Skills in Assertiveness Becoming the Architect of Your Life Enrolling Support at Home STEP SIX: REPLENISHING YOUR ENERGY Introduction: What Fuels Your Fire? Family, Friends and Fun The Joy of Exercise and Time in Nature Music and CreativitySTEP SEVEN: NOURISH YOUR SPIRIT Introduction: Daily Centering Practice Mindfulness and MeditationYoga, Qi Gong and Tai Chi List of Resources List of References Bibliography

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Book Synopsis***THE PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE 2022/23 SHORTLISTED TITLE***Ever feel like you aren’t Enough? Overwhelmed by too many demands?Concerned about over-consumption and the climate crisisYou’re not alone. The Art of Enough is the challenge of our age.In a world full of pressure to be more, do more and consume more, this practical guidebook will help you find your own version of Enough. Enough is a springboard for self-belief, a healthy work pace and sustainable living, so you can move from striving to thriving. Weaving together ideas, stories and practices, The Art of Enough offers seven ways to ease away from the pull of scarcity and excess, towards flourishing with Enough; finding the balance and boundaries we all need for ourselves and for our world.Becky Hall is a coach, facilitator and speaker and has worked for over 20 years with teams, organizations and leaders, helping busy people all over the world create their own Art of Enough.‘If you want to have a better life and to make the world a better place then you must read this book. It is wise and practical and beautifully easy to read, everybody should read it’Charles Handy, bestselling author of The Empty Raincoat and The Second Curve.Trade ReviewFor people that constantly need/ want to do more, this book is AWESOME! Read it now. For people who worry they consume or buy too much, this book is AWESOME, too! Read it now. * NetGalley *So much of this book resonates with me. We are taught from an early age to strive to ' be good '. To do well at school , to be top of the class, to get the best exam results, to go on to the best university.Then when an adult , we want to be seen to be at the top of our career, to be thought well of by our peers. To holiday in lovely places, to have a fantastic home, and great relationships, well adjusted children. Rinse and repeat.This book almost gives you permission to step off that merry-go round , or at least the idea that you can look at life in a different way.A great thought provoking book. * NetGalley *This is an excellent book about finding balance in a driven world. About finding the place between scarcity and abundance where you can live happy and content. Sounds simple, and in a way, it is, but we are required to totally rethink our mindsets so that we stop competing and comparing and start looking properly at ourselves and our ambitions. I found it very positive and many of the ideas are easily transferable for me. * NetGalley *If you're at a crossroads in life this is a great bookI am in my early 20s and read this book after taking a job I didn't really care for in the pandemic. I was unsure of what path I wanted to take next and felt quite lost. Reading this book helped me to evaluate what was important for me in life and what I wanted my life to look like. I am now in a much better job, with a much healthier work-life balance and I feel this is due to the guidance this book gave me. * Amazon *This book is a MUST BUY for anyone who is looking for some thought provoking insight on their ability to "Be Enough", just as they are. It is laid out in a really practical and useful way, with exercises and summaries to allow us to "dip in and out" when we feel a need. The Art of Enough is a truly supportive resource when we feel the need to to find a way to unburden and unleash our natural power, to grab hold of the restricting boundaries of our limiting beliefs to grow beyond self sabotage. * Amazon *"a deeply human and hopeful book" Paul Heardman * Coaching at Work *I enjoyed this book and highly recommended it because of the author’s total commitment and passion for helping other people find their way to enough. * GoodReads *Table of ContentsPart 1: The inner challenge of BEING ENOUGHChapter 1: ART 1: ENOUGH MINDSET – Where are you coming from?In this chapter we will explore the thinking – the Mindset behind not being Enough. For some this can manifest as the well-known phenomenon imposter syndrome – a common result of not feeling good Enough – for others it might be a feeling of inadequacy around not being worthy, or clever or kind – the list goes on. We will be exploring how we can move our Mindset from one of Scarcity or Excess to Enough – sourcing our thinking from abundance.So we will:· Explore imposter syndrome – what it is and how to tackle it· Unpack the power of our mindset to frame our experience. · Look at the mindsets of Excess and Scarcity and how they might hold us back· Describe the principle beliefs of an Enough Mindset. · Look at how you can identify what mindset you are using and how you might go about changing it. Chapter 2: ART 2: ENOUGH PERMISSION - Write your own permission slipsIn ART 1 we looked at defining and describing the mindset behind being Enough. We focused on thinking and mental constructs. In ART 2, we are going to focus on feelings: how it feels to give ourselves permission to be enough – and what might make us feel that we do not have that permission. We will explore:· The concept of belonging and why it can have such a hold over what we are able to be in the present. · Where some of your deepest assumptions come from – whether they are serving you in the present and how you can dis-entangle yourself if you need to. · How you can re-write the script of your own belonging – giving yourself permission to be Enough· Articulating your core purpose and values· Writing your own permission slips to be fully yourself and grow in the way that fulfils you - Enough. Chapter 3: ART 3: ENOUGH PRESENCE - Listen to your body In ART 3 - Enough Presence – How to Embody a State of Enough we explore how to create the embodied energetic state of Enough. Having considered how to BELIEVE we are Enough and how to FEEL we are Enough – we now explore how we can be in a STATE of Enough. To do this we need to understand that we are one internal system – integrating Enough Mindset and Enough Permission in our state – how we show up in each moment – defined as Enough Presence. With Enough Presence, we create coherence in our system, our minds, bodies and energy - one moment at a time. We will:· Consider what presence is – and what it takes to create Enough Presence.· Explore what happens in our bodies when we lose balance; how we are programmed to respond to risk and danger. · Unpack research about neuroscience and our physiology that help us see and understand ourselves as an interconnected coherent system.· Explore how listen to what our head, heart and gut is telling us· Learn practices to bring us into the state of Enough Presence – that we can use in the moment, moving us away from Scarcity and Excess and into Flow.PART 2: The Outer Challenge of DOING ENOUGHART 4: ENOUGH BOUNDARIES - Create rules to keep you coherentThe globalized digital world we live in is so full of possibilities, choices and freedoms that our ancestors never experienced – and it is also massively complex. To live well in such complexity we need to find a way of giving ourselves structure so that we have Enough – not too much or too little. Of course, the boundaries we are talking about here are good boundaries – ones that give us structure and containment, which we need more than ever if we are to find the Art of Enough so that we can flourish.ART 4 looks specifically at how to create and keep good boundaries within the complexity of our lives and the high volume of demands on us. We’ll explore:· The importance of acknowledging what is, so that you can start to make choices· How nature does it - what we can learn about creating boundaries for our complex lives· Identifying what matters most· Understanding your energy patterns· Designing your days and protecting your focus· The joy of clear boundariesChapter 5: ART 5: ENOUGH RESOURCEIn ART 5 we explore the resources we need. This can mean internal resource – energy, capability, drive - or external resource – time, support, others to delegate to. Often when we are overwhelmed, we can feel disconnected from our resources. We will look at Enough Resource as a replenishable cycle - and will explore the habits that you can develop in order to sustain yourself in the face of life’s demands on you. Specifically, ART 5: Enough Resource will explore:· The cyclical nature of Enough Resource· The power of mapping what depletes and replenishes you· Burnout – how to avoid it and build powerful habits to sustain youPART 3: The together challenge of HAVING ENOUGHChapter 6: ENOUGH GROWTH – from size to transformationAs a society we massively over consume and throw away more each year than our forebears ever had in a lifetime. Our economies are measured in terms of GDP growth. This mindset and these behaviours have brought us to the brink of environmental collapse, and it has not made us happier either. In ART 6 we are going to explore the freedom of limits. Even the concept of Enough Growth can feel limiting or restrictive to some. For others it can be a byword for mediocrity and a lack of ambition. Here we are going to turn that thinking on its head and explore Enough Growth as the doorway to realising our ambitions, fulfilling our maximum potential and finding happiness. We’ll look here at how we can achieve Enough Growth – individually and collectively - so that we can flourish and thrive without it costing the earth. We will explore:· The Enough Growth cycle· The freedom of limits· The myth of never-ending growth· Doughnut thinking· When less is more· Dreams of transformationChapter 7: ART 7: ENOUGH TOGETHER - Only connectIn ART 7 we will explore the seventh part of the Art of Enough model – Enough Connection. We will look at the effect of connection on our sense of belonging, our sense of agency and our relationship with the world we inhabit. We will explore the impact of separation on us individually and collectively, and how we can move beyond both Scarcity and Excess towards Connection - a wholehearted, resourcing and restorative state of Enough. In this chapter we will look at:· Why we need Connection; the story of separation· Enough Connection with ourselves· Enough Connection with others· Enough Connection with the natural worldEpilogue: Enough Transformation

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Book SynopsisThis is the go-to-guide for anyone wanting to create healthy, humane and sustainable working and living spaces. Whether you’re a design professional or just someone who cares about their living space, discover how to create designs that promote mental and physical wellbeing whilst being good for the planet. From wall coverings to floor coverings, furniture to fabric, and with a special note on nurseries, Rachel Fowler uses her background in healthcare alongside her design expertise to reveal how the way we furnish our living spaces impacts on our health and happiness.Richly illustrated, with top tips for selecting products, questions to ask when buying materials, information on suppliers and a glossary of sustainable and vegan certifications, this is a unique resource for creating a kinder, more beautiful way of living.Rachel Fowler used to be a paediatric intensive care nurse before swapping scrubs for a sketch-pad and committing herself to a full-time 3-year degree in interior design. Having graduated with Honours, she now runs her own design business focused on healthy, humane design, including her own line of sustainable wallpaper.Trade ReviewAwesome book for eco-friendly design. Tons of information on each option and where you can find the items to purchase. The book includes different wall coverings (paint, wall paper, etc), flooring and furniture. Super helpful for anyone wanting to move toward more eco-friendly design. * NetGalley *Table of ContentsTable of ContentsSectionInformationPreface-Introduction-Chapter 1WallcoveringsIntroduction to wall coverings.PaintWallpaperWoodConcreteNatural stineClay plasterCorkChapter 2Floor CoveringsIntroduction to floor coveringsWoodBambooPalm woodNatural stoneTilesConcreteCorkNatural linoleumChapter 3FurnitureIntroduction to furnitureBasic materials used in furniture design.Cheap versus expensive What makes an item of furniture sustainable and animal friendly.Alternative approach to buying to furniture.Made to order or mass produced.What does furniture add to a space.Top tips when selecting furnitureChapter 4LightingIntroduction to lighting.Effects of lighting on our wellbeing.Environmental effects of lighting.Traditional methods of lighting.Sustainable methods of lighting.Top tips when selecting lighting.Chapter 5FabricIntroduction to fabricWhat makes a fabric sustainable and animal friendly.What fabrics are Considered to be sustainable and animal friendly?Top tips when buying sustainable and animal friendly fabrics.Chapter 6AccessoriesIntroduction to accessories.How to successfully accessorize your home or work space.Top tipsChapter 7Infant nurseriesIntroduction.Designing an infant’s nurseryGlossary of sustainable and vegan product suppliers-Glossary of sustainable and vegan certifications-Bibliography-Acknowledgment-

