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Book details
  • Genre:SELF-HELP
  • SubGenre:Personal Growth / Happiness
  • Language:English
  • Pages:135
  • eBook ISBN:9780990726609

The Monkey, the Moon & Maybe

How to Embrace Change & Live Fearlessly

by Barbara Burke

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Overview

An inspirational tale about living with uncertainty at work and in life. This entertaining modern fable depicts the wisdom journey of a supervisor confronted with the real possibility of losing the best job she's ever had due to a major merger. Along the way she has 12 life-changing Aha!s and learns why resiliency is the key to a happy life. This engaging story teaches readers simple steps they can take to live fearlessly, embrace change and live a more joyful, satisfying life.

Description

Barbara Burke’s first workplace fable, The Napkin, the Melon & the Monkey offered readers age-old wisdom and simple tools for being happy and successful. Now comes the sequel, The Monkey, the Moon & Maybe, an insightful tale of inspiration and guidance for handling one of life’s most daunting challenges — constant change. After being promoted to contact center supervisor four years ago, Olivia has settled into her new role. But, her prospects for a bright future are shattered when the CEO of her company announces a major merger. Not knowing if she will lose the best job she has ever had puts Olivia into an emotional tailspin. When her exasperated husband demands she get a grip and her team of frightened service reps turn against her, she asks her mentor, Isabel, for advice. The 12 Aha!s and the life lessons Olivia learns during her transformational journey provide the road map she needs to live with uncertainty at work and in life. It is the same road map that anyone can use to live fearlessly. In this book readers will learn: How to be more resilient — the key to living a happy life. How to use mindfulness to reduce stress and improve outcomes. How to handle your next life-changing event with grace and ease. How to struggle less, love more and live a more joyful, satisfying life.

About the author

Barbara has spent the last 28 years as a customer service consultant, trainer and speaker. She is the author of two workplace fables that offer age-old wisdom and tools for being happy and successful. Her first book, The Napkin, the Melon & the Monkey continues to resonate with readers throughout the world. The sequel, The Monkey, the Moon & Maybe: How to Embrace Change & Live Fearlessly is her most recent release. Drawing on 28 years experience, Barbara's inspiring keynotes, workshops, and seminars are jam-packed with wisdom borne of practical know-how, light humor, and unforgettable inspirational stories. Her workplace wisdom for leaders bi-weekly e-newsletter, Monday Aha!, goes to 3000 subscribers worldwide.