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Book Synopsis'If Dolly Alderton, Glennon Doyle and Elizabeth Day had a love child, this is the writer they'd produce.' Laura Jane Williams, author and journalist.Stylist's Must Read Book for 2022 Evening Standard's Faces to Watch in 2022Shame is a monster that grows inside us. We all have the monster, it's what we decide to do with it that determines how we live our lives. This is my story... One day in the summer of 2008, I was sat on a train travelling back to London from a weekend of partying with friends when I received a phone call that suddenly changed everything. I was told my boyfriend Richard was in hospital. He died seven days later. I spent most of my twenties pretending this never happened. It has taken me a decade to be able to tell this story, just as it has taken me years to understand that there is no right way to grieve and no right way to live. In our twenties, we are thrown into the adult world without a guidebook. It's a decade that should be about adventure and discovery, so why does it feel catastrophic when we fail? How are we expected to have mastered our lives in such a short amount of time? Saying my shame out loud has made me feel more connected to people in my life. I hope that my story will make you feel less alone, too. It is only by sharing our stories that we can give a voice to the unspoken. Whatever pain you're holding on to, I'm writing this for you.'I wish I'd had this book to guide me into adulthood.' Sathnam Sanghera, bestselling author of Empireland and The Boy with the Topknot 'Will go a long way to helping those struggling with the stigma and shame that, sadly, persistently surrounds mental health.' Vicky Spratt, Refinery29

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

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Book SynopsisFamily life is pretty chaotic at the best of times and as any busy mum knows it can be an uphill battle to get out of the house in the morning let alone meet the demands of work deadlines. In her witty easy to read style, Tanith Carey encourages mums to banish the dream of becoming the ultimate supermum and brings them innovative, new ways to make life at home less chaotic and avoid meltdowns.With tried-and-tested advice for fellow working mums who feel like they are on the stopwatch from the moment they wake up, the book is a hands-on guide to fitting it all in, finding a routine and stressing less about the small stuff.Find out how to:Head off mess before it happens and choose toys which won''t leave your home looking like a bomb-siteThrow together a nutritious school lunchbox – in just ONE minuteGet your children to do what you ask the FIRST time, not the twentiethDress your kids in less time and get out of the house quickerGet your li

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Book Synopsis'Original, thought-provoking' - Elizabeth Macneal'a delightful read . . . beautifully observed' - Daily MailMona and Wolfie have lived on Victoria Park for over fifty years. Now, on the eve of their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary, they must decide how to navigate Mona's declining health. Bookended by the touching exploration of their love, Victoria Park follows the disparate lives of twelve people over the course of a single year. Told from their multiple perspectives in episodes which capture feelings of alienation and connection, the lingering memory of an acid attack in the park sends ripples of unease through the community. By the end of the novel, their carefully interwoven tales create a rich tapestry of resilience, love and loss.With sharply observed insight into contemporary urban life, and characters we take to our hearts, Gemma Reeves has written a moving, uplifting debut which reflects those universal experiences that connect us all.Trade ReviewI really love multiple-voice novels with interlinking components that feel like they could be short stories. Victoria Park is one such. Mona and Wolfie have lived near the park for most of their lives, and we meet the other local residents through them. A beautiful read about a diverse community. -- Nina Pottell * Prima *With shades of Elizabeth Strout, Gemma Reeves's riveting portrait of intertwining lives in London is what makes literary fiction great. Tackling life moments we can all recognise and relate to (from identity to longing), it's a portrait of a community underscored with genuine warmth for humans. -- Francesca Brown * Stylist *The month of October finds ex-deli owner Wolfie smoking salmon for a party to celebrate 65 years of marriage to Mona. She is a Kindertransport survivor, like Wolfie himself, and if she is half lost to dementia, the half that remains is smart as paint. Over nine months, the lives of Wolfie and Mona play out alongside those of their neighbours around Hackney's 'People's Park'. All London life is in these pages, with human kindness, IVF, LGBT, and an acid attack, leading up to a touching ending. An exciting debut. -- Rose Shepherd * Saga Magazine *A writer who exudes a generous playful intelligence, such bright, wise wit. Everything on the page is alive, each paragraph a fresh adventure - her writing gives a pure and rare pleasure. -- Samantha Harvey, bestselling author of THE WESTERN WIND * Samantha Harvey, bestselling author of THE WESTERN WIND *I absolutely loved Victoria Park. It's a stunning portrayal of a London community, where moments of heartbreak, sympathy and joy cast deep reverberations. A triumph of compassion and redemption, the lives of the characters are so finely observed, they might be our own. It reminded me of Elizabeth Strout and Jennifer Egan, and I know I'll be thinking about Wolfie and Mona for months to come. -- Elizabeth Macneal (author of THE DOLL FACTORY)Hugely empathetic, utterly absorbing and beautifully told, Victoria Park really captures something so bittersweet and so true about the struggles and joys that ebb and flow through all of the relationships that hold us together. -- Naomi Ishiguro, author of ESCAPE ROUTES * Naomi Ishiguro *A book that drew me in with its charming concept only to reveal its darker side at the last minute. I was thoroughly enthralled with the inhabitants of Victoria Park, and couldn't help myself from curtain twitching into each one of their intriguing, moving, and complex lives. A fantastic book, and a wonderful achievement. -- Nick Bradley, author of THE CAT AND THE CITYThis kaleidoscopic debut portrays a London community reeling from an acid attack. Following rapid gentrification, the old East Enders rub along with the new - gangsters, tailors, yuppies and yogis. -- Madeleine Feeny * Mail on Sunday *A complete joy of a debut, bright, observational and incredibly intimate, this book has lodged itself in my heart. Take twelve independent yet linked stories over twelve months about people who are connected to a London park community. The focus changes with each month, allowing individual stories to shine, yet they add up to a vibrantly wonderful whole. Gemma Reeves is beautifully eloquent, she has the ability with a few words, to give you admittance to someone's soul. While she creates penetrating access to each person, there isn't always a conclusion, instead life carries on, suggesting potential pathways. I fell in love with this powerfully blended infusion of life. The variety of characters, in age, personality, and beliefs crackle with energy. A new character might wander in for a few moments and then star in the next tale. Some connections may be obvious and linger, others lightly touch before moving on. The stories themselves tug at heartstrings and encourage thoughts to roam, the ending is simply divine and brought tears to my eyes. Thought-provoking and emotionally intelligent, Victoria Park slips with glorious ease onto our LoveReading Star Books list and is a Liz Pick of the Month, it really is very special indeed. -- Liz Robinson * Love Reading *Told from the multiple perspectives of 12 characters whose lives revolve around the park, this is a delightful read that takes place over one year. [...] Tying them together is the park itself, month in, month out, beautifully observed over the seasons. -- Fanny Blake * Daily Mail *A sharply observed debut novel that looks at the lives of 12 people over the course of a year. Big themes, such as dementia and the trials of IVF, are told with great sensitivity and insight. -- Zoe West * Woman's Weekly *

