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Paperback. Condizione: New. Women make up the majority of university graduates. They enter the workplace in equal numbers with men. But many workplaces still operate with cultures developed over a century ago to reflect a predominantly male workforce and vastly differing social expectations. So all too often as women become parents they are forced to fix things in the only way they can - by downgrading their job expectations or dropping out of the corporate world. Anna Meller believes it's high time we #Upcycled our jobs and careers to fit today's lifestyles and meet women's changed expectations. Her PROPEL model offers ambitious working mothers new possibilities for progressing their corporate careers. In this book, Anna leads you through an evidence-based six step process that supports you in finding the balance you need. Practical exercises enable you to craft a working arrangement that meets your employer's expectations as well as your own aspirations, and to develop the key skills you need to maintain it.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Women make up the majority of university graduates. They enter the workplace in equal numbers with men. But many workplaces still operate with cultures developed over a century ago to reflect a predominantly male workforce and vastly differing social expectations. So all too often as women become parents they are forced to fix things in the only way they can - by downgrading their job expectations or dropping out of the corporate world. Anna Meller believes it's high time we #Upcycled our jobs and careers to fit today's lifestyles and meet women's changed expectations. Her PROPEL model offers ambitious working mothers new possibilities for progressing their corporate careers. In this book, Anna leads you through an evidence-based six step process that supports you in finding the balance you need. Practical exercises enable you to craft a working arrangement that meets your employer's expectations as well as your own aspirations, and to develop the key skills you need to maintain it.

Paperback. Condizione: New. TALES FROM THE 'INDIANA JONES OF CULTURAL ADVENTURES'.From New York to Beijing, Paris to Juba, Moscow to Mexico City, Ken Pasternak's distinguished career as a banker, management consultant, executive educator, author and keynote speaker has provided a wealth of experience with people and organizations internationally. In this book he shares some of the most memorable stories from his wide-ranging travels and his many encounters with different cultures, and draws out truths that still apply today in both life and business. 'Inspiring! Stories that pack profound insights. A great read for the fundamentals of business.'MARSHALL GOLDSMITHNew York Times #1 bestselling author of Triggers, Mojo, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There.A former Director at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Vice President at Citibank, Ken's unique background combines experience in executive development, management consulting, institution building and corporate banking.He is the co-author of Managing Your Strengths and Performance at the Limit, Business Lessons from Formula 1 Motor Racing.

Paperback. Condizione: New. TALES FROM THE 'INDIANA JONES OF CULTURAL ADVENTURES'.From New York to Beijing, Paris to Juba, Moscow to Mexico City, Ken Pasternak's distinguished career as a banker, management consultant, executive educator, author and keynote speaker has provided a wealth of experience with people and organizations internationally. In this book he shares some of the most memorable stories from his wide-ranging travels and his many encounters with different cultures, and draws out truths that still apply today in both life and business. 'Inspiring! Stories that pack profound insights. A great read for the fundamentals of business.'MARSHALL GOLDSMITHNew York Times #1 bestselling author of Triggers, Mojo, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There.A former Director at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Vice President at Citibank, Ken's unique background combines experience in executive development, management consulting, institution building and corporate banking.He is the co-author of Managing Your Strengths and Performance at the Limit, Business Lessons from Formula 1 Motor Racing.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Collaborative Creativity is a powerful methodology for groups that uses short bursts of creative challenges to help people go beyond rational/conscious thinking and uncover, with constructive consequences, the emotional/irrational sphere that influences behaviour. It was developed by Peter Comber specifically for the complex environment of the healthcare industry, and this how-to manual for managers of healthcare companies offers practical advice on how to employ creative processes in their sector.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Takac, Magdalena (illustratore). Ever wished you could discover a secret that might just change your life or business forever? Well, what if instead of being wrapped up in a boring business book or a 'self help' manual it was a bite-size lunch-hour read, a kids' style book for adults and something that might just change your life? A fun story. a practical technique. and a chance to supercharge what you do. Perfect for independent thinkers, network marketing professionals and entrepreneurs.Rose Cleaver-Emons is a Trainer of NLP, Hypnotherapy and Timeline Therapy(R) and a master life and business coach as well as running Vibrant Northwest region and being the mummy of a gorgeous 2-year-old, Joseph.

Paperback. Condizione: New. You 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!

