Springboard

Women's Development Workbook

Liz Willis and Jenny Daisley

Springboard helps you to do what you want to do in your life and work. It gives you the ideas and skills - then gives you the boost in self confidence to make things happen, in ways that fit your values.

Springboard is for all women at work; whether you are full time or part time, wanting to return to work, just starting out, or approaching retirement - Springboard helps you to be the best that you can be!

Packed with ideas, exercises and examples, you can either use Springboard on your own, with two or three others, or on a Springboard Women's Development Programme. It is down-to-earth, practical, full of positive thinking and generously illustrated with real case studies and examples.

Springboard has been used by over 175,000 women in 22 countries and been translated into 12 languages. This brand new edition has been completely updated and revised so it is bang up-to-date, but also includes all the best bits from previous editions.

Contents include:
What you've go going for you;
Setting goals;
Finding support;
The world you live in;
Managing your image and visibility; Assertiveness;
More energy - less anxiety;
Making things happen;
Your personal resource bank;
Balancing home and work;
Networking;
Useful contacts.

Women who have used Springboard report exciting changes in their lives, such as; substantial promotions, sorting out relationships, getting healthy, being taken seriously and generally feeling more self confident.

'Springboard lifted my confidence, showed me I could achieve things I had only wished for before and made me feel good about life!'
Helena Terry, Admin Clerk Nottinghamshire Police

'"Inspir-actical" is how I would describe Springboard. It inspires women to decide what they most want to achieve and then, very practically, helps them do it. It's fun and involving.'
Valerie Hammond, Chair, Roffey Park Institute

336pp; 246x 189mm;

978-1-903458-74-7;

pb; £30.00

The Springboard Consultancy - Personal development courses

'Springboard was a turning point for me. It opened my eyes to my potential.'
Katie Whichelow, Campaign Manager, Opportunity Now

'Springboard is like having a new window cut in an existing wall - you see everything in a different light and reassess the significance of things.'
Course Participant, University of Cambridge

'Springboard is a wonderfully effective way of improving the lives of women, especially those in scientific and technical fields where women are still under-represented at the top.'
Laura James, The Hand and Gender Agenda

'A comprehensive women's development programme.'
The Guardian

'What is particularly impressive is that everyone on the course has reported personal progress. They are more assertive, more confident and more committed.'
Tarmac Plc

'I am amazed how this has helped me. I feel different. I can look at myself and like what I see. Springboard has given me energy, confidence and focus.'
Elke Adamson, Support Officer, VOA