Power of W: Women Thriving in Their Third Act (Orpen Press, 2023)
The role of women in society has never have received so much focus and attention as in recent years. Much of this focus had been dominated by career, but retirement (the Third Act) has become an increasingly topical subject today.
We are living about 30 years longer than our great-grandparents’ generation. How do we wish to live this second adulthood? The time is ripe now for women’s perspective on and contribution to society to be acknowledged, respected, and acted upon. Older women can play a significant role in society. Their influence on the younger generation can be a tremendously valuable legacy, as women in their Third Act embrace their authentic selves.
Power of W focuses on how women can live a more impactful life. It is an inward personal development journey. Embracing the 3Cs of Conscious presence, Connection, and Contribution, women can play a significant role in society and influence their wider community. Nowhere is this more significant than in their Third Act, the ‘Wise Woman’ phase. The common thread throughout Power of W is to live the life of your dreams, recreate and reconnect with whatever gives you joy. Aligning more with Source, your life becomes more whole and fulfilled as you radiate your true essence.
‘…Her (Ann’s) realisations – psychological, social, and spiritual – are gifts to the potential readers of the book…the book is primarily directed at women…but I would also recommend men in the second half of life to also read it..’
Dr Tony Humphreys, Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Course Director, University College Cork & Technological University of the Shannon
‘The Power of W is an invitation to explore our authentic selves as we move towards and through the aging process and into the Third Act of our lives. Ann brings a wealth of experience from her own personal and professional journey… Ann’s book is a great read and a useful guide to awakening the truth of our potential and powerfully supports our evolution into elderhood, wisdom and legacy.
Anne Gaffney, Biodynamic and Integrative Psychotherapist, Trainer and Supervisor
‘This book was a joy to read. The concept of our third act as women is so important, and is very beautifully and thoughtfully laid out for our understanding by Ann’.
Margaret Cox, Director ICE Group and Pitman Training
CARE OF LEADERSHIP: A practice for developing leadership effectiveness (Orpen Press, 2017)
Leadership is a key topic in business today. Taking a unique and practical approach CARE of Leadership is a personal development practice in developing leadership effectiveness. It is designed to enable leaders to unleash their potential, creating change and forward momentum in their leadership role. It invites leaders to take charge of their own development. Working through ten core topics – including identity, purpose, responsibility, emotional intelligence and leading – conscious awareness and reflective exercises (CARE) are used as a proactive treatment of the essential qualities in the development of effective leadership, embracing the whole leader. Each chapter ends with encouraging the leader to set specific goals for each area which require change or improvement.
‘This outstanding book represents a paradigm shift in leadership thinking… the core skills attributes and behaviours of a leader start with self -awareness and mindfulness, which is then used to influence others… The central theme is that being a leader is a choice and the whole leadership journey a set of mini-choices.’
John J Barron, M.D. Reagecon Diagnostics Ltd.
‘At its core CARE of leadership represents a fervent call to explore our individual leadership potential in order to enhance our personal and professional effectiveness and satisfaction…McGarry invites the reader on a journey of discovery, the ultimate purpose of which is the development of a true authentic leadership style capable of sustaining us throughout our careers’.
Professor Michael Morley, Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick.
‘The leader who follows this process will gain actionable insights for improved learning and performance, as well as improved personal satisfaction in the leadership role… I recommend this book to leaders who have the courage to ask deep questions of themselves, to seek constructive feedback from colleagues and to follow through on what emerges in a deeply personal, proactive and self-directed approach to their own development.
Dr Therese Brady, Organisation Development Consultant.
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