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Step aside, answers. Questions are taking the center stage!

Get ready to set sail on a transformative adventure with "Inquiring Minds Want to Grow: Harnessing the Power of Reflective Inquiry for Growth and Transformation." In a world obsessed with answers, this book arrives like a breath of fresh air. It's not just a how-to guide; it's a "why-not" compass that empowers you to rethink your entire approach to personal and professional growth.

In a nutshell...

What if the secret to unlocking your fullest potential isn't about gathering more answers but asking the right questions?

Renowned coach and leadership expert Donna Karlin takes you on a journey that turns ordinary dialogues into extraordinary revelations. Navigate through captivating topics like Wantology, where you dive deep into your true desires; Peeling the Psychic Onion, unraveling layers to uncover your core values and beliefs; The Road Less Regretted, which guides you to make choices you'll be proud of; Digging Out of a Minkhole, where you identify and shed limiting beliefs; and Behind Tinted Glasses, exposing your unconscious biases to view life through a spectrum of perspectives.

Filled with thought-provoking anecdotes and practical exercises, Donna’s stories make complex theories incredibly relatable. Discover a treasure trove of questions designed to ignite a-ha moments in you and those around you. Plus, you'll find real-world action plans that you can implement instantly in your personal and professional relationships—even in your online interactions.

By the end of this enlightening read, you'll transform into a more empathetic, effective, and empowered individual. You'll be fully equipped to make everyone around you feel seen, heard, and valued. As Socrates said, "An unexamined life is not worth living." So, grab your pen, paper, or digital highlighter and prepare for an enriching, life-altering experience. Don't just know—grow. Read "Inquiring Minds Want to Grow" and reap the profound benefits that come from living a life truly examined.

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About the Author

In a world yearning for transformation, Donna Karlin emerges as a force of nature, shaking the very foundations of possibility. Unyielding and unapologetic, she has carved a remarkable path in executive coaching, organizational psychology, and leadership development, leaving an indelible mark on the lives she touches.

For more than four decades, Donna has weaved countless success stories, driven by her relentless quest for excellence. Her unparalleled wisdom transcends boundaries, elevating individuals from industry moguls to budding entrepreneurs; compelling them to confront their inner demons and soar to incredible heights.

With her brilliant and unique titles, her use of analogies, metaphors, real-life stories, techniques, references, and with her captivating writing and straightforward approach, Donna clearly brings the Inquiring Minds Want to Grow content and message home. Thought provoking, it brings you on a journey of self-reflection and introspection, be it on a professional or personal level, equipping you with a full tool belt for growth, curiosity, self-awareness, empowerment and so much more.

I wish I had an Inquiring Minds Want to Grow book when I was a young adult navigating through the, at times, bumpy and challenging corridors of life. But it’s never too late, no time like the present. With insights on topics such as decoding ourselves, applying self-awareness to decision making, to radical acceptance, this inspiring book of self-exploration and self-discovery is key—and so much fun to read! A must.

Dominique Denis

B.Soc.Sc., J.D. Former RCMP & Senior Police Advisor, on a journey of discoveries in the next chapter of life

Just like Donna says, this book is filled with the “wait, what” snippets that transform you. It is universal and for everyone, yet still feels like it was written for your particular growth and learning. I love how each story is woven into a learning experience that gets you to self-reflect and grow

Sofia Valanci MD PhD

Program Advisor, Learning Strategy, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

One of the most important things I have ever learned is that the quality of your life is determined by the quality of your questions. Donna’s book challenges you to face life-changing questions with curiosity and openness. She offers sage advice and comforting guidance. Read carefully and applied daily, this book can have a profound impact. —John Spence, one of the top business and leadership experts in the world.

John Spence

One of the top business and leadership experts in the world

Your book truly adds color to the human experience. It empathically connects and stays with the reader throughout the spectrum of the human experience. In a nutshell, the book knows what the reader is thinking and with those thoughts and your analogies, comfortably informs, simplifies complexity and places in real-world context, the realities of personal and interpersonal human life. Moreover, it provides the book provides the perspectives, mindsets and tools required to move beyond herd/conformity-based “pop-reality(ies)” of the day and make sense of who you are and what it takes to thrive throughout this experience we call life.