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Book Synopsis***BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS 2022 SHORTLISTED TITLE***Starting a business is one of the most exciting things you can do. It’s also one of the most daunting. There’s so much that can go right, and so much that can go wrong.That’s why you need to understand and minimise the legal and commercial risks involved. When your new business is built on rock, you can relax in the knowledge that you won’t lose access to life-changing opportunities or waste time and energy on fighting legal challenges. Instead, you’re free to get on with what you do best — coming up with fresh ideas, finding ways to make them a reality, and selling your products or services to an ever-expanding customer base.This book makes the complicated aspects of start-up law simple. In everyday language, it walks you through the key legal and commercial considerations. Setting up your corporate structure for maximum advantage Discovering your risks and how to minimise them Finding out the best sources of investment Learning how to value your company Negotiating with investors for long-term success MICHAEL BUCKWORTH is a qualified solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales, and the founder of Buckworths (www.buckworths.com), the only law firm in the UK working exclusively with start-ups and high-growth businesses. He has a passion for entrepreneurialism, and has advised countless start-ups over the last ten years. He’s been ‘entrepreneur in residence’ at London South Bank University and University College, London, for several years, and is a regular speaker at industry events.Trade ReviewMichael's book is exactly what every cofounder should have in their locker when embarking on a new venture.Overall the book is a thoroughly comprehensive guide for what to do & what not do when trying to build a sustainable business.Each chapter covers different legal / operational elements that all start ups from ideation to funding ought to be aware of and address.Michael makes the information relatable by ending each chapter with a summary of an example case study of a founder who goes through the regular challenges at each particular stage of getting their business off the ground.The content is in an easily digestible format which is great given the density & complexity of the knowledge being shared. * Amazon *Table of ContentsBuilt on Rock: Table of ContentsBuilding your start-up on rockMeet LucioPART ONE: Launching your business1. Setting up your company: avoid the barriers and traps2. Dodging the pitfalls: identify and manage risk3. Protecting your brand and intellectual property: secure your intangible assets4. Bringing in help: incentivise employees and contractors5. Looking after your liabilities: your customer contract6. Understanding data protection law: use it to your advantagePART TWO: Raising investment7. Where to find funding: the investment landscape8. How to value your company: make your equity go further9. When to raise funds: get your timing right10. Making your business attractive to investors: understand investor tax relief11. Seal the deal: receiving funds and issuing sharesSolid foundationsStart-up checklistThe authorAcknowledgements

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Book SynopsisEver come away from a conversation thinking ‘I could have handled that better’?Soft skills are a dark art, but one you are already using when you are at your best.With her simple NALED framework, Lucy Harrison has already helped hundreds of leaders be at their best more often. Now you too can choose to hold a different kind of conversation.Designed and road-tested with busy industry managers, this guide and toolkit will help you improve team engagement, ideas and performance.LUCY HARRISON is the founder of leadership consultancy the Harrison Network, delivering training and coaching in organizational development with a focus on human-centred leadership.Foreword by Adrienne Kelbie, CBETrade Review“If you are someone who likes their self-help books to be chock-full of good, simple exercises, this book won’t disappoint and, as some of the case studies show, at the very least it will give you the confidence to have the difficult conversations even if they don’t always end in success....A useful, potentially even essential companion guide for anyone in the industry charged with managing a team.” * Nuclear Future *Table of ContentsTable of ContentsForeword Introduction The five strands of NALED – an overview Notice Acknowledge Listen5.5 STOP Explore Do Applying NALED in a Nutshell How do I know it’s making a difference? Challenges you might face Stories from the front line About the authorAcknowledgements

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Book Synopsis“The system you need to make bold changes in your career” Daniel H. PinkWe’re experiencing a work revolution, with an unprecedented opportunity to reimagine how, when, and where we do what we do. Now is the perfect time to take more control over your work/life and maybe even finally take the leap into going it alone, whether by starting your own business or turning your passion into a career.Ollie Henderson shares the lessons he’s learned by interviewing entrepreneurs, business leaders, and world-renowned experts on his chart-topping podcast Future Work/Life. Forget work/life balance, the secret to navigating a career transition today is to create a flywheel that aligns all parts of your work and life and harness small wins to help build the momentum you need to succeed. Take control of your long-term future using a proven step-by-step process Develop the confidence to transform your career by focusing on becoming an expert in your niche Adopt a creative and experimental approach to your work/life that delivers consistent, measurable results Cultivate a network of global collaborators to support your transition and generate new opportunities Experienced founder and CEO Ollie Henderson pivoted his career while juggling the pleasures and pressures of raising a young family. He believes work/life balance is a myth. Rather than seeing career and personal life as two opposing forces, Ollie argues that the secret is to design an integrated approach that allows them to work in harmony.Trade ReviewHave been following Ollie’s podcast for a while now, so decided to give his new book a try and delighted I did. Many excellent tips which I’ve already started incorporating into my future career and personal goal plans. * Amazon *This is tremendously engaging and gives really actionable insights that will allow me to build a process for my own evolution. * Amazon *...packed full of practical tools and advice on how to reimagine your life and career for the better AND without fear. It provides you with everything you need to take the leap into a new future with absolute confidence. * Amazon *Really interesting new angle with lots of practical tools of how we can make our lives (both work and personal) better designed for the busy new world we live in. * Amazon *As a career coach, I speak with countless people who are looking to change the way they work and live. This book provides fantastic insight and is an excellent resource to really get the juices flowing on what career change can look like. I especially like the practicality of the exercises. * Amazon *Best book I’ve read in years. Really clear ideas about how to rethink the all important work/life relationship. Feeling motivated after reading this! * Amazon *Table of ContentsTable of ContentsEach chapter will include two short case studies, and end with practical exercises and a further reading list. Contents Foreword Preface After his career pivot collided with a global pandemic, Ollie Henderson spent 18 months on a mission to redesign his work/life.The insights he gained, including speaking to entrepreneurs, business leaders, and world-renowned experts on his successful careers podcast, led to him rejecting the idea of work/life balance.The result is a new approach that builds on the lessons of legendary companies to give readers the tools to navigate their own career transitions effectively. PART 1: The power of the flywheel Forget work/life balance. You need a flywheel Rapid changes in the workplace mean many more now understand they need to adapt and evolve to stay ahead within companies or by ‘going it alone’. Increased digital connectivity has opened up new opportunities but can cause overwhelm as we struggle to focus on the important things. We need to align career and personal life, so they work in harmony. The Work/Life Flywheel provides the tools to create an ever-evolving process that works to your rhythms, helps you identify your intrinsic motivations, and is compassionate towards the non-linearity of your life. 2. How Amazon became an unstoppable force Introducing Jim Collins’s flywheel framework. How businesses of different types have benefitted from the ‘flywheel effect’, whether inadvertently or by design. The importance of constantly experimenting and evolving. 3. Why the flywheel will work for you Interconnected components of the flywheel feed into each other, creating complementary benefits and building momentum. Establishing the right mindset creates the right conditions for creativity and problem-solving. Building the right connections allows you to generate the feedback you need to learn, which leads to breakthroughs. The breakthroughs help validate or improve your thinking, which feeds into a positive mindset of progress and purpose. PART 2: Building your flywheel4. Mindset: Are you ready for this? Understanding what drives you and what’s motivating your desire for more autonomy. How creating more Flow in your life will increase a feeling of purpose, improve productivity and drive performance. Why establishing a positive and proactive approach to your physical, mental and financial health is critical to your career development. The role of curiosity and opening your mind to new experiences. 5. Creativity: The robots are coming The world of work is changing – you’d better get creative if you want a long, successful career. Creativity is not just art or playing music, but applies to how we design companies, create cures to disease and solve disputes. Explore where creativity contributes to flow, particularly the skills/challenge balance and working at our edge. Growth of creator and passion economy, including the 1000 True Fans and 100 True Fans models, and the power of ‘niching down’. Developing a new approach to how you manage your time that optimises for creativity. 6. Experimentation: Testing, testing Thinking about yourself as a scientist, testing out your ways of being creative – writing, creating videos, problem-solving, generating new business ideas – in different environments, and approaching different tasks. Get over your imposter syndrome, and don’t be afraid to fail - that’s part of the process. Too much thinking and not enough action results in no progress – use technology but most importantly, people to test out ideas and get feedback. Measure what matters – creating clear, ambitious goals is essential to validate your ideas. 7. Connections: Network effects Increased connectivity means we don’t need to limit people we work with to those in our locale. So, how do you cultivate your global network? As we focus on our niche, how do you identify the people that can help us progress? Digitisation has led to more fractured lives, so giving is as important as receiving in building connections. Feedback through social platforms achieves quantitative scale in our testing; discussing it with someone provides qualitative feedback. Using content creation to nurture relationships. Networking for introverts and how to create teams of other like-minded, independent workers. 8. Learning: Positive education We’re going to be living a lot longer, and you need to be prepared to keep learning and reskilling. Monetising your skills in entirely new ways is vital, as human creativity and attention become the most precious resource of the 21st century. Alternatives to formal education and taking responsibility for your own career development. Creating mastermind groups. Think about macro and micro-learning– what are the global trends that you need to be aware of; what areas of focus give you unique insights. 9. Breakthroughs: Work less, achieve more The value of small wins to gain momentum in your flywheel. What to do when the process doesn’t go to plan and how to feed that learning into establishing the right mindset to ‘go again.’ Countering burnout and the feeling that you’re on a treadmill, not a flywheel. Measuring progress and how it relates to purpose. Macro-breakthroughs vs micro breakthroughs – how to use each of them to build momentum. The importance of reflective moments to the evolution of your flywheel. PART 3: Propelling you forward10. Work-in-progress We’ve been around the flywheel once, but this is just the start. How to iterate and evolve each stage of the process. Why a vital part of the process is adapting and sharing your experiences with your new community of co-collaborators. Trusting the process and how to get over self-doubt. AcknowledgementsIndex

