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From angels to unicorns, the startup world has its own unique, and occasionally impenetrable language. If you're learning about entrepreneurship, thinking of starting or joining a startup or dipping your toes in the world of investing - the sheer number of acronyms, buzzwords and technical phrases used can leave people confused, bemused, or worse yet, embarrassed at the things they think they should know. That's where The Startup Lexicon comes in. With contributions from academics, founders, investors and people from the tech ecosystem, this book deciphers the hidden language of the startup world. With simple definitions of the most frequently used words, alongside stories that give more context and colour, the Startup Lexicon is an incredible primer for anyone interested in one of the biggest and fastest growing sectors in the business world. Whether you're in a boardroom or a classroom, or if you're just brushing up before an all-important investment or partnership meeting, the Startup Lexicon will act as your primer and reminder on everything from web3 to burn rate.
The Cloud Native Attitude puts the power of cutting-edge cloud technology right into your hands by exploring what it truly means in practice. Moving beyond the jargon and tech-talk, it offers clear insights into cloud native's benefits, challenges and real-world applications. This succinct and easy-to-understand guide draws on interviews with industry leaders and decades of hands-on expertise to demystify cloud native principles and help you navigate your own adoption journey more confidently and effectively - all with a little bit of fun too!Understand Cloud Native: Learn about Cloud Native technologies, including microservices, containers and orchestration and how they can enhance scalability and to time to market for your business. Learn from real-world applications: Discover illuminating case studies from organisations such as The Financial Times and Skyscanner, illustrating practical implementations and lessons learned when adopting cloud native approaches. Strategise for success: Gain actionable insights on overcoming the challenges, embracing the opportunities, and maximising the potential of Cloud Native technologies to accelerate innovation and deliver excellence. With expert knowledge from seasoned professionals in the field, this book equips you with the tools, knowledge and, most importantly, the right attitude to transform your understanding of the possibilities of Cloud Native. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your strategy, this essential and accessible read provides the clarity you need in a complex landscape.
In today's fast-paced world, where uncertainty and stress can feel like constant companions, resilience is the key to surviving and thriving. Drawing on timeless wisdom and modern insights, The Authority Guide to Emotional Resilience offers practical tools and expert tips to help you navigate life's challenges - whether it's a demanding workplace, personal setbacks or an unexpected crisis. Learn how to handle adversity with grace and transform obstacles into opportunities for growth. Discover how resilient people stay calm in the face of misfortune and find out how you can:Shift your mindset to approach stress and adversity with calm and clarity. Develop a personal, actionable strategy for resilience. Cultivate emotional strength to improve wellbeing, reduce anxiety and live a happier and healthier life. Embed resilience in the hearts and minds of your team and your organisation. Emotional resilience is the superpower that can help you overcome challenges, and break through obstacles. It will empower you, and those around you, to excel at work as well as in life. Whatever you're facing, whether it's at home or at work, this handy guide will help you tap into your inner strengths and turn your setbacks into comebacks.
Physical issues are often found at the root of mental health problems, and the road to recovery starts with the gut. In Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Mind, renowned nutritional therapist Joanne Mordue shares her groundbreaking three-step approach to improving both your digestive and mental health, without the need for medication.
Are you tirelessly climbing the ladder of life and career only to discover it's leaning against the wrong wall?If you find yourself in a cycle of achievements without lasting fulfilment, it's time to seek true satisfaction. From young professionals to seasoned leaders, this is a universal quest. But what if you could align every aspect of your life-both personal and professional-with your authentic values and purpose?The Better Human Blueprint is your practical guide to personal transformation. Organisational psychologist, Pete Cooper, leverages extensive research and a career dedicated to individual growth to guide you towards living a life of intention and meaning, while thriving in a world of work that values comparison over contentment. It's not just a read; it's a profound journey of self-discovery that will redefine what success means to you. Equipped with profound insights and actionable advice, you'll learn to:Establish meaningful foundations by identifying and cementing your core values and purpose, setting a direction that deeply resonates with you. Align your actions and decisions to bridge the gap between your daily activities and your long-term goals. Nurture deep, supportive relationships that enrich and accelerate your journey towards personal fulfilment. With The Better Human Blueprint as your companion, embark on a path promising meaningful success in your career alongside deep satisfaction in a fulfilled life, well lived.
