Susan David, Ph.D., is a psychologist on the faculty of Harvard Medical School; cofounder and codirector of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital; and CEO of Evidence Based Psychology, a boutique business consultancy. An in-demand speaker and advisor, David has worked with the senior leadership of hundreds of major organizations, including the United Nations, Ernst & Young, and the World Economic Forum. Her work has been featured in numerous publications, including Harvard Business Review, Time, Fast Company, and The Wall Street Journal. Originally from South Africa, she lives outside Boston with her family.
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“A powerful book on embracing your core values, being more
decisive, and committing to meaningful change.”
–Forbes.com
“Harvard’s Susan David—a psychologist, coach, and
consultant—presents evidence that people need to understand and
work with their negative emotions while not letting old patterns
dominate their lives.”
–BizEd magazine
“Emotional Agility is filled with advice on how to live in the
moment, cultivate a healthy awareness of your emotions, learn to
identify what those emotions are telling you, respond to your
feelings in ways that will serve you, and recognize your inherent
values and goals — not only in your personal life, but also in
relationships, in the workplace, and as a parent.”
–Bustle
“Emotional agility is a science-based approach that allows one to
navigate life’s twists and turns, stresses and setbacks with
self-acceptance, clear-sightedness, and an open mind.”
–Worcester Magazine
“It’s one thing to feel an emotion—it’s another to gain control
over it. Susan David acknowledges the benefits of sadness,
anger, guilt, and fear, and then shows us how to make sure they
don’t take over our lives. This is a self-help book that might
actually help.”
—Adam Grant, New York Times-bestselling author
of Originals
“Susan David teaches us to understand—and to communicate in—the
unspoken language of emotion to better align how we feel with
what we do. Essential reading.”
—Susan Cain, New York Times-bestselling author of Quiet
“In her well-researched and cutting-edge book, Susan David shows us
the virtue of being both adaptive and decisive, of learning both to
navigate and stay the course. At its core, her work is a powerful
and persuasive call to embrace change in our everyday lives, along
with the very practical roadmap to make it happen. Emotional
Agility is basically the fast-track to fulfillment.”
—Claire Shipman, New York Times-bestselling coauthor of The
Confidence Code
“Susan David is a leading authority on how our thoughts, emotions,
and motives can empower or derail us. Her work combines
compelling research, an engaging style, and practical wisdom to
show people how to create meaningful change in their lives in
order to thrive.”
—Peter Salovey, president, Yale University
“One of the keys to a happy life is knowing yourself. In Emotional
Agility, Susan David offers us a groundbreaking way to recognize
our feelings and gives us the tools we need to avoid the emotional
ruts that keep us from reaching our bigger goals. This book is a
revelation for anyone looking to make lasting change in their
life.”
—Gretchen Rubin, New York Times-bestselling author of The Happiness
Project
“The wisdom of the author’s innovative insights is only made more
impressive by its practicality. Her deep understanding of
psychology is matched with clear, real-world steps to more
effective leadership.”
—Helen Clark, 37th Prime Minister of New Zealand
“David proves here that no one trait is more indicative of success
than the ability to collaborate gracefully with your own emotions.
Learning how is the difference between a fight and a dance!”
—Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times-bestselling author of
Triggers
“A compelling, inspirational, and original book about how to bring
out the best in ourselves. Combining robust science, practical
advice, and encouraging wisdom, Emotional Agility is a
must-read.”
—Pat Mitchell, Board Chair, Sundance Institute and Editorial
Director, TEDWomen
“An accessible, reader-friendly voyage. Emotional Agility can be
helpful to anyone.”
—Daniel Goleman, New York Times-bestselling author of Emotional
Intelligence
“At a time when it’s more difficult than ever to silence the
unending noise that surrounds us, along comes Emotional
Agility, a practical, science-backed guide to looking inward
and living intentionally. By urging us to work with – not
against – our own emotions, Susan David gives us the tools we need
to be more adaptable and more resilient, so that we may not only
succeed but truly thrive.”
—Arianna Huffington, New York Times-bestselling author of The Sleep
Revolution
“Susan David's Emotional Agility provides fresh
strategies in harnessing creativity, teamwork and growth. These
components can be key in making any organization a great place to
work!”
–Tony Hsieh, New York Times bestselling author of Delivering
Happiness and CEO of Zappos.com, Inc.
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