About the Author

Will Ellis

Will Ellis, Ph.D. is the founder of Common Ground Consulting, specialists in managing transition and leadership team development. He is the author of Finding Personal Balance and Starting Over, and he has worked with thousands of senior managers from Fortune 500 companies, start-ups and non-profit organizations. Will lives with his wife Shirley near Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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Starting Over

Renewing Life in Transition

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There comes a time in every life when we are challenged to start over. We leave a comfortable life we know for an unknown future. A significant part of our identity fades away as we begin a new journey. Voluntary or not, the world invites us to begin again, to renew.

The new economy has put a lot of us in the same boat. Corporate downsizing, organizational restructuring, layoffs, early retirement — many people are left to wonder about their futures. What's next? The world of work has changed dramatically. For most people, there is no going back.

Starting Over tells the universal human story of major life evolution. It's about having faith in getting to the other side and finding the path there.

Starting Over shares the wisdom in successful life and career transition — how to navigate the grief in letting go of the past — to get on to a better life.

We leave deep fingernail tracks in the door frames of life, a testament to our struggle to cling to what we know, hoping to stay where we are. Life, nonetheless, boots us through to the other side.

It's time to start over.

What others are saying about Starting Over:

"Everyone has had a life-changing experience either forced upon them or by their own choice. It's easy to fall into depression, anger and to become paralyzed into inaction when change happens. Will does an excellent job of explaining the root of these emotions, how they manifest themselves, how to navigate through them and, most importantly, how to keep moving forward."

Eugene Hashimoto, mergers and acquisitions strategist

"This book will make a great companion for anyone who is going through one of life's big transitions."

Michael J. Maloney, President, Global OEM
D&M Holdings

"The ideas in this book were an anchor during the difficult times in my career journey. The path you choose makes all the difference."

Todd Sheppelman, CEO
Air International Thermal Systems

"Know thyself! This is a fundamental tenet for any new venture in life, whether it's the hunt for a new job, starting a new role, getting past the trauma of sickness or facing any life challenge. The principle is to prepare before moving on to something new.

Will's book drew me to introspection about the success and happiness I sought and eventually found. More importantly, Will's compelling words drove me to focus on the future and not get mired in the past. Getting prepared, getting the impetus to look forward, and focus are my keys to finding happiness in career and life. I will refer to this book many times as the excitement of life unfolds."

Christine Filipowicz, Vice President
Orlans Associates, PC

 

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