Be Your Best (Wiley)

Boost your brain and gain an edge in everything you do. “Smarter Sharper Thinking” reveals how you can expand your brain's capability to think well under stress, to focus and get more out of your day, to be more creative and innovative, and to prepare you for future challenges. Utilising the latest neuro-scientific principles, Dr Jenny Brockis shows how you can increase your brain fitness by developing a habit-changing plan to get more done with less effort. In 12 key areas, “Smarter Sharper Thinking’ presents simple, action-based principles that can be readily incorporated into your daily routines to train your brain for high performance.

Communication has become one of the most puzzling paradoxes of our time. We live in a world that is hyper-connected; more plugged in, tuned in and turned on than ever before. Yet, social science confirms that more and more people feel isolated and disconnected from their communities and families. They feel overworked, underpaid, misunderstood and alone. This book is a fresh approach to tackle modern communication challenges, written for today's time poor reader; easily consumed in one sitting (one flight), or one night! This book is a holistic approach to professional and personal communication that will be a significant support in the boardroom, the living room and also the classroom. Despite the capability to be 'in touch' 24/7, many people are disengaged and disillusioned. Business leaders know the struggle to engage and empower a workforce that clocks in, then checks out. Parents know the challenges to connect with teenagers who text better than they talk! And how do you answer the most challenging question every partner dreads: "If you loved me you would know what's wrong?" These are all painful experiences that this book delivers proactive solutions to connect (and protect) these important relationships through better communication. This is vital if you are a business leader, parent or in a loving relationship. This book is a 'map for leaders' who want to harness the power of communication to influence their projects, their ideas, their teams and clients; for parents that seek better relationships with their kids and or loved ones. In this book you will discover in seven easy to read chapters: • Compelling reasons to get great at communicating. • A path to incredible personal growth.

Master the power of influence and persuasion. What if you could instantly boost your capability to influence, motivate and connect with people? How could it increase your productivity, team culture and bottom line? Better yet, what if you could influence yourself to achieve greater success? Imagine the impact that would have on your life and fortunes. “How to Influence People” takes these ideas out of the realm of what-if and turns them into reality. Whether you're a new manager looking for direction, an experienced leader looking to hone your skills or a sales professional looking for better ways to connect, How to Influence People is for you!

Reboot your entrepreneurial spirit and excel in the digital age. The days of being locked into a single career for life are long gone. It's time to reinvent yourself, transform your life and work the new economy for everything it's worth. With the industrial age quickly vanishing in the rearview mirror, “Think Like a Startup” is your instruction manual for hacking your mind and acquiring the skills to take control of your life and fortunes in the digital age. Inspirational, subversive, and with a wealth of insightful guidance, “Think Like a Startup” will help you to break from a lifetime of legacy programming and take full advantage of the technology revolution.

Bring calm to the chaos in your life. Whether you find yourself checked out, burnt out, or just plain freaked out; you deserve better. Psychologist Alison Hill takes you deep into the key pillars for our happiness, health and sanity to help you live a life filled with purpose and progress. Productivity training or the latest organisational system will only take you so far. To make lasting change you need the right tools, mindset and skills. Boss of Busy helps you find the courage and optimism to live the life you crave, let go of what is holding you back and learn how to prioritise what really matters.

Every great idea hinges on one thing: Buy-in You have ideas. You have projects and initiatives that you want to make a reality. But let's face it - unless you can get others to work with you, those ideas aren't going anywhere. Your ability to capture people's hearts and minds is the key to getting results. In his engaging style, author Simon Dowling will show you not just how to get heard, but how to create true buy-in around your ideas and initiatives - dealing with pushback along the way and turning talk into action.

How to transform crisis into success At just 26 years old Sam Cawthorn experienced a serious car accident that resulted in the loss of his arm and was told that he may never walk again. At this critical moment he realised he had an incredible opportunity to create a better life. His experience drove him to uncover the mechanics, tools and strategies to not just bounce back, but to bounce forward and live a greater life with greater focus and greater success. How to Bounce Forward gives you the tools you need to successfully navigate crisis and use it to your advantage.

Who do you need around you? Networking is an essential skill; it's the key to your success. So why are so many of our connections superficial and transactional? And why do they get us nowhere in our personal or professional life? Maybe because we've lost sight of the fact that it's not about the quantity of connections you make, but the quality of the relationships you build and nuture. From internationally-acclaimed entrepreneur and Fortune 500 mentor Janine Garner, “It's Who You Know” shows you how to build, manage and leverage your power network to create opportunities and drive success. Networking still matters, but your network matters even more. With “It's Who You Know”, you can learn to connect with those who will add real value to your professional and personal development.

What would you do today if you were being brave? Courage begets courage. It's a habit. Doing something brave everyday-no matter how small-unlocks new possibilities, opportunities and pathways to thrive in your work, relationships and life. Drawing on her background in business, psychology and coaching, best-selling author Margie Warrell guides you past the fears that keep you from making the changes to create your ideal life. In today's uncertain times, fear can unconsciously direct our lives. Start small, dare big, and begin today to live with greater purpose, courage and success.

Future-proof your career and plan your leap forward Gone are the days of slowly making your way up the corporate ladder to retirement. Now, with the rise of freelancing and the gig economy, the workplace is becoming more flexible and independent, which can leave hardworking people scrambling to find a way to stay relevant. Author Michelle Gibbings addresses your worries and gives you a way forward. This book sheds light on what you can do to reignite, reshape and liberate your career and offers a fool-proof plan for getting your career back on track. With “Get Career Fit”, you can build a career ready for any change the future may bring.

Bring more energy to everything in your life. “It Starts with Passion” will help you ignite the purpose in your life, as well as in the lives of your colleagues, employees, and associates. In-depth research, practical concepts, inspirational stories, and clear visual models will show you how to find out what's meaningful to you and pursue it with passion. For three decades, Keith Abraham has been helping people around the world to harness their passion, achieve their goals and focus on what's most important to bring the best out of themselves and their business. It's time to embark on a life of certainty, clarity and confidence and It Starts with Passion.

Slowing down is not a luxury, it is a necessity. Have you ever felt as though everyone wants too much from you? Does your life feel so full there is no room to do the things you enjoy? Do you feel as though life at full throttle is consuming you? Occupational therapist Angela Lockwood shows you how to recognise overwhelm and overstimulation, build habits that help you flick the switch, and re-energise both your mind and body. With “Switch Off and Find Calm”, you will learn to recognise when it's time to switch off and discover practical ways to make that happen.