40 dynamic tools to empower your leadership. Do you worry about having the skills and confidence it takes to be a successful female leader? Have you ever hesitated over pursuing a promotion, apprehensive about the leadership challenges ahead?Many talented women like you share these concerns, held back by self-doubt and a pervasive myth that women don't make great leaders. Yet, the unique traits and contributions of female leaders are more vital than ever in addressing our future's biggest challenges. Imagine banishing your fears and knowing you have all the support and tools you need to excel, no matter the circumstances. Lead with Confidence is not only a fun and accessible read but is also a uniquely practical, empowering and friendly guide that's designed specifically for aspiring female leaders who want to step up and shine. Drawing on prior learning, practical leadership experience and the invaluable wisdom of experienced leaders, leadership practitioner Jenny Jarvis expertly equips you with 40 essential tools and frameworks alongside thought-provoking questions and practical strategies which will help you adopt a growth mindset and develop your skills and competencies. Combined, this support will help you navigate the most significant challenges female leaders face, while building your leadership skills and confidence. Whether you're just starting your leadership adventure or seeking to strengthen your current approach, this book will help you overcome your doubts and thrive. Unleash your talents, become the hero of your own leadership story and embark on a journey that will unlock your incredible potential as a female leader.
Are you feeling lost or lacking in purpose? Is your work unfulfilling? Perhaps you're merely existing instead of truly living and thriving. By challenging your status quo and rethinking what matters most to you, Focus on Why demonstrates how, even in the most testing of circumstances, you can courageously break free from what holds you back to craft a life that's filled with intention, opportunity and adventure. When experienced purpose coach Amy Rowlinson stumbled upon her late grandfather George F Kerr's moving account of five years in captivity during World War Two, she unearthed a poignant narrative that strikingly echoed her own perspectives on living with purpose. In this unique life purpose guide Amy skilfully combines the wisdom found in her grandfather's scrapbook with other inspirational stories gleaned from hundreds of interviews with guests from her podcast. These compelling and motivational insights, together with her proven nine-step framework, will show you how to create a sustainable, fulfilling and purposeful way of life. Your legacy is not just what you leave behind, but how you choose to live each day. Exploring life's timeless, deeply personal themes and delving into the essence of vulnerability, imperfection and authenticity, this uplifting guide stands apart from the rest. Honest and heartfelt, it invites you to confront your past, embrace your present and shape your future. Prepare to go on a transformative journey of purpose-focused self-discovery.
Do you cringe at the mention of feedback, dreading the awkwardness or potential conflict it may bring? Or perhaps, as a manager or leader, you struggle to articulate your feedback constructively, worried about how it may be received?With a warm blend of empathy, expertise and thorough research, Organisational Psychologist Becky Westwood explores a refreshing approach to both giving and receiving feedback at work as she takes you on a journey that reveals the transformative power of feedback - without the fear!Whichever side of the exchange you find yourself on, this book gets right to the heart of feedback dynamics. Challenging the effectiveness of conventional approaches, it provides expertly researched, actionable strategies that transcend the trepidation and uncertainty and instead pave the way for personal empowerment and organisational growth.Whether you want to support others in their growth, maximise your own development opportunities or simply enhance your interpersonal skills, Can I Offer You Something? is your definitive guide to conquering your anxieties and unlocking the true potential of effective feedback.
As a coach, where can you find answers to the questions you really want to ask?Drawing on over 20 years of professional coaching and tapping into her experience as a coaching supervisor, Jane Harders offers solutions to the common questions and everyday dilemmas faced by coaches.Packed with practical advice, expert knowledge and a host of tried and tested techniques, it's an easy to use, invaluable resource for both novice and seasoned coaches alike.The two-part structure distinguishes between the issues encountered at conversational level, and those related to the wider coaching relationship and assignment, answering questions such as: What if I can't think of a question?How can I manage the pace and flow of a coaching conversation?How do I avoid giving advice?What should I cover in a contracting conversation?Whether you're looking to hone the fundamentals, or refine your coaching practises, keep this essential resource alongside you to help deal with the inevitable sticky moments and challenging crosswinds that all coaches encounter.
