Recommended Reading and Listening

	Encouraging the Heart.
	The Art of Possibility. My clients and friends who have read this book have transformed the way they look at life. They see the limitless possibilities, they are inspired to be more, and they learn to harness their passion for more success.

	The Soul of Money. Lynne was an Executive for The Hunger Project for over 20 years and has worked alongside Mother Theresa and the Dalai Lama. Lynne states: “Money has become a playing field where we measure our competence and worth as people. . . . This relationship with money is a deeply conflicted one, and our behavior with and around money is often at odds with our most deeply held values, commitments, and ideals – what I call our soul.”

	Man's Search for Meaning. Reading this book will help you be a better person. Through his horrific experience in a concentration camp, Viktor Frankl discovered that those who had hope for the future, were more likely to survive. He shares his experiences and helps us apply what he has learned at Auschwitz to our lives so that we can be happier.


	Authentic Happiness. Martin Seligman teaches us how to find more meaning in life through using our Signature Strengths in our work and avocations. He also shares ways to increase the pleasure in our lives. Read this book if you want to apply strategies to your life to be happier.

	Crossing the Unknown Sea: Work as a Pilgrimage of Identity is written by poet David Whyte, and explores how our work shapes our identity. Paul Hawken says of this book, "For anyone who wants to deepend their connection to their life's work -- or find out what their life's work is -- this book can help navigate the way."

	The Power of Full Engagement. This book teaches us to manage our energy, not our time. It identifies four sources of energy: Physical, Emotional, Mental, and Spiritual. We must draw on all of these to be at our best and we must also have adequate times of personal renewal to maintain them.

	The High Achiever's Guide to Happiness. Only 8% of high achievers are happy, even with all of their accomplishments. Vance and Carol Ann Caesar teach us the strategies by which happy high achievers achieve happiness: purpose, vision, meaningful work, high energy relationships, beliefs and behaviors that foster a sense of peace, the three R's (review, renew and recommit), and discipline.

	Do What You Are gives lists of occupations that match the Keisey (Myers-Briggs) personality types. I use this book with my clients who are looking for meaningful work.

	The Third Age. Discover the six principles of growth and renewal after 40. Transform the way you live today and the way you view your future. Embrace a new model for living the second half of your life. Be the best you can be in the "third age."

	Attitudes of Gratitude. Being grateful is one of the most important ways to increase your happiness. In a series of essays, this book gives concrete ideas for how to increase your sense of gratitude and therefore your sense of joy.

	The Five Languages of Love. Even though we love our life partners, we may not communicate in a way that makes them feel loved. This book will help you communicate in a way that will help the important people in your life truly hear how you feel about them.
Having Fun
500 things to do in Los Angeles for Free Carol MacConaugha Best Price $7.18 or Buy New	500 Things to Do in Los Angeles for Free. Great ideas for a myriad of activities that cost little or no money. A great support for implementing Austerity Month (see my article on Austerity Month).
	301 Ways to Have Fun at Work. Why shouldn't you have fun at work? Studies show that people who have fun at work are more productive and are more likely to stay in their present job longer.

Setting Boundries to Stay On Your Chosen Path
	How to Say No, without feeling guilty. So many of my clients don't live the life they want to live because they can't say no to their boss, their co-workers, their family, and their friends. Read this book if you want to take control and live the life you've always wanted to live.
Striving to be a Better Person
	The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. What can I say? These are great principles to live by.

Music to Relax to...

	Facing Future . Beautiful, relaxing Hawaiian music that my masseuse plays while I get a massage. Iz's version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is haunting and was part of the sound track for "50 First Dates."

	Ocean Light. Paul Michael Meredith is the master of relaxing, evocative music. Using harps, keyboards, percussion, and natural sounds Mr. Meredith paints musical pictures that let your mind float away from the stress of daily life.

	Chakra Suite. I play this music to get relaxed before I coach. My clients often here it as they enter my office. It sets the mood for introspection and makes me feel peaceful.

	Awakening. This is piano music to relax to, while sitting by the fire with a cup of chamomile tea.
Subscriber Recommendations:
	Who Moved My Cheese. One of the most valuable lessons I learned from this books is the need to recognize the "difference between activity and productivity." Rae from Post Falls, ID

	Sabbath. This book has been very good for me because it discusses the need to rest and how vital rest is to our creativity and quality of life. Joan from Seal Beach, CA

	The Four Agreements. "Dreaming," author Don Miguel Ruiz argues, "is the main function of the mind." I agree and the four agreements (that follow) changed my life: Be Impeccable With Your Words Don't Take Anything Personally Don't Make Assumptions Always Do Your Best Diane from Palm Springs, CA

	The E Myth Revisisted. From this book I learned that in order to be a successful entrepreneur, technical expertise isn't enough, you have to have business expertise. Michael from Anaheim, CA

	Toxic Success. I didn't know I was working so hard that I'd lost focus on what I was working at. I had been tired for so long, that it seemed normal. It isn't normal. I approach my life very differently now and have redefined success for me. Mary from Chicago, IL
Finding a Job & Creating Success in Your New Job
	Get the Interview Every Time. Interviewing for a job often creates fear for my coaching clients. I believe that being prepared can dispel most of this fear. This book provides great guidelines for preparing for interviewing success.

	Best Answers to the 201 Most Frequently Asked Questions. I recommend that my coaching clients practice answering interview questions before going on interviews. The client can work alone, answering the questions aloud or work with a partner who asks them the questions and then gives them feedback. This book provides great practice questions. The answers provided can help you improve your own answers.

	101 Best Resumes. Included in this book are some great examples of resumes to help you create a winning resume yourself.

	The First 90 Days. Creating success in the first 90 Days is critical for all new leaders.This book will give you a roadmap to understanding the challenges and opportunities in your new position, negotiaing a productive working relationship with your new boss, creating the appropriate coalitions for success, building early successes, and creating the right team.
For Coaches & Solo Entrepreneurs

	Get Clients Now! This book has helped me, and many of my clients and colleagues build our solo entrepreneurial businesses. I found the Universal Marketing Cycle useful in understanding the different stages of sales and marketing and in identifying where I needed to improve. I also like the 28-Day Marketing Program that helps you focus on what you really need to do to Get Clients Now!

	Essentials of Private Practice: Streamlining Costs, Procedures, and Policies for Less Stress. This book by Holly Hunt has been helpful to me in setting up my private Coaching business. I found the sections on setting up phone practices and cancellation policies especially helpful. I was able to avoid costly mistakes because of the experiences Holly Hunt shared.