Random Things Tours: The C Word by Mel Schilling

 

Even for the most self-confident and feareless among us, being a woman is a constant struggle for building (confidence, eventually) on moving sands. You are assigned job descriptions and destinies that may not represent you and expected to perform roles foreign to your own desires. 

Hence, we need examples and inspiration and permanent support. But nice words may not be enough. Instead, what about being offered the methods and the practical ways in which the real specific existential obstacles and limitations are eliminated?

In The C Word (Confidence) psychologist, personal and career coach and corporate consultant Mel Schilling provides a practical guide about overcoming fear through courage, confidence and competence. Each of those stages are throughout analysed, through examples, practical exercises and journaling. 

Schilling resisted with a high professionalism the temptation of an easy approach, self-help oriented. Instead, it does use behavioral methodology and applied knowledge, helping to create new context and start life-changing processes. It does not lure the reader with false promises, but if followed in an applied way, may create consistency and build up confidence.

The C Word (Confidence) is a recommended read even for the most confident among us, because it outlines the deep roots of the process through a psychological approach and useful examples. It is relatable although not a weekend read. It demands not only the attention but equally the motivation of the reader in order to achieve a dramatic change of perspective and a new, better self-acknowledgement.  

Rating: 4 stars

Disclaimer: Book offered as part of the book tour, but the opinions are, as usual, my own