Do you want your money to buy you fun, freedom or even early retirement?Good news! It can. But if your finances leave you confused and anxious, if bank statements are a source of stress and budgeting for the future seem like an uphill battle, it may not feel that way.In a world that's saturated with unsubstantiated advice, where credit comes easily and scary financial scams are just one click away, who can you turn to for straightforward, honest guidance from someone who understands your struggles and can steer you in the right direction?This book is the answer to unlocking your financial freedom.It's not a daunting or number-heavy textbook that's filled with complex equations and jargon. Instead, you'll learn from two very ordinary people with normal jobs, who didn't win the lottery and didn't inherit a fortune, but simply changed their approach to their life and money - with remarkable results!This is real-world advice no-one else will tell you, that you'll wish you'd known sooner and is never too late to learn. So, get ready for a refreshingly honest guide that will: cut through your confusionchallenge your spending and saving mindsetbuild confidence and banish bad habitsprioritise your values and life goalspropel you towards financial freedomIt's time to take control, simplify your finances and make friends with money without sacrificing your happiness. Are you ready to stop stressing and shape an exciting financial future that will deliver your hopes and dreams? OK, let's talk...
Do you seek financial security and freedom from worrying about money?In an uncertain and increasingly complex world, you would be forgiven for being as worried about your finances as your health.With a bewildering amount of financial jargon, an overwhelming number of investment choices, and often conflicting advice, it is no wonder you may be left grappling with uncertainty and confusion about making sound financial plans and rational investment decisions.With over 30 years of experience as a financial advisor and mentor, Michael Aitken has long been an expert guiding light for people just like you. In this book, he unveils the four fundamental pillars of financial wellbeing and leads you on a clear path toward a life where financial worries are a thing of the past.The Levelheaded Investor equips you with the tools, mindsets and knowledge you need to create the future you want, supported by a realistic and actionable financial plan. Within these pages you'll learn how to: Master building a smart investment portfolio that's right for you.Navigate a path to security that avoids the traps that snare other investors.Stay calm and confident when the stock markets get rough.Find and collaborate effectively with a trusted financial advisor.Say goodbye to your money worries and become a savvy, levelheaded investor. With this book as your trusted guide, you'll feel empowered and motivated to take your first steps towards financial security and a life of wellbeing and fulfilment for you and your family.
There is hope.You can regain control.There are brighter days ahead.Nutritionist, physiotherapist and lecturer Charlotte Jones knows how it feels to be exhausted all the time and too tired to lift your head off the pillow. She has experienced first-hand the debilitating feelings of frustration, despair and sadness that so often accompany chronic fatigue syndrome, long Covid and extreme tiredness. And she knows how confused, overwhelmed and lonely you probably feel right now.Charlotte has written this book from the heart. It's a beautifully illustrated and uplifting story of hope that's easy to read but will guide you on an achievable, manageable road to recovery. As you read, you'll gently uncover ideas and approaches that you can use straight away to start your own journey from fatigue to freedom.The fascinating characters you'll encounter in this story will each equip you with a toolbox of powerful ideas, techniques and solutions. Through their experiences you'll discover how to manage your energy levels, understand the importance of rest and repair and start to feel empowered with the belief that recovery is not only possible, but entirely in your hands.There's no baffling science or confusing jargon, just an inspiring and motivating tale brimming with helpful and hopeful golden nuggets that you can collect and use to support you as you heal.So lay back, relax and read your way to a better recovery!
After more than 40 years in the retail loyalty business Richard Beattie, founder and chairman of the world-leading, pioneering loyalty giant TCC, shares 50 essential lessons about shopper behaviour, delivering key insights into how to create successful customer loyalty programs in an ever-changing retail landscape.Based on the many thousands of loyalty solutions that TCC has designed for its partners over the course of three decades as well as the company's extensive research into shopper behaviour, this book is an invaluable, in-depth resource for retail professionals at any level who are seeking to understand the past, present and future of loyalty and want to know how to:discover how loyalty campaigns can drive increased revenue and growthdesign loyalty campaigns for their business and measure their successcreate deep and enduring emotional connections with customersbe a force for positive change in the communitykeep up with retail trends and stay ahead of the competition.Discover the insider secrets of successful loyalty campaigns from the expert who made loyalty a thing and has helped thousands of businesses and global brands gain more customers and keep them coming back.
