I love to read. Over the years, I’ve read many books that have either made an impact, made a difference or simply brought more joy and inspiration to my life, both personally and professionally. As I’m often asked for recommendations, below are some of my favorite books. Enjoy and Happy Reading!
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Books to Inspire You
Synchronicity and The Stories of Our Lives, Robert H. Hopcke
The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren
Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul, Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Jennifer Read Hawthorne
The Art of Happiness, A Handbook for Living, Dalai Lama
Books for Personal Development
You Can Create an Exceptional Life, Louise Hay & Cheryl Richardson
The Power is Within You, Louise Hay
Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change and Thrive in Work and Life, Susan David
The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom: Practical and Spiritual Steps So You Can Stop Worrying, Suze Orman
You’ve Got This!, Margie Warrell
On Becoming Fearless…In Love, Work, and Life, Arianna Huffington
Brag!”: The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn without Blowing It, Peggy Klaus
Pushback: How Smart Women Ask–and Stand Up for–What They Want, Selena Rezvani
Strengthsfinder 2.0, Tom Rath
Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder, Arianna Huffington
Books for Mindfulness and Meditation
Wherever You Go There You Are, Jon Kabat-Zinn
The Little Book of Energy Medicine: The Essential Guide to Balancing Your Body’s Energies, Donna Eden and Dondi Dahlin
Books for Career, Business, and Leadership
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Steven R. Covey
Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action, Simon Sinek
What Color is Your Parachute, Your Guide to a Lifetime of Work and Career Success, Richard N. Bolles and Katherine Brooks EdD
Coaching for Performance: The Principles and Practices of Coaching and Leadership, Sir John Whitmore
Women Don’t Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide, Linda Babcock & Sara Laschever
The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter, Michael D. Watkins
Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ, Daniel Goldman
Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them, Tessa West