Emotional Work

Research by Daniel Goleman, a psychologist and coauthor of Primal Leadership, has shown that emotional intelligence is a more powerful determinant of good leadership than technical competence, IQ, or vision. Influencing those around us and supporting our own well-being requires us to be self-aware, know when and how to regulate our emotional reactions, and understand the emotional responses of those around us. No wonder emotional intelligence has become one of the crucial criteria in hiring and promotion.

THE CRACK Breathing Through the Trap What if the only way out… was in? This is a descent. A silent revolution. A raw, lyrical exploration of the invisible trap we call ourselves — and the hairline fracture that lets the first breath through. In The Crack, Morfeo Diani guides you through a powerful inner monologue that refuses quick fixes and bypasses. Page after page, you'll meet: the voice that kept you safe by keeping you caged, the seduction of control, order, and even “healing”, the discomfort of staying where it hurts — without trying to fix it. And then, gently, you’ll ...

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a strong indicator of individual, team, and organizational success. But stocking up on emotionally intelligent employees isn't enough: you need a concrete plan for putting this valuable resource to work. The EQ Difference offers an array of self-assessment tools and team-focused exercises that will help increase and leverage emotional intelligence both in individuals and in groups. It's filled with practical tips and suggestions for developing your own "emotional quotient," as well as that of your peers, employees, and even senior executives.

This is a 30 day self-care toolkit with questions and resources, self-care routine and journaling prompt for SIFTSEM. This tool is useful before you start inner child work. Learn grounding tools and assess your developmental needs before you heal the inner child. Learning tools to ground prevent retraumatizing yourself. These tools are also beneficial to apply in day to day life to improve emotional baseline and live well

In this meticulously crafted tome, I present to you a collection of 68 Enochian invocations, each meticulously designed for the art of healing magick. Drawing upon the profound depths of ancient wisdom and esoteric practices, I have endeavored to compile a volume replete with sacred lore and practical guidance, aimed at those who seek to harness the potent forces of Enochian healing magick. Within these pages, you will find yourself journeying into a mystical world, where ancient language and symbols form the very fabric of our endeavors. I have laid bare the secrets of Enochian sigils and ...

The Operator’s Dilemma There’s a moment every builder hits. It happens quietly, after success. After the systems are in place. After the routines feel solid. It happens when you look at everything you’ve built — your business, your strategies, your life — and realize something unthinkable: This isn’t working anymore. Not because you got lazy. Not because you lost your edge. But because the very instincts that made you dangerous are the ones now holding you hostage. This is the Operator’s Dilemma. It doesn’t happen to beginners. It happens to people who know exactly what ...

Stoicism is called the philosophical doctrine that practiced mastery of the passions that disturb life using virtue and reason; as such, its purpose was to achieve happiness and wisdom regardless of comfort, material goods, and fortune. Hence, it also designates a certain moral attitude related to strength and equanimity in character.

Empathy is undergoing a new evolution. In a global and interconnected culture, we can no longer afford to identify only with people who seem to be a part of our “tribe.” As Dr. Helen Riess has learned, our capacity for empathy is not just an innate trait - it is also a skill that we can learn and expand. With The Empathy Effect, Dr. Riess presents a definitive resource on empathy: the science behind how it works, new research on how empathy develops from birth to adulthood, and tools for building your capacity to create authentic emotional connection with others.

Authenticity coach Kat John finds many of her clients reach out for advice in their thirties, forties and beyond, feeling lost and unable to recognise themselves. When work, families, relationships and trauma have sent their lives in a direction that makes them wake up and wonder, How did I get here? They want, and need, to find the path back home to their authenticity. Having overcome her own struggles, from eating disorder and drug addiction to chronic pain and an unexpected brain surgery, Kat has walked the talk of learning how to live a life of connection and fulfilment as her real self.

Within this book lies the key to unlocking that door that holds the dark shadows hostage. As you walk deep into the shadows, you’ll be able to physically grab hold of the bad energy that causes stress, anxiety, depression, fear, and pain, and release it out of the closet of darkness. Around the corridor is the shadows consciousness where you’ll face the challenges that you gave up on years ago, where all those decisions have shaped you into the person you are today. Downstairs is where you look darkness in the face; and scare fear away.

