Rachael O’Meara is a transformation leadership and
executive coach, assisting others to fulfill their
potential. She is a sales executive at Google and also hosts
authors who have meaningful messages about mindfulness and
emotional intelligence for the TalksAtGoogle YouTube
channel.
Her book Pause was named one of 2017's top business books for your
career and was featured in the New York Times and on
WSJ.com. She is certified in Transformational Coaching from
the Wright Graduate University for the Realization of
Human Potential (ICF certified), and has an MBA from Fordham
University.
“Pause is the real deal. With proven techniques backed by
science, Rachael O'Meara shows us how to connect with ourselves and
tap into what we really value."
--Arianna Huffington, New York Times bestselling author of
Thrive
"Rachael's book is fantastic. She writes with clarity, heart, and
practical wisdom woven together. Her book is an oasis in the middle
of our busy busy times."
--Rick Hanson, Ph.D., author of Resilient: How to Grow an
Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness
“Pausing can add wonderful value to your life. In this enlightening
book, Rachael shares many useful tips and inspiring stories that
show how to tune-in to your life, align yourself with your
passions, and live with meaning. This is truly a book worth pausing
for.”
--Chade-Meng Tan, bestselling author of Search Inside Yourself and
Joy on Demand
"Pause is a much-needed and timely book for those of us who often
feel stuck or our to-do lists have taken over our lives. The
lessons, stories, and insights Rachael shares will help you
discover the practical and powerful value of pausing. In this
step-by-step guide, she shows you how to return to the wisdom of
your natural flow in your daily life."
--Agapi Stassinopoulos, bestselling author of Unbinding the
Heart and Wake Up to the Joy of You
"In a world of constant change and ever-customizable career paths,
the ability to Pause is a crucial skill we must all cultivate.
Rachael O'Meara has captured a critical component of a life
well-lived—taking periodic pauses, or time-outs, to re-align our
actions with our inner voice. Career pauses—whether one minute, one
day, or one week—are the essential ingredient to making meaningful
next moves. If you're concerned about the time or money to make it
happen, don't worry—as Rachael says, with the right mindset and
creative planning, anything is Pause-able."
—Jenny Blake, author of Pivot: The Only Move That Matters is Your
Next One
"Pause is a wonderful guide to living our lives with more
courage, self-compassion, and authenticity. Filled with practical
knowledge and tools, Rachael shows us how to tap into our
deeper selves and notice what is happening underneath the surface
while not freaking out when plans don't go our way. Pause to read
this book!"
--Mike Robbins, author of Nothing Changes Until You Do
"If you are like me, making a friendship with uncertainty can be
daunting. Fortunately Rachael O’Meara’s new book is a practical
toolkit for navigating and facilitating change. What I’ve learned
from Pause changes everything."
--Barnet Bain, director of Milton’s Secret, producer of What Dreams
May Come, author of The Book of Doing and Being: Rediscovering
Creativity in Life, Love and Work
"If you've ever hit a wall, this book is for you. Rachael O'Meara's
knows--she's been there. Pause is an insightful and actionable
roadmap for taking a moment to look inward, and making change that
lasts."
--Derek Sivers, author of Anything You Want, founder of CD Baby,
TED speaker
“Pause is a wonderful guide to reconnecting-- with ourselves, with
the world around us, and with those values we care about the most.
Full of warmth and practical advice, reading it feels as though you
are being taken by the hand and guided through some of life's
tumultuous waters.”
--Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Happiness
"With a powerful, comprehensive approach, Pause explores
all the different ways we need to disconnect in order to reconnect
and flourish. I can’t recommend this book enough to those who are
feeling stressed-out. As someone who turns off all screens with my
family once a week for our weekly "Technology Shabbats'" for the
last seven years, I can promise you that bringing the ideas
of Pause into your life will make your life
better."
--Tiffany Shlain, Emmy-nominated filmmaker, founder of The Webby
Awards
"Pause gives you the permission you might have been looking for to
take a break in your life or start on a new adventure. Rachael
not only explains why it's important, but she also breaks
down how you can do it."
- Karen Henson Jones, author of Heart of Miracles
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