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Book SynopsisA warm hug in book form When life has taken a difficult turn, our heart is aching and we're only just holding it together, it's easy to question everything. Who even am I, and how will I keep going? We need someone in our corner to travel this journey with us and help keep our spirits up. This book is a gentle guide for navigating loss, grief or other sad times - a resource both for those who are downhearted and those supporting a loved one. With thoughtful advice on dealing with friends and family; healthy tips for eating and exercise when you don't feel like it; and a just-keep-yourself-going '101' for when you're feeling very low. It's the bolstering force we need to feel a bit closer to ourselves, or find a bit of peace. For years Pip Lincolne has had a dedicated readership through her blog Meet Me At Mike's and frankie magazine. She wrote this book during some tough times of her own, in the hope that what she learned might help someone else feel a little better some day.Trade Review'Warm, wise and brilliantly practical. Pip Lincolne is exactly the woman you want in your corner when your chips are down.' - Clare BowditchTable of ContentsIntroduction1 Help me argh2 In my feelings3 Early days = hard times4 Progress and pushing on5 Decisions, memory and sleep6 Caring for yourself 7 Feeding yourself8 (More) feelings, friends and family 9 Getting help from the experts10 Nature and movement11 Who even am I - and what do I feel now? 12 Fresh habits, everyday mindfulness and creativity13 Outro - final chatter

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Book Synopsis'Sheryl Sandberg was right: the single most important career decision a woman makes is her choice of life partner. Brooks ignites that conversation for a new generation.' JAMILA RIZVI'Being the maximum version of yourself is a political act in a world where women continue to shrink themselves to build up or appease the men in front of them.'Today's young women are told we can be anything, so we search for a love to back us, not hold us back. We want the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle kind of love, not Prince William and Kate. Yet, while we unapologetically own our careers and lives and Bumble accounts, we're still unsure whether men truly accept-let alone desire-the women we have become. We are told to lean in at work, but wait for him to call. To ask for the pay rise, but not his number. We are ambitious at work but confused in love.Women's dating behaviour does not yet reflect the gender-equal partnerships we desire and dating literature has remained so focused on helping us lock down a partner, it has ignored what independent women actually want from men: more. The First Move is an insightful body of social research and a critique of our dating culture, interwoven with a young woman's call to finding contemporary love. Writer Emily J. Brooks explores women's socialisation, real negotiation, and the unwavering benefits of equality in our romantic relationships. When women demand a love that backs us, it lifts up the rest of our lives-so it is time for us to step into our power.Trade Review'Sheryl Sandberg was right: the single most important career decision a woman makes is her choice of life partner. Brooksi gnites that conversation for a new generation.' JAMILA RIZVITable of ContentsPreface IntroductionChapter 1: The rise of RBG and R-E-S-P-E-C-TChapter 2: Removing the roadblocks Chapter 3: You can make the first move, but not threeChapter 4: Get the bill Chapter 5: You're too cool Chapter 6: Know what you want, and talk about it Chapter 7: Your checklist isn't your checklist Chapter 8: Stop looking for him instead of yourself Chapter 9: He's just not into you, or it's not about you Chapter 10: Don't let Aunty Carol and the pity face get to you Chapter 11: Have your own shit, and keep doing it Chapter 12: Diversify your love Chapter 13: New game, new wins Chapter 14: Plan S(ingle)Acknowledgements Notes Further reading and references Index

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Book SynopsisFor as long as humans have existed, we have consulted everything from the stars to stones with symbols on them. Growing up in an Arab Muslim family, SBS journalist and TEDx presenter Amal Awad was keenly aware of the unseen forces at play in her life - superstition, fatalism and magical jinn were more real to her than any Hollywood fantasy. From fundy (aka fundamentalist) Muslim to New Age luvvie, Amal has tried ... a lot. While this doesn't make her an expert in healing your life, it does makes her a well-versed one, fluent in the boundless healing modalities on offer in our ever-expanding retail universe. From psychic mediums and spirit guides to Paleo diets and empowerment, there are questionable (and downright fraudulent) solutions being sold to the masses. Yet, arguably, there is still a lot of good to be found in these offerings. In this funny and shrewdly observed book, Awal Awad shares her personal journey to peace and empowerment via a wide array of psychics, healers and witches, considering the smorgasbord of spiritual thinking on offer for people wanting to #livetheirbestlife and exploring whether these practices can help, harm or both in the quest for spiritual enlightenment.Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroductionChapter 1: The World of Woo WooChapter 2: Superstition, Sins and SpiritsChapter 3: Help YourselfChapter 4: Sceptics R UsChapter 5: Creative Communication from BeyondChapter 6: A World of Magic & ManifestationChapter 7: Journeys of HealingChapter 8: A Spiritual PathAcknowledgementsFurther ReadingNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Sarah Napthali's Buddhism for Mothers and Juanita Phillips's A Pressure Cooker Saved My Life. Provides inspirational support, advice and a lifeline for single parents no matter what their circumstances. A unique guide to navigating solo parenthood. 'An intimate guide to resilience and healing.' - Juanita Phillips, author of A Pressure Cooker Saved My Life So, this isn't at all what you had in mind, or where you thought you'd end up . . . as a single parent, raising kids on your own - at least some of the time. You're battling the day-to-day grind, making life-defining decisions while helping with homework, shoelaces and Book Week costumes, all the while working and maybe even having a social life. It can be arduous, lonely and overwhelming. But it can also be liberating - not just adapting to your new normal, but wholeheartedly embracing it. What if you saw your circumstances as an opportunity for new beginnings and a call to step up in ways you never thought possible? In The Single Mother's Social Club, journalist Jacinta Tynan interviews experts and single mothers to share the best advice for thriving when you're the only adult in the home, along with her own experiences of making it as a single mum. You can look back and lament. Or you can join the club.Trade Review'An intimate guide to resilience and healing.' - Juanita Phillips, author of A Pressure Cooker Saved My Life'With strength, insight and candour, Jacinta Tynan has single-handedly shifted the stigma around single parenting and repositioned it not as a failure, but as a purposeful and optimistic life choice... Jacinta brings her trademark wit and heart to a handbook for all those whose lives are not necessarily broken, but a different shape of whole.' - Angela Mollard, NewsLtd. journalist

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Book Synopsis'A timely warning shot over our collective bows...reminds us that awareness without action is worthless. A thought-provoking and challenging look into our future.' - Michael Carr-Gregg, psychologist and bestselling author 'Restores hope and gives simple, practical steps we can all take to feel safe and connected; as we build a new way of living and turn around the estrangement we all feel.' - Katrina Cavanough, CEO, The Kindness On Purpose MovementAfter decades of affluence, we're now busy renovating our homes, buffing and botoxing our bodies, and losing ourselves in passive entertainment and shopping, as depression and anxiety soars. And with the arrival of Netflix and Uber Eats, there's less and less incentive to leave home. Could our constant need for connection be messing with our brains? Is this why we're losing our ability to strike up a conversation with anyone we don't know? And given that so many of our kids lack one-on-one attention and regular touch, are we raising this new generation to be profoundly lonely?Right now, many of our relationships at home and at work, as well as in our communities are struggling. What, then, are the best ways back to belonging, and what might a more engaged community look like?Maggie Hamilton, author of What's Happening to Our Boys? and What's Happening to Our Girls? explores our growing loneliness and proposes practical solutions and an uplifting vision to combat the increasing social isolation in our families and communities.Trade Review'A timely warning shot over our collective bows...reminds us that awareness without action is worthless. A thought-provoking and challenging look into our future.' - Michael Carr-Gregg, psychologist and bestselling author 'As a therapist and social worker; I know firsthand the impact of estrangement on children, teenagers, families, communities and workplaces. Maggie restores hope and gives simple, practical steps we can all take to feel safe and connected; as we build a new way of living and turn around the estrangement we all feel.' - Katrina Cavanough, CEO, The Kindness On Purpose Movement'Maggie's Book encapsulates the workings of our modern world. It's an intuitive read examining issues of our time, consumerism, loneliness, social media fixation, greed and the rule of technology on our kids. It prompts the reader to behold the future with eyes wide open, enjoying a sense of wisdom and faith.' - Lisa Friedlander, Executive Coach & Facilitator'Maggie has again done what she does best; placed a microscope over modern society and looked closely at who, what and how we are. Her wisdom, research and interviews uncover the complex realities of life in the 2020s. But rather than being a tale of despair, Maggie's reflections and myriad strategies create a vision of hope... a book every human should read.' - Andrew Lines, The Rite Journey'An invaluable roadmap for envisioning a new society that builds connection back into community. It calls us to slow down, to rethink the frenzied pace, and reignite the power of the human spirit.' - Aimee Davies, author of Imperfect

