Susan David Knihy

Every day we speak around 16,000 words - but inside minds we create tens of thousands more. Thoughts such as 'I'm not spending enough time with my children' or 'I'm not good enough to present my work' can seem to be unshakable facts. In reality, they're the judgemental opinions of our inner voice. Drawing on more than twenty years of academic research, consulting, and her own experiences overcoming adversity, Susan David PhD, a psychologist and faculty member at Harvard Medical School, has pioneered a new way to enable us to make peace with our inner self, achieve our most valued goals, make real change, and live life to the fullest. Emotional Agility describes a new way of living and relating to yourself and the world around you. Become aware of your true nature, learn to face your emotions with acceptance and generosity, act according to your deepest values, and flourish.

Challenging the traditional focus on goal-setting in coaching and mentoring, this book explores the complexities of developmental relationships in a rapidly changing world. It integrates insights from various fields, including psychology and neuroscience, to highlight the potential dangers and limitations of rigid goal pursuit. By presenting a nuanced understanding of goals, it encourages practitioners to enhance their approaches, ultimately aiming for more impactful client engagements. The re-evaluation of goal-setting practices offers significant implications for coaches, mentors, and organizational leaders.