Career Development

Brought to you by Penguin. Career ladders and jobs for life are a thing of the past Today, we're living in a world of squiggly careers, where moving frequently and fluidly between roles, industries, locations, and even careers, is becoming the new normal. Squiggly careers can feel stressful and...

Packed with strategic insights, practical exercises, and real-world tools, this powerhouse resource walks you step-by-step from career stagnation to confident, promotable leader. Whether you're aspiring for a promotion, planning a strategic career pivot, or simply hungry for professional fulfillment, this book delivers the blueprint you've been missing.

Experience, Opportunity, and Developing Your Career is filled with practical advice from HBR experts who can help you answer questions like: Should I choose to follow my passion, my purpose, or my values? How will I know if a job is really right for me? What's the best way to use my network? And how can I make big decisions about my career?

Do you ever feel like everyone else got the secret handbook for being charming—and you were home alphabetizing your cereal boxes? The People Skills Guide is your practical, funny, no-nonsense roadmap to becoming more confident, likable, assertive, and socially capable—without pretending to be someone you’re not. Perfect for introverts, professionals, quiet achievers, and socially anxious overthinkers, this book transforms awkward interactions into opportunities for stronger relationships, better communication, and real confidence.

You've thought about it long enough. Now here's exactly how to do it. Most people don't fail at starting a business - they never start at all. They overthink, talk themselves out of it, and let the fear of what might go wrong grow bigger than the thing itself. Simon Squibb has spent thirty-five years helping people get past it. In this audiobook, he breaks it all down into a ten-step system that takes you from "I want to do something" to running a business of your own.

This practical and motivational guide provides the tools and knowledge to control your future and secure your fortune. From establishing goals and sorting out the legal and financial paperwork, to advanced marketing strategies and relationship building techniques, this indispensable book offers step-by-step instructions for you to establish and grow your own consultancy business. This extensively revised and updated fourth edition includes new and expanded coverage on utilizing informal media, changes in guidelines, key distinctions of wholesale and retail businesses, and much more.

Make work work for you with this empowering guide to overcoming ‘career comedown’. You’ve spent years climbing the career ladder, snagging promotions and basking in the glow of well-deserved pay rises. On paper (read: LinkedIn), everything seems great – enviable even. However, you...

Emotional Intelligence: Behaviors and Habits for Career Growth is Book 1 in the Leadership’s Most Wanted series—a 3-part journey co-developed with Todd Gilmore. In this first installment, Jessop helps you build your internal EQ: self-awareness, emotional control, empathy, and purposeful communication.

In Nine-Figure Mindset, Brandon Dawson unveils how to tap into the remarkable potential hidden inside each and every one of us. Drawing from his own awe-inspiring journey, Brandon shows that success and leadership are attainable to anyone willing to cultivate the right shift in thinking. Combining personal experiences with actionable strategies, Nine-Figure Mindset serves as a guidebook to next level achievements you’ve never imagined were possible.

Introducing Career Coach GPT - the world's first AI-powered career guru. Combining the expertise of LinkedIn insider Jeremy Schifeling (a former kindergarten teacher who landed jobs at Apple + Google) with the revolutionary power of ChatGPT, get ready to find your perfect career path - even if you don't have experience or a clear passion.

Realize what you want out of work—and set a path to get it. If you read (or listen to) nothing else on managing your career, listen to this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you create new opportunities, navigate career...

"The Ultimate Career Survival Master Course" is designed to transform you into an irreplaceable asset in your field. More than a mere guide, this book equips you with the strategies and mindset required to become the most valued individual in your career. Amid a shifting work landscape and rapidly advancing technology, equip yourself with the tools to not just survive but thrive. It's time to future-proof your career and shine in any circumstance.

Are you ready to take your startup to the next level? Understanding user psychology is the difference between startups that go viral, and those that go splat. Outrageous Startup Growth is your playbook to adopt the mindset and strategies that drive explosive business success. Packed with real-world lessons, psychological insights, and actionable frameworks, this book is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, product managers, and anyone looking to grow their business sustainably.

Through a series of cult commandments, Jody reveals how you can change how people feel about you and your brand, and why some brands effortlessly attract a devoted following while others struggle on the sidelines.

Tired of feeling stuck between a steady paycheck and a dream that won’t leave you alone? You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, and saved ideas—but still haven’t made real progress. The fear of failure, the risk of losing income, and the overwhelm of “where do I even start?” keep pulling you back. You don’t need more inspiration—you need a clear, safe, and proven path forward. That’s exactly what this book delivers. The Ultimate Guide To Starting A Business Before Quitting Your Job shows you how to build real income without walking away from security too soon.

Are you tired of living in the draining loop of work-eat-repeat? Do you want to leverage a new opportunity that can open the doors to more financial control and stability? Are you interested in making a legacy that can serve several generations to come? If you dream of living on your own terms, then you’ve come to the right place--you are about to discover how you can turn your expertise into a successful money-making model in just seven easy steps!

Struggling to turn your business idea into reality? Discover how AI simplifies startup success—even if you're not a "tech person." Picture yourself at your kitchen table, ready to take your business idea from dream to reality. But as you plan, doubts creep in. How do you manage taxes without stress? Stand out online amidst fierce competition? Leverage AI to elevate your business? The explosion of AI has transformed how businesses start and thrive. Yet, many entrepreneurs feel unsure how to harness its power.

You can either want the best for yourself or you can settle for less. But no love relationship, no quest for success or power or money is more compelling than the overriding desire to feel the full depth of your own humanity. With Dr. Melanie Brown as your guide, recognize your own greatness, understand it, and enjoy it on all levels of your life. Experience the joy of Attaining Personal Greatness.

If you're self-employed - or want to be - who'll keep you motivated? Who helps you stay focused? Chances are - it's you! Everyone who sets out on his or her own feels the isolation of taking the 'road less traveled'. Even though that road is taking you toward your dreams, it can feel long and bumpy en route, as many of those who have succeeded will tell you. That's why Secrets of Successful Self-Employment was created.

You’ve got the idea. You crave freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment. But then reality hits - legal forms, business plans, taxes, operations. Where do you even start? Most businesses don’t fail because the idea is bad, but because the execution is flawed. Entrepreneurs get stuck in confusion, skip key steps, or burn out trying to do everything alone.