Jeff Gaynor

President, American Resilience, LLC

I could not imagine who the book is not for. There is something for everyone in it - the change makers, the fence sitters, artists, the activists, the one with a corporate job. It is an invitation to each one of us to be audacious, to recognise our potential, to recognise our blocks and let that awareness lead to the intended action. I can’t wait to get it for those around me—it gently and enthusiastically compels the reader to step in, to do the thinking and set an intention, while firmly reminding that the intention without action is powerless. I loved this, and so much more. Your book really invites the reader to step into their greatest human potential.

Jasmeen Patheja

Founder Director Blank Noise, Ashoka Fellow / TED Fellow

Whether you’ve had the pleasure of working with Donna or not - and if not - YOU SHOULD, her authentic, pot-stirring voice comes through in this book like a clarion call to inquisition and self-exploration, “…daring to reveal who we truly are and, in the process, becoming our best selves.” You will want to read this any time you find yourself at a crossroads or when you just want to be a better version of yourself. I’m already making a list of all the people to whom I want to gift it!

Elisabeth Lang

Superintendent of Bankruptcy, Canada.

Inquiring Minds is a book that seems simple and unthreatening at first -- Donna's easy prose, casual tone, and sprinkling of jokes put you at ease right away. But, as you read one chapter after another, these innocuous seeming questions insert themselves into your daily self-narrative one by one. By chapter six, you'll be actively questioning where the motivation for long held routines is coming from. By chapter twenty, you'll have ditched as many of those routines as possible to make way for self-defined want-driven projects. By the time you're done, you will find yourself stripped down and re-finished to a new gloss, like a thrift-shop bureau hiding mahogany under twenty layers of paint.

And yet, somehow, Donna manages to help you do all this self-inspection, facade abrasion, and purpose questioning without making you feel small, or wrong, or silly for starting off weighed down by those layers of assumption and misdirection. She stands next to you the whole time. And with a clear voice, and the occasional winking aside, she leads you through.

This book is great. Whether your potential is dulled by a few coats of lackluster paint, or many lifetime's worth, reading this will change you into something new.

Dominic Muren

Principal Designer, The Humblefactory — a lab for humble products and human scale production

Meet Donna Karlin

Donna stands as an unparalleled powerhouse in executive coaching, a pioneering spirit in organizational psychology, and a visionary in leadership evolution. With an extraordinary knack for navigating the intricate landscapes of various industries, from the tech world to healthcare and the arts, Donna has refined her prowess. Her work with executives, innovators, and emerging leaders is not just transformative but also transcendental, breaking new ground in professional excellence.

At the core of Donna's coaching ethos lies an exceptional grasp of human psychology, coupled with a firm conviction in the life-altering magic of meaningful dialogue. Her blend of intellectual acuity, incisive intuition, and heartfelt empathy empowers her clients to attain revelatory insights and significant personal evolution.

Donna is more than a coach; she's an influential speaker, a prolific author, and a thought leader who captivates global audiences. From the esteemed platforms of Actually She Can @TED Women and IEEE to the innovative arenas of CIMA and HOW Mind Your Own Business, she shares her profound insights, weaving enthralling narratives and pragmatic success strategies.

As the architect of Shadow Coaching®, Donna has revolutionized personal development. This avant-garde methodology allows individuals to delve into the concealed facets of their being, challenging internal barriers. This approach has catalyzed life-changing journeys for many, unlocking their utmost potential and paving the way for unparalleled personal and professional milestones.

Donna's contribution to the coaching domain is monumental. As a Coach and Mentor to TED Fellows and Senior Fellows, she applies her wisdom to nurture those committed to global transformation. Further, as a Founding Fellow at the Harvard Institute of Coaching, McLean Medical School, she remains at the forefront of coaching, driving forward groundbreaking research and educational initiatives.