Change Makers

A Woman’s Guide to Stepping Up Without Burning Out at Work

Katy Murray author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Kogan Page Ltd

Published:3rd Apr '22

£16.99

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SHORTLISTED: Business Book Awards 2023 - Work & LifeWe've come some way in the fight for equality in the workplace, but we aren't finished yet. Join the women who are finding a powerful new way to lead. In Change Makers, expert leadership coach Katy Murray presents an actionable plan to expand your influence, step forward and make a difference at work. The book shares powerful habits that will reshape your brain and shift your behaviour. Learn how to clarify your purpose, increase your joy, and boost your energy, whilst also managing overwhelm and preventing burnout. Change Makers leads you through a personalized journey of self-discovery, with practical templates, exercises and coaching prompts to support your progress. Includes inspirational real-life examples of change-making women, including Lara Sheldrake of Found & Flourish, Davinia Tomlinson from rainchq, Naomi Evans from Everyday Racism and Lauren Currie OBE of UPFRONT. Uncover how to embody change, break down barriers, disrupt systems and co-create a more equitable world.

"An inspiring manual that gives tangible and holistic guidance on how to lead during the very messy times we're living in." * Kajal Odedra, Global Communication Director, Change.org and author, 'Do Something: Activism for Everyone' *
"Katy Murray equips us with tools to deepen our selfawareness and hold ourselves accountable. Katy provides the support to discover our purpose, keep swinging a pickaxe at our disruptive spot in the wall of systemic inequality, and chip away with our change-making power." * Anne Foster, Director of Diversity and Inclusion *
"This book should be in every aspiring change maker's toolkit! Katy Murray lays out practical steps on both the inner and outer work of change. A must-read!" * Jennifer Brown, Founder and CEO, Jennifer Brown Consulting, author, 'Inclusion: Diversity, the New Workplace & the Will to Change' and Podcaster, The Will to Change *
"This book spoke to my soul. I always struggle with the expectations of "doing it all" and "always being on" that come with the "change maker" label. Katy Murray's book is the perfect salve and antidote to toxic productivity. A revelation." * Collette Philip, Founder and Managing Director, Brand by Me *
"Katy Murray's book provides the understanding and practical tools and techniques to grow and support others' growth at work, while also preserving (and cherishing) space for yourself. It's a thoughtful and thought-provoking book - like a personal leadership coach in your pocket - allowing you to dip in, or dip back, when you need it." * Lotte Spencer, Global Director of Consumer Product Marketing, Spotify *
"Every aspiring change maker needs this book! It teaches you practically how to build resilience, home in on your purpose and make a difference in your world. Katy Murray makes these often-woolly topics concrete and actionable with examples, exercises and reflection prompts. All written in her unmistakable voice - encouraging and nerve-giving - and above all kind." * Fiona Young, Head of Programs and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Practice Lead, Hive Learning *
"For all of us that have had those days where we wonder why we are tired, why we do what we do, why we even bother to keep trying to achieve - this book can help. Katy Murray guides us to recognize our own individual power, how to own it and how to use it in a sustainable way." * Lidia Oshlyansky, Chief Product Officer, Bought by Many/Many Pets *
"Change Makers is the manual for any woman. Not afraid to challenge readers with questions all women should face as they grow and develop, it celebrates femininity and show cases women who are changing our future. This book is a must for all my mentees!" * Jessica Harvey, Founder, The Female Mentoring Alliance, Managing Director and Chief Control Officer in the Finance Industry *

  • Short-listed for Business Book Awards 2023 (UK)

ISBN: 9781398605060

Dimensions: 200mm x 130mm x 20mm

Weight: 380g

320 pages