Dara Connolly is passionate about empowering you to live Confident, Fearless and Safe.
From introvert and wallflower to international speaker, she has learned how to get what you want out of life.
Dara started her speaking career after many years as a certified black-belt martial arts instructor who was frustrated her training couldn't provide her with practical skills to speak up to every day bullies or confidence to live fearlessly. She has built workshops and speaking engagements to teach you how to exude the ultimate body confidence, finally crack the code on fear and help you eliminate bullies and predators from harming you.
Her work is endorsed by police, therapists, and doctors nationwide and can help you too!
In addition to starting an award-winning women's empowerment movement since 2004, she offers speaking and small group workshops as well as one on one coaching.
Learn more at www.daraconnolly.com
Dara Connolly has authored 4 books (all on Amazon):
✮ Flip Your Fear: Crack the Code on Fear & Get the Life You Want!
✮ Jerky Johnny game- fun role-playing to help young people (ages 12-college) avoid unhealthy relationships
✮ Jerky Johnny Workbook for adult women to handle workplace and everyday bullies
✮ Someone You Know; Expert Secrets to Prevent Bullies, Sexual Assault & Bad Relationships
Dara's an avid reader of non-fiction, loves to travel, and strives for equality and social justice on a daily basis.
From the Author (Flip Your Fear; published 2020):
Are you tired of watching others succeed and wondering when it will be your turn?
Is there a dream or idea inside of you but fear is holding you back from pursuing it?
Inside this book is a simple code to flip your fear and help you finally get the life you want. The idea of flipping fear is a new concept that you most likely have never heard before. All you have to do is trust the process and apply the wisdom in this book. Those who follow the code have noticed they have achieved great success and overcame massive obstacles. All of this is available to you too! Simply turn the page.
Testimonials from Flip Your Fear:
"First of all, this is a beautiful book. The pictures alone could inspire you to make positive changes. However, the pleasurable read of Dara's words make sense to help us walk through what gets us stuck from reaching our full potential. I found her concept helped me to breathe through my discomfort of fear and find ways to reframe it so I can do, and be, better."
--Stacey Oliver-Knappe, Owner and Chief Consultant The Customer Service Gurus
"What a beautiful book! Empowering in its message, yet graceful in its delivery. I can see this book becoming a coffee table book with its amazing photos and elegant statements on flipping fear. Well done!"
--Abby Juan, Author of How Me Found I; Mastering the Art of Pivoting Gracefully Through Life
"In a world that changes so rapidly around us, there are bound to be times that we all are held back by our fears. Flip Your Fear is a great tool that is accessible and helps us ask the important questions to get us back on track!"
--Rev. Heidi Hester, Pastor
"Somewhere fear became a part of life and covered up our dreams. Reading Flip Your Fear with a smile on my face I became excited again to live my best life. Dara provides a simple code to help us overcome fear and live the exceptional life that we all deserve."
-- Jennifer Jost, Founder of Diamond Life Planning
"Reading Dara's book opens a simple and direct door to the safety and security that is always there within us. Her word speak clearly and profoundly, pointing our gaze to the Truth- that loving ourselves includes training our mind so that we can flip fear around, so it may release its grip. The images awaken the senses. The words awaken the mind. Her expression is healing and wise"
-- Dev Avtar, Healer, Teacher & Coach for Root Healing, Soul Awakening and Healthy Relationships
"Flip Your Fear is eye-opening and thought provoking. The inquisitive questions and the insightful ideas will cause you to come back to this resource over and over. It will uplift you and inspire you as you focus on making changes in your mind and your life. Keep coming back to this book to support you on your journey of living fearlessly and fully."
-- Caterina Rando, Author of Learn to Think Differently
Founder, Thriving Women in Business Community
"WOW! I didn't have to read all of it to know that I LOVE IT. I love the images, and the way you "Flip" fear. How each page has only a few sentences, but they are thought-provoking and make you want to stop and think."
-- Shanna Kabatznick, Trainer, Speaker, Consultant, Creating Connections that Count
"Truly motivational, inspiring and powerful book with beautiful pictures that will transform every reader."
-- Alley Jewel, Author of Cry, Giggle, Think!
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Praise for Jerky Johnny:
"Jerky Johnny is an excellent resource that will contribute to the education of girls (and boys) to prevent dating violence."
—Dr. Gary Yorke, President of Play Therapy Toys
"As a father of three daughters, I really appreciate the important work Jerky Johnny does for young women."-—Chief of Police Mike McQuiston, Albany CA (retired)
“Jerky Johnny is really awesome, unique, and very necessary for girls in that age group.”
—Jan Dombrower, MFT Child & Family Therapist
See how the Jerky Johnny game is played here: https://youtu.be/oM5cSV_qiOw
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From the Author (Someone You Know; published 2019):
Are you tired of hearing about sexual assault and abuse in the news on a daily basis? I know I am.
We have all heard the buzz of #MeToo, #TimesUp, and the current Women’s Movement but what specific skills have you learned to help keep you safe? As a professional self-defense expert, I have studied rape prevention programs and advanced assault techniques for many years and can tell you predators are more likely to be people you know- yet most can be prevented. Someone You Know, uses personal stories to help readers easily understand expert advice to prevent abusers from selecting you. I lay out useful safety tools that I have learned from my fifteen-plus years leading workshops for girls and women with my award-winning empowerment organization.
"Someone You Know" is for anyone who enjoys a light, easy, educational read to end sexual assault and abuse in the world– and it may even save your life!
If you enjoy this book would you please take a few moments to write a review on Amazon?
Customer testimonials are the best way to tell other readers about your experience. Below are a few examples of what readers have to say about "Someone You Know".
Early Praise from Readers:
“I wish someone had given me this book when I was growing up. I too swam in the culture of victim blaming, shaming women and patriarchy that Dara Connolly so clearly illustrates. We won’t move the needle on sexual assault and violence against women until we look critically at the false myths that society uses to keep the cycle going. This book does just that. The author does not mince words; sharing stories and anecdotes that help the reader see the problem clearly. More importantly, this book is full of wisdom and practical advice that can be implemented immediately.
This book is an honest and frank discussion of the reality of sexual assault in our society and what to do about it. It should be required reading for all families.”
Yvette Givvin
Mother, Speaker, Story-Teller, Life Coach
“As a psychotherapist for 40 years, I have treated many adult and child victims of abuse. This book provides a significant contribution to informing people of the coping skills and warning signs regarding abuse. The author’s emphasis on positive self-esteem, deserving healthy relationships, and boundaries to mistreatment is of great value. Parents sharing the ideas in this book to their children would be highly beneficial.”
Jan Dombrower
MS, MFT
“Someone You Know by Dara Connolly is a moving, informative, and deeply important book that demystifies our biases and myths about sexual assault and abusive relationships. I love her immediately applicable tips and real stories. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to empower themselves and all the women and girls they care about. Keep this book handy and refer to it often until the tips and tools Connolly shares become second nature. It's our turn -- we can change our world for the better!"
Beth Barany
Award-winning Author, Creativity Coach, Teacher, Speaker
“Someone You Know evokes profound insight, strong instincts, and deep awareness of relationships. Moreover, Dara Connolly empowers self-defense through mindful applications of intuition and emotional intelligence.”
Shashi Khosla
DDS, Life-Coach, Certified Yoga and Meditation
“This book provides valuable insight to women (and men) on sexual assault prevention and escaping dangerous relationships.”
Christine Dillman
Director Sexual Assault, Tri-Valley Haven
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