Are you tired of Sabotaging your Own Success?
Even High-Performers Struggle with Self-Talk
Overcome 10 stories you tell yourself that hold you back.
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From Self-Talk Sabotage to Self-Talk Success
In her new book, Self-Talk, leadership coach, speaker, and author Marianne Renner reveals 10 common stories we tell ourselves that hold us back. With raw honesty and vulnerability, Marianne shares how she learned these lessons while overcoming decades of depression and addiction. But this book is much more than a message about conquering depression. It’s a guide for every professional who has ever felt stuck.
These 10 common stories sabotage personal and professional success. They lead to self-doubt, judgment and criticism of others. They drag down teams, damage organizational culture and hinder performance.
If you’re a growth-minded high-performer, this book will help you gain more confidence, develop a greater sense of purpose, and elevate career success. Self-Talk will help you overcome your greatest roadblocks and break free from what holds you back – personally and professionally.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Marianne Renner
Marianne Renner is a highly sought-after leadership coach, trainer, and keynote speaker who has helped thousands of leaders remove self-imposed barriers and unleash their greatest potential.
After decades of battling depression and addiction, Marianne discovered the most powerful tool to overcome any obstacle is changing one’s own self-talk.
She has created a masterful framework to help others conquer self-doubt and find greater fulfillment and empowerment during the most challenging times.
With a Master’s Degree in Integrated Marketing Communications, Marianne has spent her career studying human behavior and the “WHY” behind decisions people make. Her experience in root-cause problem-solving helps her guide leaders and organizations to finding the root of what holds them back so they can achieve unprecedented success.
She is the creator of “Self-Talk for High-Performers,” a workshop for organizations who are serious about changing culture and empowering their teams.
Additional live training programs include her Leadership Academy for High-Performers, DISC Behavior Training: Change the Direction of Your Connection, and Navigating Through Change.
Marianne is a TEDx speaker whose previous books include Chaos to Clarity and Stop Thinking Like an Employee.
What Others are Saying
“In Self-Talk, Marianne has taken the research and made it come alive using practical insights and heart-warming stories to clearly explain how we can shape our thoughts which can in turn change the trajectory of our lives.”
—Shawn Achor, New York Times best-selling author of The Happiness Advantage
“Anyone who has taken that deep dive into despair described in this book knows that finding your way back isn’t easy. Marianne clearly lays out the steps to self-discovery, and eventually the mileposts on the road back to taking control of your life.”
—Steve Lord, journalist, Chicago Tribune
“Through poignant stories, Renner uncovers the self-defeating narratives that hold us back and guides readers on how to reframe their thoughts to overcome personal obstacles. This book is a beacon for anyone seeking to change their narrative and soar beyond their limits.”
—Kristen Ziman, author of Reimagining Blue
“If you’re looking to dramatically transform any area of your life, this is the book for you. Marianne has done a masterful job sharing her experiences and her clients’ experiences and shows how to create lasting, impactful, transformative change. I can say with good conscience that you need this book. So do I.”
—Kris Pavone, certified master coach, host of the Kris Pavone Show, and former WWE wrestler
“Self-Talk will help you slay the sabotaging stories in your head. This book is not just self-help. It’s a tactical guide to taking charge of your business or career and making yourself a better and healthier person in the process!”
—Christopher Tuff, USA Today best-selling author of The Millennial Whisperer and Save Your Asks
“This sage and practical guidance makes it possible to begin to own and change your stories. It made me feel like I was receiving real-time coaching from Marianne as I applied her best practices to my own situations.”
—D’Anna Flowers, VP, human resources, VillageMD
“I love this book! With relatable examples, practical suggestions, and personal vulnerability, Marianne illustrates how the stories we tell ourselves can hold us back from becoming all we were intended to be. Far more than a primer on positive thinking, Self-Talk shows us how to uncover the real story we are telling ourselves. It’s a game changer!”
—Kathleen Long, leadership adviser, KJW Consulting, Inc.
“Marianne inspires those around her to embrace a mindset of possibilities. This book is not just a guide, but a testament to her authentic commitment to living out the mindset she advocates.”
—Amy Bogue, CEO, Allegro Family Clinics
“An inspiring journey of resilience and triumph, this book delves deep into Marianne Renner’s personal struggles, revealing raw emotions and challenging experiences. With candid honesty, the narrative navigates through moments of despair to the eventual path of self-discovery and empowerment. Self-Talk is a compelling read that resonates with hope and the power of perseverance and positive thought.”
—Jenna Lambrecht, health care executive
“I have always said, the loudest voice you will ever hear telling you ‘No’ is the one inside your own head. Marianne guides the reader through a series of her own experiences and real-life stories from others whom she has coached, demonstrating that learned behaviors which don’t serve us can be unlearned and exchanged for a new way of
thinking.”
—Dr. Clark Gaither, medical director for North Carolina Physicians Health Program
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