{"product_id":"be-hopeful-be-strong-be-brave-be-curious-isbn-9781394206544","title":"Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstand the valuable insights a professional life coach can bring to your life\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBe Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious: How Coaching Can Help You Get Out Of Your Own Way and Create A Meaningful Life\u003c\/i\u003e, veteran coach Ruth Pearce delivers an incisive set of strategies designed to help you celebrate your wins and focus on the positives in your life. In this “portable life coach,” you’ll learn how to look at problems, challenges, and uncertainties in a way that can lead to deeper meaning in your professional and personal life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author describes the substantial benefits of working with an actual coach, and how a coach can help you during times of struggle and in times of growth. You’ll discover how: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo find the resources you need to live your life better and bring perspective, curiosity, and a willingness to challenge beliefs to everything you do\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo create generative, expansive, and open solutions to some of life’s most challenging obstacles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA coach can benefit you in your work, at home, at school, and anywhere else\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for anyone who is considering working with a life coach to help them understand their professional and personal goals, \u003ci\u003eBe Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious \u003c\/i\u003eis also a must-read for those curious about the principles underlying professional and life coaching. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 1 Starting with Who You Are 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Finding Meaning \u0026amp; Purpose: Inspiration 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Meaning of Meaning 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Tegan 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Inspiration 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Meaning? 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo, What Is Meaning? 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Does Having a Sense of Meaning Matter? 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeaning Is Personal and Not Always Constant 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Are Some Ways to Find My Meaning? 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho Are You in This Life? 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting at the Beginning 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Does All That Mean? 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Tegan 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValues 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacter Strengths, Motivation, and Engagement 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 In Your Own Way: Normalization 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing in Your Own Way 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Tegan \u0026amp; Jamal 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNormal vs. Average 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNormal vs. Universal 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing in Your Own Way 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychological Flexibility 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Tegan 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Aside on the Opportunities of Groups 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Getting Out of Your Own Way: Improvisation 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReason and Emotion 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccepting Conflicting Truths 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Tegan 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat If Every Choice Is Right— and Wrong? 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere Is No Magic Recipe for Success 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt Is Not Just the Client That Must Get Out of the Way 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommendation 1 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommendation 2 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommendation 3 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommendation 4 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere We Are Going Next 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 2 Launching the Journey to Your Future 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Appreciating the Coaching Journey: Co-Creation 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs a Coach Even Necessary? (Or Can I Coach Myself?) 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Role of the Coach 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Coaching Agenda 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Sounding Board 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Truthteller 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFEAR: False Evidence Appearing Real 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Accountability Partner 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Tegan 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing a Coaching Client 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Being Hopeful: Expectation 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on Hope 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Hope 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElementary Time Travel 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Small Amount of Brain Science 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisualizing Outcomes 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing Pathways 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Your Actions 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling Disappointment 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInteractions of Hope with Other Strengths 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Jamal 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivating Hope 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Jamal 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHope Is Not Just for Individuals 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Being Strong: Motivation 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrengths as Pathways to Motivation 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacter Strengths 101 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrengths- Spotting in Coaching 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacter Strengths as Core Motivators 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Thoughts About Motivation 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Tegan 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessments vs. Storytelling 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Tegan 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Your Strengths 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Else Do You Need to Know About Strengths? 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Golden Mean 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Art of Balancing 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSEAing Is Believing 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere Is No Right Answer: What the Coach Sees 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing It Back to Motivation 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Being Brave: Conversation 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoubt and Bravery 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat the Research Tells Us 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Specific 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging the Narrative with Coaching 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReframe #1: I Will Cope 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReframe #2: Feeling Bad Is Good 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReframe #3: Bravery Can Be Developed a Little at a Time 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Jamal 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReframe #4: Bravery Is Sometimes Knowing When to Say No 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFired Up with Curiosity 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Being Curious: Exploration 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Curiosity? 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatchmaking in Coaching and Other Helping Situations 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Tegan 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Curiosity Is Powerful 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Jamal 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Curiosity Can Be Too Much 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCuriosity as the Antithesis of Mindfulness 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCuriosity as Overcompensation for Nerves 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivating Healthy Curiosity as a Coach 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivating Healthy Curiosity as a Client 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Interaction of Client and Coach 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Tegan 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Curious About Curiosity 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 3 Moving (Closer) to Who You Want to Be 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Creating Your Meaningful Life: Transformation 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncidental Coaching 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs Meaning Found or Created? 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscoveries You Would Have Made Anyway— Eventually 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Jamal 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd Discoveries That Might Have Remained Hidden 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSometimes It Is About Recognition 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Clear About the Value of Transformation 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Open to Surprises 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoaches Transform Too 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Last Thoughts on Meaning and Transformation 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Conclusion: Choosing Your Next Act: Intention 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevisiting Being Open to Surprises 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurprises Invite Us to Take a Fresh Perspective 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Stock 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Hopeful 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Strong 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Brave 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Curious 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving Forward with Intention— and Action 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmediate Intention 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHabit Forming and Building 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedium-Term Intention 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLong-Term Intention 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaunch Your Meaningful Life 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfterword— AI: Next‐Level Coaching or Ethical No‐no? 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Core Competencies for Clients 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B Tegan’s Profile 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C Jamal’s Profile 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix D What to Ask a Potential Coach 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix E Is It Time for a Change? Is This a Coaching Moment for You? 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Often and How Long? 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReadiness for Change 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre You Ready for Coaching? 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Book Advisory Board 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 223\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRUTH S. PEARCE, PMP, JD,\u003c\/b\u003e is an executive coach who is passionate about personal development for all—regardless of job title. She came to coaching after becoming dissatisfied with her 25-year career in project and program management. Now, she encourages others to embrace the dark and light sides of life through her successful international coaching practice.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover why you’re your own best coach, in work and in life\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you’re ready for a change, ready to broaden your perspective and discover what you’ve been missing, this book is for you. In \u003ci\u003eBe Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious: How Coaching Can Help You Get Out of Your Own Way and Create a Meaningful Life\u003c\/i\u003e, expert coach (and coaching client!) Ruth Pearce reveals the lessons and learnings that champion coaches bring to the table, enabling you to take the reins in your own life and coach yourself to a better, more meaningful way of being. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you’ll learn to draw down the appreciation you deserve by putting your best foot forward, at work and at home. You’ll also discover how you can make the shift from feeling discontented and self-criticizing to identifying your goals and dreams, embracing your strength, and working toward your bliss. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBe Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious\u003c\/i\u003e is all about shedding our self-limiting habits and taking the leap—one clearly-delineated step at a time—into the authentic core of who we are. Only you can really know who you are, what you want, and what you need to feel fulfilled. This book guides you through the process of unlocking your inner knowing. 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