Springboard: Women's Development Workbook (Biography and self-development series)

Springboard helps you do what you want to do in your life and work. It gives you the ideas and skills to take more control of your life and then gives you the boost in self-confidence to start making things happen.

Springboard is for all women at work. Whether you are in full time or part time employment, considering employment, wanting to return to work, just starting out, or approaching retirement--Springboard helps you to be the best you can be!

It is packed with ideas, exercises and examples that you can either work through on your own, or with two or three others or as part of the Springboard Development Program. It is down-to-earth, practical and full of positive thinking and good humor, with the points illustrated with cartoons and real case studies. This new edition is fully revised and updated.

Contents include: Assertiveness; Setting goals; What you've got going for you; Finding support; The world about you; Blowing your own trumpet; More energy--less anxiety; Making things happen; Your personal resource bank; Balancing home and work; Networking; Useful contacts and resources.

Women who have used Springboard report exciting changes in their lives, including significant promotions, sorting out difficult relationships, getting healthy, being taken seriously, speaking out and generally feeling more self confidence.

Liz Willis cofounded The Springboard Consultancy with Jenny Daisley, both of whom are highly respected trainers and consultants. They became collaborators in 1988 and have worked together ever since. With a background in leadership and management development, Liz is a pioneer of women's management training and has coauthored five published books on various training issues.

Jenny Daisley cofounded The Springboard Consultancy with Liz Willis, both of whom are highly respected trainers and consultants. They became collaborators in 1988 and have worked together ever since. With a background in leadership and management development, Jenny is a pioneer of women's management training and has coauthored five published books on various training issues.