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Book Synopsis**The People’s Book Prize 2022/23 Shortlisted Title**Dreading Monday? Feeling stuck in your career? Frustrated with your boss?Here’s the ouchy (but awesome) bit: The only person who can fix it is you.Beth Stallwood is a sought-after coach, facilitator, speaker and consultant, specialising in helping people find more joy at work, and helping organisations nurture their people. She’s distilled years of experience into the practical WorkJoy toolkit, inspiring you to take ownership of your working life by: Breaking free from ‘work/life balance’ and un-blurring your boundaries Reframing relationships with your organisation, boss and support squad Letting go of limiting beliefs and crafting big goals that won’t go in the bin You’ll spend more than a third of your lifetime working, so there’s no better time to take the wheel and start creating more WorkJoy than right now. bethstallwood.com/Trade ReviewExcellent book. I love the concepts, the examples/stories and the very practical excercises. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to feel more joy at work.Brilliantly set out, easy to take on board, whether you read or dip into it, it's the worklife manual that everyone should be given on their first day at work!Table of ContentsTable of ContentsForewordAcknowledgements The WorkJoy Mindset The WorkJoy Formula The WorkJoy Method Part 1: Mindset / Head Stories Lives Careers Part 2: People / Heart Squads Bosses Moodhoovers Organisations Part 3: Actions / Hands Goals Habits Hurdles ConclusionRecommended additional reading

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Book Synopsis** Business Book Awards 2023 Finalist **‘A really powerful book.’ - Bruce DaisleySimple tools, extraordinary results.Everything we’re learning about how we function best as humans in the digital age is pointing towards one of our oldest technologies: the pen and the page.Exploratory writing – writing for ourselves, not for others, writing when we don’t know exactly what it is we want to say – is one of the most powerful and lightweight thinking tools we have at our disposal. It’s also been, until now, one of the most overlooked.But the world’s most influential leaders are increasingly using the techniques in this book to support the key skills of the 21st century – self-mastery, creativity, focus, solution-finding, collaboration – and so can you.Alison Jones has been helping business leaders identify and articulate what matters over a 30-year career in publishing and as a coach. The founder of Practical Inspiration Publishing and host of The Extraordinary Business Book Club podcast and community, she is passionate about the power of writing to change ourselves and the world.Trade ReviewAnyone who writes regularly knows that writing is a powerful tool for thinking. This book makes that magic accessible to everyone, at any time. Read it!’Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Power of RegretI was moved by Alison’s book. Exploratory Writing made me rethink the role that writing played in my life – a really powerful book.Bruce Daisley, author of The Joy of Work and FortitudeStrongly suggest you go out and buy this book to support your writing habit or to help you plan for tough conversations or discover perspective. The page is your oyster! * Amazon *I love this book. Packed full of research made simple and a load of 6 minutes prompts to make sense of what’s going on inside your head and generate ideas. Been using it for my business and my personal life and it’s working wonders. * Amazon *...a clarion call about writing’s infinite power to help us through our everyday ideas, decisions and to help us get where we want to go in life. * Amazon *I have read a lot of books about writing, but this one is something different. I really enjoyed it... I would recommend this book for any writer who wants techniques to help them free up their writing and help them to plumb their hidden depths. * Netgalley *A whole new way of exploring the power of writing. This book helps you to unlock the inner genius that's waiting to be discovered in the recesses of your brain. And it's a brilliant read. * Amazon *Reveals a whole world of ways to bring the inside thoughts (especially those you didn't even know you had) out into the world. It helps you get unstuck, it helps you get creative and it helps you connect with yourself and others. * Amazon *I found this book a delight to read. It is really well written and engaging, gentle, inspiring, and thought provoking. There are lots and lots of creative ideas suggested to help improve my writing. * GoodReads *This book has profound implications for any writer. Stop fearing the blank page and get started with a simple practice of exploratory writing that will transform your life on and off the page. * GoodReads *I don’t often complete a “guide” with any real feeling of being able to take it forward as part of my daily routine but I genuinely believe exploratory writing will be an invaluable asset for my wellbeing, writing and work! * Netgalley *Table of ContentsIntroductionPart 1 - Why exploratory writing?The science Is this about better writing? Let’s get startedPart 2 – The toolkitExploratory narrative freewriting mindfulness chimp management empathyMetaphor surfacing metaphors finding new metaphors forced metaphors analogyInquiry learning through inquiry inquiring of future you appreciative inquiry humble inquiryVisual thinking writing into drawings storyboarding graphic organizers developing your own visualsPart 3 – Using the toolsWellbeing and mindfulness sense-making mental resilience happiness self-coachingClarity and focus decluttering focus and deep work reflective practiceCreativity and problem-solving creative thinking problem-solving prototypingLeadership and collaboration visioning uncovering bias conflict resolution culture changeConclusion: over to youAppendices: glossary of tools, list of prompts, bibliography

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Book Synopsis**The People’s Book Prize 2022/23 Shortlisted Title**Are you fed up of feeling tired, wired and unable to manage your mood? Worried that your mental health is having an effect on your relationships or your ability to perform at work?You are not alone.Many successful career women believe they thrive under pressure yet become susceptible to the negative effects of stress. Despite unexplained changes in their health, some ignore the warning signs and burn out. At best this leaves them unable to function and at worst it can lead to infertility, heart attack, stroke or dementia.Antidepressants are frequently offered for the symptoms of burnout but there is another way.In The Burnout Bible, registered nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner and mental health expert Rachel Philpotts shares: A simple 4-step solution to improving your mood naturally, Evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle tips to tackle fatigue and emotional overwhelm, and Quick and easy mood-boosting recipes All designed to help you beat burnout and feel revitalized, reenergized and restored.Trade Review'...a valuable resource for anyone experiencing burnout or looking to prevent it. Rachel Philpotts combines her expertise in nutrition and mental health to provide practical guidance, helping readers address the root causes of burnout and take steps toward recovery. If you're seeking a comprehensive approach to overcoming burnout and reclaiming your well-being, this book is a worthwhile read.' NetGalley * Netgalley *I read a lot of books on health, wellbeing, nutrition and lifestyle. This one really spoke to me and covered a wealth of aspects of managing stress. Not only avoiding burnout, but how to thrive in a culture of chronic stress. A very practical guide, well written and easy meaningful changes to make. The author clearly has a deep knowledge on the subject and provides a proven scientific approach to holistic female health** - Amazon**This is a must read if you’re looking to improve your health naturally! I often find that health & wellbeing books can feel overwhelming (which is the last thing you need when you’re already burnout). Rachel makes scientific principles easy to digest, understand & apply to your own life. I’ve already made some simple changes to my own lifestyle that have had a big impact. - AmazonIf this is your first time learning about the effects of stress on a human body this is a deep dive into the medical aspects...a great crash course for first timers in easy to understand format. Essential for library shelves. - NetGalleyTable of ContentsTable of ContentsIntroductionPart 1: What is Burnout?Chapter 1. The stress factor1.1 Burnout defined1.2 The stress response1.3 The three stages of burnoutChapter 2. Why women experience burnoutChapter 3. The burnout effect3.1 Health conditions associated with burnout3.2 Symptoms to look out forChapter 4. Managing fatigue and emotional overwhelm4.1 The traditional approach4.2 An alternativePart 2: What Is Actually Going OnSection introduction - Getting to the root causeChapter 5. What’s going on in your brainChapter 6. The hidden cycle driving your moodChapter 7. Your cells’ energy engine roomChapter 8. That gut feeling: The role of the Gut-Brain AxisChapter 9. Hormone havocChapter 10. The blood sugar roller coasterChapter 11. The role of inflammation and immune healthChapter 12. Your genesPart 3: What To Do About ItSection introduction – My Mood-Boosting MethodChapter 13. Nourish – the brain and the whole body13.1 A Note on hydration13.2 Fatigue fighting & mood boosting nutrients13.3 Notorious mood disruptersChapter 14. Engage – in physical activities and hobbies14.1 The right exercise14.2 Social connection14.3 Hobbies14.4 When to disengage - The social media drain Chapter 15. Restore – through rest and relaxation15.1 Why you should (self)care15.2 How to identify your stressors15.3 Relaxation tools and techniques15.4 The importance of sleep Chapter 16. Reframe – negative thoughts and limiting beliefs16.1 Limiting beliefs16.2 Check your language16.3 Breaking negative thought patterns16.4 Practising gratitudePart 4: What To Do NextChapter 17. The personalized approachChapter 18. Functional and nutrigenomic testingRecipes (c.20, including:Mood-boosting breakfasts,Grab-and go lunches,Energising dinners, andPick-me-up snack ideas)ResourcesReferencesIndex

