Journey From Head-to-Heart: Living And Working Authentically, By Nancy Oelklaus, Ed.D.

Posted by Dan Janal | February 13th, 2008

Question: Who is the intended audience?
Answer:
•People on a spiritual journey, both beginners and experienced travelers.
•People struggling with work/life balance.
•Those seeking their authentic purpose in life and work.
•Leaders who want to get ego out of the way and lead with humility.
•Teachers and school administrators.
•Those who want to communicate more truthfully.

Q: What is the book about?
A: This book is about what I learned from a 10-year spiritual journal that began with intense pain and culminated in peace and joy. It contains stories of transformation from my own life, as well as the lives of my clients. Also, it contains tools and processes, drawn from neuroscience, systems thinking, recovery, and spirituality, that assisted these transformations.

Q: Why are you the best person to write this book?
A: Basically I’m a skeptic. I’m well trained in using mental processes, and it is challenging—extremely challenging—for me to let go of my well developed problem-solving capabilities and take the path of faith, honoring my feelings and intuitive sense as a guide. In other words, if I can do it, anyone can.

Q: How is this book different from other books on this topic?
A: It isn’t limited to my own story, and it’s more than a self-help book. It’s a toolkit, a map for those who want to make the journey from head to heart, and a reference book for living meaningfully.

Q: Is there anything else we should know about this book?
A: It’s the culmination of 10 years of work on my part. My heart’s desire is that what I’ve learned might make this journey shorter and less painful for others.

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ReFired Not Retired…Reignite Your Zest For Life, By Phyllis May

Posted by Dan Janal | January 21st, 2008

Question: Who is the intended audience?
Answer: People close to retiring or those who have recently retired.

Q: What is the book about?
A: The book is about developing the attitude to make your retirement years the best years of your life. There’s no time to waste figuring it out. This book helps you sort through choices that need to be made with many references to go with it. It is humorous, easy to read but important information for those who aren’t sure what the retirement future holds. It is NOT a book about finances.

Q: Why are you the best person to write this book?
A: After retiring, it took me over a year to “get it.” I want to help others get a jump start and not have to figure it out. The clock is ticking.

Q: How is this book different from other books on this topic?
A: Most books about retirement have to do with financial planning. I would be the last one to take advice from on that subject. This is about the attitude needed…and, it’s funny.

Q: Is there anything else we should know about this book?
A: It makes a great retirement gift. Once people buy it or receive it, they come back to buy it in quantity.

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