DEFINING MOMENTS IN LIFE PROFESSIONAL

DEFINING MOMENTS IN LIFE PROFESSIONAL

'When I think about those moments that have defined my personal and professional growth, the common thread is the sense of liberation I have felt and how this has enabled me to move forward with renewed levels of enthusiasm, focus and pace to achieve my goals and lead others to achieve their best too. Allowing defining moments to frame your next steps will keep you fresh and alert to the changes you are going through.'Īndy Naish, Management Consultant, International Consultancy Reading this book will help give you a new approach to standing back and then taking decisive action. Moments of standing back have been so important in bringing clarity about finding the right solution. 'Defining moments in my work included times when I had the courage to be explicit about the consequences of courses of action which were leading deeper into problems. Una O'Brien, Director General, Department of Health, UK Peter's book encapsulates practical ways of recognising that at any given moment, there are no second chances.' This requires a particular awareness and self-confidence and it's a capacity I'm always trying to improve. 'When things are not quite right and you have a moment to call time, you have to take that moment, speak up and act. Peter's book does just that, and is well timed for all of us navigating through the challenges of the European landscape with its fluid social and economic climate.'įinance Director, Grontmij, The Netherlands 'Defining moments in life should be cherished, celebrated and shared they are all about the collective wisdom of the past enabling a stronger perspective of the future. Permanent Secretary, Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, UK Reading the book is likely to be a defining moment for you.' It could mean that you see new opportunities and feel more confident in your next steps.

If you are open to the idea of defining moments, reading this book could change your attitude to your work and your life. It will stimulate you to look for, accept and create moments of significance for you. The book contains a rich blend of examples, ideas and practical suggestions.

He encourages us to stand back and recognise the importance of moments that might be surprising, joyful, angry or painful.

'Peter's book guides us through a range of moments of significance.