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Book Synopsis"We’ve all gotten stuck working with people we don’t like. Thankfully, Deb Mashek has written a lively, actionable book to fix that. Combining her expertise as a psychologist and her experience as a consultant, she reveals how we can earn trust, repair relationships, and create collaborations that bring out the best in us.” Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLifeMany people have mixed feelings about workplace collaboration. On the one hand, they know collaboration is essential to achieve complex goals. On the other hand, they know collaboration is a slog. People pull in different directions. There’s desperately little communication and even less follow through. One person ends up doing all the work. The result? Friction mounts. Projects fizzle. Great people walk.Here’s why: very few of us ever receive any formal training in how to collaborate well.In Collabor(h)ate, Deb Mashek draws on her deep experience as a relationships researcher and collaboration facilitator to reveal everything you need to know to make workplace collaborations less painful and more productive.Dr Deb Mashek is an experienced business consultant, professor, higher education administrator, and national nonprofit executive. She applies relationship science to help people collaborate better. Learn more at: www.collaborhate.comTrade ReviewWhen collaboration is done well it creates an exponentially better end result but when done poorly it can create low morale, low output and a whole host of other problems. The book teaches readers a framework for collaborating better and explains the dynamics of solid team/group work. * LinkedIn *...essential reading for anyone who wants to improve collaboration and relationships in the workplace. I cannot recommend Collabor(h)ate highly enough. It is a game-changer. * Amazon *Deb Mashek is the guru of all things collaboration. She provides leaders and teams a paradigm for working better together. Deb taps her life experiences, research and business acumen in developing this easy-to-read and still super-substantive resource for all teams everywhere. Collabor(h)ate is full of great stories AND practical models and tools you can use right away. * Amazon *The Mashek Matrix is genius, akin to Stephen Covey's Four Quadrants. The launch of this book marks a paradigm shift in our business culture. -- Nina Bianchi * Amazon *Relatable, actionable, and empirically-based - this book is a must-read for any professional looking to improve their workplace relationships and productivity. * Amazon *The Mashek Matrix, nine strategies to positively influence collaborative relationships , and insight into understanding and managing interdependence are worth their weight in gold. * Netgalley *For a short book, it's exceptionally powerful, and one I would not hesitate to recommend. * Netgalley *"People in the corporate world, particularly those who’ve been consistently disappointed by collaborations, will find a great deal of clear thinking in these pages. An upbeat and pro-active method for improving collaborations in the workplace and beyond" - Kirkus ReviewsTable of ContentsFRONT MATERIALPrefacePART 1: FOUNDATIONS OF COLLABORATIONChapter 1. What is collaboration and why is it so dang difficult?What is "collaboration" anyway? | Mixed feelings about collaboration? You're not alone | Putting the H in collabor(h)ate | Why is collaboration so dang difficult? | So why bother? | Why aren't we taught how to do this? | Fear not: this learnable (and relationship theory can help) | Here's the point | Questions for reflection and integrationChapter 2. Two relationship dimensionsYour workplace relationships matter | Relationship quality: Is your collaboration relatively good or bad? | Interdependence: To what extent are you and your collaborators mutually dependent on each other? | The Mashek Matrix | Moving from collabor(h)ate to collaborGREAT | You, your team, your organization | Here's the point | Questions for reflection and integrationChapter 3. Improving relationship qualitySet clear expectations | Behave accordingly | Avoid telling yourself stories about others | Talk about yourself | Cultivate we-ness | Engage in novel and challenging work | Bring the donuts | Be responsive | The power of personality | Attachment anxiety and avoidance | Here's the point | Questions for reflection and integrationChapter 4. Changing interdependenceFrequency of interaction | Diversity of activities | Strength of influence: Tasks | Strength of influence: Consequences | Deciding how to decide | Maintaining boundaries | Individuals and their roles | Tools employed | Organizational values | Rituals and processes | Capacities and supports | Here's the point | Questions for reflection and integrationPART 2: COLLABORATIVE CHALLENGES (AND HOW TO ADDRESS THEM)Chapter 6. Diagnosing and remedying the 12 most common collaboration challengesHow to use this section | Dropped balls | Uneven workload | "My way or highway" | No capacity to give | Under preparation | Disengagement | Going rogue | Last minute contributions | Inconsistent contributions | Stealing credit | Dodging hard conversations | Mushy roles | Here's the point | Questions for reflection and integrationChapter 7. Special collaborative contextsCross-functional | Skip rank | Cross-cultural | Inter-generational | Other power dynamics | Difficult personalities | Here's the point | Questions for reflection and integrationChapter 8. When to get the heck out of there4 horsemen of the apocalypse | Process loss vs. sudden death | Chaos and toxicity | Teams in crisis | Should I stay or should I go? | The things you cannot change | Don't be a doormat | Growth after breakup | Here's the point | Questions for reflection and integrationPART 3: LIVING IN A WORLD OF COLLBORGREATChapter 9. Further developing your collaboration chops: Professional development for you and your teamUnderstanding the impact of your behaviors | Finding the courage to change | Options and interventions for you as an individual | Options and interventions for your team and organization | Here's the point | Questions for reflection and integrationChapter 10. Hey, you're collaborGREAT!Taking the H out of collabor(h)ate | Choosing which stone soups to contribute to | Identifying, vetting, and committing to collaborators | Learning to say "yes" vs knowing when to say "no" | How to be in the room where it happens | Helping others level up | It takes a village | Here's the point | Questions for reflection and integrationChapter 11. The Collaborators' VowBACKEND MATERIALBonus chapter: Collaboration in friendships, family, community, and lifeReferencesAcknowledgements

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Book SynopsisLife and work continue to evolve, and so must your leadership. Thriving in today’s business environment requires conscious, inspirational leadership, a fresh understanding of the world we find ourselves in, and a whole new playbook anchored in meaning and purpose. You need a set of strategies and applications that enable you to create an experience in your organization where your people give their best, feel fulfilled in their work and relationships, can work toward realizing their potential, and will persevere alongside you in service of the company’s mission.Not only will you and your team be completely rejuvenated and elevated by exercising this kind of agency, but your business will be transformed to perform at much higher levels of productivity, creativity, and results. Meaning and purpose are essential ingredients to unleash the potential of everyone in your stakeholder community, powerfully uniting them, to increase your organizational impact and relevance. Here is your opportunity to transform the Great Resignation into your Great Revitalization.DR ALISE CORTEZ is a management consultant specializing in meaning and purpose, an organizational logotherapist, the host of Working on Purpose radio and Chief Purpose Officer at Dr Alise Cortez and Associates. She works with forward-reaching organizations to develop conscious, inspirational leaders and enable them to transform their organizations into high functioning, profitable enterprises by activating meaning and purpose.Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsForeword by Dr. Lance SecretanIntroduction: First Aid for the Exhausted, Overwhelmed or Lost LeaderPART ONE: THE ‘WHAT’ OF G.U.S.T.O.Chapter One – G: Gumption -- Your Business as an Enlivening Force for Good (What)Your Business Can Breathe Vital Life Back into YouConscious Capitalism, the Super Hero to Power Your BusinessYour Business Beautiful, Intelligently DesignedThe Long Play in BusinessKey Points SummaryChapter Two – U: Urgency – Wake Up and Turn Fast! (When and Where)From Autopilot to a Constant Drive for Improvement The Cry for Work-Life Harmony in the Great ResignationThe Call for Wellbeing amid a Mental Health CrisisFluid Location and the New Focus on Where Work Gets DoneKey Points SummaryChapter Three – S: Sustainability in an Interdependent World (Why)On Becoming Wise Homo SapiensYour “Living Organization” in Today’s Stakeholder Capitalism WorldFrom an “Ego Economy” to a “Living Economy”Sustainability and ESG as a Business ImperativeKey Points SummaryChapter Four – T: Therapy that Enlivens Hearts and Souls Through Meaning (How)That Workforce Hungers for Deep MeaningEnter Logotherapy: The Surprisingly Simple Path to Activate MeaningThe Playground of Work – Where Meaning is ActivatedDoctor’s Orders: Motivate Through MeaningKey Points SummaryChapter Five – O: Ownership Culture that Unites All Stakeholders Through Purpose (Who)What is Purpose, and Why Does it Matter?Purpose as Today’s Driving Business ImperativeYour Parliament of PurposeKey Points SummaryPART TWO: THE ‘HOW’ THROUGH N.O.W.Chapter Six – N: Nurture Through Mindfulness (IQ)Perform a Human Capital Process and Procedure AuditFocus on and Nurture Individual StrengthsBanish Your “High Performance” Programs and Embrace “Momentum”Re-Tool Feedback and RecognitionVitalize Well-Being in Your Workplace Remove Toxicity that’s Killing Your Culture Measure and Increase Employee Engagement and FulfillmentDeconstruct Time and Place in Today’s Nimble WorkplaceElevate Your Team by Leveraging AI and RoboticsKey Points SummaryChapter Seven: O: Open the Heart (EQ)Become a Caring Leader Who Celebrates “Everyone Matters”Manage Through Meaning ™Bring Passion Back to the WorkplaceInspire “Love in Work” and Spread JoyStomp Out Fear and ToxicityEncourage Social or Job PurposingIncrease Relational Connection and Belonging Through DEIBLive the ESG+R Standard Every DayKey Points SummaryChapter Eight: W: Wake the Soul (SQ)Do the Work – Be a Leader Worth FollowingAdd Inspiration to Evolve Your Leadership PracticeDetect Your Company’s Purpose – Your Unique Way of Being and ServingEmbed Your Company Purpose into Every Operational AspectHelp Your Team Members Discover Their Own PurposeElevate Your Company Purpose with BeautyAccept the Summons of Syntropy – Reaching to Our Higher PotentialKey Points SummaryConclusionSelect Bibliography

