Composure
The Art of Executive Presence
by Kate Purmal, Lee Epting, and Joshua Isaac Smith
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Pub Date Oct 19 2021 | Archive Date Dec 28 2021
Mascot Books | Amplify Publishing
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Description
Many of us experience being overly sensitive and more reactive than we’d like to be throughout the day at work, but why? When we are overly reliant on external validation and reactive to external pressures—driven by fear of judgment, criticism, and failure—we lose our composure.
The good news is, like any important skill, composure is something you can learn and cultivate by creating strong personal boundaries, building confidence, developing self-awareness, and aligning yourself and your values. This is what is explored profoundly in this book.
Drawing on more than twenty years of experience as corporate executives, executive coaches, and their expertise in neurolinguistics and trauma and PTSD therapy, Kate Purmal and her colleagues Lee Epting and Joshua Isaac Smith deliver a unique approach to navigating work environments that don’t feel psychologically safe.
Using proven techniques, Composure shows how you can compose yourself to elevate your presence at work, at home, and, ultimately, within yourself.
Advance Praise
“Finally. A well-written and engaging book that provides honest and practical guidance to unlock what’s standing between you and your best self. Written in very human terms, Composure delivers a structured process and clear examples to give high performers the tools to own their future success.” —MARY MCDOWELL, CEO, Mitel Networks
“This insightful yet unusual book will be powerful for anyone who is seen as successful by others but inside feels stuck, insecure, or unhappy. It reveals how transformational it can be to work with a great coach while also helping you tackle your own challenges. Most of all, you’ll realize that you are not alone in your struggles.” —SUZANNE SKYVARA, VP Marketing & Editorial, Goodreads
“If there’s anyone who knows how to excel under pressure, it’s Kate Purmal. Composure should be required reading for those of us who have to lead in complex high-wire environments.” —MARK LEVY, Founder, Levy Innovation LLC; Author of Accidental Genius
“With this important book, Kate Purmal shows us how WE CAN replace self-doubt, inadequacy, and worry with confidence, self-worth, and courage. She is a brilliant writer and teacher who provides volumes of warm, yet practical guidance and advice to help women accelerate their path to the C-suite and boardroom.” —ROBIN TOFT, CEO, Toft Group, a ZRG company; Co-Founder, We Can Rise; Author of WE CAN: The Executive Woman’s Guide to Career Advancement
“Composure is both practical and inspirational. Through three key steps—awareness, resolution, and transformation—it guides the reader to new heights of self-awareness and greater outcomes!” —TERRY KRAMER, Faculty Director, Easton Technology Management Center, UCLA Anderson School of Management; former CHRO Vodafone Group Plc and President, Vodafone Americas
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781637551509 |
| PRICE | $24.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Darya Y, Reviewer
Being at an executive level means not only responsibility but also ability to project your executive presence. This is what this book is about. It is not only about having the title, it is about being able to perform according to this title. One of the key things is being able to project your executive presence as a woman and.. It is not only about being confident, it has multiple factors that deliver the whole picture. The book teaches this through smart live stories when we can recognize ourselves.
Gemma J, Reviewer
A useful book for building trust within the workplace. Plenty of examples and strategies to implement and inspire business leaders and employees.
Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
Ashlie S, Reviewer
Do you ever struggle to be in touch with your emotions and what is actually causing your emotions? Do you ever get lost in what people think of you, not because you care but because you rely on others to add to your worth? Maybe you aren't even aware you feel these things. That is what made me read this. I am sensitive but I also avoid certain emotions because I feel unworthy. It is healthy and important to maintain a sense of composure so we can deal with and handle our emotions and whatever is causing those emotions. This was a fantastic read. I would say half of it was new to me and the other was stuff I knew but really hadn't thought of until reading.
I think this would be a great read for parents or anybody who is stepping into a new life chapter. It is so important to get emotions and thier causes in line so that we can live to our max potential.
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