Do you often find that achieving what you want in your life eludes you? Do you set off with brilliant intentions of reaching your goals but then feel your motivation fading as you lose your way and then never quite reach the finish line?You need a guidebook that will help you navigate a clear and achievable path to success. One that will fuel your passion, keep your motivation burning and lead you confidently toward unlocking your: Goal Opportunity Love DreamWhatever you want to achieve - big or small, momentous or maybe a little frivolous - and whether it's a personal goal, a business target or a dream of happiness and security for your family, then this book is for you. World champion para-athlete and inspiring global speaker Steve Judge, gifts you the key to unlocking your own GOLD.The most extraordinary life you can imagine is there, ready and waiting for you to take ownership. This book is your personal roadmap to finding it, living it and loving it. You'll discover how to illuminate your vision and get clear about what you want to achieve. You'll uncover essential tools and mindsets that will empower and unleash your exciting journey to success. And you'll see how the support of others can uplift you, encourage you and keep you moving forward.The fundamental key to your success is taking action. So, unlock the power of your potential and take yourself, and your life, on a fascinating, fulfilling journey from good to GOLD.
Perfecting your pricing is fundamental to the success of your business. It affects how your customers perceive you, it can make or break a sale, and it's the most powerful key to profitable and sustainable growth.But how do you know your pricing is right? How do you approach making this most crucial of decisions with confidence and clarity?In Pricing for Success, leading pricing expert Mark Peacock takes a fresh look at the power and psychology of pricing and walks you clearly through seven essential steps that will improve your pricing, delight your customers, and create a more profitable business.Through an illuminating and informative blend of straightforward examples, templates and real-life case-studies, presented alongside over fifty expert pricing tips, tools and tactics, you'll discover:Why pricing is your biggest lever for profitable growth.The persuasive pricing techniques that have the biggest impact.How customer-driven approaches make it easier to boost your bottom line.The surprising truth about premium pricing and how it's easier to sell.How to cleverly structure your offer so you can optimise your prices.How to avoid common pricing pitfalls and lose your fear of losing business.The time you spend on getting this right is the best investment you'll make in your business. So, stop leaving money on the table, start taking control of your pricing and create a powerful new approach to pricing that will unlock higher profits and provide sustainable business growth.
Can we manage without managers?Brought to life through the true stories of the real people who work there, Made Without Managers shares one company's eye-opening experiences of a different way of working.Concerned that the constraints of conventional line-management structures might stand in the way of exceptional innovation and unrivalled customer service, the team at Mayden decided to break free from traditional approaches to people hierarchies and take a liberating, exciting and sometimes rocky journey into the extraordinary instead.What they created was a successful, dynamic, future-focused company that no longer relies on an outdated blueprint of traditional hierarchical management to get things done. What they learned can benefit any business that's looking for more forward-thinking ways of working - ways that have the potential to unlock remarkable levels of empowerment, creativity, collaboration and productivity.This authentic and compelling account provides an unprecedented opportunity to go behind closed doors and discover the truth about the realities of working in and running a self-managing organisation, directly from the people that have lived and worked through it themselves.Learn about the pitfalls as well as the possibilities, experience the struggles alongside the successes and shine a light on what it really takes to achieve, prosper, survive and thrive in a business that's made without managers.
If you want to start, scale, and sell your own company, Grow and Sell Your Start-up is packed with the inspiration, information and practical advice you need to do it successfully and achieve an exit that's right for you. When you're immersed in the excitement of starting a business, the thought of selling it seems like a distant dream. But what if it that dream could come true, and you could sell your business for millions? What if, one day, you could wake up to a life-changing sum of money in your bank account, and the freedom to do whatever you wanted with the rest of your life? If this sounds like the sort of thing that's only for Silicon Valley start-ups, Fiona Hudson-Kelly is living proof that it can be achieved, even by you - and this book will show you how. Sharing her own hard-won experiences and everything she's learnt on her journey through starting and selling numerous businesses, Fiona arms you with vital insider expert knowledge and smart approaches, coaching you step-by-step through the best ways to grow your business now, so you can maximise your chances of selling it for millions later.