Paperback. Condizione: New. Wolfe Murray, Caroline (illustratore). 'Everyone knows dragons don't exist.' The arrival of bossy Aunt Angelica in Ollie and Alice's woodland camp causes all sorts of problems. Finally Ollie can stand it no longer. To the horror of the dragon families, he disappears! There's a real danger he will be discovered by Humans. Can he be found before it's too late? Where is Des when he's most needed? It's Emily and Alice to the rescue! This is the fourth of the Dragon Tales Chronicles. Written by Judy Hayman and beautifully illustrated by Caroline Wolfe Murray, this enchanting series of tales about a Scottish Blue family of dragons living in the Highlands of Scotland, trying to avoid being discovered by Humans, is perfect for children aged 6 to 10.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Wolfe Murray, Caroline (illustratore). This is a particularly difficult winter for the Scottish dragons. Emily and Tom are missing their friends. A new game on the frozen loch with the otters is fun for a while, but soon they are trapped and in danger. Help is needed, and it comes most unexpectedly! A dangerous journey, a secret hide-out and the closest encounter yet with Humans make this the most adventurous of the Dragon Tales so far. This is the fifth of the Dragon Tales Chronicles.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Wolfe Murray, Caroline (illustratore). "Everyone knows dragons don't exist." Along with their new cave in the Scottish Highlands, young dragons Emily and Tom have found a kindly protector in the mountain giant Ben McIlwhinnie. But Emily still longs for a friend. Her search brings Desmond, a wild and colourful traveller, who takes the family on an adventurous journey.Along the way Emily gets her wish, Tom gets a fright and finds a hero, and there are plenty of surprises in store for all the family. (Whoever expected elephants.?)This is the second of the Dragon Tales Chronicles.Praise for Dragon Tales I: Quest for a Cave (Amazon reviews):'If you like stories of adventure, dragons and something a bit different, this is the book for you!''A great children's story with lots of interest and plots to keep you guessing. Lovely illustrations enhance the story. Looking forward to the next book.''Truly delightful. a charming read for any age.'.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Wolfe Murray, Caroline (illustratore). "Everyone knows dragons don't exist." Des, the wild Travelling dragon, takes far too many risks with Humans. His adventures are full of narrow escapes. While he is away, Tom and Emily enjoy an exciting summer with Alice and Ollie and some unexpected visitors. And when Des returns, things get even more adventurous!There are close encounters with seals and whales, fierce birds and Humans - and even a train.This is the third of the Dragon Tales Chronicles.Praise for the Dragon Tales books (Amazon reviews): 'If you like stories of adventure, dragons and something a bit different, this is the book for you!''A great children's story with lots of interest and plots to keep you guessing. Lovely illustrations enhance the story. Looking forward to the next book.''Truly delightful. a charming read for any age.'.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Wolfe Murray, Caroline (illustratore). Emily, a small Scottish blue dragon, lives with Mum and Dad and younger brother Tom in a cave in a remote Highland glen. When they discover that a holiday camp is being built at the bottom of the glen - and come close to discovery in a daring midnight raid - they realize they must find a new home, away from these dangerous Humans. They set out on their quest and find a mysterious mountain, which is not all it seems. Will they find their new home? And will Emily ever find the friend she longs for? This is the first of the Dragon Tales chronicles, and will be a firm favourite for reading aloud or reading alone for children aged 5-11."This is a sparkling story of a feisty young dragon, Emily, and her family. In her search for a friend she alerts the family to danger, which means they must move on.Will they find a new home? And will Emily find her special friend? This will be a good length for first readers and a wonderful 'read aloud' book for all. I can't wait to read the next one!" - Margaret Forrester.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A comprehensive guide to the female menopause, written for men to help them understand this often perplexing topic. It addresses all the important aspects of the menopause, including the physical, psychological, genito-urinary and long term symptoms that can occur. It gives essential information on options available to cope with those symptoms plus good advice for men (and women!) on practical lifestyle choices. Short and easy to dip in and out of, with humorous illustrations and practical tips for what you can do (and what NOT to say), this is your essential handbook for surviving the change in YOUR life.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Are 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 deliveryPreparation vs planningDeveloping and using your influenceBeing your authentic selfGetting the best out of yourself and othersImplementing change successfullyReclaim 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 and 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.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Are 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 deliveryPreparation vs planningDeveloping and using your influenceBeing your authentic selfGetting the best out of yourself and othersImplementing change successfullyReclaim 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 and 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.

Paperback. Condizione: New. There's never been a better time to run a product business. With accessible selling technology and billions of people shopping online, reaching your ideal customer is easier than ever before. But making it work financially? That's not so easy.Making sales isn't enough: you need to be making profits. Big retailers have spent decades developing ways to monitor profit margins, forecast and grow sales and manage stock to maximize their bottom line. And in this little book, small-business retail expert Catherine Erdly shows you how to apply those big business tools to YOUR business - in just 6 minutes!

Paperback. Condizione: New. What would it look like for you to live fully, with intention, integrity and purpose? How might you redesign your life to achieve that?Eloise Skinner - author, existential therapist, teacher, dancer, model and entrepreneur - is on a mission to help people discover their purpose and live more fulfilled, satisfying lives. This is not a one-time job, it's a way of life that will evolve over time - but it can start right now, in just 6 minutes.

Paperback. Condizione: New. You know you need to collaborate to achieve complex goals. You also know collaboration is a slog. Why is it so hard? Because none of us are ever taught this fundamental business skill.Deb Mashek is here to change all that. Discover how to apply relationship science to make every workplace collaboration less painful and more productive - in just 6 minutes!

