Whack Around the Head - Softcover

Sharon Eden wanted to be a writer and actress but bamboozled herself in her 20s, through a desire for 'normality' and 'respectability', into a corporate career in sales and marketing in the wine trade.Several whacks around the head in her 30s, fuelled by curiosity about what made her and other people tick, led her to higher education, studying psychology. She later quali?ed as a psychotherapist, then coach and trainer. Sharon's credentials include MA Psychotherapy, Member Institute of Directors, Founding Member Association for Coaching, Member European Mentoring and Coaching Council, UKCP Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Trainer INLPTA, Member Applied Psychology Association and Charter Member International Positive Psychology Association.She's been told that her skills and presence as a writer and actress, allied with absolute passion for her topic, are woven indelibly through her roles. They contribute to making her a dynamic, enlightening, humorous and sometimes surprising presenter, speaker and trainer. Sharon lives in a suburb of London, UK, and is lucky enough to be 20 minutes' train ride into town and 5 minutes' drive from the country. Both of which, together with delicious family and friends, nourish her and her appetite for life.Connect with her at www.sharoneden.biz and @sharoneden on Twitter.

Whack Around The Head' helps those of us in business to challenge ourselves to be more, to really find what's important in our lives and take a stand for who we want to be. That makes a positive difference not only to ourselves but all of those around us. A big 'thank you' to Sharon for her stories, exercises, passion and, above all, role modelling of awakening our lives.--Charles Brook, Director, The Performance Coach, www.theperformancecoach.com

If you're feeling restless and asking yourself if there is more to life but wouldn't be caught dead reading self development books, read this one! Sharon knows what will help you find and live the very best in yourself and her book takes you white-water rafting to personal change. Be prepared for an exhilarating journey with a skilled guide.--Ann Lewis, Director, Ann Lewis Coaching, www.annlewiscoaching.com

This book is like no other book you have read before. It engages your emotions and your intellect as you explore your own life and, more importantly, your future. This book's simply brimming with insight and authenticity, which can only come from profound personal and professional experience. Sharon shares a number of personal anecdotes in order to encourage us to be honest about our own. This is not like reading a book. It is like a personal and intimate conversation with a close and trusted friend who is completely honest with you. As you read it, you can practically hear her voice.--Stan Hornagold, Director, The Marstan Group, www.marstangroup.com

Whack Around The Head shows you how to be more effective at work and enjoy your job, even if it's not the job of your dreams. It's not a theory book full of unproven ideas. Instead, it's an essential instruction manual illustrated with real life stories to guide your way forward. An excellent mix of the inspirational and practical.--Marina Nicol, Managing Director, OH Works Ltd, www.ohworks.co.uk

Fun, punchy, engaging, down to earth, inyerface. Good blend of commonsense perspective and profound depth about life. The exercises are great, easy to follow, and Sharon's examples and self-disclosure really give it life.--John Leary-Joyce, CEO, Academy of Executive Coaching, www.aoec.com

An honest, humorous, down-to-earth conversation between a passionate, wise leader and the reader.--Lise Moen, Director, Nordcape Ltd, www.nordcape.com

For anyone who thinks there has to be more to life or they are living the wrong life, this is your book. It is a no-prisoners-taken wake-up-call to go out there and live the life you've always wanted to. Buy it for yourself or buy it for your friend. It will introduce you to the real you and give you the life you have longed for.--Simon Horton, Director, World Class Performance Ltd, www.worldclassperformance.com

Sharon Eden embodies authenticity, passion and joy in her life and her work - she totally exemplifies the subject matter of her book, Whack Around the Head. Like her, this book is fast-paced, challenging when necessary, a strong and reliable resource to friends and clients alike. Sharon's voice rings out loud and clear as a reminder to live a fuller, more purposeful, passionate and satisfying life. This is the kind of book to which one can return, finding new inspiration each time.--Christine Miller MA FRSA, Founder & Editor ReSource Magazine & The ReSource Foundation www.resourcemagazine.co.uk & www.resourcefoundation.org.uk