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Summary: Now What?: 90 Days to a New Life Direction
Review: An excellent book. Takes you from where you are now to where you want to be. Even if, just now, you do not know where you want to be. The process is easy to follow and very rewarding.
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Summary: Creative Tips to Revise Your Compass
Review: Fortgang begins with a straightforward premise. In ninety days, you can set goals and begin to move in a new direction. Unlike many books of this genre, Now What does not overpromise. Ninety days won't find you in a new job or a new life -- but you'll have a better sense of where to go and how to get there. I gave Now What five stars for easy reading and originality. I must admit I expected to find tired advice and exercises, but Fortgang offers mostly fresh ideas. And I agree with much of what she says. For example, "Your purpose in life is right under your nose." So true! I've seen versions of these life purpose exercises before but she presents them well. Overall, true to her coaching background, some of the best exercises relate to identifying what you really want to do. "I want to be someone who..." I applaud Fortgang's definitions of needs and values. Needs are not optional and non-negotiable, e.g., the need for honesty. Values are "the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow." Needs bring out the worst in us when they're not met; values bring out the best. But Fortgang goes beyond self-awareness, encouraging readers to check reality. She offers good advice for investigating various career fields: Talk to 3 people in 3 fields. And she's not afraid to ask clients, "What would you have to give up..." Perhaps the very best exercises involve scenario-writing. Describe how your life will be in a year, then six months from now, then three months from now. These steps clarify the need for actions along the way. Anyone contemplating a life change can have fun with these exercises. They'll help you change your thinking and uncover ideas. My major reservation comes from a warning in Herminia Ibarra's book, Working Identity. Often self-discovery tends to be easier than implementing change. If you're in a comfort zone, you'll need another book -- or a coach -- to get moving, even if you know where you want to be. And there's a downside of a book that appeals to many people for many kinds of change. You have to take practical, specific tips with a grain of salt. For instance, Fortgang alludes to moving to a place with a lower cost of living -- but this type of move often contains hidden pitfalls. A lower cost of living means fewer options to earn money and less access to resources.
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Summary: Creative Tips to Revise Your Compass
Review: Fortgang begins with a straightforward premise. In ninety days, you can set goals and begin to move in a new direction. Unlike many books of this genre, Now What does not overpromise. Ninety days won't find you in a new job or a new life -- but you'll have a better sense of where to go and how to get there. I gave Now What five stars for easy reading and originality. I must admit I expected to find tired advice and exercises, but Fortgang offers mostly fresh ideas. And I agree with much of what she says. For example, "Your purpose in life is right under your nose." So true! I've seen versions of these life purpose exercises before but she presents them well. Overall, true to her coaching background, some of the best exercises relate to identifying what you really want to do. "I want to be someone who..." I applaud Fortgang's definitions of needs and values. Needs are not optional and non-negotiable, e.g., the need for honesty. Values are "the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow." Needs bring out the worst in us when they're not met; values bring out the best. But Fortgang goes beyond self-awareness, encouraging readers to check reality. She offers good advice for investigating various career fields: Talk to 3 people in 3 fields. And she's not afraid to ask clients, "What would you have to give up..." Perhaps the very best exercises involve scenario-writing. Describe how your life will be in a year, then six months from now, then three months from now. These steps clarify the need for actions along the way. Anyone contemplating a life change can have fun with these exercises. They'll help you change your thinking and uncover ideas. My major reservation comes from a warning in Herminia Ibarra's book, Working Identity. Often self-discovery tends to be easier than implementing change. If you're in a comfort zone, you'll need another book -- or a coach -- to get moving, even if you know where you want to be. And there's a downside of a book that appeals to many people for many kinds of change. You have to take practical, specific tips with a grain of salt. For instance, Fortgang alludes to moving to a place with a lower cost of living -- but this type of move often contains hidden pitfalls. A lower cost of living means fewer options to earn money and less access to resources.
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Summary: 90 Days to a New Life Direction Works!
Review: Having been a Career Management and Confidence Coach for 15 years I felt it was time to review the way I worked with clients by adding a new dimension. After completing The 90 Day Programme and becoming an accredited facilitator I can honestly say the results have been fantastic. As coach's we so often forget to walk the talk. Not only did it open the doors to my own creativity and expand my horizons my clients are astonished at the way they now view themselves,their confidence has soared they now recognise opportunities and grab them and are able to live the life they always dreamed of.
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Summary: Great Book for Personal or Professional Change!
Review: I highly recommend this book and its exercises for people who are looking for a new direction in their careers or their personal lives. As a certified coach and trainer of this material, I have used this book in coaching groups with much success! The exercises are quite thought-provoking and take you on a personal journey to discover who you really are. Once this occurs, you have the keys for creating the life that will be most meaningful for you.
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Summary: Share copies with everyone!
Review: If you are thinking about "what's next" for your life or career, Laura's book will help you gain clarity and get into action in less than 90 days. Laura taps into what you already know but may have been afraid to acknowledge or take action on. Her questions and exercises are both provocative and evocative. You'll find you are open to new possibilities and ready to get out of your own way to make it happen.
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Summary: Struggling to find a career/life that you love?
Review: Laura has done it again! And this time she really nails the "how to" for finding and living your Life Blueprint. This incredibly well written and easy to use book takes you step-by- step through the process from clueless, to having the life and career of your dreams. She helps you find the clues, clarify the picture, and move forward with strategic synchronicity. The greatest discovery is that the process can be completed in 12 weeks! Buy this book now if you want to put your hands on the steering wheel and go in the direction that is perfect for you.
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Summary: Struggling to find a career/life that you love?
Review: Laura has done it again! And this time she really nails the "how to" for finding and living your Life Blueprint. This incredibly well written and easy to use book takes you step-by- step through the process from clueless, to having the life and career of your dreams. She helps you find the clues, clarify the picture, and move forward with strategic synchronicity. The greatest discovery is that the process can be completed in 12 weeks! Buy this book now if you want to put your hands on the steering wheel and go in the direction that is perfect for you.
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Summary: Finding a New Life Direction Is Possible
Review: Laura has written a great book. It is extremely well-written and interesting. The exercises are great tools for finding "IT," and they are also fun! One of the most provocative exercises involves exploring the differences between needs and values. The point of the exercise is that when we can find a way to have our needs met while at the same time honoring our values, we will feel more fulfilled and enriched. This exercise really helps you to identify a greater purpose in every area of life. In addition to helping you identify your "IT" and purpose, Laura also helps you to deal with practical issues in making life changes. The chapter on financing your dreams (Chapter 8: The Bottom Line is the Bottom Line) was very useful. It provided some very simple, straightforward tips and helps you to see that money doesn't need to be an obstacle for change. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking to make positive, healthy changes in their life.
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Summary: Finding a New Life Direction Is Possible
Review: Laura has written a great book. It is extremely well-written and interesting. The exercises are great tools for finding "IT," and they are also fun! One of the most provocative exercises involves exploring the differences between needs and values. The point of the exercise is that when we can find a way to have our needs met while at the same time honoring our values, we will feel more fulfilled and enriched. This exercise really helps you to identify a greater purpose in every area of life. In addition to helping you identify your "IT" and purpose, Laura also helps you to deal with practical issues in making life changes. The chapter on financing your dreams (Chapter 8: The Bottom Line is the Bottom Line) was very useful. It provided some very simple, straightforward tips and helps you to see that money doesn't need to be an obstacle for change. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking to make positive, healthy changes in their life.
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