Follow Your True Colors To The Work You Love: The Workbook [Paperback]

Carolyn Kalil (Author), Don Lowry (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1999

"When I finish school, then what?" and "I don't know what major to choose, because I don't know what I want to do." These are comments made everyday by high school and college students searching for the answer to life after school. Lucky for them Follow Your True Colors to the Work You Love, an innovative course in self-discovery and career planning, holds the key.

Throughout her book, Carolyn Kalil's enthusiasm leaps off the pages as she leads students through an insightful and entertaining journey and introduces the True Colors Personality System. As students learn about the four basic personality types, each represented by a different color, they gain an understanding of their natural strengths and talents. Gradually they become equipped to identify specific careers in which they will thrive and find true satisfaction - work they will love! Follow Your True Colors to the Work You Love makes an ideal elective course for the high school senior or college student, and is a must have for any career counselor.

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About the Author

Don Lowry is the president of True Colors, Inc. and the developer of True Colors(r).

Carolyn Kalil has been inspiring students and organizations for more than 20 years as an educator, counselor, author, speaker and corporate trainer. Her popular book Follow Your True Colors to the Work You Love and its companion workbook continue to be successful training tools for students and a number of major corporations, including Warner Brothers and Cisco Systems. And her work is receiving high praise from colleges, prisons, Welfare-to-Work and other programs that strive to help people understand their gifts and talents. Ms. Kalil earned her Master of Arts degree in counseling from Ohio State University. She resides with her husband in Southern California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 231 pages
• Publisher: True Colors; 1st edition (August 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1893320200
• ISBN-13: 978-1893320208
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #391,989 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Carolyn Kalil is author of the best selling book Follow Your True Colors To The Work You Love. She is also recognized internationally as a speaker, life purpose counselor, and coach. Carolyn believes there is something unique within each of us and her message always begins with self understanding.

Her work is based on a proven system called True Colors that helps people understand themselves and others better. Carolyn began using True Colors as a college counselor where she helped students find direction in their career and life. Fortune 500 companies like Cisco Systems and Warner Bros use her work in managerial trainings and team building. Today her program and materials are also used in workforce centers, high schools, government agencies, the military and other venues.

Carolyn is the past president of the National Employment Counseling Association, a division of the American Counseling Association (ACA).

She earned her BA degree in Elementary Teaching in 1970 and her M.A. in Counseling in 1973 from Ohio State University. She taught elementary school for 2 years in South Central Los Angeles before beginning her 30 year counseling career at UCLA and El Camino Community College.

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone needs this book, July 13, 2007

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Beverly Davis (Charleston, WV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Follow Your True Colors To The Work You Love: The Workbook (Paperback)

This book is needed to be read before anyone plans to seek employment. It will guide you to understand yourself and what career you need to lead a fulfilling life. A must read for anyone at any level of employment.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Continuing Education, October 22, 2007

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Keith J. Lipke "Keith J. Lipke" (Fort Wayne,, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This book is terrific! I work with teenagers and helping them establish careers and making career choices. This book taught me so much about how to approach teens with this tough decision issue. Very down-to-earth and well established writing and exercises.