Introduction of the Book

In this easy-to-read, emotionally engaging, human drama, you learn and discover how to move from the survival mode and begin to thrive.

Throughout this intriguing tale you will be captivated by the four characters who, in a few life-changing days of denial, resistance, internal struggle, and awakening, learn how they are blocking their own success. This is not another "power of positive thinking" book, with lists of things to do, theories or rules you have to follow. In "Your Survival Strategies Are Killing You!" you will actually be drawn into the absorbing story in a way that moves you from observer to participant allowing you to experience your own transformation at the skillful hands of Martha Borst.

This remarkable book is for everyone who is willing to rethink their most basic assumptions about what works in business and life. A "must read" for all leaders and individuals who want to thrive with abundant, enduring success in our rapidly changing world.

Introduction of the Author

Martha Borst has enjoyed a highly successful twenty-eight-year career as a business owner, executive coach, corporate consultant, and facilitator working with close to 20,000 individuals. In her corporate workshops and personal development seminars, she has worked with CEOs and fast-track executives, entrepreneurs, writers, students, stay-at-home parents, and people in career transition. Currently she is President of Avista Consulting Group, Inc., a management firm that provides a systematic, integrated approach to organization effectiveness and culture change through professional consulting, executive coaching, and leadership/team development programs. Martha's extensive organizational development and facilitation background is grounded in personal experience. Despite daunting challenges and significant physical limitations of crippling rheumatoid arthritis, she has started up and sold four successful companies. This experience gives her first-hand knowledge of human dynamics, the organizational challenges that every senior executive and manager faces, and the ability of all people to overcome any obstacle or circumstance to achieve success. Working with Fortune 100 companies as well as startup organizations, she knows the requirements, differences, and demands of a variety of corporate cultures.

Publishing Details

Publisher: Avista Press, 2007
ISBN: 0979156106