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The Adversity Advantage

Turn Your Childhood Hardship Into Career and Life Success

Based on a five-year study of 300+ high-achieving men and women, The Adversity Advantage reveals how common—and consequential—childhood hardships are across genders. Psychologist and executive coach Jude Miller Burke blends inspiring stories with practical insights to help readers transform early misfortune into strengths at work and in life. Learn to overcome shame, low self-esteem, and triggers; clarify values and voice; strengthen boundaries, communication, and conflict skills; connect childhood patterns to leadership style; and recognize how toxic adult relationships can derail careers.

insightful recommendations and inspirational stories to transform your past childhood problems into work and personal success

—Dr. Edward Bergmark, Founder and Former CEO, Optum, United HealthGroup

Description

Based on a unique five-year study of over 300 high-achieving men and women, The Adversity Advantage uncovers how common and impactful childhood problems are for both sexes. Real and inspiring stories, insights and techniques for overcoming childhood misfortune, workplace benefits to hard-earned survival skills, and pivotal career decisions are described. —In The Adversity Advantage, Jude Miller Burke, a psychologist and executive coach, reveals pathways to:  Overcome low self-esteem, shame, and workplace triggers—Understand your values and find your authentic voice—Improve boundaries, communication, and conflict negotiation skills—Connect to your childhood to improve your leadership style. Understand the impact of an adult toxic relationship on your career. Regardless of your family background or childhood troubles, this is a book that should be read by all men and women who want to turn their childhood hardships into career and life success.

Product Details

PublishedJanuary 2, 2023
ImprintWisdom Editions
LanguageEnglish
Print length184
ISBN-13978-1960250285
Dimensions6 x 0.42 x 9 inches

Author Miller Burke uses real and heart rendering stories to illustrate important attitudes and techniques to recover from childhood misfortunes and create a healthy and happy personal and work life.

—Bev Stewart & Pat Petznick, Founders, Fresh Start Women's Foundation

A must read! …insightful recommendations and inspirational stories to transform your past childhood problems into work and personal success.

—Dr. Edward Bergmark, Founder and Former CEO, Optum, United HealthGroup

Honestly, I must start by saying that I am very resistant to “self-help” and motivational type books, but this book transcends those genres by far. The depth of research that went into this book is probably what sets it apart and allows it to offer truly meaningful insight—insight that can be applied in the real world. It has changed my thinking on a daily basis and has given me new ways to apply my life experiences to my working world.

—Creative Jedi, verified review on Amazon