{"title":"Norah Breekveldt","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Norah Breekveldt, an insightful author whose works inspire growth and transformation. Whether you’re charting a new career path or seeking to enhance your personal development, Breekveldt’s writing provides valuable guidance and wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore her enlightening collection, which includes popular titles like \u003cem\u003eCareer Interrupted\u003c\/em\u003e, an essential read for those navigating unexpected career breaks. In \u003cem\u003eMe and My Mentor\u003c\/em\u003e, uncover the profound influence of mentorship in achieving professional and personal success. Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003eSideways To The Top\u003c\/em\u003e offers unique insights into unconventional pathways to leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly suited for readers interested in \u003cstrong\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Help \u0026amp; Personal Development\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Entrepreneurship\u003c\/strong\u003e, Norah Breekveldt’s books are rich with practical advice and real-life stories. 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The 10 case studies challenge many of the generalisations and stereotypes about how women achieve success, told through the stories of a diverse range of women leaders, including some seen as Australian icons and others with lower profiles who nonetheless have achieved a great deal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChapters about the realities and current issues facing women building their careers, linking useful ideas and tools with the realities of those whose stories are told.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn example of how one multinational corporate is changing the culture and mindset in the business towards accepting diversity as a business imperative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA practical checklist and action plan to help women navigate their career.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Author: Norah is a director of Macfarlan Lane, leaders in executive career management and coaching. She has over 25 years of line management and consulting experience in human resource management, change management, and organisational effectiveness across a range of sectors including government, manufacturing, professional services firms, financial services, and the not-for-profit sector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe assists organisations in achieving superior performance through facilitating strategic planning processes, building high-achieving, capable and strategically focused teams, and coaching line managers to achieve career success. As a consultant, Norah provides coaching and career transition services to many of Australia's top companies. She is passionate about helping individuals reflect on their personal style, values, and capabilities and use this insight to develop their leadership capability and realise their potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNorah also co-facilitates the Certificate in Professional Coaching course, a public coaching leadership programme. Norah possesses a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Business Administration. She is a member of the Australian Institute of Management, the Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), and an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNorah has accreditations in a range of diagnostic tools including Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Firo-B and Belbin Team Roles, and is also a qualified NLP practitioner. Norah is also a recipient of the Telstra Business Women's award. 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How do you recreate your career after a setback?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eCareer Interrupted\u003c\/em\u003e, fourteen high-achieving women talk openly about their challenges in carving out a successful career after a break. These women come from all walks of life - from battlers to privileged backgrounds, from small business to big corporations, from large corporates to small business, from professional services to the community sector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral women had children and talk candidly about what it's like to be in the throes of mother guilt and come out the other side; some are expatriates who returned to Australia to rebuild their career, yet others had to re-establish their career after a misstep. 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