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Book SynopsisHealing You is a journal for reflection and expression to encourage you find your unique energy, personal strength and inner peace.For those times when negative thoughts, challenging situations and learned behaviours make everyday life seem difficult, writing things down can be a way to break down the emotional and physical barriers to healing. By breaking our silence and writing down our stories, we find it easier to hear and feel the spirit within us, to recharge our batteries and shine from the inside out.As you work through the journal you can practise setting intentions; using crystals and essential oils; practising breathing, mindfulness and yoga; and using mantras to inspire you as you find your way towards forgiveness and good health.The more you work to find inner peace, the more you will discover how things fall into place. Write down your truth and magic will unfold.

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

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

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Book SynopsisFrom breakfast to bedtime the food that we eat and the natural world that we all share have the power to nourish our bodies, nurture our growth and support our health, vitality and survival. But are we taking it all for granted? Are we making the best choices for own bodies and minds, our families, our communities and for the planet? Fighting for food justice and equality, supporting the hard-working hands of organic farmers and food producers, and challenging our beliefs around food, nature and how the two must be balanced, have been Phil Haughton’s mission and passion for over 25 years. It is this passion, alongside the simple pleasure of seeing how food, nature, business and community can all thrive in harmony, that is already being brought to vivid life and enjoyed by thousands in Phil’s award-winning Better Food shops. And now, through a fascinating mix of inspiring personal stories, tempting recipes, helpful tips and insightful contributions from 12 thought leaders and changemakers, he is sharing his passion with you. Join Phil on this uplifting and thought-provoking journey through a colourful celebration of food and nature. His experiences and enthusiasm will open your eyes, make you think, bring on a smile and reconnect you with the joys of food, the wonders of nature, and what it really means to eat well and live better on an incredible planet that’s alive with possibility, potential and plenty.Trade Review"The food that we eat and where it comes from is central to the quality of our lives, and lies at the heart of making the world a better place." - Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

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Book SynopsisIf you have ever wanted more from your life, here is how to find it. Recognise your true potential, love what you do and live the life you choose with the support, encouragement and proactive potential of a Mental Wealth team. Humans are social animals and we need the help of others to succeed in life and work. With collective wisdom, mutual support and a Mental Wealth team by your side you can: Power through obstacles and problems. Achieve more and expect success. Unleash creativity, improve decisions and eliminate isolation. Nurture your mind, body and soul and find resilience in challenging times. Navigate your own unique journey with purpose and passion. In this inspiring and energising guide you will discover how to build a hand-picked Mental Wealth team of your own – one that spotlights your success, opens up opportunity and brings wisdom, inspiration and motivation to everything you do. Make today the day you start living life your way – with all the rewarding benefits of Mental Wealth!Trade Review"Excellent! This book shows that no matter how tough things appear, we can get through it - together." - Alvin Law, Motivational Speaker and Broadcaster.

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Book SynopsisWhy do some people have no problem shouting about themselves to get business, yet you find it so difficult? You're great at what you do. You deliver an amazing product, a top-notch service and your clients and customers seem to love what you do. So why aren't you getting the opportunities that your rich talents deserve? Why do other people get all the breaks, even though they're not as good as you? The answer is simple â you're not blowing your own trumpet. In this enjoyable, engaging and highly practical book, self-confessed unnatural promoter Charlie Lawson shows you exactly how he overcame his own doubts and awkwardness to move beyond the negativity that's so often associated with self-promotion. Learning from his own hard-won experience, he'll empower you with the skills, confidence and mindset you need to: Promote your business by shouting about what you do. Talk effortlessly about why you're so good at it. Feel positive and proud to promote and sell yourself. Use smart self-promotion tactics that will attract new business. Persuade others to rave and shout about you, so you don't have to! Bigger business comes from better conversations, so make promoting yourself a little less nerve-wracking and a lot more rewarding as you unlock the power and potential of blowing your own trumpet.

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Book SynopsisA people person is someone who brings out the best in themselves and others. Is this you? Being a human in today’s world isn’t always easy. In the constant whirlwind of our demanding lives it’s all too common to lose sight of the bigger picture, to lose our connection to others and, most of all, to lose ourselves. It can leave us exhausted, overwhelmed and questioning whether this is as good as it gets. But there is another way. It’s a kind, brave and brilliant way which energises and empowers you to bring out the best in yourself, others and make the world a better place. Using a unique and exciting blend of proven psychology, the latest neuroscience, traditional wisdoms, and bang-up-to-date leadership best practice, Lara Cullen redefines what it means to be a people person in today’s disconnected world and shows how three simple ways of being can release you to: Be happier and more successful doing what you love Reduce stress, boost wellbeing and build resilience Lead and inspire with authenticity and impact Grow in confidence and self-acceptance Create healthy boundaries for improved relationships Find more meaning and purpose in life and work Make no mistake, this isn’t a book about social skills or how to work a room. This is a smart and powerful framework for living, working and leading that equips and inspires you to truly be yourself, at your best and to help others do the same. The world is waiting. Are you ready?Trade ReviewPractical, readable and meticulously researched. An utterly compulsive read. Written with Lara’s characteristic warmth, in a world awash with personal development books, this genuinely stands out from the crowd. The ultimate guide to being a better person and bringing out the best in those around you. I’ll be dipping back in and out of it again and again. - Marie ClaireTeaching people how to bring out the best in themselves, and others, this clear and concise guide is divided into sections based on Lara’s maxim, Be Kind, be Brave, be Brilliant. It weaves together psychology, neuroscience, wellbeing and leadership best practise in an easy-to-follow framework. Illustrated with people’s anecdotes, this excellent book promotes self-acceptance, inclusivity, and compassion. - The Irish ExaminerHow to Be A People Person isn’t about working a room or getting a promotion, but about steps to finding your best self, taking in all elements of life and in all its imperfections. Subtitled Be Kind. Be Brave. Be Brilliant, it’s full of advice and practical steps, and might be just what you need as you begin to navigate re-entry into the office, your social circle or life in general. - The Irish Independent, rated as a 'necessity purchase'

