Reviews

What Other People Are Saying About This Book….

“Just to congratulate you on the book. I enjoyed it very much. Particularly liked her Louisa, Tom and Dan stories. Very subtly told to make her point.
As a coach I found the chapter on, ‘Environment’ in your book very useful, especially working with one client in particular. In fact it made me re evaluate my own environment and make some changes as well. Why don’t more books cover this topic? I also like the quote at the top of Chapter 7 from Tom Watson of IBM. One of those quotes that although you’ve heard the sentiments before somehow puts it across in a way you understand and remember. So thanks for that”

Andrew Norris – Childrens Author and creator of ‘The Brittas Empire’

“This is a must have book for anyone wanting to change negative areas of their lives
The author’s style is straightforward and this makes the book easy to read. But the book is not an easy read because it leaves the reader with lots to think about and activities to do. I found myself spending time just thinking … for which I never usually have much time. I couldn’t stop reading and am now going to read it again and do all the activities. If you are considering some changes, don’t know where you are going or just want to read one of the best personal development books on the market -buy this now. If you don’t…you’re stupid!”

Glenys Chatterley, Managing Director,  Morestan Services Ltd

“I was particularly interested in the section on the voice, as this is an area that I know least about, and one that I want to do more with on the Influence programmes that I run.

I really love doing the ‘here is my voice’ exercise and it works incredibly well, and particularly with the females I have worked with.  I love the way the book is segmented  – so easy to read! I was really engaged!  So – thank you! ”

- Sally Booth

A refreshingly non-academic work on the difficult subject of advising on ‘personal development’, this book hits many of the issues we all face throughout our lives and gives clear, simple messages in dealing with our innermost highs, lows, aspirations, fears, conflicts, aggression, uncertainties, ambitions, barriers, etc., etc., etc.. It is a surprisingly comprehensive distillation of every matter we might face on our life’s journey through personal relationships, education, work and retirement. It’s an ‘interactive workshop’ between the covers of an inexpensive paperback book.

The author’s style is chatty and laced with humour, but deals with the difficult issues positively and sympathetically. The straightforward language used contrasts markedly with some of the quotations from the academic literature on the subject. This style makes the book a very easy and pleasurable read, and enables the reader to take in the points at the first visit. There is a noticeable lack of ‘white space’ in the pages of the book, which means the reader is drawn into the subsequent sections without the interruption of chapter endings. It only takes a couple of hours to read, but I know I will be re-visiting significant sections.

Dr M J Braithwaite – Resonato
 
This book is excellent value for money. It is written in clear, understandable jargon-free English (not American), and employs helpful case examples to help one identify with the emotion being addressed. This book truly is a bible to personal and professional fulfilment. The author has also included hands-on exercises to assist the reader achieve his/her goals, and covers just about every aspect of the trials and tribulations that we humans encounter in every day life (e.g. love, values, aspirations, capabilities, attitude, and beliefs to name but a few). The author draws on proven NLP and EFT techniques in a non-technical and readable fashion, and interlaces these with humour thus rendering this little gem an easy and enjoyable read. For the price you will not find such good value for money, nor will you find such good advice. After you have finished reading the book you will find yourself picking it up again and again. Thoroughly recommended.

Ludmilla King (St Petersburg)

 

Unlike Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, the “7 Core Principles of Career Success” is served up as a conversation between two people (the author and the reader); there is unconscious interaction and there are numerous ‘lightbulb’ moments which normally only occur in a face-to-face situation – which is what sets this book apart from the rest.

Over a decade of my career was spent in training and consulting, so the methodologies Wendy includes in her roadmap to self realisation and (more importantly) taking action or “living your life on purpose”, are not new to me. What is, and refreshingly so, is the context into which she brings the diversity of personal and business psychology that you’d ordinarily have to read over 20 books in order to acquire and benefit from (if you can get past those buzzwords!).

Like our heroes on the train and in the pub, once hooked, I could not put the book down and it was devoured in one sitting! Unlike the heroes in Wendy’s book, I realised that I actually made the right decision 4 years ago to start my own business after redundancy – doing something that is as far away from my previous corporate life as it is possible to get; for that reason alone this book is worth every penny! Her words remain in my thoughts and, as importantly, form part of my decision-making processes now, even after the last page has been digested, and are providing me (as a lone entrepreneur) with a virtual mentor in the absence of suitable physical one at the present time.

To paraphrase that excellent quote at the start of ‘Principle 7 – Vision’, “I am no longer doing business, I am building one”.  

Peter Wognam – Programme Manager, Groundworks South Essex

In the busy world we live in where the ‘to do’ list is always way too ambitious this book really gives you a moment to take stock and really think. It asks questions that you may squirm at answering but it does genuinely give you a fresh insight into what makes you tick.

For someone who rarely reads books like this it was like a stroll by the sea on a beautiful day – deeply satisfying, inspiring and invigorating.

Gail Clark – The Marketing Specialist

Discover Yourself on The Yellow Brick Road – 7 Core Principles of Career Success, is a straightforward guide to getting what you want out of life (focussing on careers).
It’s packed full of helpful tips, thought provoking questions, and amusing examples – and just as important it’s full of support and encouragement too!
I found the book quick and easy to read which is great if you think you’re short of time and are using this as an excuse not to start getting things sorted out!
I’d recommend reading it all through first – perhaps highlighting areas that are of particular interest to you – then go back to these areas and the action points with a more detailed approach.

You’ll be back on track to a happier, more focused, you in no time!!

Dian Van Eycke – Chelmsford, Essex

I have read so many self-help, motivational and coaching books during my career and it takes a lot these days for me to put my hands in my pocket and add to my book collection, but ‘Discover Yourself on the Yellow Brick’ road is brilliant.

Wendy’s easy style with valuable, punchy points coming at you thick and fast means that I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to make more sense of this amazing journey called life. Not only from a career perspective, but also for your personal development as well.

Gail Smirthwaite – Golf Mind Guru, Yorkshire

Wendy has poured heart and soul into this no-nonsense book. In simple, direct language she explains how personal and professional achievement is possible by addressing the seven core principles in life. And if you in any doubt about how that applies to you, the tinman, the lion and the scarecrow will direct you along the Yellow Brick Road!

Hazel Walker, Confidence Coach, Essex

“This book is packed with plenty of information, education, advice and action
lists that can be applied to develop, improve and optimise all areas of life.

Before you spend any money on self-improvement, make sure you read this book
first. A recommended read.”

Paul Gunter, Author of How To Fill Your Small Business With Non-Stop Customers, Money, Success And Growth Leave Every Single One Of Your Competitors Scratching Their Heads … … Create Great, Great Personal Wealth Quickly!