This is no time for a new year's resolution. INSTEAD...

It is astonishing how determined people can be to change something big in their careers and lives. Although many have a tenacious will, they often lack the proper tools needed to make significant changes. Alas, all that's left by year end is disappointment and despair. However, three success stories from clients I worked with in 2023 demonstrate that the power of personal and professional change is within everyone:

• A first time CEO, impatient by nature, became much more even tempered under the weight of enormous pressure and expectations. As he sought desperately to build credibility, trust and respect among his stakeholders, his emotional intelligence training paid dividends far beyond what he thought was possible.
• In meetings, a seasoned project manager developed an astonishing capacity to pick up on nonverbal cues and read a room effectively. He learned to quickly adjust content and style in situations that formally left him anxious and insecure. Like a disciplined athlete, his practices daily the tactics necessary to drastically improve his social awareness.
• A former Columbia graduate student recruited to The Silicon Valley confronted and overcame a gigantic fear by measuring and developing her self-awareness. Formerly terrified of public speaking, she now hones her stage craft with immense power and passion.

How many January 1st declarations come and go without the slightest hint of lasting change? For years I have worked with clients and students across the globe. From boardrooms to classrooms, one thing is clear: People want to change, but feel unprepared, ill equipped, and unsure of HOW. Lacking the tools or a vision of what momentous change can look like, many feel stuck, only to regret years later what could have, should have, or would have been.

How then to create a bold self-help plan and execute it to ensure successful and fulfilling goal achievement? Learning about yourself is a great place to start. Begin by assessing your level of emotional intelligence while you learn to adopt the philosophical practices of the late, great Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius.

As noted in a recently published article in prsync.com , (link below) the author stated, “Garcia's evolution echoes his own philosophy – which is life's defining moments often arise from embracing change and uncertainty. Leaving behind a thriving career in finance, Garcia embarked on a new path, driven by his passion for communication and his belief in the power of transformational moments.”

prsync.com article: Chuck Garcia Illuminating Life's Defining Moments

In The MOMENT THAT DEFINES YOUR LIFE, discover how obstacles and struggles in people’s lives are remarkably similar—people from all walks of life and a variety of professions.

What is The MOMENT about? As you relate to the book's narratives, you will learn HOW to manage your emotions more effectively by integrating powerful approaches to life’s most impactful moments. From philosophy to social science, uncover and examine the evidence, relevance, and results that come from shifting your mindset. Finally, you will develop a blueprint to understand and cultivate the tools needed to significantly improve self-awareness, empathy, and leadership skills that apply to every aspect of your life.

YOUR CALL TO ACTION: Do not make a new year’s resolution. Instead, commit to a different purpose; one that leads to significant career and personal change. The tools are right in front of you as described in the book. Read it, internalize it, and continually practice techniques that help you become a better leader, partner, and human being.

I am grateful to the authors of the article above for helping me spread the message that change is within your grasp, each day, and at any moment. There is no time like the present to develop your emotional intelligence and leadership skills. Read The MOMENT to find out how. ?

The MOMENT THAT DEFINES YOUR LIFE will be released on February 6th and is available for pre order now on the links below:

The MOMENT THAT DEFINES YOUR LIFE Pre-Order on Amazon.com

The MOMENT THAT DEFINES YOUR LIFE Pre-Order on BN.com

The MOMENT THAT DEFINES YOUR LIFE Pre-Order on Thrifbooks.com