Springboard : Women's Development Workbook

Springboard helps you do what you want to do in your life and work. It gives you the ideas and skills to take more control of your life and then gives you the boost in self-confidence to start making things happen.Springboard is for all women at work. Whether you are in full time or part time employment, considering employment, wanting to return to work, just starting out, or approaching retirement―Springboard helps you to be the best you can be!It is packed with ideas, exercises and examples that you can either work through on your own, or with two or three others or as part of the Springboard Development Program. It is down-to-earth, practical and full of positive thinking and good humor, with the points illustrated with cartoons and real case studies. This new edition is fully revised and updated.Contents include: Assertiveness; Setting goals; What you've got going for you; Finding support; The world about you; Blowing your own trumpet; More energy―less anxiety; Making things happen; Your personal resource bank; Balancing home and work; Networking; Useful contacts and resources.Women who have used Springboard report exciting changes in their lives, including significant promotions, sorting out difficult relationships, getting healthy, being taken seriously, speaking out and generally feeling more self confidence.