What's it about? The Art of Talking with Children (2022) offers practical strategies to create meaningful and engaging conversations with kids, promoting emotional growth and mutual understanding. By learning to connect on their level, you can nurture skills like empathy, confidence, and resilience in a supportive and enjoyable way. How often do you and your child have meaningful, thought-provoking conversations? Probably not as often as you’d like – or maybe not at all. It’s easy to get caught up in the demands of daily life – managing schedules, overseeing homework, juggling responsibilities – while deeper connections slip through the cracks. Yet moments of “rich talk”, where you engage with your child’s thoughts and feelings, play a crucial role in shaping your relationship. These conversations build trust, foster emotional understanding, and create a space for exploration, offering both immediate connection and long-term intellectual growth. However, modern life presents many...

What's it about? Get to the Point! (2017) is your guide to delivering clear, concise, and compelling messages. It emphasizes the importance of identifying and sticking to a precise point, and arms you with tools and techniques to build confidence in your written and spoken communications. Have you ever poured your energy into sharing an idea, only to see your audience slip into confusion or disinterest? The issue often isn’t your concept but how it’s conveyed. Our world is brimming with competing messages, so if you lose your listeners’ focus for even a moment, your point might vanish among the noise. Whether you’re presenting a cutting-edge proposal at work, speaking to a community group, or simply trying to capture a friend’s imagination, knowing how to communicate effectively can reshape how others perceive you – and how they respond to your ideas. When done right, your words can inspire action, ignite curiosity, and leave a memorable impact long after you’ve left the stage o...

What's it about? Powered by Happy (2010) presents a comprehensive guide to transforming the workplace experience through proven happiness practices and strategies. Drawing from real-world experiences and diverse workplace scenarios, the book offers practical insights and actionable tools for developing a more fulfilling and successful work life. Think about your last really happy day at work. How did it affect your performance, your relationships, your creativity? Now think about a day when you felt miserable. It’s not just your mood that takes a hit on days like that – your productivity drops, teamwork feels harder, and even simple tasks seem to drag on forever. Those days can feel endless, and let’s be honest, pretty unbearable. But here's the good news: happiness at work isn't a matter of luck or circumstance. It's a skill you can develop, a practice you can master, and a choice you can make every day. In this lesson, you'll discover practical strategies to...

What's it about? The Power Pause (2025) explores how women can navigate career breaks after motherhood with intention and confidence. It offers practical advice, personal stories, and strategies to help navigate the challenges of pausing a career, finding purpose in new roles, and planning a successful return to work. Through its thoughtful insights, it empowers women to embrace the pause as a powerful choice rather than a setback. Stepping away from your career can feel like an unsettling leap, especially when the world often equates success with constant forward motion. But for mothers, intentionally taking a pause – what we’ll call a power pause – offers the chance to redefine what success truly means. This isn’t about giving up or losing momentum; it’s about shifting your focus to your children and household, investing time and energy into personal growth, and emerging with a stronger sense of self. This deliberate pause allows you to explore your values, nurture new passions,...

The Exceptional Presenter Public speaking often tops the list of fears, but it’s also one of the most valuable skills you can master. Whether you’re pitching an idea, leading a team, or delivering a keynote, the ability to connect with an audience can set you apart in any field. But what makes a presenter exceptional? Is it memorizing every line or possessing natural charisma? How can you truly connect with your audience, deliver your message with confidence, and make even the simplest ideas unforgettable? These are the questions that exceptional speakers have mastered, and the answers will help you elevate your presentations to the next level. In this Lesson, you’ll learn how to craft compelling presentations, channel nervous energy into productive power, and master the techniques that turn everyday speakers into impactful communicators. Whether you’re preparing for a boardroom presentation or a casual pitch, these strategies will help you deliver your message with poise, passion,...

Unwell Women (2021) traces the historical misunderstanding and misdiagnosis of women’s bodies throughout medical history. Drawing from historical research. it reveals how medical knowledge has been shaped by gender bias and chronicles the stories of women who have challenged and transformed medical orthodoxy. For millennia, the medical understanding and treatment of women’s health has been profoundly shaped by misogyny and patriarchal structures, reflecting social and cultural biases as much as scientific knowledge. Since ancient times, male anatomy has been considered the standard, with women’s bodies viewed as mere deviations or inversions of men’s, leading to centuries of inadequate study and understanding of female anatomy. These historical biases continue to reverberate through modern healthcare, where women face systemic challenges in receiving proper medical attention. Women are less-frequently referred for diagnostic care and disproportionately affected by chronic conditi...

What's it about? Tribal (2024) explores the deep-rooted cultural instincts that drive human behavior, revealing how our need for belonging, admiration, and tradition shapes our decisions. By recognizing these instincts, we can leverage them to foster positive change, build stronger communities, and create more meaningful connections. What drives people to form tight-knit groups, rally around shared beliefs, and fiercely defend their traditions? Whether it’s a die-hard sports fanbase, a loyal corporate team, or a centuries-old cultural identity, human beings are wired to seek belonging. Our desires for connection, admiration, and tradition shape our decisions and behaviors – sometimes in surprising ways. For example, take South Korea’s preparation for the 2002 World Cup. Aside from merely improving their team’s performance on the field – they required a fundamental shift in mindset. The team’s longstanding cultural traditions emphasized deference to authority and rigid hierarchy,...