Resources We Love
Latest Insights from Around the Globe
A curated list of tools, reads, podcasts, and partners that nourish clarity, confidence, and connection.
Theme 1: Conscious Closure
Move Forward with Intention
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- Article: Being laid off is devastating. Yet society never measures that toll By Les Leopold. Los Angeles Times, 2023. https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-01-17/tech-layoffs-stress-trauma-unemployment-economy
- Article: What to Do After Being Laid Off by Marlo Lyons. Harvard Business Review, 2022. https://hbr.org/2022/11/what-to-do-after-being-laid-off
- Book: Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes by William Bridges. Balance, 2004. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/159615.Transitions
- Podcast Episode: On Being with Krista Tippett – “The Inner Landscape of Beauty” with John O’Donohue. 2022. https://onbeing.org/programs/john-odonohue-the-inner-landscape-of-beauty/
- Video: Brene Brown: The power of vulnerability. https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability?language=en&s ubtitle=en
- Song: I will survive – Gloria Gaynor
- Song: Respect – Aretha Franklin
- Song: Hit the Road Jack – Ray Charles
- Song: I want to break free – Queen
Theme 2: Resilience
Strengthen Mindset and Confidence
- Article: Four Ways Social Support Makes You More Resilient by Jill Suttie. Greater Good Magazine, 2017.
- Article: How Resilience Works by Diane Coutu. Harvard Business Review, 2002. | Abstract and Journal Reference: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12024758/
- Article: How to De-stress in 5 Minutes or Less According To A Navy Seal, by Noma Nazish. Forbes, 2019.
- Book: Dalai Lama, and Desmond Tutu. The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World. Edited by Douglas Abrams, Avery, 2016. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29496453-the-book-of-joy?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Qa33KSN78j&rank=1
- Book: Nathaniel Branden, The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem, The Definitive Work on Self-Esteem by the Leading Pioneer in the Field. Bantam, 1995. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18808930-the-six-pillars-of-self-esteem?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=qG4CZ2PDJO&rank=2
- Video: Kristin Neff: The Three Components of Self-Compassion:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11U0h0DPu7k
- Podcast Episode: Unlocking Us with Brené Brown – “Dr. Edith Eger on Trauma, Healing, and the Gift of Choice”. 2021. https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-dr-edith-eger-on-recognizing-the-choices-and-gifts-in-our-lives/
- Video: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth (TED). https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_p erseverance?language=en&subtitle=en
- Song: Let It Be – The Beatles
- Song: Life is a highway – Rascal Flatts
Theme 3: Purposeful Direction
Define Your Values, Chart Your Future
- Article: Shifting Your Perception After Being Laid Off by Vivek Gulati and Emma SeppäläHar. Harvard Business Review, 2023. https://hbr.org/2023/03/shifting-your-perception-after-being-laid-off
- Book; Gay Hendricks, The Big Leap, conquer your hidden fear and take life to the next level. Unabridged, HarperOne, 2009. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6391876-the-big-leap?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=wnTCwr52gH&rank=1
- Book: Bill Burnett & Dave Evans, Designing Your Life, How to build a well-lived joyfull life. New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2016.https://designingyour.life/books-hub/
- Podcast Episode: WorkLife with Adam Grant – “The Problem with All-Stars”. TED Original Podcast, 2018.
- Video: “Start With Why” by Simon Sinek. https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action?subtitle=e n
- Song: I can see clearly now – Jonny Nash
- Song: Who I am – Wyn Starks
Theme 4: Strategic Networking
Expand Your Influence with Confidence
- Article: Build a Network — Even When You Don’t Think You Need One by Dorie Clark. Harvard Business Review, 2020. https://hbr.org/2020/02/build-a-network-even-when-you-dont-think-you-need-one
- Book: Adam Grant. Give and Take, A revolutionary approach to success. New York, N.Y. : Viking, 2013. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16158498-give-and-take
- Podcast Episode: The Art of Charm Podcast 715, The Art of Compelling Conversations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlHa0naefb8
- Podcast Episode: WorkLife with Adam Grant, Networking for people who hate networking, March 18 2019. https://www.ted.com/talks/worklife_with_adam_grant_networking_for_people_who_h ate_networking?subtitle=en
- Video: The Hidden Influence of Social Networks by Nicholas Christakis. https://www.ted.com/talks/nicholas_christakis_the_hidden_influence_of_social_netwo rks?subtitle=en
- Song: This is me – Kesha
Theme 5: Forward Momentum
Sustain Your Growth
- Article: James Clear, Atomic Habits, tiny changes, remarkable results : an easy & proven way to build good habits & break bad ones. New York, NY: Penguin Audio, an imprint of the Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group, 2019. https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits-summary
- Book: Seth Godin, The Practice: Shipping Creative Work. Portfolio, 2020. https://seths.blog/thepractice/
- Book: Worthy, How to Believe You are Enough and Transform your Life by Jamie Kern Lima. First addition, published Hay House LLC, February 2024.
- Book: Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead. Avery, 2012. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13588356-daring-greatly
- Book Carol Dweck, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Random House, 2006. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40745.Mindset?ref=nav_sb_noss_l_13
- Song: Unstoppable – Sia
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