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Reading hasn’t always been something I’ve enjoyed. Funny enough, some of my most pivotal moments have come from being inspired by someone else’s journey.
Each book on this list played an integral role in shifting my perspective in one of these ways:
So keep scrolling to learn about how each of these books changed my life and what they can do for you. You, too, can deepen your relationship with self and others, break hindering patterns and live life more freely!
This is my all time favorite book. It took me a year to get through it for the sole reason that I didn’t want it to end. After each chapter, I was left dumbfounded at Greg’s experiences of walking in faith in a way that left remarkably profound marks on those around him. My heart expanded for others as I thought about how these stories apply to those in my life AND put these principles into action. I promise, you’ll laugh and cry in the same paragraph reading his astounding stories working with gang members in L.A.. Just try and put this down unchanged. I dare you.
Hate surface conversations? Me too. This is an essential read for anyone who loves learning to connect deeper with people. This book enabled me to explore how I can love better through listening & asking questions. Honestly, I already thought I was good at those two skills, but this book highlighted so many new revelations for me! It invited me to ask questions with impact that propel others into purpose.
The methods described in this book also inspired me to get certified with Keith Webb and become a coach! I’ve used the COACH method with clients since the beginning and seen how leading this process brings clarity and hope to their lives!
A must read for anyone who influences. Hint hint, that’s YOU! Dare to Lead draws from years of studying shame and how it shows up in our leadership to create significant barriers to connection. This book compelled me to immediately practice what I was learning with my team. I found myself in this book in the best and worst ways. It revealed my blindspots and set vision for how to get past them with humility and vulnerability!
Jennie writes from her experience of being stuck and we get to glean from her journey to freedom. The process outlined in this book fosters compassion for self as you take courageous steps to identify thought patterns that keep you trapped in fear and anxiety. I’ve practiced this method and it really does work if you’re willing to put in the work. Read it, try it, repeat!
Multiple lines from this book still consistently run through my head. This book helped me to reshape the way I pray. Growing up in church, I learned that praying was something I should do. But this book allowed me to unlearn that line of thinking, so that I could enter into intimacy through prayer with a God who knows me and desires to be known by me. Break out of the mold with this one!
Learning to cultivate deeper relationships is a skill, which means it can be learned! With dedication to self-compassion, growth and persistence you’re on the right track!
How to Move from Fog/Freeze to Freedom My definition for a trigger is tender areas begging to be healed. Learning your triggers directly equips you
How to gain momentum when you’re stuck in bitterness – again How am I here – again? The one-word question I’ve asked myself a zillion
The Essential Influence of Trusted People in Your Forgiveness Journey When I talk about people who have hurt me to others, my words spew out the hurt
