Fears to Fierce: A Woman's Guide to Owning Her Power

by Brita Fernandez Schmidt, Gillian Anderson (Foreword by), Jennifer Nadel (Foreword by)

Overview

With a foreword by Gillian Anderson and Jennifer Nadel

'A must-read for anyone with big ambitions' VIV GROSKOP

FIND MEANING
OWN YOUR POWER
TRANSFORM YOUR WORLD

Brita Fernandez Schmidt has spent 25 years championing women's rights across the world, nurturing her own fierce and inspiring others to do the same. Through a combination of guidance, storytelling and practical tools, her rallying call in Fears to Fierce will inspire you to realise your purpose and potential, ignite your fierce and create the life you have been dreaming of.

'Incredibly invigorating. Brita is a true visionary' AMIKA GEORGE

'Brita embodies what it is to live fiercely in life and work. This book inspires you to embrace your deepest fears and reframe them' EMMA GANNON

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781473580923
Publisher:	Ebury Publishing
Publication date:	01/14/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Brita Fernandez Schmidt (Author)
Brita Fernandez Schmidt serves as the Executive Director of Women for Women International – UK and is the Senior Vice President for Global Partnerships (Global). She is an advocate and promoter of women’s empowerment, women’s rights and equality. She frequently writes about the challenges women face all over the world in the context of poverty and conflict. Brita is an in demand coach and public speaker. Originally from Germany, Brita went to school in Venezuela and has lived and/or worked in over 16 countries. She now lives in the UK with her husband and two daughters.

Table of Contents

Foreword 1

Introduction 3

Part I Find Meaning 9

1 Inspiration - Ignite your fierce 11

2 Purpose - Express your fierce 29

Part II Own Your Power 49

3 Power - You are the hero of your story 51

4 Trust - You are enough, so trust yourself unconditionally 61

5 Strength - You are stronger than you think 81

6 Love - Choose love every day 101

7 Care - Be your own life vest 121

Part III Transform Your World 143

8 Impact - You matter 145

9 Change - Together we embrace our shared humanity 167

10 Know - You are fierce 187

Actions - Commit 197

My sources of inspiration 219

My gratitude list 223

Editorial Reviews

"A book that reminds us to be who we are. Brita absolutely has the superpower to inspire." —Jasmine Hemsley


 "In this powerful book, Brita urges us to embrace feminism as an inclusive movement, to join together and create the world we want to live in." —Nimco Ali
 


"Unquestionable wisdom, the perfect antidote to this current climate of despair. Brita is a true visionary, and has a real gift to empower. Fears to Fierce inspires confidence and sustenance for anyone who wants to take action and make a difference." —Amika George

 


"An incredibly invigorating book, full of Brita's trademark energy, effervescent optimism and unquestionable wisdom, the perfect antidote to this current climate of despair. Brita is a true visionary, and has a real gift to empower. Fears to Fierce inspires confidence and sustenance for anyone who wants to take action and make a difference" —Amika George

 


"A wonderful inspiring book for women seeking to find their purpose.. [it] will touch the lives of many." —Jennifer Nadel and Gillian Anderson, authors of We: The uplifting manual for women seeking happiness

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