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Book Synopsis** Business Book Awards 2023 Finalist **‘Amazing book: Clever, insightful, relevant, and actionable.’ Dave UlrichIf you find discussions of inequality painful, aggravating, exhausting, or even scary, it’s time to explore the elephant.Growing the Elephant is the story of Advantage - Earned and Unearned. Earned Advantage is the part of the Elephant we know. Work hard – get rewarded; form relationships – get opportunities. But while anyone can earn Advantage, some have more opportunity than others. That’s the story of Unearned Advantage.Unearned Advantage is the part of the Elephant we avoid. It is so hard to talk or even think about that those with it ignore or deny it while those without it are exhausted or incensed by it.Growing the Elephant is for anyone working to increase innovation, performance, and inclusion by building practices and mindset to meet and stay with what's difficult. It is for leaders and contributors at any level and those who help them build and sustain diversity, equity and inclusion.A seasoned human resources executive, CHRIS ALTIZER, MBA, MA consults and coaches executives and lectures on business, management. and inclusive leadership. He has led teams and worked with senior leaders across industries around the globe. His research and work have been published in journals and covered by Forbes Magazine. Chris practices and teaches mindfulness, yoga, and martial arts. GLORIA JOHNSON-CUSACK, MPA, is a servant leader and changemaker who consults to leadership teams and boards of public and private foundations committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in education, financial security, and health. She lectures at Columbia University and serves as Board Chair of the Firelight Foundation supporting communities in Africa. She holds degrees from American University and Columbia University.Trade ReviewThe advantages of leveraging diversity through inclusion have been widely recognized, if not often successfully reaped, for decades. Why is it that now we are all so focus on this topic. Amazingly there are still a lot of people who choose to ignore this, while there are ways to ensure you are not seen as disrespectful. Chris Altizer and Gloria Johnson-Cusack not only provide explanation to recognize diversity but also use it through true life examples -- Monique Vander Eyken * HR Director *Table of ContentsTable of ContentsChapter 1: IntroductionA Word from the AuthorsIntroducing the ElephantGrowing the Elephant – Our Approach and IntentAn Approach to Reading this BookGrowing and Learning - Not Always ComfortableClosing Chapter 1 - Terms and the TeamWhy No 'Disadvantage'?Chapter 2: Recognizing AdvantageThrough the Eyes of…The Authors on RecognizingRecognizing Advantage - What Am I Looking At?Recognizing Earned AdvantageEarned Advantage ExerciseThe Unearned Opportunities for Earned Advantage – Unearned AdvantageSources of Unearned AdvantagesUnearned Advantage: Who We AreWhence you cameSTOP – Begin to See the ElephantRecognizing the Entire ElephantThe Discomfort of Recognizing Unearned AdvantageEmotional Awareness of Advantage ReflectionA Brief Introduction to Windows of ToleranceChapter SummaryChapter 3 Working with Advantage – the MindsetThe Team Explores Advantage Mindset – Fixed or Growth?The Growth Advantage MindsetExploring MindsetThe GAM ExerciseAlvin Explores IntentionsWhat They Are, How They WorkMaria’s GAM Intention.The GAM of Whence You (we) CameYvonne’s Intention – Self Compassion (and Robert’s, Too)Advantage Compassion – for Yvonne and Robert (and the rest of us)Chapter SummaryChapter 4 Growing Earned AdvantageUnconscious Biases – Seriously Uncomfortable… Little Things That Add UpThe Turbulence of Language Ownership – Claiming the BaggageMicroaggressionsAwareness of MicroaggressionClaiming More Baggage - Unpacking Gender Personal PronounsUnpack Some BaggageLiterally Harder to Carry - DisabilityGrow the Good – Feel the RealWatering the Seeds of Earned Advantage - RAINGrowing Earned Advantage – Things You Already KnowGrowing Earned Advantages for Two, PleaseAsking for Opportunity for Earned Advantage3 Kinds of AwarenessIncreasing Awareness?Claiming “Woke” – The unPolitics of the Growth Advantage Mindset (a box)GAM Leadership - and FollowershipChapter SummaryConclusionGrowing Earned Advantage - the Fertilizer of CourageHolding More Unearned AdvantageHolding or Supporting Less Unearned AdvantageAppendixDynamics of AdvantageAwareness of Advantage Exercise:TBC - Additional Resources & ReadingResources 84Background Design Statement - Chris Altizer 86Advantage, Not Privilege 86

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Book SynopsisYou’ve come this far… How do you move your career forward from here?Once you reach middle to senior level in your profession, you require different skills to allow you not only to carry out your day-to-day role effectively and positively, but to also continue your career progression and fulfil your potential.Simply being technically proficient and having expert knowledge isn’t enough any more. You need to develop other capabilities related to communicating, engaging with others and dealing with every professional scenario effectively and confidently.This book will help you master these skills to successfully navigate your current role and prepare for your next, so that you can increase your job satisfaction and progress your career.Joanna Gaudoin helps bright, knowledgeable people with great technical skills and experience improve their non-technical skills, so they progress their careers and boost their firm’s performance. She has run her business for over a decade and has worked with thousands of people, both individually and in groups. Now she wants to help YOU stand out and develop the skills you need to succeed.Trade ReviewI now look at the day to day running of my business very differently. A must read for any management team. * Amazon *This book is well worth a read. Love the section on personal branding - so important! * Amazon *I would encourage anyone, at any point in their career, even if senior, to read this book. You’ll be surprised about how the seemingly small things you’re doing (or not!) have a huge impact on how you are perceived and how you are managing your career. * Amazon *This is a rare, comprehensive and very readable resource to help you with understanding yourself, the sometimes confusing world of work relationships and how to approach things differently. * Amazon *Table of ContentsTable of ContentsAbout this book Section 1 - It all starts with you Chapter 1 – You can’t help but impact others Chapter 2 – What you wear matters Chapter 3 – The power of body language Chapter 4 – What you say and how Chapter 5 – Managing yourself in the time you have Section 2 – The relationships you need Chapter 6 – The Foundations of great relationships Chapter 7 – Internal Relationships Chapter 8 – Building external relationships Chapter 9 – Common people challenges Section 3 – Professional scenarios Chapter 10 – Online Presence Chapter 11 – Meetings & Presentations Chapter 12 – Day-to-Day Communication Chapter 13 – Changing roles Conclusion

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Book SynopsisRemote working is here to stay.But 65% of remote workers say they feel isolated, and many managers struggle to know how to support them.In Your Resource is Human award-winning marketer and global remote business leader Melissa Romo explores the five unspoken remote work emotions, and identifies the five remote-ready leadership behaviors that can help all teams, large or small, rise above the sometimes emotional undertow of working apart.This book aims to give remote leaders the counsel and courage to embrace empathy, adapt their communication and inspire optimism that will drive culture, build connection and help their people do their best work.Melissa Romo has more than 20 years’ experience as a business leader for FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies around the world and has spent more than a decade building, leading and working in globally dispersed teams. She earned an MBA from the Yale School of Management, where she studied organizational behavior and leadership, has been recognized as a marketing and advertising industry “40 Over 40,” and is a regular speaker on communication, content and community for business events around the world. https://www.melissaromoauthor.com/Trade ReviewThis brand-new, brilliantly written book, based on revealing interviews, allows CEO’s to understand the work-at-home phenomenon with more clarity and sensitivity to create a better workforce..a riveting business book, written by a skillful and intelligent executive. * LinkedIn *This is an important topic. Everyone leading a team - or who wants to ultimately lead a team - should read this book. * LinkedIn *If you are looking for straightforward tools and specific actions you can take to support your team and create the conditions for them to thrive in hybrid work, this book is for you. It's carefully researched and filled with relatable stories that make it an enjoyable and quick read. * LinkedIn *I highly recommend leaders furnish this book to their managers and teams. The thing that sets this book apart from the many articles, blogs and books written about remote work is how Romo shares actionable knowledge and information. She gives leaders the “how” to improve as remote leaders rather than just detailing the current challenges and theories. * Amazon *...a fantastic book that will help anybody build the skills to ensure your teams stay engaged, stay focused, and stay happy. * Amazon *Table of ContentsTable of ContentsYour Resource is Human: Remote work’s emotional pitfalls and how courageous leadership can help teams rise aboveForeword - Jay Shetty, bestselling author of “Think Like a Monk” and host of the podcast “On Purpose”Introduction - Who this book is forSection I - Identifying the 5 emotional pitfalls of remote workWhile your people might love the flexibility and independence of remote work, more challenging emotions are at play on some level all of the time. A good leader has a clear-eyed understanding of these and is on the lookout for them at all times.Diagnostic: How well do you read emotional signalsChapter 1 - IsolationHow remote work contradicts our human need for connectionChapter 2 - GuiltHow we punish ourselves for unproductive daysChapter 3 - BoredomWhen the empty room does not inspire motivationChapter 4 - ParanoiaCareer progression, politics and wondering if ‘out of sight means out of mind’Chapter 5 - DepressionThe devil’s workshop: Being alone during personal crises, existential dread, blues and fatigueSection II - Behavior blueprints: mastering your remote-ready leadershipEmpathetic leadership while remote is different than empathetic leadership in person. This section will help you apply 5 leadership behaviors to help you manage effectively in a remote context, confidently embracing the emotional realities your team are navigating every day.Diagnostic: How ready are you for remote-ready leadership?Chapter 6 - Checking inQuestions to ask and how to know when to ask them + 5 conversation startersChapter 7 - Building trustCreating a safe place to confide, and what to say when they do + 5 conversation startersChapter 8 - Setting boundaries How to show care and compassion without being a pushover + 5 conversation startersChapter 9 - Managing performanceBalancing high expectations with personal constraints + 5 conversation startersChapter 10 - Communicating with optimismRemote-ready leadership and how the leader is every remote team’s North Star + 5 conversation startersConclusionFurther ReadingAbout the Author

