Warrell - Train the brave: 50 everyday acts of courage to soar in work, love and life

First published in 2015 by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd
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Margie Warrell Global Pty Ltd 2015

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The material in this publication is of the nature of general comment only, and does not represent professional advice. It is not intended to provide specific guidance for particular circumstances and it should not be relied on as the basis for any decision to take action or not take action on any matter which it covers. Readers should obtain professional advice where appropriate, before making any such decision. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the author and publisher disclaim all responsibility and liability to any person, arising directly or indirectly from any person taking or not taking action based on the information in this publication.

Margie sets herself apart with a powerful and inspiring message, paired with her energetic, down-to-earth and disarming delivery. Margie's insights helped me bolster my personal vision for a candid, collaborative and forward-leaning workplace. She provided practical advice on how to challenge ourselves and others to be more courageous, take more risks and find more success.

Kathy Calvin, President and CEO, United Nations Foundation

Nothing worthwhile is achieved living timidly and avoiding all risk. Brave will help you build the confidence to dare more boldly and live more bravely.

Carolyn Cresswell, Company Founder and Managing Director, Carman's Kitchen

Fear and doubt are the two greatest enemies to success in business and life. Written for busy people on the go, this practical and encouraging book will guide you to achieve your greatest goals in work and life.

Kate Carnell AO, CEO Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Brave will help you grow your courage muscles' to achieve your biggest dreams and wildest ambitions. Read it often. Practise it daily.

Emma Isaacs, CEO, Business Chicks

If you have ever doubted your ability to achieve these wildly big goals, you don't need to any longer! Brave needs to become your most valuable book as it will give you useful insight, tips and tricks to ensure you live your life fully!

Paul McKeown, Head of Retail, The Body Shop

Many people doubt themselves too much, and back themselves too little (particularly us women!). If you want to live more bravely, more boldly, and more fully, this book was written for you! It's a game changer.

Deborah Hutton, media personality

A unique blend of the practical and inspirational, Brave will help you overcome the fears and doubts that are holding you back in your career, business, relationships and life.

Joe Powell, Managing Director, SEEK Employment & Learning

Courage is the basis for all success. Without bravery and courage you can go through life making excuses about why you can't or shouldn't do things. Our first instinct is often to say no as it's easier and feels safer. But true courage comes from saying YES to yourself, your ambitions and your happiness. Read this book and you'll be on your way to a bigger, braver and more fulfilling life. Enjoy.

Janine Allis, Founder of Boost Juice and Executive Director, Retail Zoo

Courage is more needed than ever in today's play it safe' world, where taking the soft option can be all too easy. This book will help you to build the courage needed to do the right thing rather than the easy thing to go out on a limb, have tough conversations, challenge the norm and risk failing. It should be read widely.

Michael O'Keefe, CEO, Aesop

Brave is better than a book it's a manual for life full of wise, useful and actionable advice that only an author who has earned her stripes through triumph and tragedy could write. Be braver. This book will show you how.

Bill Treasurer, author of Right Risk and CEO, Giant Leap Consulting

Brave is the handbook you need to start living your life more purposefully, passionately and courageously. No more holding yourself back or dimming yourself down! You deserve a life you love and this book will help you live it!

Michelle McQuaid, best-selling author of Your Strengths Blueprint

A Forbes columnist, best-selling author and media commentator, Margie Warrell is a thought leader in human behavior who is passionate about empowering people to live and lead more courageously.

Drawing on her background in business, psychology, coaching and diverse life experiences, Margie runs leadership, resilience, communication and courage-building programs worldwide. Her clients include NASA, British Telecom, The Body Shop, Australian Federal Police, Wells Fargo Bank and Accenture.

Margie walks her talk when it comes to living bravely. She's had many adventures since growing up on a dairy farm in Victoria, Australia, including having four children in five years while relocating to three countries! She has ventured off the beaten track in over 60 countries through the Middle East, South America, Central Asia and beyond. She also spent three years working in Papua New Guinea.

As the founding CEO of Global Courage, a women's leadership organisation, Margie is a passionate advocate for gender equality and emboldening women to be more powerful catalysts for change. She has spoken at global women's events with the United Nations Foundation, Ernst & Young, Oracle and many more. She is also an Ambassador for Beyond Blue.

Best-selling author of Find Your Courage (McGraw-Hill) and Stop Playing Safe (Wiley), Margie regularly shares her insights with leading media such as The Today Show, Fox News, Sunrise, CNN, and Al Jazeera. Her expertise has also been featured in Psychology Today, BRW, O Magazine and Wall Street Journal. Margie travels regularly between Australia and the USA. For more information visit margiewarrell.com.

Every book involves an act of courage in some measure. This book is no exception and so I want to acknowledge the many people who've supported me in the journey to bring Brave into your hands.

To Lucy Raymond, my editor at Wiley. When I first mentioned the idea of writing this book, with its short focused chapters, and which didn't fall squarely with Wiley's core business book' genre, I held little confidence it would be of interest to them. More personal than my previous book