Skills That Build

Skills That Build is the intersection of cognitive psychology, business, and well-being, offering readers an accessible means to coach themselves and gain valuable success-generating behaviors in four critical areas- Communication, Empathy, Time Management, and Resilience. Learn and master career-advancing skills that promote psychological health and well-being using this book as the virtual coach on the bookshelf.. "... a motivating read for anyone looking to reach their goals and thrive in their workplace or personal setting..." -- Emily Vera, LCSW, Executive Director, Mental Health Association in Delaware. "... a valuable resource in any managers, or leaders tool-kit!" -- Frank DeSantis, V.P. Customer Experience, Stanley Black & Decker. "... masterfully articulated and excites one to set goals for change with a smile."Phyllis J. Stewart Ph.D., Licensed Clinical PsychologistDemand for leadership coaching has skyrocketed worldwide in the last five years, but few people can afford a professional coach. Even fewer receive coaching for career development through their employer. Busy racking up buzzworthy credentials on their own time, today's emerging workers and leaders teeter precariously between personal and career aspirations.If ever there was a need for preventive mental health practices and accessible tools for workplace empowerment, the time is now. Before Covid-19, the workforce was focused on ascending the career ladder, with less attention paid to maintaining a healthy grip on personal well-being. Since then, the pandemic underscored a need for resilience and effective ways to cope on both professional and personal fronts. While successful leaders build success from within, they must first lead themselves. This book becomes the virtual coach on the bookshelf, as readers master career-advancing skills that promote psychological health. Anyone can learn these behaviors and enhance their current repertoire using this evidence-based guide for skills that build us.Through stories from coaching clients, groundbreaking scientific research, business applications, and exercises to master new behaviors,Skills That Builddemonstrates actionable techniques and empowers readers to jump-start their uniquely personal growth strategies.