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Miles Franklin began the candid, passionate, and contrary My Brilliant Career when she was only 16, intending for it to be the Australian answer to Jane Eyre. This thinly veiled autobiographical tale of a young girl hungering for life and love in the outback was so beyond its years when first released in 1901 that Franklin insisted it not be published again until 10 years after her death. My Brilliant Career is a coming of age story for all of the ages.

In this audiobook, you’ll discover ten essential psychological tactics that have the potential to transform the way you navigate your career. These strategies are not gimmicks. They are rooted in research, practiced by top performers across industries, and adaptable to your own personality and goals.

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...

The story centers on Sybylla Melvyn, a headstrong girl growing up in rural Australia whose family is plunged into debt by their alcoholic father. Young Sybylla's story follows her romance with suitor Harold Beecham, her forced servitude to one of her father's creditors and her attempts to become a famous writer.

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.

Turn Your Messy Past into a Future-Proof Career. Harvey Lee left school at fifteen with exam results that looked like alphabet soup thrown at a wall. No plan. No contacts. No clue. Forty years later, he'd launched Xbox across European markets, reached VP level, and become the #1 product marketing creator on LinkedIn. Ironic, really—because none of it was on his original resume. Most career books tell you to follow your passion. Tidy up your story. Sand off the edges. The Anti-Resume says something different: your messy past isn't the problem—it's the point.

Animation is a multibillion-dollar industry. Here’s an insider’s guide to getting into that industry, staying there, and getting ahead. Author David B. Levy has interviewed the top pros in animation, including Steven Hillenburg, creator of SpongeBob SquarePants; Al Brodax, producer of Yellow Submarine; Teddy Newton, character designer on The Incredibles; Linda Simensky, senior director of PBS Kids; John R. Dilworth, creator of Courage the Cowardly Dog; and dozens of others to get their insights....

Certified professional coach and speaker Kanika Tolver shows you how to shed this mindset and create a personal brand that serves your career vision. From recognizing the value of your unique knowledge to drafting a “career floor plan” and building the right professional network, Tolver will reframe how you look at your relationship with work and help you transform from an employee into a personal brand.

"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.

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.

With this warning, Sybylla confesses to her rich and handsome suitor that she is given to writing stories and bound, therefore, on a brilliant career. In this ironically titled and exuberant work by Miles Franklin, originally published in 1901, Sybylla tells the story of growing up passionate and rebellious in rural New South Wales, where the most that girls could hope for was to marry or to teach.

Written with clear instructions for acing a variety of job interviews, this audiobook entertains as well as informs. With a strong background in career planning and employment issues, the author draws on a number of years working as an internship director at a major university and as a career adviser at a Midwestern community college. She has seen it all. The audiobook also posits a myriad of successful strategies for landing the offer.

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?

Read by the author. Whether you’re thinking about starting a consulting business or have been coaching for a while, Coach Builder will give you the 8-step plan every self-employed coach needs to be successful. Have you experienced a moment when you realized your career wasn’t as secure or...

How many coaching questions are you using with clients? As a life, business, or career coach, there are moments when you might feel stuck. You have the coaching tools, techniques, and a number of coaching questions but maybe you're dealing with a challenging client. Whether you're a brand new coach or a professional who's been coaching for years, The Ultimate Guide to Coaching Questions will provide you with a quick guide to new coaching models, techniques, strategies and, most importantly 200 coaching questions you can use in a variety of client situations.

Many entrepreneurs are reluctant to identify themselves as salespeople. It is a term that is often considered sleazy or aggressive. But let’s face it, we’re all selling something. Whatever the product or service you’re sharing, you need to be viewed as capable and knowledgeable. You can be genuinely excited about the work you’ve chosen and become a skilled expert who loves what they’re selling. Author Jean Wright wants women to know they have the potential to excel in the world of sales.

A century ago, it was a given that a woman with a college degree had to choose between having a career and a family. Today, there are more female college graduates than ever before, and more women want to have a career and family, yet challenges persist at work and at home. This book traces how generations of women have responded to the problem of balancing career and family as the twentieth century experienced a sea change in gender equality, revealing why true equity for dual career couples remains frustratingly out of reach.

The world hasn’t made it easy for women to lead boldly. But it’s time for that to change. Leadership for Women is your empowering roadmap to becoming the confident, impactful, purpose-driven leader you’re meant to be, in your career, business and life. Whether you’re navigating a male-dominated workplace, leading a team for the first time, or simply tired of self-doubt holding you back, this book offers real-world strategies that work, without requiring you to change who you are?

Claim your space in business development and close high-value sales deals without compromising your authentic identity. Whether you are strategizing on your morning commute or prepping for a complex corporate negotiation, this empowering guide transforms daily revenue friction into a strategic...

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...