Book Reviews

Building Self-Confidence for Dummies by Kate Burton and Brinley Platts

Publisher: John Wiley

Our guide to improving your confidence that is relevant to all areas of your life and work.  We wrote this book because we would have liked to have had the knowledge earlier in our careers.

Neuro-Linguistic Programming for Dummies by Kate Burton and Romilla Ready.

Publisher: John Wiley

A practical guide to improving your communication with others through proven NLP techniques.  Of course we recommend this as Kate’s first best seller too!

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R Covey

Publisher: Simon and Shuster

This is a classic with plenty of words of wisdom to come back to time and again. Try reading what Covey has to say on Think Win/Win, and Seek First to Understand.    

Time to Think by Nancy Kline

Publisher: Ward Lock

Kline's premise is that organisations achieve breakthrough results when people learn to listen appreciatively to each other. We know a few places where this is much needed!

Assertiveness at Work by Ken and Kate Back

Publisher: McGraw Hill

One of the classic books on assertiveness. It’s a useful reference to come up with a strategy to tackle tough people or situations. 

Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway by Susan Jeffers

Publisher: Rider Books

Susan Jeffers is great for a dose of positive thinking, and we’ve always liked her idea of the Chatterbox - the inner voice within us that airs all the doubts and fears. 

The Artist’s Way

by Julia Cameron

Wonderful ideas on releasing the creativity you naturally have within. Take yourself off on a creative date.

The Surrendered Single

by Laura Doyle

Some of our female clients have found this invaluable in walking off in the sunset with the man of their dreams. It works.

Solving Tough Problems by Adam Kahane

Kahane has had an amazing time diving in to help resolve tough conflicts in troubled countries like South Africa and Argentina.  His insights into the value of listening at a deeper level are worth checking out.

Man’s Search for Meaning

by Viktor Frankl

The classic book on how to survive against all odds by finding meaning in horrific adversity.  If you’re having a tough day at the office, this will make you think again.

Life Makeovers

by Cheryl Richardson

If you’re juggling, here’s a week by week guide to improving your life in small steps.

Whistle While You Work

by Richard J Leider and David A Shapiro

Helps you to answers the questions of ‘What do I want to be when I grow up? and What was I born to do? 

The Monk who Sold his Ferrari

by Robin Sharman

This is the one for guys who are ignoring their health in pursuit of increasingly fast and stressful corporate careers. Read it before you get the physical wake-up call.

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff by Richard Carlson

Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton

For when it’s time to let go of the little things that drive you crazy each day.

The Millionaire Course

by Marc Allen

A relaxed and positive approach to creating financial freedom that’s based on doing what you love to do.

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