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Book SynopsisIs there someone in your life who always seems to know the right thing to say, do and feel? Do you wish you could be more like that too? The truth is that you can, and this motivating and inspiring guide will show you how. Courage, compassion and wisdom are three companions that accompany us through our entire lives. Learning to unlock and harness their power, uniting them to act together in synergy, is the key to a happier life â not just for you, but for those around you too. Combining illuminating real-life stories from real-world people with expert, practical guidance consultant and executive coach, Dr Joan van den Brink takes you on a fascinating journey of reflection and realisation. Discover how courage, compassion and wisdom has a profound impact on everyday situations and recognise how your own three companions can help you: Behave in line with your ideals as you increase your self-insight Feel resilient and robust in difficult and challenging times Be more tolerant, patient and understanding of others' needs and behaviours Build your self-esteem, confidence and feelings of positivity Grow in humility and generosity towards others Develop stronger, more rewarding relationships at home and at work. As you learn to define, develop and display the virtues of the three companions, you'll feel empowered to live your whole life, and enable others to live theirs, with courage, compassion and wisdom.Trade ReviewCourage, Compassion and Wisdom exist in all of us, Joan has a wonderful way of helping the reader see and value the strength and interconnection of each of them. These are beautiful stories told by everyday people sharing Courage, Compassion and Wisdom with others - for the benefit of others, it takes a writer like Joan to help remind us all of the value of each of them.- Juliette White CBE, Senior ExecutiveThe Three Companionsoffers a perspective of ourselves and how Courage, Compassion and Wisdom can imbue our lives to allow us to thrive and be our best selves. The key here is to realise that each is already within us; recognising this reality changes everything. Powerful and profound.- James R. Doty, M.D., Founder and Director of the CCARE at Stanford University School of Medicine, and Senior Editor of the Oxford Handbook of Compassion ScienceI enjoyed exploring the hypothesis that the three qualities of Courage, Compassion and Wisdom work hand in hand and that they are essential to make the world a better place. I valued gaining a deeper insight into the definitions and found the section exploring scenarios based on individual experiences really informative; a number of the examples were really inspirational and helped me reflect on my own personal journey. I found the last section helpful in analysis of the characteristics impacting the Three Companions and the practical guidance in the last section helpful in supporting one's personal journey of exploration.- Dapo Ajay, Senior ExecutiveI'm delighted by the way Joan has crafted an enlightening and practical guide that demystifies Courage, Compassion, and Wisdom. The engaging stories she has collected highlight the many facets of three human characteristics we all possess. I found her book to be both profound and enjoyable reading. I highly recommendThe Three Companionsfor anyone looking to clarify their self-understanding and relationships with others.- Dan Newby, Founder of the School of Emotions and author of The Unopened Gift: A Primer in Emotional Literacy and The Field Guide to Emotions

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Book SynopsisIf you want to make a difference, make a change or make your mark on the world but just don't know how to start, here's the answer. Realise your true potential, find your edge and make your ideas and dreams - however big or small - a reality with The Ripple Effect. Wherever you are in life and no matter what you want to achieve, little changes in your approach and small shifts in your mindset can create ripples that have the potential to make big things happen - for you, your organisation, your community and maybe even the world! In this inspiring and motivating guide, visionary business leader and entrepreneur David J Harkin coaches you through eight key lessons that will empower you to make your own ripples. By igniting your curiosity, releasing your energy and teaching you how to ride the wave of your enthusiasm and self-belief, David expertly demonstrates how you can build your confidence, bounce back from failure and feel positively relentless in the pursuit of your goals and ambitions. Now is the right time to start making your mark. By starting The Ripple Effect today, just imagine the impact you might make on tomorrow.Trade Review"An entertaining, step-by-step approach to improvement, how to make it stick and celebrating the results as they ripple through your life." -- Alistair Stewart OBE, Journalist and Broadcaster"David Harkin's drive, integrity and wisdom will help you create good ripples in any walk of life." -- Edwina Dunn OBE, Entrepreneur & Founder of The Female Lead"This book oozes positivity and I loved it! Be more energised and purposeful, find your motivation and run with it." -- Professor Dame Alison Peacock, CEO Chartered College of Teaching"Invaluable! David Harkin is an inspirational entrepreneur." -- Tom Whittle, CEO of MIssion, Entrepreneur and World-Record Holder"Authenticity springs from every word. Beautifully manages to give you a feeling of confidence that 'you can do it'" -- Ashish Trivedi, Head of Strategic Initiatives, Innovation and Incubation, International Baccalaureate"Wherever you are, whoever you are, whatever age you are, devour this book! It will make a difference and help your ripple make the world a better place." -- Anita Gleave, Founder & CEO Chatsworth Schools"A great read! Readable, relatable advice and clear actionable takeaways that can easily be picked up at the point of need." -- Professor Samatha Twiselton OBE, Director of Sheffield Institute of Education

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Book SynopsisDespite regular encouragement for employees to speak up if they’re unhappy, and a wide range of personal support systems, wellbeing remains a key concern for leaders at all levels, from small teams to multinationals. The message from the top is to speak candidly and openly about the impact and effect of workplace pressure. However, that messaging isn’t working. The harsh truth is that when people feel under pressure, they worry about speaking up, fuelled by fear of the consequences if they do. Bravery and courage are needed to challenge a workplace culture that sustains fear. This book shows you how to develop and use them to turn the dial in the opposite direction, by utilising pressure to drive growth and performance. It offers you a practical way to identify the fears that sabotage trust and openness, and an employee’s ability to contribute their whole selves at work. Using a proven and scalable approach to eliminating the conditions that nurture fear, it shows you how to: Strengthen your resolve to tackle an unhealthy workplace culture. Drive change through small yet powerful adjustments to behaviour. Use practical tools to create a culture where everyone feels able to speak openly. Built around incremental, achievable steps, Brave New Leader empowers you with the tools, mindset, and courage you need to turn a damaging tide of pressure and fear into an enduring wave of enhanced employee contribution, engagement, fulfilment and wellbeing.Trade Review'A brilliant read! This is a great resource for anyone with people management responsibilities who wants to create a more open culture and eradicate mental health taboos.' - Deanne Perry, Schools' Cluster HR manager. 'Powerful and effective! Leading edge thinking that unpacks the complexities of creating and maintaining a healthy and productive culture.' - Karen Meager, organisational psychologist and author‘A necessary book for current times. If you’re responsible for the wellbeing of a team, you need to read this. ‘ - Jason Morgan, global Health and wellbeing Leader

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Book SynopsisHow do you feel about networking? I can help you love it as much as I do. Most people see networking as a necessary evil - something to be endured or even avoided. But there is a minority who really embrace and enjoy networking. Like me, they understand the vast benefits it brings, the extraordinary value it adds to their professional and personal lives and, crucially, they know how to do it well and with ease. In this handy book, I'll show you how you can overcome your reservations and fears about networking, and I'll coach you in all the skills and insider secrets that I've developed over the years. These secrets and skills have helped make networking a vital ingredient in my success, and they can do the same for you, too. So, whether it's entering a room full of strangers that fills you with dread, or the idea of striking up a conversation with someone you've never met that makes you anxious, let me help you. I'll explain how to build a robust networking strategy that can revolutionise finding exciting opportunities, lucrative new clients, and sought-after decision makers. And, by placing networking at the heart of what you do, you'll discover exactly how to make it more rewarding, productive, effective and, yes, even fun!

