Turning Points - 25 inspiring stories from women entrepreneurs who have turned their careers and their lives around [Paperback]

Kelly Cornell (Author), Kate Cobb (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2011

How would you feel if suddenly your life fell apart? What if you found yourself in prison, divorced, seriously ill, bankrupt, disabled, alone, addicted or any one of many other unthinkable disasters? Well, that is exactly the kind of challenge that each of the 25 incredible women included in this unique anthology faced. And it is from such dilemmas of life-changing proportions, from such Turning Points, that each of these women stopped, took stock and decided to turn their lives around. It is through their candid stories that they share details of their lowest moments and their eventual incredible achievements. Perhaps, more importantly, they provide practical advice, comprehensive resources, connections and ideas as well as countless valuable giveaways and free consultations. The women featured here are phenomenal - or are they? In fact, many are just like you and I and simply decided to grab life by the throat and turn it around, once and for all, for the better. Now it is your chance to benefit from what they learned along the way. The authors also want to help others with their Turning Points and so 10% of the royalties from this book will go to Seeds for Development which is a small charity supporting the poorest people in Uganda. Its mission is to lift farmers out of poverty and support self-sustainability by providing risk free loans, in the form of agricultural inputs such as seed directly to the farmers. With contributions from Rachel Rofé and Frederique Murphy and forewords by Kay White and Joyce OBrien

Editorial Reviews

Review

"he concept is certainly heady with potential: take a group of women from all over the world, different ages and stages and walks in life, and have them share their stories of personal and professional turnaround, rebirth, reinvention. What I have enjoyed most about this book is that the potential is realized. I think that anyone seeking inspiration or how to implement change or self-improvement will find this book a useful, easy read. Each story outlines what pivotal moment or series of events drove each woman to realize that she needed to make significant changes in her life, the process by which she planned and implemented those changes, and resources (e.g., books, websites, training, coaching) that helped along the way. I especially liked the resources sections at the end of each chapter because they give you helpful tips and suggestions as well as ideas to consider. Whether dealing with health crises, drug/alcohol abuse, dysfunctional relationships, job woes, economic downturn, pain and grief or anything else life has thrown at them, the words of these women ring true and you can't help but see yourself or someone you know/love in the various situations." - Linda A Janssen "This is an inspirational book on so many levels. Compiled by a woman who has challenged adversity and redefined herself, Kate Cobb, the women throughout these pages are like you and me. Life has thrown them a challenge and they made the choice whether to falter or walk tall. This book is about about finding strength when you have none, discovering yourself through adversity and coming out the other side, self aware, resilient and motivated. This is not a book for entrepreneurial women, it's a book for anyone. Each of the 25 stories inspires and affirms the strength of the human spirit. I loved how the book is laid out; every writer follows the same format from background, the turning point itself and how they moved forward from it. It's full of great advice and resources. Read about Linda, Sarah and Jo along with all the others, who made the choice to reach for their dreams and believed in themselves. Bravo ladies, I'm humbled and inspired." - Word Geyser

About the Author

Kate Cobb is Director of KC Consulting Ltd, a coaching and training company which focuses on leadership, communication and personal development work with organisations and individuals. A former senior manager in the public sector in UK, she has wide experience of consulting with private, public and not-for-profit organisations and as policy advisor and coach to senior managers. Her teaching assignments include MBA programmes with Institut Theseus, Sophia Antipolis, France and City University, London.

Kate specialises in working with women professionals at Moving Forward YOUR Way.com who are ready for change and provides a variety of coaching and leadership programmes for them using blended learning methodologies.

Kate is an editor and writer and her publications include "Beginnings and Endings", "10 Teambuilders" (Gower), "Indoor and Outdoor Team Development", "Managing People through Redundancy,Mergers and Acquisitions" and "Practical Decision Making for Managers" (Fenman). Her latest book, "Turning Points" is a powerful anthology of the life-changing experiences of 25 women entrepreneurs, including herself, and their journey from despair to success.

She is an instructional designer and writes training programmes and materials for self study and delivery to groups. She regularly writes management and mentoring articles for magazines, on and offline.

As well as her consulting work in the business world, she uses her management skills in her community to organise orchestral, choral and operatic events.

The "Turning Points" authors: Kate Cobb (and editor), Karin Volo, Anne Pilling, Beth Hoban, Frederique Murphy, Tracy Neely, Aleksandra Turner, Dr Janet Orion, Christina Louise,Kelly Cornell, Julia Carter, Ana Poirier, Rachel Rofé, Ann Mitchell, Louise Wiles,Jo Dodds, Tara Majeska, Susan Carter, Nicole Le Maire, Linda Janssen, Anna Kokueva, Natalie Tollenaere, Lori Elgin, Sarah Koblow, May Moore.

Product Details

• Paperback: 238 pages
• Publisher: Summertime (November 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1904881378
• ISBN-13: 978-1904881377
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.5 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,708,812 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for women of this era who want to thrive November 1, 2011

By Ana Poirier

Format:Paperback

This is a book whose time has come . . . so the timing of it's release could not be more perfect! We are experiencing massive shifts on the economic, social, environmental and "energetic" levels . . . and what many require and even crave right now is a very healthy dose of inspiration WITH actual action steps and resources to back it up. Turning Points delivers this and so much more.
I feel that this is a book that is required reading for all women on this planet, especially those who are committed to thriving against all seeming odds.
The impossible IS possible, and Turning Points delivers real live stories that prove this to be true. Each of the 25 women in this book delivers a heart-felt, true and dynamic tale that is easily worthy of it's very own book. It is this type of uplifting material that will take us forward into an uncertain future with courage and love.
The best part is the thousands of dollars worth of gifts generously offered by each of the contributing authors - incredible!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Be inspired by ordinary women like you October 30, 2011

By Wordgeyser

Format:Paperback

This is an inspirational book on so many levels.
Compiled by a woman who has challenged adversity and redefined herself, Kate Cobb, the women throughout these pages are like you and me. Life has thrown them a challenge and they made the choice whether to falter or walk tall. This book is about about finding strength when you have none, discovering yourself through adversity and coming out the other side, self aware, resilient and motivated.
This is not a book for entrepreneurial women, it's a book for anyone. Each of the 25 stories inspires and affirms the strength of the human spirit. I loved how the book is laid out; every writer follows the same format from background, the turning point itself and how they moved forward from it. It's full of great advice and resources. Read about Linda, Sarah and Jo along with all the others, who made the choice to reach for their dreams and believed in themselves. Bravo ladies, I'm humbled and inspired.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars If You're Looking For Inspiration, You'll Find It Here October 25, 2011

By lindaajanssen

Format:Paperback

The concept is certainly heady with potential: take a group of women from all over the world, different ages and stages and walks in life, and have them share their stories of personal and professional turnaround, rebirth, reinvention. What I have enjoyed most about this book is that the potential is realized. I think that anyone seeking inspiration or how to implement change or self-improvement will find this book a useful, easy read.

Each story outlines what pivotal moment or series of events drove each woman to realize that she needed to make significant changes in her life, the process by which she planned and implemented those changes, and resources (e.g., books, websites, training, coaching) that helped along the way. I especially liked the resources sections at the end of each chapter because they give you helpful tips and suggestions as well as ideas to consider. Whether dealing with health crises, drug/alcohol abuse, dysfunctional relationships, job woes, economic downturn, pain and grief or anything else life has thrown at them, the words of these women ring true and you can't help but see yourself or someone you know/love in the various situations.