Changing Course: Inspiration, Ideas and Insights for Starting Again From the CEO Who Became a Caddie
Author(s): Neil Francis (Author)
Publisher: Hay House UK
Publication Date: 15 Aug. 2013
Language: English
Print length: 248 pages
ISBN-10: 1781801525
ISBN-13: 9781781801529
Book Description
For more than a decade, Neil Francis was a successful CEO. He grew his internet company from scratch, worked with some of the world’s top businesses to deliver fantastic results and led the way in his industry. Then, at the age of 41, Neil’s world collapsed. Out of the blue, a stroke brought his business career to a sudden halt.
But Neil wasn’t beaten. To aid his recovery, he took a job as a caddie at one of Scotland’s top golf courses. And from this most unlikely of scenarios, he found remarkable insights and wisdom that, coupled with his vast business experience, will provide a sure foundation and rich support for anyone who is looking – or is forced – to change course in their life.
In this intriguing book, Neil masterfully weaves together his insights on taking a new direction in life, distilled from conversations with some of the highly successful individuals for whom he caddied. To anyone changing course, or starting again, with the ambition of truly enjoying what they do in every area of their life going forward, Neil delivers a gem of a routemap – perceptive, enjoyable, challenging, readable and, above all, inspiring.
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Neil Francis is a masterful storyteller who writes with great intimacy, insight and love. His work inspires me, and I recommend this work to you if you are looking for inspiration and direction in your life. ― Robert Holden PhD., author of Loveability, Happiness NOW! and Shift Happens!
Unlike other (motivational books) however, it is underpinned by the experience of someone whose life has been changed – not from choice – and displays a remarkable generosity of spirit. ―
The Glasgow Herald
Francis has found a new direction and, although it is very different from the life he had before, it probably makes him happier. ―
Sunday Mail
This book is aimed at anybody facing a major life-shift, or considering one. ―
Yorkshire Evening Post
While his own change of course would never have happened without the stroke, the book is aimed at anyone facing a major life-shift, or considering one because they’re unhappy with the course they’re currently on. ―
The Newcastle Journal
It’s an honest portrayal of his love of wearing the badge of a CEO and how it fuelled his ego – and how he has come to terms with a new and very different way of life. Often the word ‘inspirational’ is over-used, but Neil’s book is well worth reading – and makes us all grateful for our own pleasures. ―
BQ Business Quarter magazine
It’s impossible not to be inspired by Neil. He’s living proof that there is no such thing as one career path for every person. He’s proof that a health scare needn’t make you afraid for for the rest of your life. ―
Bunkered magazine
About the Author
Neil Francis has many years of experience as a CEO, non-executive director and director. He is also a caddie at The North Berwick Golf Club. Currently he is a director of two internet companies, a social enterprise that creates partnerships between Scottish and Rwandan individuals and companies, and a consultancy practice that helps companies and individuals change course. Based just outside of Edinburgh, a typical day for Neil now includes a board meeting in the morning and caddying in the afternoon!
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