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Book SynopsisSometimes being an effective leader can feel like an impossible task. But imagine knowing you already have everything you need to succeed; you just need to change how you’re looking at things. Over 10 years in the making and the result of a unique leadership perspective, The Scavenger Mindset provides leaders with hope and ambition in the face of today’s complex challenges. A refreshingly original and honest way to get the best from any team and maximise results, it suggests a more effective role for leaders even when resources like money, people, time and inspiration feel in worryingly short supply. In this highly motivating guide, Clare Richmond provides a persuasive mix of her own grassroots experiences, highly practical tips and illuminating case studies to demonstrate the huge impact a scavenger mindset can have on your ability to lead any team to success. By learning to think a bit differently, a scavenger mindset will empower you to: Unlock talent within yourself and your team Release new levels of innovation, creativity and positivity Embrace uncertainty by building a transformative sense of community Save time, money and find more fulfilment and happiness in your role The Scavenger Mindset is an energising and exciting call for leaders to abandon outdated leadership styles, take a step back, look again and shine a bright light on the power of potential and possibility. Through courage, curiosity and creating the right conditions, you can achieve what you want with what you already have. Everything you need is in your hands; you just need to learn how to see it.

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Book SynopsisDo you often find that achieving what you want in your life eludes you? Do you set off with brilliant intentions of reaching your goals but then feel your motivation fading as you lose your way and then never quite reach the finish line? You need a guidebook that will help you navigate a clear and achievable path to success. One that will fuel your passion, keep your motivation burning and lead you confidently toward achieving your: Goal Opportunity Love Dream Whatever you want to achieve – big or small, momentous or maybe a little frivolous – and whether it’s a personal goal, a business target or a dream of happiness and security for your family, then this book is for you. World-champion para-athlete and inspiring global speaker, Steve Judge gifts you the key to unlocking your own GOLD. The most extraordinary life you can imagine is there, ready and waiting for you to take ownership. This book is your personal roadmap to finding it, living it and loving it. You’ll discover how to illuminate your vision and get clear about what you want to achieve. You’ll uncover essential tools and mindsets that will empower and unleash your exciting journey to success. And you’ll see how the support of others can uplift you, encourage you and keep you moving forward. The fundamental key to your success is action. So, unlock the power of your potential and take yourself, and your life, on a fascinating, fulfilling journey from good to GOLD.Trade Review“A book to treasure. Provides clarity and insight into where you are now and what you need to do to make your GOLD a reality.” Geraldine Rodgers OBE, director of nursing.“It truly works! A fab, motivational journey that leaves you believing you can achieve your GOLD!” Colin Jackson CBE, two times world champion and Olympic silver medalist.“Engaging and empowering! A captivating, step-by-step method to find what you want and smash your goals.” Brad Sugars, founder at ActionCOACH

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Book SynopsisAre you striving for career success, but struggling to find work-life balance? Are you driving hard towards each new deadline, but paying the price with your health, relationships and wellbeing? In short, are you enjoying - or merely enduring - the journey? If work feels like a relentless race, you’re following a route map to success that is fundamentally flawed. But there is another way - a kinder, more humane way - one that can help you achieve and contribute as much, if not more. Get There, Love Here! is your alternative route map to success. It reveals the key shifts in mindset and strategy needed to escape the “success through sacrifice” trap and set yourself up for a journey that is authentic, enjoyable and sustainable. Through an empowering combination of insight, practical guidance and inspiring personal stories, Master Coach Kate Trafford draws on over 20 years’ experience in personal and leadership development to help you: Recognise who you really are, underneath all those layers of conditioning. Understand what drives you when you’re at your brilliant best. Discover your unique zone of genius and put it to work. Envision your authentic dream destination, a goal with soul. Keep burnout at bay, and still make progress like a pro. Navigate uncertainty with courage and confidence. It’s time to put your true self in the driving seat and transform the relentless race into your most authentic adventure. Trade Review‘Time and again I have seen Kate transform our talented future leaders, helping them harmonise business and personal expectations, drive their impact and relish their personal growth journey. Get There, Love Here! is a must read for anyone who feels frustrated or confused by the pathway to success and personal fulfilment.’ – Patricia Moore, UK Managing Director, Turner & Townsend‘Game-changing insights to help you bridge the gap between high achievement and happiness. Kate Trafford’s wisdom and warmth shine off every page. This is a book you’ll return to again and again.’ – Nadine Hack, CEO, beCause Global Consulting‘If the successful career you’ve been striving for feels more like a burden than a joyful opportunity, read this book and redefine success on your own terms'. – Eleanor Ball, Founder and Director, Graphic Structures‘Insightful, powerful and brilliantly written, every word feels like Kate is talking directly to you! Brimming with inspiring guidance, and simple yet effective exercises, this book will help you discover what success really means to you – and how to get it.’ – Alaine Greaves, Finance Director, NTS‘An original and authentically brilliant route map to success that connects the dots between loving life right now and manifesting your dream destination. Ready for adventure, discovery and delight? Buckle up and enjoy the ride!’ – Mark Crossfield, coach and podcast host, Your Bravo Career‘Kate Trafford’s insight and techniques for charting and navigating a successful and fulfilling career have been invaluable to me, and continue to have a positive impact years later. I am thrilled that her wisdom and expertise are now available in book form.’ – Emma Ferguson-Gould, Chief Commercial Officer, NDA‘The gentle yet powerful approach in this book is the antidote to unsustainable lifestyle “hacks” that snap you back into the grind. By the end, you’ll have a new and unique road map for your most dynamic and rewarding career, and the techniques and confidence to stay on track.’ – Angela Scott, Director, Process Improvement Lab‘Packed with profound insights and practical tools, this book unveils the route map to authentic success. It will help you become the person you really want to be, have the career you really want and stay true to yourself. Learn to avoid the pitfalls and love the journey.’ – Kian Woodward, Commercial Director, Nuvia‘I’ve seen first-hand the impact of the ideas in this inspiring and empowering book. Kate Trafford’s work with the senior leaders of Youth Fed helped us connect to our “dream destination” for the charity, move forward with even greater courage, and deliver outstanding results for the young people we serve.’ – Chris Hindley OBE, Chief Executive, Youth Fed

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Book Synopsis"Don't be so shy", "be louder", " speak up more" - say the people who don't get what it means to be an introvert. If you've had enough of feeling under pressure, uncomfortable and put on the spot, it's time to stop ignoring your emotions. Create a life that supports your needs instead of forcing yourself to match the world's expectations. You can grow, lead, and succeed as an introvert without changing who you are. Whether it's starting a business, getting a promotion, embarking on an adventure, or just feeling happier every day - whatever you want to achieve is well within your grasp. High Performance Coach Andreea Sandu is just like you -- an introvert. But instead of changing who she is, she's built a life that nurtures her personality. And using a unique blend of personal stories, practical tools, powerful mindsets, and enlightening fresh perspectives, you'll discover how to do the same for you. The Introvert Who Could is your guide to stopping overthinking, building routines that will help you recharge, and developing your social skills. And if you cringe at the idea of saying no, asking for favours, introducing yourself to people or talking on the phone, you'll learn how to do them confidently. (Except talking on the phone! Everyone should text, right?) You may be quiet. But behind what others perceive as shy, is a brilliant mind with a wealth of talent, creativity, and courage. Lets bring all your qualities out into the world in ways you'll love - without fear, overwhelm, or procrastination.

