I’m the Boss of Me: A Guide to Owning Your Career

Preface

Since 2008, I have been coaching, advising, and speaking to thousands of people on the topic of “reinventing yourself.” At one of these events, I asked the audience, “How many of you are working in something you are truly passionate about and are happy in your career?” Less than 20 percent of the people in the room raised their hands, and they did so tentatively. After confirming this at other events and with a number of professional coaches, I realized I wanted to do something to help, and I began to outline and write this book.

This book is inspired by my belief that your career and your life are yours to own. Why let life and work manage you? You can be “the boss of you” by making empowering decisions for yourself that have you working ...