In a world where conflicts, criticisms, and personal attacks can catch you off guard, how you respond can define the outcome. The Come Back: Quick Responses to Personal Attacks is your essential guide to mastering the art of calm, confident, and assertive responses, empowering you to take control in any situation. This practical and insightful book offers strategies to help you navigate personal attacks with composure, protect your emotional well-being, and transform conflicts into opportunities for personal growth. Whether you're facing criticism from colleagues, disagreements with loved ...

In Navigating the Office Zoo, FC Bohnke offers a smart, practical, and often hilarious field guide to handling the most difficult species in your workplace—whether it's the Micromanager Monkey, the Gossip Vulture, or the Credit-Stealing Cuckoo. Drawing on years of leadership experience and sharp behavioral insight, this book helps you understand what drives challenging colleagues, how to respond effectively, and how to keep your own sanity intact. Whether you're a team member dodging passive-aggressive Chameleons or a manager trying to tame a Volcano, this guide equips you with: Real-...

It can be heartbreaking to watch your child struggle through school, not making friends, getting into trouble, and generally feeling miserable, but it doesn’t have to be this way! Your child’s difficulties aren’t because they lack intelligence, that they can’t make friends, or that they just have a bad attitude. Fortunately, it’s simpler than that. They are just missing social skills. Social skills are what enable us to effectively communicate, more so to listen. They teach us how to empathize with others, solve problems, and handle emotional overloads. With this in mind, ...

Overcome Workplace Manipulation: Spot the Signs, Take Back Control, and Thrive Do you feel drained, confused, or second-guessing yourself at work? Are you dealing with a toxic boss, manipulative coworkers, or office politics that leave you frustrated? Workplace manipulation is real—and it can sabotage your confidence, career, and well-being if left unchecked. This book gives you the tools to recognize manipulation, protect yourself, and regain control. You’ll learn how to spot gaslighting, guilt-tripping, favoritism, passive-aggressive behavior, and other toxic tactics before they take ...

Do you need to get ahead in life by working with others and desire to better convince them? Do you feel that you need to influence and analyze people? Do you feel like you lack leadership skills, and would like to develop them to stay ahead of the pack? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, keep reading. This audiobook will guide you on becoming a leader (even if you do not know anything about leadership) and a person of value.

Stressed out, burned out, or struggling to connect with others? You don’t need therapy—you need the right kind of play. 100 Therapy Games is a screen-free, research-backed toolkit designed to help you calm anxiety, spark joy, and rebuild emotional connection—no special training or materials required. Whether you're a parent with an overwhelmed teen, a therapist running out of ideas, or simply someone who needs a break from stress, this book gives you the practical, approachable tools you've been looking for. Who It’s For: Parents and caregivers who want to reconnect with their kids ...

Let’s Get Civil – Expanded Leadership Guide (2025) A practical playbook for building trust, clarity, and accountability at work. Are workplace culture issues eroding your team’s trust, morale, or momentum? Are you tired of surface-level leadership advice that ignores the real power dynamics at play? Let’s Get Civil isn’t just a leadership book—it’s a culture repair toolkit for managers, HR leaders, DEI practitioners, executive coaches, and team facilitators who are ready to move beyond "nice" and into clarity-centered, trust-driven leadership. Inside, Dr. Martina Carroll-...

Aneta and Filip, the children’s parents, are distraught when their children are taken into care. Aneta maintains she is innocent of harming them, while Filip appears bewildered and out of his depth. It’s true the family has never come to the attention of the social services before, and little Kit and Molly appear to have been well looked after, but Kit has a broken arm and bruises on his face. Could it be they were a result of a genuine accident, as Aneta is claiming?

Following the introductory and intermediate Volumes 1 and 2, Volume 3 of The Option Method: The Myth of Unhappiness, delves deeper into the nature of happiness and unhappiness in nine parts: Behavior; Everyday Myths; The Great Myths; Happiness Without Reason; Enjoying Your Happiness; Option Mysticism; Practicing the Option Method; Stories and Meditations; and A Comprehensive Overview. Volume 3 of The Option Method: The Myth of Unhappiness focuses on advanced Option Method concepts in 117 chapters such as The Option View of Death; The Meaning of Life; and Happiness Is Now. In this volume Di ...

Relationships are complicated. Yet, it’s an unfortunate reality that while most of us have to learn complex geometry that we’ll probably never use, we don’t get a single formal lesson in how to relate to others. In this one-stop guide, psychologist Melanie Joy reveals the common psychological dynamics that underlie all kinds of relationships - with a romantic partner, friends, family members, colleagues - in short, with anyone in any situation. Understanding these dynamics will help you make all your relationships healthier and more resilient.