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Book SynopsisIn this book, marriage mentor and coach Sara Malik shares what she has learnt whilst searching for marital solutions for the modern-day woman and shows wives of all ages how they can systematically create better marriages.Drawing upon Islamic principles, Jungian psychology and ancient wisdom, this book shows women how to reclaim their feminine identity whilst upholding women’s liberation. By manifesting their innate traits of leadership, love, wisdom and justice, women can create their own unique marriages, ultimately to emulate the Messenger of Allah, Muhammad ??? ???? ???? ????, who was a perfect embodiment of these four traits.

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Book SynopsisTraditionally, the positive thinking philosophy that has permeated Western society advocates that you will achieve whatever you want purely by thinking positive thoughts. On the contrary, at its best, this practice results in success for some individuals, but overall, for the majority, it does not! This book will re-define the true meaning of positive thinking for the 21st century and show that there is more to it then we know. The author, Neil Francis, will explain that it is actually our motivating ability that enables us to create new possibilities. It is then up to each individual to decide which opportunities are achievable and realistic and - therefore - worth seizing. Positive Thinking explores the ways of creating new possibilities so that you make the right decisions to live a more balanced, meaningful and contented life.

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Book SynopsisThe gender confidence gap has long been a hotly debated topic. But do women need to be more confident or do the outdated behaviours of some organisations need to change? This book discusses these issues and how, in today’s workplace culture, working hard and delivering well is no longer enough to get a woman who is interested in growing her career the success she dreams of. Instead she needs to demonstrate not just competency but also confidence, courage and credibility. To improve their chances of career success, women need to get comfortable with being visible in their organisation and industry. Sharing successes, stepping up to take new responsibilities and getting their voice heard. Jo Painter is a leading International Career, Leadership and Confidence Coach. She uses her research and coaching of thousands of women, to identify and examine what it takes to be successful in your career--without doubting your capabilities or worrying what others think. Jo spent 17 years in a corporate career before developing her coaching business 12 years ago. She works with individuals and organisations such as Amazon, Ford, Lloyds Banking Group, Women in Tech, Women in Banking and Finance, and Lean In. Have you had some career success but struggle with self-doubts? Are you frustrated with your career progress or want to have greater impact and credibility at work? If so, this is an essential guide for you.Table of ContentsIntroduction What is the Confidence Gap? 16 Who Am I? 19 How to Use This Book 21 Chapter 1 Why Don’t I Feel Good Enough? 23 The Golden Nugget 24 How do you recognise your self-worth? 27 Am I making the right decisions? 28 Client Story: Sarah 29 Self-Coaching Activity 32 In A Nutshell 33 Chapter 2 ‘Nice Girl’ Conditioning 34 What do I mean by ‘nice girl’ conditioning? 34 Am I Good Enough as a leader? 36 Have you taken on board this type of conditioning? 37 Client Story: Helen 39 Self-Coaching Activity 42 In A Nutshell 42 Chapter 3 The Inner Critical Parrot 43 What does your inner critic say? 44 The 7 Types of Inner Critic 46 How do I quieten down the sound of my inner critic? 49 Client Story: Jenny 53 Self-Coaching Activity 54 In A Nutshell 55 Chapter 4 The Danger of Perfectionism 56 How do I know if I’m a perfectionist? 58 The typical behaviours of a perfectionist 59 Are you a healthy or neurotic perfectionist? 61 How do you overcome these perfectionist traits? 61 Ask Yourself, ‘What is perfectionism costing me?’ 63 Make sure your expectations are realistic 64 Face your fears 65 Be Present 66 Aim for Excellence 67 Client story: Kay 68 Self-Coaching Activity 70 In A Nutshell 70 Chapter 5 Tackling the Imposter 72 Do you struggle with Imposter Syndrome? 75 What does your score mean? 76 The 5 Types of Imposter Syndrome 78 How Do I Stop Feeling Like an Imposter? 81 Client Story: Anne 83 Self-Coaching Activity 85 In A Nutshell 85 Chapter 6 Comparititis 87 Why do we compare ourselves to others? 88 What does all this mean for you? 91 How do I recover from my comparititis? 92 Client Story – Hannah 93 Self-Coaching Activity 95 In A Nutshell 95 Chapter 7 Keeping the Power 97 What do I mean by ‘keeping your power’? 97 Why don’t women speak up? 99 What is holding women back? 100 How do I get the courage to speak up? 101 What can you do if you’re interrupted? 106 How to avoid being interrupted 107 What if you want to interrupt? 107 Client Story: Lesley 109 Self-Coaching Activity 111 In A Nutshell 111 Chapter 8 Coming Out of The Shadows 113 How do you build your visibility? 114 Internal opportunities: 115 External Opportunities: 119 Client Story: Sunita 121 Self-Coaching Activity 122 In A Nutshell 123 Chapter 9 Develop Your Personal Brand 124 Why bother with a personal brand? 125 Getting started on your personal brand 126 Discover Your Core Values 127 Your personal and professional strengths 132 Revealing your life purpose 134 What is your Career Legacy? 137 What is your personality? 138 Client Story: Amanda 142 Self-Coaching Activity 143 In A Nutshell 143 Chapter 10 The Art of Self-Promotion (without being a bragger) 144 How can I self-promote authentically? 148 Client Story: Asha 159 Self-Coaching Activity 160 Self-Promotion Action Plan 162 In A Nutshell 163 Chapter 11 I’m Okay, You’re Okay: How to be Assertive 164 Assertiveness 164 Passive Communication 165 Aggressive Communication 166 Passive aggressive Communication 167 Assertive Communication 168 Your Bill of Assertive Rights 170 How Assertive Are You? 171 The Four Types of Communication in Real Life 173 The Basics of Assertiveness 175 The Dos and Don’ts of assertiveness 176 The Assertiveness Sweet Spot 178 Client Story: Claire 179 Self-Coaching Activity 180 In A Nutshell 181 Chapter 12 Having That Difficult Conversation and Dealing with Conflict 182 Dealing with conflict 185 What can I do when conflict happens? 186 Client Story: Teresa 187 Self-Coaching Activity 189 In A Nutshell 189 Chapter 13 Communicating with Power 191 Speech habits 191 Body language 195 What is happening when we feel an emotion like low confidence or nervousness? 197 Vocal tone and volume 198 Client Story: Jenny 199 Self-Coaching Activity 200 In A Nutshell 201 Chapter 14 Earn Your Value: ask for the pay rise you deserve 202 Why do women find it hard to negotiate or ask for a pay rise? 203 Are you ready to ask for a pay rise? 206 How do I prepare? 207 What do I say? 209 What if they say no? 210 Client Story: Amy 211 Self-Coaching Activity 212 In A Nutshell 213 Chapter 15 Work the Room – A Modern Woman’s Guide to Face-to-Face Networking 214 Why do I need to network? 214 What stops me from networking? 215 How to love and be productive at networking 217 The Four Types of Networkers 222 My top 20 networking tips 224 Client Story: Suzanne 228 Self-Coaching Activity 229 In A Nutshell 230 Chapter 16 Bouncing Back: How to develop your strength and resilience 231 How do you build resilience? 234 Client Story: Carina continued 237 Self-Coaching Activity 238 In A Nutshell 238 Finally: I Am Good Enough! 240 What does self-worth look like? 241 How do I know if I’m connected to my self-worth? 243 How can you connect with your self-worth? 244 In conclusion 250 References 251

