Books

Beatrice is masterful with the Enneagram system. In this book she outlines the strengths, challenges and blindspots for each of the nine types of leader. A wonderful resource for leaders who want to know themselves in a deeper way so they can consciously lead themselves and others and make a bigger impact personally and professionally.

Conscious leadership offers an antidote to fear-based leadership. This book presents 15 commitments that conscious leaders make to themselves and to others to lead with integrity and eliminate unnecessary drama. Living these commitments results in more energy, clarity, focus, healthier relationships and greater creativity and innovation.

Traumatic experiences leave a profound imprint on our minds, emotions, and bodies. In The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel van der Kolk masterfully explains how trauma not only alters the brain but also disrupts the body’s immune and nervous systems. Drawing on extensive research and decades of clinical experience, he explores effective healing modalities such as EMDR, yoga, and somatic therapies, offering hope and pathways for recovery.

I echo this endorsement… "A gorgeous and inspiring work of art on creation, creativity, the work of the artist. It will gladden the hearts of writers and artists everywhere, and get them working again with a new sense of meaning and direction. A stunning accomplishment.” — Anne Lamott.

What I love about this book is that I can flip to any page and be triggered with creative insight and inspiration.

Be impeccable with your word, don’t take anything personally, don’t make assumptions, and always do your best. When we’re living in alignment with these four agreements we tend to experience greater peace, joy and freedom. This is a short and easy read.

Despite our best efforts and intentions, most change efforts fail. Kegan and Lahey show how our individual beliefs, and the collective mindsets in our organizations, combine to create a natural but powerful immunity to change. They offer a practical methodology to help readers overcome inertia and resistance to change.

This book changed the way I think and feel about influencing. Cialdini outlines seven universal principles that will help you become a more effective influencer.

James Doty is the director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford University. Part memoir, blended with science and practical application, Into the Magic Shop shows us how we can change our lives by changing our brains and our hearts. I loved it!

Leading from the Emerging Future is about how to lead in an age of disruption. The authors introduce Theory U, a process for leading from the emerging future, and provide examples of how individuals, organizations, and governments are using it to create a more sustainable and equitable future. This book is a must for leaders and change-makers who want to make a positive difference in the world.

Byron Katie believes that suffering is optional. Her four questions, when applied to a specific problem, can help you see what is troubling you in a new light. These four simple questions have the power to shift your thinking and quieten your inner critic.

Our mindset shapes our thoughts, feelings and behaviors in every area of our lives and has a profound impact on our success. Dweck identifies two main mindsets: fixed and growth. People with a fixed mindset believe that their intelligence and abilities are fixed traits, while people with a growth mindset believe that their intelligence and abilities can be developed through effort and learning. Dweck provides practical advice on how to change our mindset so we can achieve our full potential.

Nonviolent Communication is a transformative guide to fostering empathy, understanding, and connection in all areas of life. Rosenberg introduces a simple yet profound framework for expressing needs and feelings without blame or judgment, enabling compassionate and constructive dialogue. Whether in personal relationships, professional settings, or conflict resolution, this book offers practical tools to break down barriers and deepen trust.

This is a practical field guide for coaches and leaders centered on presence-based leadership and leading through mind, body and heart. As quoted in the foreword, and resonant “this is a book for not only leaders and coaches, but for anyone else who hears the call to wake up and be a larger contribution to the world” Richard Strozzi-Heckler

Byron Brown's book is about how to liberate yourself from your harshest inner critic. Brown argues that the inner critic is a voice inside of us that tells us we are not good enough, smart enough, or worthy of love. It is a voice that can be very damaging and can hold us back from living our fullest lives. Brown provides a number of examples, exercises and tools to help people identify and challenge their inner critics. This is one of the best books I have come across focused on the inner critic.

This is an absolute staple in my work with leaders. The Leadership Challenge outlines 5 practices and 10 commitments that can help mobilize leaders and their teams to make extraordinary things happen.

In the Power of Intention, Dyer argues that by understanding and applying the principles of intention we can create the reality we desire and achieve our full potential. Consider the power of intention as an energy field that you can use to co-create your life. Read this and then go co-create the life that’s calling you!

Behavior change is hard. BJ Fogg outlines a simple formula that will help you make tiny changes. When compounded, these tiny changes add up to big change.

A wonderful book that shows how we can strengthen our ability for compassion and connection in today’s polarized world. I read this, then immediately read it again.

I found this gem of a book in a local neighborhood library while walking my dog. The book offers a foundational guide to mindfulness and meditation, helping readers cultivate peace, compassion, and create positive change in their lives. Kabat-Zinn's clear, compassionate approach makes mindfulness accessible, offering practical tools to integrate awareness into everyday moments.