personal-development

  • Book Review: How to be a Badass at Making Money, by Jen Sincero

    Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about my relationship with money. Not the practical side — but the emotional and psychological side. Reading How to Be a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero* helped me see that money is often less about strategy and more about belief. What I appreciated most about this book…

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  • Master your emotions, by T. Meurisse

    Book Review: Master Your Emotions by Thibaut Meurisse Master Your Emotions by Thibaut Meurisse is a practical and straightforward guide to understanding and managing emotions, making it an ideal read for anyone looking to take control of their emotional well-being. In a world where stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm are all too common, this book…

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  • How to think like a CEO and act like a leader, by Michael F. Andrew

    Book Review: How to Think Like a CEO and Act Like a Leader by Michael F. Andrew As someone aspiring to step into a leadership role, How to Think Like a CEO and Act Like a Leader by Michael F. Andrew felt like a mentor in book form, offering guidance that goes beyond surface-level tips…

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  • The Coaching Habit, by Michael Bungay Stanier

    As an instructional designer, I recently delved into “The Coaching Habit” by Michael Bungay Stanier, and I must say, it’s a game-changer for leadership development. What struck me most is how this book can directly inform the design of high-quality, in-person and e-learning leadership programs. Stanier’s focus on simplicity and effectiveness resonates deeply with my…

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  • Leadership for the new female manager by Karina G.Sanchez

    I decided I am ready to grow at work and become a leader in summer 2024. Since then, I have been on a journey of self-discovery and learning about leadership. This is the first book I read on this topic and I loved it. Leadership for the New Female Manager by Karina Sanchez outlines 21…

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  • Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck

    I read this book back in 2014, when I was on mat leave with my first son, and the proof is the doodles you see on the cover page of this book that he of course, diligently left for me! 🙂 The fixed versus growth mindset is such a well-known concept now, but ten years…

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