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A Little Witch in Waiting

Claire Palmer · Published 2023

A book of metaphorical, magical short stories. Beautifully illustrated by Larch Gallagher who brought my little witch to life. Intended for any age, from around 8 years upwards, but adults absolutely love them too! You can read the book as a complete story, or you can dip into it and read a chapter at random and see what emerges for you. At the back of the book, there are reflective questions for journaling. The intent is to allow yourself to be immersed, contemplative and see what emerges.

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The Art of Possibility

Rosalind & Ben Zander · Published 2000

Love this book. Have re-read it a number of times. It alters your mindset about ways of looking at things.

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Time to think

Nancy Kline · Published 2002

A wonderful read in terms of understanding how people have their own resources given the chance.

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Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love & Wisdom

Rick Hanson · Published 2009

Loved it! I have read & studied a lot on neuroscience particularly Dan Siegel's work. All wonderfully enlightening. However this book does a fabulous job of merging neuroscience fundamentals and meditative practises. Loved the key points at the end of each chapter. It's easy to read too.

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A New Earth – Awakening to your Life Purpose

Eckhart Tolle · Published 2008

One of my favourite books on the list. Definitely hard to get started but seeing Eckhart go through it chapter by chapter with Oprah helped me. See if it’s still on Oprah.com as a download.

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The Chimp Paradox

Dr Steve Peters · Published 2012

In the words of a professional snooker player; ‘this book is fantastic...I have worked with many people to try and help me......in my opinion nothing has come close to how this book explains things….the book really does offer simple but effective ways on how to really improve your life’ - Ronnie O'Sullivan

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Further Along the Road Less Travelled

M. Scott Peck · Published 1997

I didn’t read the ‘Road Less Travelled’ but enjoyed this book – some chapters resonated, others made me think. It’s also an easy read.

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Man’s Search for Meaning

Viktor Frankl · Published 2004

The struggle of survival in Auschwitz and a must read for those looking for meaning and purpose.

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Presence

Senge, Sharmer, Jawoski, Flowers · Published 2005

Wonderful book that looks at change in people and organisations. A great book for coaches and leaders. It might be a bit heavy going in places – one for a vacation!

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How to Win Friends and Influence People

Dale Carnegie · Published 2006

The first book on self development I read back in the early 1990s. Whilst ‘old fashioned’ it’s still very relevant.

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Non-Violent Communication

Marshall B. Rosenberg · Published 2003

After hearing him speak I bought the book. It wasn’t as insightful as seeing him demonstrate and speak of his work in war-zones, but still powerful.

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The Inner Game of Tennis

Tim Gallway · Published 1986

The inner series by Tim Galway is great and I admit to only having read this one – I play tennis! After seeing Tim demonstrate this with a group of players in my early days of coaching I was struck by the value. Fascinating stuff – no techniques. Well worth a read.

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Transitions

William Bridges · Published 2004

All transition books by William Bridges are valuable in understanding transitions. The content is often used in all circumstances to help explain change.

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Strengthsfinder 2.0

Tim Rath · Published 2015

This is a tried and tested online strengths test to help you know your own strengths. You get an online code to access the website. The book gives useful explanations.

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How to Get a Job You'll Love

John Lees · Published 2015

A must read - focusses your attention on what's really important and provides lots of resources.

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