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POWER

A woman's guide to living and leading without apology
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Power by Kemi Nekvapil explores the intricate dynamics of personal empowerment and self-awareness. Through philosophical reflection and psychological insights, the book provides readers with tools to harness and understand their inner strength. It's an inspiring guide that encourages embracing authenticity and resilience.
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POWER is featured in the Elizabeth Gilbert Onward Book Club.

Untamed by Glennon Doyle meets Brené Brown's leadership lessons in this essential guide for women, with hugely important discussions of race and privilege woven in. Kemi Nekvapil knows the feelings of fear, vulnerability, and powerlessness. Growing up in foster care, many times she had the doors to validation and opportunity closed to her because of her race and gender. Learning to make her own choices and use her voice without apology were her first steps towards a bold, purpose-filled life.

'This book is beautiful, it's thoughtful, it's instructive.' – Elizabeth Gilbert

Now a highly respected executive and personal coach, Kemi has created a five-step framework to guide other women to build their power through:

  • Presence to understand what is and isn't working in our lives
  • Ownership of our personal narratives, especially our power stories
  • Wisdom about our needs, boundaries, and growth
  • Equality as part of the diverse human family, all of us worthy
  • Responsibility for our choices, healing, and happiness

Blending inspiring stories with reflective coaching practices, POWER provides the tools to navigate the challenges that impact who we are and how we lead, from discrimination and burnout to trauma and self-doubt.

Reclaim your power and create a life of true joy and fulfilment.


'Kemi's work changed my life and the content in this book will change yours too. If you are committed to personal development on your own terms, you want Kemi walking alongside you for the journey.' – Taryn Brumfitt, founder of The Body Image Movement

'To me, Kemi has always epitomised grace and calmness - a quiet strength and assuredness that you can't help but feel more centred around. POWER is a reflection of this strength and assuredness and it's my hope that we can all learn from this incredible guide and live and lead just a little bit more like Kemi!' – Emma Isaacs, founder of Business Chicks

'Kemi Nekvapil is passionate, fearless and she espouses living a powerful life. As a coach and speaker, Kemi actively seeks to assist women to find ways to live their best lives. As an author, she has pulled together her experiences and knowledge to make it possible for YOU too!' – Dr Anita Heiss

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761045240

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Life Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 412g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Kemi Nekvapil is one of Australia's leading credentialled coaches for female executives and entrepreneurs, an author and a highly sought-after international speaker. She has studied leadership and purpose at the Gross National Happiness Centre in Bhutan and trained with Dr Brene Brown to become a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, working with teams and organisations to create daring leaders and courageous cultures. Kemi is a facilitator for the Hunger Project Australia and a regular interviewer of industry icons including Elizabeth Gilbert, Martha Beck and Marie Forleo, and she hosts the popular podcast The Shift Series. With a level of compassion and wisdom only gained through extraordinary life experience, Kemi is a powerful advocate for connected, value-based living.

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