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Book Synopsis***AN INSPIRATIONAL MANIFESTO FOR RE-IGNITING OUR PASSION FOR LIFE AND OUR INNER DRIVE FROM SHARATH JEEVAN, A LEADING EXPERT ON MOTIVATION.'An essential guide for re-discovering our motivation and for living more fulfilling lives.' NIR EYAL, author of Indistractable 'Intrinsic provides a way out of the malaise many of us have been feeling. Essential reading.' JONAH BERGER, author of Contagious'A thoughtful and inspiring book. Readers should rush to embrace the lessons of Intrinsic.' DAN HEATH, co-author of SwitchWhere has our motivation gone?Many of us feel like we're going through the motions, as workers, partners, parents and citizens. We feel unhappy with the organisations we're part of and alienated from the society in which we live. But life doesn't have to be this way.In Intrinsic, Sharath Jeevan OBE applies the concepts of Purpose, Autonomy and Mastery to help us find motivation in every aspect of our lives. Harnessing ground-breaking research from psychology and economics to philosophy and behavioural science, he gives us practical answers to achieving more lasting fulfilment in our careers, relationships and as citizens. A powerful and inspirational tool, Intrinsic shows us how we can fall back in love with the lives we create.Trade ReviewAn essential guide for re-discovering our motivation and for living more fulfilling lives. * NIR EYAL, author of Indistractable *Intrinsic provides a way out of the malaise many of us have been feeling. Essential reading. * JONAH BERGER, author of Contagious *A thoughtful and inspiring book. Readers should rush to embrace the lessons of Intrinsic. * DAN HEATH, co-author of Switch *

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Book Synopsis***AN INSPIRATIONAL MANIFESTO FOR RE-IGNITING OUR PASSION FOR LIFE AND OUR INNER DRIVE FROM SHARATH JEEVAN OBE, A LEADING EXPERT ON MOTIVATION.'An essential guide for re-discovering our motivation and for living more fulfilling lives.' NIR EYAL, author of Indistractable'Intrinsic provides a way out of the malaise many of us have been feeling. Essential reading.' JONAH BERGER, author of Contagious'A thoughtful and inspiring book. Readers should rush to embrace the lessons of Intrinsic.' DAN HEATH, co-author of SwitchWe are in a motivational mess today.Many of us feel like we are going through the motions - as workers, managers, spouses and partners, parents and citizens. We feel jaded and unhappy with the organizations we are part of, whether that's the company we work for or our child's school. And some of us feel deeply alienated from the wider societies in which we live, particularly in the face of vast social problems - from climate change to our increasingly 'winner takes all' world.But life doesn't need to be this way. Motivation thinking holds the key to this promise. Intrinsic uses motivation thinking not just to accurately diagnose these problems, but to find solutions. As a leading expert on motivation, Sharath Jeevan OBE helps us see how we can achieve more lasting fulfilment and success in our work, careers, relationships, parenting, and as citizens.Jeevan applies the concepts of Purpose (how what we do helps others), Autonomy (our ability to positively change things) and Mastery (our sense of continually getting better) to help us see our motivation in these key life areas in a radically new light.Jeevan takes us on a journey around the world to find practical and inspirational answers to solving our motivational crisis, harnessing ground-breaking research, from psychology and economics to philosophy and behavioural science.Intrinsic shows us how we can fall back in love with our lives, and create the lives we want.Trade ReviewAn essential guide for re-discovering our motivation and for living more fulfilling lives. * NIR EYAL, author of Indistractable *Intrinsic provides a way out of the malaise many of us have been feeling. Essential reading. * JONAH BERGER, author of Contagious *A thoughtful and inspiring book. Readers should rush to embrace the lessons of Intrinsic. * DAN HEATH, co-author of Switch *

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Book SynopsisAre you considering a career change, going freelance, dropping your hours while maintaining your pay, starting your own business or going after that big, dream job? With leading executive coach Gary Crotaz's 6-week programme and workbook you will design a working life that: enables you to reach your full potential; plays to your natural talents and strengths; excites you every day; is built around the things that are most important to you. Be prepared to re-set your outlook, redefine your goals and consider: What does SUCCESS truly mean to you? Finally, you will access the confidence, clarity and calm that comes with knowing where you're going, and why: your IDEA Mindset.Trade Review'Gary intuitively connects you with the power of your natural talents and strengths to help you design your perfect future working life.' DANA WILLIAMS, CREATOR OF THE STRENGTHS JOURNAL (TM), FOUNDER OF DANA WILLIAMS CONSULTING AND FORMER SENIOR MARKETING LEADER AT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

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Book SynopsisLife is often busy, demanding and full of challenges that can cause us to lose sight of what really matters. The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Diary 2022 is designed to help individuals focus on the things that are most important to them. It puts values center-stage, where they can best guide actions and decisions, and is especially helpful for those engaged in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). However, the principles are relevant to anyone seeking to build psychological flexibility - the ability to connect fully with experiences, including difficult thoughts and feelings, and pursue an authentic life. Weekly short, accessible pieces discuss aspects of psychological flexibility, present helpful metaphors, and suggest exercises to identify core values, clarify issues, and record goals. Alongside these, reflection spaces offer regular opportunities to record thoughts, identify barriers and track progress.Table of ContentsPersonal information Authors' welcome What Do You Want? An Introduction to Values Valued Domains Smart Goals Values List Exploring Domains Managing Thoughts and Feelings What Is Willingness? Metaphor: The Unwelcome Guest What Is Defusion? Exercise: Having the Thought What is Contacting the Present Moment? Exercise: Breathing What is Self-as-Context? Metaphor: The Sky and the Weather What is the Hexaflex? Exercise: Writing a Eulogy Introducing Self-Compassion Exercise: Helping a Child Personal Values Statement Introducing Experiential Avoidance Exercise: The White Bear Experiential Avoidance: A Crucial Side Effect Metaphor: A Ball in the Water Giving You the Reins Metaphor: Quicksand Metaphor: Tug of War with a Monster Exercise: Leaves on a Stream Metaphor: Hands as Thoughts Exercise: Body Scan Exercise: Walking Exercise: Fusion with Evaluations Exercise: Taking Off Your Armour Exercise: Heroes Exercise: Waiting for the Wrong Train Bringing It All Together: Passengers on the Bus Ending the Year

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Book SynopsisIn The Honest Truth, we explore how to evaluate whether someone has a dependency on alcohol through the ACR: the Alcohol Consumption Regime. It is a focused, simple, six-week programme punctuated with periods of permitted drinking and periods of non-drinking.