How do you feel about networking? I can help you love it as much as I do.Most people see networking as a necessary evil - something to be endured or even avoided. But there is a minority who really embrace and enjoy networking. Like me, they understand the vast benefits it brings, the extraordinary value it adds to their professional and personal lives and, crucially, they know how to do it well and with ease.In this handy book, I'll show you how you can overcome your reservations and fears about networking, and I'll coach you in all the skills and insider secrets that I've developed over the years. These secrets and skills have helped make networking a vital ingredient in my success, and they can do the same for you, too.So, whether it's entering a room full of strangers that fills you with dread, or the idea of striking up a conversation with someone you've never met that makes you anxious, let me help you. I'll explain how to build a robust networking strategy that can revolutionise finding exciting opportunities, lucrative new clients, and sought-after decision makers. And, by placing networking at the heart of what you do, you'll discover exactly how to make it more rewarding, productive, effective and, yes, even fun!
Do you ever doubt your coaching style is achieving the best results for your clients? Have you ever felt there's room for growth, but you're not sure how to achieve it?To create a more sustainable transformation in the people you coach, you need to start with your own mindset. As a coach, you know you can't change what you do, unless you alter what you believe first. By shedding the ineffective scripts, trappings and beliefs that a lifetime of personal interactions, professional training and even your parents have taught you, you can reset your thinking to a beginner's mentality and so begin a fulfilling and exciting journey to coaching mastery.In this fresh and highly effective field guide, Master Mentor Coach, Clare Norman gets into your head to help you pinpoint the attitudes that you need to unlearn and reframe. Through Clare's rich experience, illuminating real-life stories, and practical guidance you can shift towards more useful thinking and powerful skillsets by:Spotting and changing your own restrictive coaching mindsetsUnderstanding how marginal gains can lead to maximal outcomesEmbracing replacement paradigms and new thought patternsRediscovering what you love about coaching and its power to resource peopleIt's time to ditch the old beliefs that are holding you back, free your thinking and make the move from getting transactional results to being a transformational coach.
Can a small business really compete with the biggest business giants?The typical argument is that they wouldn''t have the budget, skills or experience. But Catching Giants demonstrates that this simply isn''t true and shows how, even in the toughest of circumstances and competitive environments, it is possible for the small player to win big.When Kevin Gaskell and his small, inexperienced crew took on the ''World''s Toughest Row'' and set out to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a tiny rowing boat, they knew it would take a single-minded determination, focus, some innovative approaches and smart thinking to beat their Olympic level competition and become world champions.But that''s exactly what they did!Through this thrilling, motivating and inspiring story of triumph over seemingly impossible odds, Kevin shares the 80 world-beating lessons that he and his team used to beat the best at their own game.Whatever the challenge and whether it''s clarity, strategy, finances or team alignment that appear to stand in your way, these game-changing lessons have the power to help any team leader, manager or business owner overcome barriers and drive their team to reach for, catch and pass their own giants.
Do you feel there should be more to running a business than the focus on profit alone?Do you ever wonder why you work so hard yet still feel that something is missing?In this uniquely honest and ground-breaking book, entrepreneur Andrew Thornton and coach Eudora Pascall propose a better way of being in business - one that enables everyone to truly be themselves, harnesses people''s strengths and individuality, and puts people and planet first - whilst trusting that profit will still follow.With the inspiring story of the transformation that took place in a multicultural North London supermarket as a backdrop, Andrew and Eudora demonstrate the huge impact and positive difference that running a heart-centred business can make on the lives of the people you work with and the world you live in too.Through a wealth of illuminating real-life stories, insightful case studies and a host of practical tips and expert guidance, you''ll be empowered to start a journey of self-discovery that will help you:Understand your purpose in life and businessBecome a more authentic, caring leaderAddress prejudice, inequality and divisionUntie the knots the prevent progressApproach life and business from an exciting new perspectiveBy discovering how to put the heart into your business you can turn problems into opportunity, build enduring strength and resilience, and take positive action against the huge challenges faced by both businesses and the world alike.
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