2025 Reading List
I planned to read 25 books, some much heavier than others. I think I’ll make it to at least 24! I’ve bolded the ones I’d recommend to all agency folks. And an * on the ones for my community folks.
The Power of Ritual: How to Create Meaning and Connection by Casper per Kuile*
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Originals: How non-conformists move the world by Adam Grant
Humankind: A hopeful history by Rutger Bregman
Endless Customers: A proven System to Build Trust, Drive Sales by Marcus Sheridan
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
Good Inside by Dr. Becky
Reset: How to Change What’s Not Working by Dan Heath
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
Hope for Cynics by Jamil Zaki*
BoyMom by Ruth Whippman
Beach Read by Emily Henry
There are No Grown Ups: A Midlife Coming of Age Story by Pamela Druckerman
Clarity and Connection by Yung Pueblo*
Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
My Hygge Home: How to make home your happy place by Meik Wiking
Courage is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave by Ryan Holiday*
The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
The Power of Fun by Catherine Price
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
This is Strategy by Seth Godin
Shift: Managing your emotions by Ethan Kross *
All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert (In progress)
Happy Place by Emily Henry (in Progress)
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Frequency:
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Setting Goals:
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Session Structure (You Lead):
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Accountability:
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Investing in Rising Leaders:
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While the words coach and consultant are often used interchangeably, they serve different purposes—and I move fluidly between both depending on your needs.
As a Coach:
I focus on you, the leader.
I ask powerful questions that help you uncover your best solutions.
I build your leadership capacity so you can sustain your growth long after our engagement ends.
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I bring proven frameworks and real-world experience.
I offer data-driven insights, practical tools, and specific strategies to accelerate your growth.
The Stacey Bailey Consulting Difference:
You get both.
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