As promised, here's a curated selection of my favourite online strengths assessment tools and additional books to enhance your journey towards self-discovery and career growth.
 
Online Strengths Assessment Tools
Discovering your strengths is a vital step towards achieving career success. Here are three of my favourite tools to help you uncover your key strengths:

1. Institute on Character
   
   Website: viacharacter.org
   
   Why I Love It:

• ​Free Access: At the time of writing, it's free!

• Easy Interpretation: User-friendly and straightforward results.

   2. Clifton Strengths

       Website: gallup.com/cliftonstrengths

       Why I Love It:

• In-Depth Analysis: Offers a detailed exploration of your strengths.

• Worth the Investment: Although it comes with a cost, it's highly valuable. Consider asking your employer to fund it – after all, better self-awareness leads to better job performance.

    3. Wealth Dynamics

        Website: wealthdynamics.com

        Why I Love It:

• Leadership Development: I discovered it during my own journey and found it immensely insightful.

• Personalised Profiles: My profile as a "Creator" made perfect sense and helped me embrace my true self.

Money Mindset

Understanding your money mindset is crucial, as it might be a barrier to your success. In the "Personal Paradigm Awareness" chapter, I share my own revelations about money. Here's a fantastic resource to delve deeper:

The Money Confidence Academy Website: themoneyconfidenceacademy.com/resources

        Why I Love It:

• Insightful Programmes: Lesley offers programmes that reveal limiting beliefs about money and more importantly, how to redefine your relationship with it.

• Corporate Understanding: With a corporate background, Lesley connects well with both entrepreneurs and professionals.

Additional Reading

If you found "Redefining Career Success" valuable, here are some other books that might interest you:
 
If you’re interested in delving deeper into mindset then you must check out:

• ​Mindset: How You Can Fulfil Your Potential by Dr Carol S Dweck

• Website: Amazon

• Synopsis: Dr. Carol S. Dweck explores the concept of "mindset" and how our beliefs about our abilities can impact our success. She differentiates between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset, providing insights and strategies to develop a growth-oriented approach to personal and professional challenges.
   

If you’re interested in learning more about expanding your support network then I highly recommend:

• Who is in Your Personal Boardroom?: How to Choose People, Assign Roles and Have Conversations with Purpose by Zella King and Amanda Scott

• Website: Amazon

• Synopsis: This book offers practical advice on how to build and leverage a personal boardroom – a network of trusted advisors who can provide guidance and support. King and Scott guide you on selecting the right people, defining their roles, and having meaningful conversations to achieve your goals.
   

If you’re looking to access hidden job opportunities and improve your job search strategy, check out:

• The Job Search Playbook: A Leader's Guide to Accessing the Hidden Job Market by Andrew MacAskill

• Website: Amazon

• Synopsis: This guide reveals strategies to navigate the hidden job market, helping leaders and professionals uncover opportunities that are not advertised. It provides practical advice on networking, leveraging social media, and positioning yourself for success in your job search.
   

If you want to make a big impact without burning out, consider reading:

• SUPERWOMAN: ESCAPING THE MYTH: How To Increase Your Impact Without Burning Out by Dr Joanna Martin

• ​Website: Amazon

• ​Synopsis: This book addresses the myth of the "superwoman" and provides practical strategies for increasing your impact in your personal and professional life without succumbing to burnout. It's an essential read for anyone looking to balance high performance with well-being.
   

If the chapter on releasing emotional baggage uncovered things for you then you might like to check out:

• The Body Keeps the Score: Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk

• Website: Amazon

• ​Synopsis: Dr. Bessel van der Kolk delves into the profound impact trauma has on the body and mind. This seminal work explores how traumatic experiences can be transformed through various therapies, offering hope and healing to those who have suffered.
   

If you’re passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, especially in STEM fields, you might want to explore:

• Valued at Work: Shining a Light on Bias to Engage, Enable, and Retain Women in STEM by Lauren Neal

• Website: Amazon

• Synopsis: This book tackles the critical issue of gender bias in STEM industries. It provides actionable strategies to engage, enable, and retain women in these fields, offering insights into creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace for all.