The Purpose Pivot: How Dynamic Leaders Put Vulnerability and Intuition into Action

In The Purpose Pivot: How Dynamic Leaders Put Vulnerability and Intuition into Action, author Melissa Gonzalez delivers an insightful exploration of the parallel paths of well-being and leadership. The book offers the real-world stories and experiences of dozens of successful women who have learned to navigate life’s very real challenges of physical and mental health alongside career growth.

From the common obstacles of well-being like mental illness caused by stress and trauma, to diagnoses like chronic fatigue syndrome and adrenal failure, and unexpected medical emergencies such as what Gonzalez faced herself, her book walks you through the power of your own intuition and law on manifestation. You’ll learn how and why to trust your gut and how to reprioritize your own needs to ensure that the most important person, yourself, is always a key priority alongside your pursuit for success.

The Purpose Pivot is intended to help you reimagine your own leadership journey. It demonstrates how to extract lessons from your experiences and bring them to how you lead yourself, lead people at work, or lead a household. The book provides actionable strategies to normalize giving yourself the grace you deserve and giving yourself the permission to work at a more purposeful, more deliberate, more sustainable pace that also contributes to higher long-term success.

Packed with helpful worksheets you can start using immediately to meaningfully improve your approach, building off the learnings and insights you will gain from the real-life stories integrated throughout the book. This book is a must-read for all seeking empowerment and a calmer, more fulfilling, and more productive way of life. It offers the tools, techniques, mindsets, strategies, and examples you need to create significant and lasting change.

PRAISE FOR THE PURPOSE PIVOT

“In The Purpose Pivot, Melissa dives deep into her own vulnerabilities as she tells her story and those of others; lives seemingly idyllic suddenly challenged by serious health issues … rendering them helpless and even hopeless. How to go on? By telling these stories coupled with astounding research, we learn how to heal, how to trust in ourselves and our bodies again, with specific action steps that resonate, renew and create even better versions of ourselves.”
―JANE HANSON, Former NBC Journalist, Media and Presentation Coach

“Gripping, insightful, and powerful, The Purpose Pivot is a must-read for any ambitious person striving for both success and inner peace. Melissa Gonzalez’s steady, inspiring voice offers guidance, reassurance, and a bold push toward discovering and becoming your most fulfilled self.”
―SHEENA BUTLER-YOUNG, Fashion Business Journalist

“From the power of ‘active listening,’ a key trait exemplified by retail legend Mindy Grossman, to the significance of saying ‘no,’ as exemplified by Stacy Berns, a prominent leader in retail’s PR and communications sector, the book is brimming with invaluable insights from influential figures, including Melissa Gonzalez, on self-improvement and defining success.”
―KEN PILOT, Founder of Ken Pilot Ventures

“The Purpose Pivot is the dynamic guide to leading and succeeding we have been waiting for! Filled with personal stories, scientific insights and collective wisdom, Melissa makes the case for ditching the hustle, and replacing it with a healthier, holistic model for pursuing success. The Purpose Pivot is essential reading for every woman seeking to make a difference.”
―KELLY HOEY, Author of Build Your Dream Network

“In a world that celebrates the hustle, this book dares to celebrate the pause. It’s a stunning reminder that purpose is found not just in achievement, but in the grace we give ourselves along the way.”
―BRIEANE OLSON, Chief Executive Officer of Pacsun

“It’s a masterclass and masterpiece on how to cope.”
―DR. PATRICIA DAVID, Executive Coach