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Book SynopsisInterest in mindfulness has been booming in recent decades, but a lot of misconceptions have grown up around this ancient practice, some of which can cause serious harm. In this book, clinical psychologist, researcher, and Zen master Dr. Richard Sears carefully separates the myths from the facts. He explores myths about the origins of mindfulness, what mindfulness is, how it is similar to and different from other techniques, the practice of mindfulness, its magical and mystical effects, mindfulness and mental and physical health, and about using mindfulness in daily life. Far more than just debunking myths, Dr. Sears points out the profound ways that mindfulness can help us move through our struggles and enrich our lives with inspiring stories and practical tips. The realities of mindfulness are so much more fascinating than the myths.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Myths about the Origins of Mindfulness Mindfulness is strictly a religious practice. Mindfulness comes from Buddhism. If you are not practicing the full ethical code of Buddhism, you are not doing real mindfulness. Mindfulness practice makes you a Zen master. Chapter 2: Myths about What Mindfulness Is Mindfulness makes you feel better. Mindfulness makes you feel worse. Mindfulness is about thinking positive. Mindfulness makes you happy. Mindfulness is about having a clear, empty, or blank mind. Mindfulness is about changing consciousness. When you are mindful, you rise above your emotions. Mindfulness requires nonjudgmental acceptance of things. Chapter 3: Myths about How Mindfulness is Similar and Different Mindfulness is just breathing. Mindfulness is the same as meditation. Mindfulness is about visualizing peaceful scenes and positive outcomes. Mindfulness is the same as relaxation. Mindfulness is a kind of self-hypnosis. Chapter 4: Myths about The Practice of Mindfulness Only great saints can do mindfulness - it's not for me. Mindfulness can only be done with formal, daily exercises. Mindfulness takes a great deal of effort. Mindfulness can only be done sitting still. Mindfulness can only be done with eyes closed. Mindfulness exercises have to be at least 45 minutes long. You must move slowly to be mindful. Chapter 5: Myths about the Magical and Mystical Effects of Mindfulness Practice Mindfulness gives you ESP or magical powers. Mindfulness is a mystical practice that makes you one with the universe. Mindfulness gives you the meaning of life. There are secret, advanced forms of mindfulness. Chapter 6: Myths about Mindfulness and Mental and Physical Health Mindfulness completely rewires the brain. Mindfulness cures mental disorders. Mindfulness always eliminates chronic pain. Mindfulness cures medical diseases and makes you live a much longer lifespan. Chapter 7: Myths about Mindfulness in Daily Life and Work You can only be mindful in a peaceful setting. It is important to be mindful at all times. If you become too mindful, you will become unfeeling, and lose compassion for others. If someone is mindful, they will forget appointments and responsibilities. It takes years to become mindful. Mindfulness interferes with your ability to work. I don't have time to be mindful.

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Book SynopsisWhether you want to learn Chinese, run a marathon, or watch the sunrise over the Pacific, most people have a bucket list. Live Your Bucket List guides readers through a proven process, developed and honed over many years, to take them from dreaming to achieving. Live Your Bucket List: Simple Steps to Ignite Your Dreams, Face Your Fears and Lead an Extraordinary Life, Starting Today, uses the author's personal experiences to provide insight into achieving a specific bucket list dream. Instead of reinventing the wheel, readers can learn from Julia's mistakes and triumphs to make their own buscket list adventure the best possible success.

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Book SynopsisSara Ward has transformed her Victorian terraced house in London into an urban smallholding, 'Hen Corner'. Sara passionately believes that it’s possible to combine the benefits of urban living with some of the qualities associated with the country living dream: spending time with nature, producing and making our own food, sustainability and community, and in Living the Good Life in the City she shares some of the ways she and her family have brought city and country together, and shows that you, too, can make a difference to how you live and the food you eat. Divided into sections covering Make, Grow, Preserve, Keep, and Celebrate, Living the Good Life in the City is packed full of recipes, stories, tips and tricks including baking bread, making your own jam, pasta, sausages and cheese, keeping bees and livestock, preserving, foraging, harvesting and celebrating with food. Make explores our power and responsibilities as consumers and encourages us to start making food from scratch. In Grow – whether in a window box or allotment – Sara shares her experience of how to grow your own ingredients for the family table whilst Preserve is how to process your harvest to enjoy it all year round. In Keep Sara explores options for keeping chickens, bees and larger livestock, sharing the joys and responsibilities that come with that. Celebrate is about marking the highlights of the year with delicious recipes for family and friends. Finally, Inform brings together Sara’s best resources to inspire the reader to bring ideas into fruition.Trade Review"Packed full of recipes, stories, tips and tricks including baking bread, making your own jam, pasta, sausages and cheese, keeping bees and livestock and growing your own." * Essential Surrey *'Packed full of advice . . . this is a lovely insight into what life looks like when you combine country and city living.' * Daily Mail *'The book shares some of the ways in which she and her family have brought city and country together, how you can make changes to how you live and the food you eat, improving your quality of life, saving money and reducing your impact on the environment in the process.' * Chiswick Calendar *'An entertaining read and great source of ideas and inspiration.''Packed full of recipes, stories, tip and tricks including baking bread, making your own jam, pasta, sausages and cheese, keeping bees and livestock and growing your own.'

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Book SynopsisImagine if there was a way to measure your impact on the environment and manage how it affects your happiness. What if you could be sure that everything that matters in your life was on track to maximise your feelings of fulfilment and contentment? In Happiness By Numbers, chartered environmentalist Richard Lupo draws on decades of expert research to provide you with a very neat, science-based framework that shows how your decisions and actions affect your environment, while measuring your progress towards achieving long-term wellbeing. From your own personal happiness to the wellbeing of your family and friends, as well as your impact on the planet as a whole, you’ll discover how, with a clear vision, an effective strategy, a dash of proven science and some very clever number crunching, you can make every part of your life happier and more rewarding. Take an eye-opening journey into happiness and the environment that will change how you think and feel about what they mean and uncover: A blueprint for boosting your own long-term wellbeing Fascinating insights into the science behind what makes us happy Practical tips for creating safe and secure environments for all A roadmap towards better decisions on sustainability and living a net zero life How happiness really looks when you put in into numbers If it’s true that you can only manage what you can measure, by exploring and leveraging what science and data reveals about what makes us happy, we can all build a better world that’s happier not only for ourselves but those around us too.Trade Review'Eye-opening! It sets out the case for a more sustainable future with useful tips and tools for things that matter to people – like happiness, friendship and community.' Sarah Mukherjee MBE, CEO of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment'This is a revelation; a really good read. Fascinating, inspiring and encouraging, it’s a book that you’ll keep coming back to.' Sue Chalkley OBE, FCIH

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Book SynopsisThere is hope.You can regain control.There are brighter days ahead.Charlotte Jones knows how it feels to be exhausted all the time and too tired to even lift your head off the pillow. She's experienced first-hand the desperate, debilitating feelings of frustration, despair and sadness that so often accompany chronic fatigue. And she knows how confused, overwhelmed, and lonely you probably feel right now.So, Charlotte has written this book as her gift to you. It's a beautifully illustrated and uplifting story of hope that takes very little effort to read but will guide you on an achievable, manageable road to recovery. As you read, you'll gently uncover ideas and approaches that you can use right away to start your own journey from fatigue to freedom.The fascinating characters you'll encounter in this story will each equip you with a toolbox of powerful ideas, techniques and solutions. Through their experiences you'll discover how to manage your energy levels, understand the importance of rest and repair and start to feel empowered with the belief that recovery is not only possible, but entirely in your hands.There's no baffling science or confusing jargon, just an inspiring and motivating tale that's brimming with helpful and hopeful golden nuggets that you can collect and use to support you as you heal.So lay back, relax and read your way to a better energy and a faster recovery!Charlotte has written this book as her gift to anyone suffering from chronic fatigue. It's a beautifully illustrated and uplifting story of hope that takes very little effort to read but will guide you on an achievable, manageable road to recovery. As you read, you'll gently uncover ideas and approaches that you can use right away to start your own journey from fatigue to freedom.

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