Reviews: "The hardest challenge associated with finding meaningful work is knowing where to start. Alexia Vernon expertly guides the reader through the dilemma that everyone seems to be facing: "what do I want to do with my life?" This book's clever positioning of the individual career as an entrepreneurial venture is sure to catch on, and it's supported by an approachable style and thoughtful exercises." Alexandra Levit, Author, New Job, New You: A Guide to Reinventing Yourself in a Bright New Career, Speaker, Workplace Expert "In Awaken Your CAREERpreneur, Alexia Vernon takes her reader on a journey from the inside out which is the most authentic way to create sustainable career success. Blending personal stories, expert advice, and fun, practical activities that take learning off the page, Alexia will show you how to develop the mindset, relationships, skills, and materials to make CAREERpreneurship a way of being." Christine Hassler, Author, 20 Something 20 Everything and 20 Something Manifesto, Speaker, Life Coach "I wish I'd had this book 20+ years ago! But no matter where you are on your career path, a Baby-Boomer segueing into a new lifestyle or a second career, or like Alexia, a Gen-Y business owner, there is much for you here. From her helpful coaching questions and quizzes to the real life examples she shares, Alexia Vernon has created both a wise information resource and an inspirational guide to navigating the next stage of your career. Adventure on!" Betty Mahalik, PCC, Author, Living a Five Star Life: The Secrets to Finding Greater Joy and Reaching Your Full Potential, Owner, Dynamic Solutions Business and Personal Coaching "Now you have the perfect guidebook to help you live your purpose and create more abundance (on the inside and out) each day of your life. Awaken Your CAREERpreneur will unleash your entrepreneurial spirit and jumpstart your life in a whole new direction." Gabrielle Bernstein, Author, Add More ~ing to Your Life: A Hip Guide to Happiness, Founder, HerFuture.com Product Description Author Alexia Vernon recognizes that you already possess the know-how to make the career of your dreams a reality. You just need a little chutzpah and an All-Star Team to unlock the answers and take action from them. In her book, Alexia fuses best practices of entrepreneurship with her straightforward approach to self-help to teach you how to develop the mindset, relationships, skills, and materials to make career success a way of being. Whether defining your WOW factor, crafting your Unique Benefits Statement (UBS), or devising your informational interview strategy, in each chapter Alexia dishes up practical advice, real-world examples, and action-oriented SUCCESSwork exercises to ensure that you are able to take what you read and translate it into the results you seek. Learn how to attract what you want and deserve, bulldoze through real and self-imposed career limitations, and smell the lavender each day of your professional journey. About the Author Alexia Vernon is the owner of Catalyst for Action, a coaching and training company that empowers leaders to build careers and companies that are successful, sustainable, and make a positive social impact. Alexia is in demand as a career and leadership speaker, ICF-certified coach, trainer, and Millennial/Gen-Y expert. Her holistic approach to success helps people transfer their insight into action. Her advice has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Diversity Executive, Backstage Weekly, MainStreet.com, CollegeRecruiter.com, TheGlassHammer.com, and Gradspot.com. Her blog, Musings from the Generation We Coach, is on Blogs.com's "Top 10 Blogs to Read If You've Just Been Laid Off."
Since winning the Miss Junior America competition, Alexia has been on the speaking circuit sharing her inspirational story and action-oriented strategies for professional and personal success. Alexia specializes in empowering emerging through evolving leaders to develop heart-centered, high-impact communication and ethical leadership skills. She has provided learning and development programs for over 100 colleges, secondary schools, companies, and professional associations such as the National Association of REALTORS®, New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE), American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), Step Up Women's Network, StartingBloc Institute for Social Innovation, and the Southern Nevada Medical Industry Coalition (SNMIC) in the areas of career and leadership development, workplace communication and presentation skills, talent management, and women's empowerment. Alexia has recently launched a new brand, Step Into Your Moxie. Taking the form of solo public speaking bootcamps, seminars, a weekend Moxie Camp, and a yearlong MasterTreat™, Moxie programs grow women's confidence and skill in public speaking, interpersonal communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution. Alexia is the author of the book, Awaken Your CAREERpreneur: A Holistic Road Map to Climb from Your Calling to Your Career (Joshua Tree, 2010) and will soon release her next book, 90 Days, 90 Ways: Onboard Young Professionals to Peak Performance (ASTD Press, 2012). An International Coach Federation (ICF) certified coach, Alexia has shared her advice with media such as CNN, NBC, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes.com, CBS MoneyWatch, FOX Business News, and ABCNews.com. She is a career and workplace expert for Mint.com and Careerealism.com. When not helping people and companies shift obstacles into opportunities, Alexia stays active in the sexual abuse prevention and rehabilitation movement, lets go in yoga class, and loves scarfing down cupcakes!
To learn more about Alexia Vernon, visit http://www.alexiavernon.com