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Book Synopsis'Want to avoid making leadership mistakes and make better decisions? Read this book.' - James TimpsonNo time for wishful thinking when you’re changing the world.If you’re a leader who wants to get things done in a way that makes the world a better place, you need someone in your corner.Liam Black has been supporting social entrepreneurs and purpose-driven leaders for decades, and he understands what it takes to do work that goes beyond the bottom line – and what it can take out of you, too.In this no-bullshit, woo-woo-free book, he reveals how to align purpose and leadership, how to deal with uncertainty, imposter syndrome, anxiety and loneliness along the way, how to exercise authority (even in the face of endemic sexism), and when it’s right to walk away.'Liam’s the mentor you want on your side when things get tough.' - Sue Campbell, FA Director of Women’s Football'This book (like his mentoring) will help you get through tough times with grace – a must read.' - Juliet Scott-Croxford, President North America Brompton BikesLiam Black has founded and led a dozen organizations, invested millions in purpose-driven companies and is a mentor to start-up entrepreneurs and leaders in multinational corporations.Trade ReviewDoes the world really need another book about leadership? Well, it turns out it does.. Liam's book is a paean Dr Craig Dearden Phillips, MBEThis book is a fantastic read...and it might just be what you need if you're trying to make sense of your life, or your career. Bring it on! * Amazon *I’ve benefited from Liam’s gloves off mentoring and can testify it’s both challenging and compassionate. I’m very grateful for it. And now you can get it in book form! It’s short, pithy, and provoking. * LinkedIn *There’s no shortage of leadership books out there, but this is definitely one I would recommend. It is clearly written, honest, brave, entertaining and very, very funny. If you like seeing ego, pomposity and hypocrisy being skewered, you’ll love it. * Amazon *He gets you to see the world as it is before you want to see the world as you want it to be. And that is why the gloves off mentor bit really rings true with me. I highly recommend it. -- David McQueen * LinkedIn *Table of ContentsForeword by James Timpson, OBEIntroductionPART 1: MAKING A DIFFERENCEChapter 1: So, you want to change the world…Chapter 2: Courage and clarity Chapter 3: Purpose and platformChapter 4: Authority and agencyPART 2: STAYING ALIVEChapter 5: Bullshit and bullyingChapter 6: Maniac and minderChapter 7: Dealing with dickheadsConclusion

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Book SynopsisOf course your team is good. It’s made up of good people. But imagine if it was GREAT… imagine if it had the EDGE…In a world of ambiguity and constant change, teams are the critical glue for solving complex problems, delivering in challenging environments and supporting each other to grow, develop and be engaged. Drawing from extensive research working across hundreds of teams, Alison Grieve and Jenni Miller have developed an integrated and full-team approach that allows any team to achieve high performance and sustain it. In this highly practical book, they translate their authoritative research and theory into five key Edge Dynamics, together with clear steps and tools that can be applied immediately. Take your team to the edge of higher performance, deeper engagement and greater wellbeing and beyond. Trade Review'In a nutshell, this book is a game-changer for leaders. If you're aiming to elevate your team's performance, look no further. It's packed with actionable steps and valuable tips that guarantee results. Plus, the free resources accompanying the Edge Dynamic Framework are a lifesaver. I loved every bit of it and will be urging everyone I know to read it. - Amazon reviewThe book has a good focus on building high performance teams and drills down into components that support such a team structure: reason, results, routine, relationships and resilience. - NetGalleyShort enough so as to not be overwhelming, but packed full of detail and things to consider, learn, unlearn and apply, this book provides key insights that will help all levels of team thrive. - NetGalleyIn a nutshell, this book is a game-changer for leaders. If you're aiming to elevate your team's performance, look no further. It's packed with actionable steps and valuable tips that guarantee results. Plus, the free resources accompanying the Edge Dynamic Framework are a lifesaver. I loved every bit of it and will be urging everyone I know to read it. - AmazonTable of ContentsIntroduction: Why High-performing Teams? What is High Performance? The VUCA World The Need for High-performing Teams Organizational Benefits Individual Benefits The Benefits to You The Conditions for Success in a High-performing Team High Performance is By Design How To Use this Book Diamond Charter PART ONE: High-performing Team Dynamics Chapter 1: The Principles and Dynamics of High-performing Teams The Principles of High-performing Teams Overview of The Edge Dynamics Diagnosing Your Team Accessing the Diagnostic Tool How The Edge Dynamics Interact with Each Other The Principles and Dynamics of High-performing Teams - A Summary Chapter 2: Reason What is Reason? Why is Reason Important? The Impact of Reason on Team Performance The 4 Levels of Reason Alignment of the 4 Levels Creating a Team Reason How Reason Changes When the Team Changes The Links to Other Edge Dynamics Reason – A Summary Chapter 3: Results What do we Mean by Results? Clarity: The Biggest Gift You Can Give Your Team Alignment of Results Collaboration Over-Collaboration The Big Whats The Links to Other Edge Dynamics Results – A Summary Chapter 4: Routines Defining Routines Creating a Team Rhythm Meetings Decision Making: Who Makes Decisions In Your Team? Communication Processes Escalations Planning and Adjusting Work Engaging Externally (e.g., Customers, Suppliers, Partners) Accountability The Links to the Other Edge Dynamics Routines – A Summary Chapter 5: Relationships Definition of Relationships The Benefits of Great Relationships The Complexity of Relationships Where Do You Start with Relationships? Foundation Skills Stretch Skills Going the Extra Mile Avoid Forced Fun Relationship Diagnostic The Links to Other Edge Dynamics Relationships – A Summary Chapter 6: Resilience What is Team Resilience? What do High-performing, Resilient Teams Do? The Impact of Resilience on Sustaining High Performance Single Points of Failure Create a Culture of Learning Beginnings and Endings The Lowest Scoring Edge Dynamic Pay Attention to Your Team’s Resilience Role Modelling Resilience The Links to Other Edge Dynamics Resilience – A Summary PART 2: Leadership and Team Development Chapter 7: Leading a High-performing Team The Behaviour of the Leader is Crucial Self-Awareness Reason Results Relationships Routines Resilience Leading High-performing Teams – A Summary Chapter 8: Accelerators and Interferences Think Like a Formula 1 Team Accelerators Interferences Accelerators and Interferences Are Dynamic Are You an Interference or an Accelerator? Accelerators and Interferences – A Summary Chapter 9: Team Composition for High Performance Types of Teams Matrix Teams Project Teams Team Size Virtual and Hybrid Teams Cross-Cultural Teams Diversity and Inclusion in Teams Team Composition for High Performance – A Summary Conclusion Acknowledgements Bibliography

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Book SynopsisWrite a self-help book that makes a differenceIf you’re a coach, therapist, or trainer wanting to write a book that transforms your readers’ lives, you may feel unsure about what’s involved. How do you translate the words that come so effortlessly when you’re with a client into inspirational and convincing advice on the page? What’s the secret?This is the book that guides you on your journey to becoming a successful self-help author. It gives you everything you need to write, publish, and promote a book that does justice to your ideas and expertise.DEFINE YOUR BOOKUnderstand what you want to achieve with your book, the exact topic to write about, who your readers are, and what kind of self-help guide it will be. So many authors miss this vital step.OUTLINE YOUR BOOKDiscover easy and effective ways of structuring your content so that it effortlessly takes your readers from problem to solution.WRITE YOUR BOOKLearn how to win over your readers’ hearts and minds by writing clearly, persuasively, and authentically.PUT YOUR BOOK OUT THEREUncover the mysteries of editing, publishing, and marketing your book so that it reaches a ready-made audience of willing readers.GINNY CARTER is a bestselling ghostwriter of over 25 books, a book coach, and an award-winning author in her own right. Specialising in self-help guides, business books, and memoirs, she’s ghosted books on a wide variety of topics. Ginny is also the author of the award-winning Your Business, Your Book, which takes you through the key steps for planning, writing, and promoting a business book.Learn more at www.marketingtwentyone.co.ukTrade Review...easy to follow and full of insightful yet practical information that I found very interesting and helpful. I've come out of reading this with a better understanding of what's involved in writing a self help book and how to go about planning and writing it. - NetGalley * Netgalley *I learned a lot from How to Write a Self-Help Book by Ginny Carter...It covers the book writing process right from planning the structure of your book before you even put pen to paper, all the way to publishing and marketing. It was a treat that the author gave examples of books to demonstrate each format. This is a very specific book designed for a fledgling self-help author, and if that’s you (like me) you'll find it invaluable. - NetGalley * Netgalley *This is a short book but it really packs in a lot of useful information about writing a self help book. I’ve read a lot of books on writing nonfiction but I was very impressed with how much I learned from this one - everything is presented clearly and succinctly and is full of useful tips and guidance. We learn about planning and outlining the book, choosing a topic, considering the intended reader, writing persuasively, finding your voice, as well as editing and publishing. It is very well-written and not at all dry, and was a very enjoyable read. I highly recommended this book to anyone who wants to write nonfiction, not just self-help. - NetGalleyThis book is a shining exemplar of a great self-help book - incredibly readable, tightly structured and incisive, and wearing its knowledge with an enjoyably light touch. ...This book is bound to become a classic in its field! - AmazonTable of ContentsWhat You'll Get Out of This Book Part One: Define Your Book - Select Your Journey 1. Your Aim 2. Your Topic 3. Your Readers 4. Your Readers' Journey Part Two: Outline Your Book - Plan Your Journey 5. Your Road Map 6. Your Detailed Itinerary Part Three: Write Your Book - Embark on Your Journey 7. Be Clear 8. Be Persuasive 9. Be You Part Four: Put Your Book Out There - Arrive at Your Destination 10. Edit Your Book 11. Publish Your Book 12. Make Your Book Pay The End or The Beginning? The Author Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisIs it possible to run a successful business without sacrificing your mental and physical health?Most business owners and leaders have a habit of overcoming their company’s challenges at the expense of their own wellbeing. They work long hours, try to do too many things, and struggle to reconcile the excitement of the early days with the stress and exhaustion they feel now. Their businesses may be profitable, but those profits have come at a high personal cost. In other words, they’ve run up an emotional overdraft.If this is you, you can be sure that not only is this damaging for your health, it’s also masking some of the issues that need to be resolved in your business. Because reducing your emotional overdraft is as much of a lifesaver for your company as it is for you.While it’s common to feel this way, it’s not inevitable. This book explains why you’ve run up an emotional overdraft and how you can reduce it, so that you can create a healthier relationship with your business, your loved ones, and yourself. In the process, you’ll be helping your company to thrive in ways you could never imagine — and without having to try so hard.Andy Brown is an award-winning adviser and coach for people-based businesses, helping them to grow sustainably and increase their value.Table of Contents Title Page Copyright Page Contents Introduction PART ONE: The Fundamentals 1. What Is an Emotional Overdraft? 2. Do You Have an Emoszqtional Overdraft? PART TWO: Understanding the Emotional Overdraft 3. What Are Emotions, Anyway? 4. Why You Run Up an Emotional Overdraft 5. Monitoring Your Emotional Overdraft PART THREE: How to Reduce Your Emotional Overdraft 6. The 10 Drivers of an Emotional Overdraft 7. Trust 8. Urgency 9. Expectation 10. Duty 11. JFDI 12. Cost 13. At a Loss 14. Load-balancing 15. Empathy 16. Self-worth PART FOUR: Taking it One Step Further 17. Creating and Maintaining New Habits 18. Team Emotional Overdraft Conclusion The Author Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER THAT WILL TRANSFORM YOUR LIFEStop worrying about being nicer, calmer or more patient. Be a d*ck.It all began for Alexandra Reinwarth when she said 'F*ck you!' to a friend. Realising this person was making her life a misery, she ditched her. This one small act of rebellion sparked a huge change in the way Alexandra forever dealt with social guilt about everything. The Good Girl's Guide To Being A D*ck will teach you how to embrace your inner d*ck, guiding you through who and what to get rid from your life, to stop worrying about what others think, and how the seemingly small things in life can have a huge impact on the quality of your every day living. Alexandra shows you how to embrace your own needs and desires to live the life you've always wanted.Learn to say what you want, ask for what you need and get the life you fully deserve. Go on, be a d*ck.

