You Coach You by Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis Summary
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Transform your career without an expensive coach. "You Coach You" delivers the COACH Framework used by Virgin and Microsoft executives to silence your inner critic and build unstoppable momentum. What career-defining question will you finally answer for yourself?
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Unleashing Your Inner Career Coach in a Squiggly World
In today's workplace, the traditional career ladder has vanished, replaced by what Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis call "squiggly careers" - non-linear journeys marked by frequent changes in industry, function, and employment type. While this new landscape offers exciting opportunities, it also brings uncertainty. At $500 per hour, professional career coaching remains out of reach for most people, creating a significant gap in career development accessibility. This reality inspired the creation of "You Coach You" - a revolutionary approach to democratizing career development through self-coaching. Self-coaching isn't just a cost-saving measure; it's becoming essential for career survival in our rapidly evolving professional world. The concept has resonated so deeply that it's reached over 500,000 people globally through the authors' "Squiggly Careers" podcast and gained endorsements from influential figures like Reese Witherspoon. Why? Because learning to ask yourself insightful questions that increase self-awareness and prompt positive action is the key to navigating uncertainty with confidence.
Mindset and Self-Awareness: The Foundation for Growth
Building Resilience and Self-Belief in a Challenging World
Mastering Your Relationship with Time
Building a Network That Works
Finding Purpose and Direction
Creating Your Path Forward Through Continuous Learning
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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