Guest Post by Career Coach, Bella Roy Personal development books and ‘how to’ guide books are usually labeled as the most significant revolutionaries for individuals and businesses. But have you ever asked yourself what mechanisms behind those changes make the impact so deep? These books force you to let go of certain paradigms and be […]
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Why Resolutions Are Often Abandoned and What You Can Do Differently
Guest Post by Psychologist Lauren Farina-Prieto, LCSW It is estimated that 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail, and many within the first month. The very nature of resolutions is tricky. A resolution is “a firm decision to do or not to do something.” A firm decision. In other words, traditional resolutions tend to be arbitrary, […]
The 12 Week Year: Get More Done In 12 Weeks Than Others Do In 12 Months
I love books that inspire productivity. The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington is one of them. The authors challenge you to shift your mindset to quadruple your goals this year. This thought process improves outcomes, momentum, productivity, and confidence. Whether you desire personal or professional success, consider the metrics. […]
Heidi Across America: One Woman’s Journey on a Bicycle Through the Heartland
When a student decides to make her research project a bike ride from Eugene, Oregon, to Washington, D.C., she and the reader of her memoir are in for quite the adventure. Author Heidi Beierle documents her journey in her latest book, Heidi Across America. She shares the pains, triumphs, lessons, and just about everything you […]
Advice From Pros: Laura Yorke
Laura Yorke is a veteran book editor, publisher, literary agent, and writer who has worked in the publishing industry for over 30 years. A native New Yorker, she began her career as an editor for Simon & Schuster, then moved on to G.P. Putnam, where she founded one of the most celebrated novelists Jodi Picoult. From […]
A Return to Radiance: The POWER Method to Ignite Your Soul and Unleash Your Potential
Author Becca Powers had hit rock bottom. She’d decided she’d had enough when on her knees, alone in the bathroom. All her “power” had been drained by work, family, and personal and professional obligations. She was tapped dry. There, she realized her calling: to return to radiance and follow her dreams. That life-changing journey transformed […]
Estrellas: Moments of Illumination Along El Camino De Santiago ~ a Memoir
When author Suzanne Maggio chose to walk the 500-mile El Camino de Santiago, a surprising experience awaited her. The story begins with her “why” and swiftly moves to her first night in Spain, where she finds herself dining alone, wondering if she’ll survive this independent month-long excursion. Her doubts blossom, but then she crosses paths […]
Stories Sell: Storyworthy Strategies to Grow Your Business and Brand
Hands-down this is a must-read book if you are an entrepreneur, speaker, a sales and marketing professional, or anyone who wants to build their brand. It’s clear author Matthew Dicks is passionate about his argument, and just a few pages in you will have that ‘aha’ moment when you realize why. Stories do sell. No […]
Mom’s Eat First: 5 Principles to Prioritize Yourself and Create the Change You Crave
If you’re a caregiver, this is your survival handbook. Written by a single mom, who’s faced her share of tragedies and setbacks, it’s not only an inspirational read, but a how-to manual for reprioritizing what matters most. Kathy Sullivan is a board-certified coach and PROSCI Certified Change Management Practitioner. She’s banked a successful climb up […]
Author Q&A With Kathy Sullivan
Kathy Sullivan is an innovative leader and educator focused on helping clients build organizational cultures that drive positive change through people, processes, and performance. Partner to small business owners and executive leaders, aligning business strategy with talent through effective OD strategies, to improve accountability and organizational performance. She is also a mom and author of […]