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Book SynopsisA Sunday Times Book of the YearAll royalties from sales of this book go to The Big IssueIf you could write a letter to your younger self, what would it say?Over 10 years ago, The Big Issue began to ask some of the best-known, most interesting and most successful figures in entertainment, politics, food, sport and business to give advice, offer hope and share a few jokes with their younger selves. They opened up, in ways they never had, to interviewer Jane Graham, reflecting on their lives and themselves with affection, sympathy and sometimes disbelief. This collection of 100 of the most incredible letters includes Paul McCartney on how he found inspiration, Olivia Colman on overcoming confidence problems, Mo Farah on the importance of losing, Arianna Huffington on knowing your motivations, Jamie Oliver on trusting your instinct and many, many more, including Rod Stewart, Margaret Atwood, Buzz Aldrin, David Cameron, Eddie Izzard, Desmond Tutu, Neil Gaiman, Ruby Wax, Ranulph Fiennes, Tracey Emin, Ian McEwan, Michael Palin, Melanie C, Tim Peake, Dionne Warwick and Ewan McGregor.Letter to My Younger Self is a revelatory and profound exploration into the wit and wisdom that age brings, and of the unique insights that looking back can reveal.Proceeds from the sales of this book go to The Big Issue to continue their work dismantling poverty and promoting social justice."A truly wonderful book ... a gateway to intelligent, learned and genuinely inspiring stories, moments and people ... We would highly recommend it ... It's a fab cause and put together seamlessly." Magic Radio - October Book Club Pick'The answers make for great reading.' Sunday Mirror'This collection is full of insightful stories that will make you think about how you live your own life, and how you want to live it in the future.' Woman's Weekly Trade ReviewA thoughtful, funny and moving book. -- Alastair Mabbott * The National Scot *Like all the best ideas, it's simple. A hundred famous people, from Hollywood stars to sporting heroes, were asked [...] what they'd say to the younger version of themselves. The answers make for great reading. -- Book review * Sunday Mirror *This collection is full of insightful stories that will make you think about how you live your own life, and how you want to live it in the future. And the best bit is that all the royalties from the sale of the book will go to The Big Issue. -- Book of the month review * Woman's Weekly *

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Book SynopsisNOW INCLUDES BONUS MATERIAL FROM RICHARD OSMAN, DOLLY PARTON, DAVE GROHL AND MANY MORE. Over 10 years ago, The Big Issue began to ask well-known figures to give advice, offer hope and share a few jokes with their younger selves. They opened up in ways they never had, reflecting on their lives and themselves with affection, sympathy and, sometimes, disbelief.This collection of 100 incredible letters includes Paul McCartney on how he found inspiration, Olivia Colman on overcoming confidence problems, Mo Farah on the importance of losing, Diane Abbott on self-belief, Jamie Oliver on trusting your instinct, and so much more.Letter to My Younger Self is a revelatory and profound exploration into the wit and wisdom that age brings, and of the unique insights that looking back can reveal.

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Book Synopsis'A friendly breastfeeding companion' Giovanna Fletcher*****A modern, up-to-date, friendly and non-judgemental breastfeeding guide for new parents, with personal stories and expert advice.In her down-to-earth style, Chantelle will act as your guide and support system as you prepare to Milk It, including:Preparing before birthWhat to expect in the early daysMilestones to reachBreastfeeding in public and going back to workProblems to look out for with tried and tested solutions...and much moreChantelle believes that every parent should feed their baby in whichever way they think is best, and it is her mission in life to make sure mums have as much information as possible when thinking about breastfeeding. Milk It is her way of doing just that, and is written with the support and know-how of a certified lactation consultant to make sure it is as useful and up-to-date as possible.In personal notes, Chantelle tells her own story of motherhood and breastfeeding, including the issues she experienced and how she ended up tandem feeding her twins after their premature births. Milk It shares other real mums' stories of breastfeeding, mental health and body image, so that you know whatever you choose and are going through, you are not alone.Milk It is everything you need to know about breastfeeding - from a mum who knows.

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Book Synopsis'Moving and funny' Nathan Filer, author of The Shock of the Fall'Funny and terrifying... will offer much needed comfort' Phill Jupitus'The whole book is a joy, it feels like being seen and understood' Standard Issue'Warm, funny, sad and highly recommended!' Isy Suttie, award-winning actor'Searingly honest and beautifully written' Frost magazine'Clever, compassionate and vital' Jason Hazeley, co-author of Ladybirds for Grown-Ups*****When Michelle Thomas suffered her ­first major depressive episode six years ago, she read and watched and listened to everything about mental health she could get her hands on in an effort to­ fix herself. God, it was depressing.Which is the last thing she needed.What she did need was a therapist who would listen and a strategy catered to her needs. What she got was advice to watch a few YouTube videos and have a cup of tea when having a panic attack, along with a cheerful reminder that 'it could be worse'.My Sh*t Therapist is an honest, hilarious and heart-rending account of living with mental illness, helping you navigate the world, care for your mind and get through sh*t jobs, medications, relationships, habits, homes and therapists.You'll ­find no scented candles or matcha tea 'cures' for mental illness here. Instead, learn how a modern woman and her friends and followers navigate life with their brilliant but unpredictably sh*t brains.

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Book Synopsis___***PRE-ORDER CIARA'S NEW BOOK, THE FUSS-FREE FAMILY COOKBOOK, NOW!***EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MAKE BATCH COOKING WORK FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILYMeal planning and batch cooking save you time and money, so discover Ciara's simple and practical system to alleviate meal panic! Adaptable to suit every schedule, no fancy equipment needed and all ingredients found at the supermarket, Ciara has redefined batch cooking and delivers 100 delicious, fuss-free recipes:BREAKFAST recipes for more than just cereal or toastQuick and fresh LUNCH ideasSLOW COOKER recipes prepped in the morning for no-hassle dinner laterONE-POT WONDERS all cooked on the hob in 30 minsFAMILY FAVOURITES to make in batch and freeze for another dayCOOK ONCE, EAT TWICE: leftovers transformed into an entirely new dishFREEZER STASH BAGS to make you a food prep masterNo day is complete without BIG BATCH SNACKS!

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Book SynopsisWhen social distancing is over, can people still keep their distance?I only do the things I like now, rather than the things I should - is that alright?And these days, why has everyone got an opinion on everything and insist on sharing it?Oh. Scratch that one.From one of Britain's most-loved national treasures, comes a much-needed Bible of straight-talking honesty and sharp observational humour: following an unprecedented time of collective global insanity, Freddie is ready to impart his effortless charm, wit and wisdom on a wild array of topics.From the significant: climate change - maybe it's our time to go? To the time-worn: what even is political correctness and has the world really gone mad? To the essential: just what do you get when you receive the coveted Toby Carvery Gold Card?In Right, Said Fred, Freddie takes you on a whirlwind tour of his brain as he ponders more of life's most unfathomable questions.

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Book SynopsisTHE MODERN-DAY SURVIVAL BIBLE FROM EX-SPECIAL FORCES SOLDIER AND NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OLLIE OLLERTONDo you know how to thrive, not just survive?Can you build a fire? Administer critical first aid?Could you stay alive out in the wilderness? Fend off a wild animal?What about societal collapse, extreme weather or urban warfare?In How to Survive (Almost) Anything, former Special Forces soldier Ollie Ollerton passes on all the specialist skills, knowledge and mindset learnt over the course of a life that has experienced some of the world's toughest conditions and most hostile situations: whether that's fending off a wild animal at 10 years-old, serving in the elite Special Forces, or mountaineering in the ice-capped Himalayas.This essential guide meticulously teaches you how to prepare your instincts, ready your mentality and hone your survival skills so that you have the tools and know-how to survive whatever comes next.

