Woman of Our Time: Small Steps to Take Control and Find Your Way

by Karen Powell, Lesley Heath, Kate Goodman (With)

Overview

In a challenging and constantly changing world, you need to find ways to take back control, seek new paths and discover your hidden strengths.

This is not a quick-fix book. Using the ancient art of self-reflection, Woman of Our Time tells compelling stories of transformative change and gives readers the tools to look inwards and take action – making small changes that can make big differences. The storytelling, practical coaching and simple exercises in this book will help you to:

• Understand your own needs
• Find the courage to overcome your fears and vulnerabilities
• Discover your inner strengths
• Regain control of your life
• Find the freedom to breathe

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781781337349
Publisher:	Rethink Press
Publication date:	02/23/2023
Pages:	182
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.46(d)

About the Author

Karen Powell and Lesley Heath have 50 years of experience in senior HR, safety and executive roles in complex organisations including Asda and Royal Mail. Identical twins with their own experiences of conflict and fragility, they count every knock, success and adventure as an opportunity to learn and to grow. Their carefully researched and down-to-earth approach to changing mindsets and inspiring confidence and personal growth, underpins their business consultancy work and declared goal of coaching one million women to be their best. Find out more at www.amatterofchoice.co.uk

Table of Contents

Foreword – Introduction – Part One: Feeling The Need For Change – 1 Finding Your Way – 2 Small Steps, Big Effects – Part Two: The COVID – 19 Pandemic: Week By Week – 3 Weeks 1–3 – 4 Weeks 4–6 – 5 Weeks 7–9 – 6 Weeks 10–12 – 7 One Year On – Part Three: Becoming The Best Version Of You – 8 Put Pen To Paper – 9 A Question Of Belief – 10 From Reflection To Action: Assessing Your Progress – Conclusion – References – Resources – Acknowledgements – The Authors

Editorial Reviews

‘Woman of Our Time has helped me look at my future differently. It has not only inspired me to keep pushing on, but also given me tangible tools to make my aspirations a reality.’ — Brenda Lee Henderson, Channel Account Manager, Fexco

‘This book allows you to recognise your true self.’ — Sarah Jane Cork, MD, Bidvest Noonan

‘Woman of Our Time has supercharged my belief that meaningful and lasting change is possible for women, even in environments that have historically been slow to embrace that change. This book will definitely inspire you to be a part of the amazing Women of Our Time tribe.’ — Samantha Jones, Commercial Development Director, SIG Building Solutions

‘A great reminder that everyone has something we want to change or do differently. This book is a pick-me-up and reality check that gives you the tools and confidence to stop being so hard on yourself.’ — April Moores, Global Business Strategy Specialist, ALDI

‘Woman of Our Time is a magic wand which transforms you into the best version of yourself.’ — Aoife Wycherley, Head of Supply Chain and Head of Food Procurement, Sodexco

‘As women, we put so much pressure on ourselves that isn’t realistic, or even really there at all. This book has helped me reframe what success looks like and given me the power to write my own narrative.’ — Ellie Hurford, Technical Director, Itsi Grocery

‘Enkong’u naipang’a eng’en’ is a Maasai proverb meaning, ‘an eye that has travelled is wise’. In their quest to empower women around the world, Karen and Lesley help women change their mindsets, liberate themselves and enrich themselves through the choices they make. Woman of Our Time is a must-read.’ — Emmanuel Mankura, Maasai Senior Elder

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