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Claim Your Power, Change Your Life
Life is too short to live someone else’s idea of who you should be. The Power of Authenticity offers a revolutionary approach for leading a vital, authentic life. Dr. Michelle Millis Chappel, psychologist-turned-rock star and expert career coach, reveals practical tools used by thousands of her clients to show you how to thrive in your life and work.If you’re feeling stressed, stuck, or lost, you’re not alone. Most of us suffer from “Suppressed Superpower Syndrome.” You came into the world with a unique purpose and special gifts to fulfill it. But to fit in with others, you buried your extraordinary talents, forgetting who you truly are. Losing access to your whole self means losing your power. Here, you’ll get a proven step-by-step guide to take your power back.
Chappel draws on her Princeton PhD in cognitive psychology and years of experience as a successful coach and business consultant to help readers recover natural strengths and flourish in meaningful vocations and passion projects. Her groundbreaking self-empowerment guide combines psychological research, motivational music, Jungian shadow work, and popular superhero tales to stimulate both sides of the brain and reveal your latent gifts. The book shows you how to become the person you were born to be, offering practical exercises and creative projects to transform your own life.
Learn how to:
- tune out your inner critic and connect with your deep self
- discover your greatest gifts and true creative potential
- follow your calling in purposeful jobs and significant hobbies
- create work you love by merging your talents in “mash-up professions”
- develop hope and resilience to build a better future
- …and much more.
★★★★★
"If you have a sense of wanting more from life, The Power of Authenticity by Michelle Chappel will open new doors of awakening. For readers trapped in a groove, this book will come as a breath of fresh air. It provides guidelines on finding your soul’s purpose and unlocking your unique set of gifts. This can be daunting and confusing, as we are influenced by our parents, teachers, and peers. We tend to conform rather than resist. The author reflects that life should not be about pleasing others. The breakthrough begins with the feeling that we do not belong. Disruptions and adversity often provide the catalyst for change and personal growth. It is time for readers to empower themselves by claiming back their authenticity. They should also avoid the comparison trap, as we are all different. It is best to focus on life beyond the office to find our path. Jobs, careers, and callings are not the same, but it may not be necessary to quit your day job. Alternative outlets can either be found in hobbies or in creative activities such as music or writing. A key theme is to integrate creativity, personal growth, and professional development. Readers can also draw inspiration from popular culture, role models, and superheroes.
Michelle Chappel has a doctorate in cognitive psychology and went from being a university professor to becoming a rock star and then a transformative career coach. Her journey was not easy, as along the way she navigated an awkward childhood and survived an incurable illness. She stresses the power of choice, encouraging readers to follow their hearts. The book is filled with autobiographical details, and the success stories of her clients and students are also shared. Tools and strategies for personal growth abound, along with tips on psychology and the way we are influenced. The author’s personality shines through her writing, which is conversational and easy to read. Each chapter is a lesson in itself, and I found taming the inner critic to be particularly useful. Her story will motivate others to discover their true purpose, blossom, and prosper. She shares her music lyrics with readers, as well as photographs that illustrate her journey. This book steers away from the conventional goal-setting approach and invites readers to look within. The Power of Authenticity is a call to make a commitment to self-discovery and reinvention that is highly inspirational." —Leonard Smuts, Readers Favorite
"For listeners seeking a true calling in life, Chappel introduces holistic pathways toward self-improvement. She integrates self-empowerment, psychological research, and motivational music therapy. She balances both hemispheres of the brain with stimulating Jungian shadow work and uses popular superhero tales as an illustration of suppressed superpowers. This toolkit for radical transformation includes detailed stories of Chappel's own evolution and those of workshop participants. Behind the mic, Burgos captures the author's mission to guide and inspire listeners to bust a move to their own groove and dance to the beat of their own drummer. Her compassion resonates with natural appeal through ranges of emotion, inflection, and cadence that will keep listeners engaged, encouraging them to actively participate in the exercises as she narrates. Chappel is a world-acclaimed musician, keynote speaker, coach, business consultant, and author. She has a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from Princeton and voted “Most Inspirational Professor” by students at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she taught cognition, creativity, and neuroscience." — VaNessa Denby, Booklist
Preface
Introduction
Tools for Radical Transformation
Your Mission
PART 1: KICK OFF YOUR SUPERHERO’S JOURNEY
1. Debunk the Biggest Myths That Block Your Greatness
2. Myth No. 1 — Only Some People Have Power
3. Myth No. 2 — Follow the North Star to Find Your Purpose
4. Myth No. 3 — You Must Answer Your Calling at Work
5. Myth No. 4 — Bigger Is Always Better
6. Myth No. 5 — You Can Only Do One Thing in Your Life
7. Myth No. 6 — Your True Vocation Should Be a Traditional Career
8. Reflections and Activities
9. Creativity Project Check-in
PART 2: UNDERSTAND YOUR ORIGIN STORY
10. Break from the Status Quo to Hear Your Calling
11. Talent Runs in a Family — You Are Talented, Too
12. Give Up the Comparison Game
13. Ditch Old Labels to Find Your True Gifts
14. Dwell in Possibility
15. Genes, Schmenes…Blaze Your Own Trail
16. You Are Born with Superpowers
17. Reflections and Activities
18. Creativity Project Check-in
PART 3: DISCOVER YOUR SUPERPOWERS
19. What Makes Your Heart Sing?
20. What Are You Naturally Good At?
21. What Fills You with Excitement and Curiosity?
22. What Makes Time Disappear for You?
23. What Do Friends Ask You for Advice About?
24. What Makes You Unique?
25. What Did You Love to Do as a Child or Young Adult?
26. What Would You Do if Money Didn’t Matter?
27. Reflections and Activities
28. Creativity Project Check-in
PART 4: CONQUER KRYPTONITE, OWN YOUR POWER
29. The Lesson That Will Change Your Life Forever
30. Overcome Resistance to Change
31. Visualize a Hopeful Future
32. Build Confidence and Resilience
33. Trust Your Instincts
34. Let Go of Loss and Move Forward
35. Honor Your True Destiny
36. Harness the Power of Community
37. Reflections and Activities
38. Creativity Project Check-in
Notes
Index
Permissions Acknowledgments