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Book Synopsis'The 21st-Century Girl's Survival Pack' - Caitlin Moran'I would recommend this brilliantly clear and informative book to every young girl...Tara writes with deep knowledge, warmth and humour about all the challenges young girls and all of us face, and she tells us how to overcome them' - Julia SamuelThe Sunday Times bestsellerFor girls and young women these are shifting times: never before have they had so much freedom and choice; but never before have they had so many demands placed upon them - by themselves as well as others.Writing directly to girls and young women Dr Tara Porter draws on decades of experience to offer them insight into their own psychology. From exams to friendship, from families to love, Tara pulls together everything she has learnt to provide accessible explanations and suggestions for teenagers and young women everywhere. Like a warm letter from a wise friend or big sister, You Don't Understand Me not only understands the young person's perspectives but guides them through their challenges they face. You Don't Understand Me is uniquely written to teenagers and young women. But in explaining young women to themselves, it also provides an indispensable guide to their parents: a glimpse behind the rolled eyes and the protestations their daughter makes: 'You Don't Understand Me'.'If God were a mother, this is the Bible she would write for teenage girls and young women. This book is the greatest gift you could give your daughter' - Caitlin Moran

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Book SynopsisIn 2003, England won the Rugby World Cup. Steve Thompson was there, in England's front row, at the heart of the match, and at the heart of the scrum - one of sport's most destructive, repetitive impacts.But the triumphs came at a cost. When rugby union turned professional, Steve was plunged into a game where raw power meant everything. Today, he remembers nothing about playing in that final. In his words, watching the tape back is like watching a ghost.The years of hurt in an era of professional meat shields, and the culture of sucking up punishment and coming back for more, have taken a terrible toll. Steve has been diagnosed with early onset dementia, and probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy. He is in his early forties. There are days when he doesn't remember the names of his wife and four kids.Unforgettable is part sports memoir - with stories contributed by his world-cup winning teammates and his former manager, Sir Clive Woodward - and part raw human storytelling. In it, Steve will make memories for himself and for his children, and will relive the biggest battle of his life, with his toughest opponent - his own mind.Despite the constant reminders of what has been lost, and what is still to lose, Steve's powerful story is one of hope and courage. Unforgettable stands as testament to the ultimate strength of the human mind - and to a man no longer pushing himself to the limit for competition, but for his own place in the world.

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Book Synopsis'Compelling, authentic, and relatable - simply superb advice in life and leadership' - Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret) 16th Supreme Allied Commander of NATOIt was a moment that captured the attention of the world: Brett Crozier, captain of the most prestigious aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy, walked off his ship for the last time while thousands of his sailors saluted and chanted his name in admiration. Crozier had made the decision to try to protect his sailors by pleading with his superiors for help when COVID-19 had swept through the vessel. Two days later, he was relieved of command.Now, Crozier reflects on his life, career, and commitment to doing the right thing in a book that celebrates the power of kindness, the importance of teamwork, and the value of standing up for what you believe in. Through a series of captivating stories set all around the world, Crozier takes us along on the grand adventures of his extraordinary career and introduces the incredible people he met along the way.From his days as fighter pilot facing near-death experiences to commandeering suspected pirate vessels in the Persian Gulf, and, of course, seizing any opportunity to enjoy one of his favourite hobbies - surfing - Crozier distils the lessons he has learned and the principles that have guided him, showing how you can apply them to your personal and professional life.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:- 'This book will be one of the best book purchases you will ever make in your life.'- 'Captain Crozier is what every leader should be.'- 'Filled with life lessons and engaging stories about how to be an outstanding leader and person.'

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Book Synopsis*NEW EDITION FEATURING UPDATED MATERIAL*'Erudite, interesting and, above all, entertaining' ALAN JOHNSON, FORMER UK HOME SECRETARY'A racy, engrossing read' PROFESSOR IAN ROBERTSON'Incredibly absorbing, leaving even the most confident orator with food for thought' PSYCHOLOGIES Communication can make the difference between failure and success. When communication goes badly, it's a nightmare. When it goes well, it's the stuff of dreams. In this revelatory and entertaining guide, top speechwriter Simon Lancaster reveals that the secret to great communication lies not in logic alone, but in skilfully connecting with people's deepest instincts and emotions. Through the power of connections, it is possible to transform people's perceptions about almost anything, making the scary safe, the unfamiliar familiar, and even turning a 'no' into a 'yes'. Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience and ancient rhetoric, Lancaster examines ten powerful connections you can instantly make to change how people think, feel and act. Forget incomprehensible acronyms, mixed metaphors and jumbled jargon; with these connections, you can literally get people's mouths watering, make their hearts race and leave them addicted to your presence. Packed with wisdom, humour and actionable methods, Connect is the ultimate guide to great communication, giving you the power to inspire, influence and energise anyone, anywhere, anytime.Trade ReviewLike everything the incredible Simon Lancaster does - whether it's in speech-writing, books or music - this is erudite, interesting and, above all, entertaining. * Alan Johnson, author and Former Home Secretary of the United Kingdom *In a world filled with division and anxiety, Simon Lancaster unlocks a treasure trove of advice on how we achieve meaningful and lasting connections with others through our written and spoken communications. And he makes it all sound fun and easy - which is exactly how it should be * Viv Groskop, author of How to Own the Room: Women and the Art of Brilliant Speaking *One of the world's best speechwriters unveils the arts of persuasion with the help of some brain science. A racy, engrossing read. * Professor Ian Robertson, author of How Confidence Works: The New Science of Self-Belief *'I really enjoyed Connect! Highly recommend it to anyone looking to connect more deeply with their audience, whether it's one person or a thousand.' * Terry Szuplat, President Obama's speechwriter, 2009–2017 *A rollicking read, jammed full of inspiring insights and examples, showing how we can all use humour and playfulness to become better communicators. Great fun! * Neil Mullarkey, comedian and author of Seven Steps to Improve Your People Skills *In this highly entertaining guide to communication, Simon Lancaster provides rich insight into how to instantly connect with audiences. His anecdotes and familiar cultural reference points ensure that he always practises what he preaches, and so his ideas connect with readers * Jonathan Charteris-Black, Emeritus Professor of Linguistics, University of the West of England *Simon Lancaster dives into the language that dominates public debate to argue that the opinions many of us assume to be instinctive are actually the product of others manipulating words and phrases to provoke the reaction they desire. A thoroughly entertaining and highly relevant read. * Sir Peter Wanless, Chief Executive, NSPCC *

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Book SynopsisTHE NO.2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'THE MOST EYE-OPENING, GAME-CHANGING AND LIBERATING BOOK ON PARENTING I'VE READ.' FEARNE COTTON'CHANGED MY LIFE' JOE WICKS'THIS BOOK IS ONE THAT WILL PLAY A PIVOTAL ROLE IN HOW WE VIEW CHILDREN AND THEIR BEHAVIOURS FOR YEAR TO COME.' GIOVANNA FLETCHER'A BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT BOOK.' CHRIS EVANS'THIS BOOK IS SUCH A TREASURE. IT'S PACKED FULL OF EXCELLENT TOOLS TO HELP YOU NAVIGATE THOSE TRICKY CHALLENGES WITH CHILDREN - AND ADULTS!' JULIA BRADBURY***AS FEATURED ON FEARNE COTTON'S HAPPY PLACE PODCAST AND ITV'S THIS MORNING***'Kate writes with humour and compassion, and without judgement, turning a potentially daunting subject into a personal one' - Susan Cooke, Head of Research and Evidence, NSPCCStruggling with screen-time? Anxiety around school? <

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Book SynopsisWhat we earn today is worth less tomorrow. So, what can we do about it? How can we future-proof our finances?The answer is simple: invest.When it comes to investing you might have a few assumptions (you have to be rich to invest, it's too risky, you need to be a 'professional'), are bombarded with financial jargon (index, funds, stocks, shares) or are not sure where to start. Kalpana Fitzpatrick, financial journalist and money expert, will help you take control of your finances with this easy-to-understand guide to investing.Invest Now is an essential book that will teach you:· What investing is and why you need to care about it· How investing works and why cash is making you 'poor'· If investing is for you and how to get started· How to ethically invest to save the planet· Break down financial jargon, bust myths and so much more.Whether you want to make a big purchase or retire early, investing will help you achieve your financial dreams.Trade Review'An excellent read for anyone starting out on their investment journey' * MoneyWeek *'A must read for anyone who wants to invest but hasn't quite got round to it. Kalpana writes in a way that makes you feel it's your best friend teaching you and holding your hand!' * Ladies Finance Club, UK *'Fabulous, if you're looking to get into investing, but are not sure where to start' -- Bobby Seagull

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Book SynopsisTHE POWERFUL AND UPLIFTING NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERIn March 2022, much-loved pop star, father and son Tom Parker died from incurable brain cancer. This story is his legacy, in his own words.A proud working-class lad from Bolton, he rose to chart-topping fame with The Wanted and even took America by storm. A loving father to Aurelia and Bodhi and a devoted husband to Kelsey, his life after pop superstardom was all about family, friends and finding new purpose.After his diagnosis in 2020, he become a prominent campaigner for brain cancer research, appearing in the House of Commons as well as holding a massively successful concert in aid of Stand Up to Cancer in the Royal Albert Hall.Throughout it all, Tom had hope. This inspirational memoir shows how far hope and daring to dream can carry you, no matter what cards you're dealt.

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Book SynopsisTHE POWERFUL AND UPLIFTING NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERIn March 2022, much-loved pop star, father and son Tom Parker died from incurable brain cancer. This story is his legacy, in his own words.A proud working-class lad from Bolton, he rose to chart-topping fame with The Wanted and even took America by storm. A loving father to Aurelia and Bodhi and a devoted husband to Kelsey, his life after pop superstardom was all about family, friends and finding new purpose.After his diagnosis in 2020, he become a prominent campaigner for brain cancer research, appearing in the House of Commons as well as holding a massively successful concert in aid of Stand Up to Cancer in the Royal Albert Hall.Throughout it all, Tom had hope. This inspirational memoir shows how far hope and daring to dream can carry you, no matter what cards you're dealt.

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