Darcy Eikenberg - Red Cape Rescue: Save Your Career Without Leaving Your Job

If youve hit a speed bump in your career, this guide will smooth out your ride and get you moving again. Darcy Eikenbergs strategies, at once eminently practical and deeply insightful, will help you see your workand even yourselfin new ways.

Daniel H. Pink, New York Timesbestselling author of When, Drive, and To Sell Is Human

If you know that something has to change at work, but you arent sure where to start, this is the book for you. Its a practical and fun guide that will help you take control of your professional life without compromising what matters most.

Dorie Clark, author of Reinventing You and executive education professor, Duke University Fuqua School of Business

Darcy Eikenberg showcases a no-nonsense approach to escaping the noise in our heads and reclaiming our power. Her universal insights guide readers through difficult subjects like self-worth, doubt, and career planning with ease. Red Cape Rescue is a must-read for professionals of any age facing a fork in their career path. Let Coach Darcy hand you your red cape.

April Stercula, CEO , Baxter Marine Group

Ive spent countless hours helping friends and clients think through their career, but never felt like I was efficient in my approach. Until now. Darcy Eikenberg gives us hope paired with process, a foolproof way to supersize your work, your life, and your impact on the world.

Mo Bunnell, author of The Snowball System and CEO and founder, Bunnell Idea Group

For anyone whos tired of being stuck, this book is like Goo Gone for your careerno matter where you work. Smart, actionable, BS -free, and totally on the money.

Leslie Ehm, Wall Street Journal and USATodaybestselling author of Swagger

Coach Darcys book can turn even the most miserable, anxiety-provoking work situationsincluding the infamous Im stuck and dont have the energy to figure it outinto an action plan that will excite you, a team, or a whole company. With a fun and pragmatic approach, she will nurture your inner cheerleader and knows just the right words to say for forward progress, even when its all still imperfect.

Andrea Loewendorf, global head of access and pricing, rheumatology, UCB

A smart and engaging book by a professional development master. Darcy reminds us that productivity and happiness need never be trade-offs for career success.

Christopher Westley, PhD, dean and professor, Lutgert College of Business, Florida Gulf Coast University

Darcy provides practical strategies and techniques to help you take back control of your career on your own terms. Red Cape Rescue will reset how you think, revise what you say, and reinvent what you do.

Matthew Temple, senior director of alumni career and professional development, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University

If youre at a crossroads, looking for actionable advice, or just want great perspective, Darcys words are game-changing. For over five years, Darcy has coached me through some incredibly tough and important career decisions and has always helped me see my strengths in new ways. She will do the same for you. Grounded in real-life examples, this book is a reminder of our own power and will give you the confidence you need to move forward.

Amanda Ferber, managing director, squared

Inspiring, thought-provoking, and stirring right from the start! This captivating book on mindset reminds us how we are able to cast our own vision for our life. When we listen to the nudges, express gratitude, and learn from our mistakes, we are able to move from surviving this thing called life to thriving.

Christin Collins, author of Her Phoenix Rising and global wellness thought leader

If your work life feels like Groundhog Day, Red Cape Rescue can help. This book will give you guidance, through inspiring success stories and small action items, to change the parts of your job that no longer work for you.

Colleen Saringer, PhD, first vice president, lead wellness consultant, Alliant Insurance Services

Rethinking your career? This book is for you. It asks the right questions to help you explore and find whats best for you.

Pete Friedes, former CEO , Hewitt Associates, and co-founder, Managing People Better

Red Cape Rescue is a must-read and so relevant in todays challenging work environment. I highly recommend this book as it will give you practical tips to apply today so you can soar in your career and life.

Lisa ONeil, system director, marketing and brand management, Lee Health

This terrific book takes the mystery out of career transitions and reads like a super helpful conversation with a knowledgeable and experienced career expert. We can be happy at work. Author Darcy Eikenberg shows us how to make that happen with humor, inspiration, and practical steps.

Jennifer B. Kahnweiler, PhD, author of The Introverted Leader and Creating Introvert-Friendly Workplaces

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To Mom,
who soars through it all.

M y career rescue began in a cold McDonalds parking lot.

Earlier that day, Id left my Atlanta office in a typical rush, hustling to catch a plane for the February leadership meeting at my consulting firms headquarters in suburban Chicago. On my way out the door, my assistant shouted that Id just missed a call from my boss, Suzanne, who wanted to talk before the next days gathering.

Since Id see Suzanne in person in about eighteen hours, I was concerned. Never one to create unnecessary drama, shed told my assistant that nothing was wrong and to call when you can.

Now, in those pre-iPhone, pre-Bluetooth days, call when you can meant using two hands to dial your shoe-sized flip phonepractically impossible when navigating I- 75 traffic or hauling carry-ons through airport lines. Not surprisingly, with me on the move and Suzanne booked in meetings, we kept missing each other.

Finally, as I white-knuckled my rental car down the icy highway toward my hotel, the phone rang. It was now past eight at night and I didnt want to miss her again. I steered off the road, parked under the safety of the Golden Arches, and answered the phone.

I could never have guessed what would happen next.

But before I tell you more about my past, lets talk about your present.

My guess is youve picked up this book today because youve hit a speedbump, setback, hiccup, or hitch in your once reasonably fine career.