I wrote this book to answer the question:  How can high achievers thrive through disruption to unleash more purpose and authentic growth? I used to view disruption as an obstacle getting in the way of my success.  But as a survivor of cancer, crises, and corporate disruption,  I discovered its gifts.  Now my purpose is to catalyze authentic growth, so leaders can thrive faster – without waiting for a wake-up call. 

Research shows that only 10% of people bounce forward with adaptive resilience in the face of ongoing, uncontrollable events.  I studied the best leaders and learned how they ignited growth and changed the trajectory of their lives.

This book is the guide I wish I had during my three-decade corporate career to handle the ongoing stress, challenges, and disruptions of life. If you’re a high-achieving professional, I know your pain and have discovered the secret to transforming it into optimal potential and extraordinary success. I reveal how experiencing disruption can expand your whole-brain intelligence and break the burnout cycle for good. I’ve empowered thousands of leaders worldwide to optimize their performance, relationships, and well-being, including those who take my Mindful Leadership course at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business. I light up from seeing how inner transformation creates outer change, with positive ripple effects across relationships, organizations, communities and our world. 

I took the long road to learn how to live and lead with more meaning, balance, impact, and joy than I had imagined possible. Now I want to show you how to fast track authentic success on your terms.