Paperback. Condizione: New. Does your confidence lag behind your capability? Trying to compensate for self-doubt and overthinking can be exhausting, and you might find yourself holding back from opportunities that could be transformational. But in a complex, uncertain world, you know you can't afford to be over-confident either.Julie Smith has spent decades coaching some of the world's top leaders in the fine art of humble confidence. Now she's bringing her easy-to-use, confidence-building tools to help YOU find YOUR confidence - in just 6 minutes!

Paperback. Condizione: New. When your customers succeed, your business succeeds. Customer Success is all about generating revenue growth through customer relationships, outcomes, trust, loyalty, retention and referrals - and Kellie Lucas is a pioneer in the discipline.Discover how to maximise customer retention, recurring revenue and growth, build a productive and balanced team and excel as a Customer Success professional - in just 6 minutes!

Paperback. Condizione: New. Even if you're used to managing small teams, you'll find the dynamics of a big team very different. As projects scale up in size and complexity, the skills you need to manage effectively change. It's less about the technical aspects of project delivery, more about integrating different sub teams into a cohesive whole.Luckily, team specialist and major projects advisor Tony Llewellyn is here to provide the practical guidance you need to set up and run an effective team of teams - in just 6 minutes!

Paperback. Condizione: New. Being good at your job is a great way to start your career. But to fulfil your potential and get more senior roles, you need more than technical expertise.Joanna Gaudoin has helped thousands of bright, capable professionals master the essential skills that will take them to the next level of their careers. From making a good impression to dealing with difficult people, from building external relations to acing your online presence, here are all the skills you need to get that promotion - in just 6 minutes!

Paperback. Condizione: New. Endlessly distracted? Rob Hatch gets it. And he's here to show you how to reclaim your time and attention in a world of technology that's trying to take them away from you.Improve your creativity, happiness, and success, in just 6 minutes!

Paperback. Condizione: New. You want EVERYONE to feel included in your organization, because you know that when all employees, no matter their identities and backgrounds, are valued for what they uniquely offer, magic happens.But talking about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is surprisingly hard. It strikes at our core values and beliefs, and people get uncomfortable, which is why so many organizations get stuck. This insightful model will help you lead beyond the discomfort and develop a truly inclusive mindset. It's a lifetime's work, but it starts in just 6 minutes!

Paperback. Condizione: New. Menopause can be a complex time of life but it doesn't have to be complicated to get control of your symptoms Too many women think it's either HRT or suffer but that's not the case. There's a third option, which is to get control of your symptoms naturally. The Hot Flush Freedom Challenge is for busy, professional women who want straightforward practical advice they can implement with minimum fuss and time. Written using everyday language, the book offers a step-by-step solution to getting control of your hot flushes, night sweats, energy bombs, mood swings, brain fog and sleep in just 10 days.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Are you caring for a loved one with dementia and don't know where to begin? Here are the answers you have been searching for. Jane Hardy writes frankly about the experiences she and her Mum have shared over the past four years, the lessons she's learned, the things she wished she'd known before they started this journey together. Jane's Mum Beth was diagnosed with Vascular Dementia and Alzheimers with a score of 16 (moderate/severe dementia) at the age of 90. Four years later, she has a score of 20+, is enjoying life and her memory and humour are returning! Her GP cannot believe her improvement. She is stronger and healthier, has a positive outlook on life and can read and write again.If you are dealing with a loved one with Dementia, Jane's experiences and strategies will help you avoid the same mistakes that she made! This journey is not for the faint hearted. But focus on what we can be done, rather than what the others say can't be done. For Jane and her Mum, small steps have led to huge strides.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A group of archaeology students on a university dig are too busy excavating an ancient settlement to explore further up the remote Highland glen. Only Lisa suspects there is more to discover. Lisa, Finn and Matthew share a secret; of a strange meeting, now a precious but distant memory, too dangerous to reveal to anybody else. But Lisa has a feeling that venturing further into the glen might give the three of them the chance of a reunion. It turns into an experience they will never forget. Judy Hayman is the author of the Dragon Tales chronicles, a series of books for younger readers, illustrated by Caroline Wolfe Murray. This is her first book for Young Adults.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A comprehensive guide to the female menopause, written for men to help them understand this often perplexing topic. It addresses all the important aspects of the menopause, including the physical, psychological, genito-urinary and long term symptoms that can occur. It gives essential information on options available to cope with those symptoms plus good advice for men (and women!) on practical lifestyle choices. Short and easy to dip in and out of, with humorous illustrations and practical tips for what you can do (and what NOT to say), this is your essential handbook for surviving the change in YOUR life.

Paperback. Condizione: New. ***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.

Paperback. Condizione: New. The essential 6-minute hack for better work and life.If you're in business, you probably do quite a bit of writing. You write emails, sales copy, reports, executive summaries, blog posts, operations documents, memos and more. And each time you write, you're seeking to inform and/or influence your reader. You are, in effect, performing.Publisher and exploratory writing coach Alison Jones wants to get you thinking about writing in a completely different way. Rather than a stage, she wants you to see the blank page as uncharted terrain, as an opportunity for you to explore what you DON'T know, rather than simply expressing what you DO. Discover simple techniques that will supercharge your creativity, problem-solving skills and resourcefulness, in just 6 minutes!