Die besten 100 Bücher zu Emotional Intelligence

Emotions Revealed (2003) puts emotions under the microscope, revealing where they come from and how to recognize them, whether they’re yours or someone else’s. If you’ve ever wanted to know if someone was being dishonest or trying to deceive you with a friendly smile, these are the blinks for you!

• Law enforcement officers who need to recognize the emotions of criminals and victims
• Therapists and psychologists who want to help patients cope with their emotions
• Empathetic people who want to connect more effectively with others

How to Fail (2019) is an honest and revealing look at the abundant rewards that come from making it through the toughest of times. Author Elizabeth Day takes us through many of the formative events in her life that some could call failures, yet she is nonetheless grateful for. Many fear failure like the plague, but it is often unavoidable – and for good reason too, because if we didn’t fail, we wouldn’t learn the many important lessons that make us smarter and better at living life.

• Anyone going through a tough time
• People looking to rebound from a failed project
• Women thinking about starting a family

The Emotion Code (2007) offers a new and empowering approach to healing ourselves and others. Through scientific evidence, plenty of firsthand experience, and a great respect for the energetic and spiritual forces that transcend and unite us all, The Emotion Code lays out a revolutionary method for finding and releasing trapped emotions. By doing so, we give ourselves the opportunity to move beyond our limitations and flourish.

• Therapists interested in learning a new modality
• Anyone who feels stuck in emotional patterns
• People who trust in the body’s innate wisdom for guiding the healing process

Permission to Feel (2019) reveals that our emotions play a vital role in our cognitive processes, physical health, and relationships – but most of us don’t know how to identify exactly what we’re feeling, and why. Luckily, all of us can learn to be more emotionally intelligent by practicing emotion skills. This trains us to identify what we’re feeling, understand where the emotion is coming from, and manage our triggers. By giving ourselves permission to truly experience all of our emotions, we can greatly reduce stress and increase our well-being.

• Burned-out teachers who want to reconnect with their students 
• Parents who want to teach their children how to deal with their emotions
• Anyone struggling to manage their emotions at home or at work

Parenting Outside the Lines (2020) is an essential guide to forgetting everything you’ve ever learned about parenting – and following your intuition instead. As parents, we’re insecure and desperate to get it right. So we keep searching for the perfect book or workshop that will tell us how to raise our children. But, truthfully, there is no perfect method. The only thing we can do is learn how to tune into ourselves and our children, and respond to specific situations with flexibility and grace.

• Perfectionist parents wanting to learn how to forgive themselves for making mistakes
• Parents of young children who are tired of being locked in continual power struggles
• Parents and caregivers who want to have more fun with their children

The Greatest Secret (2020) is a sequel to the worldwide best seller and self-help phenomenon The Secret, which inspired millions to better their lives by using the laws of attraction. In this installment, we learn an even greater secret: who we really are, and how we can use that knowledge to achieve everlasting happiness.

• Fans of The Secret and other New Age manifestos
• People attracted to the spiritual and mystical
• Seekers of joy and happiness

Deeper Dating (2014) is a roadmap to intimacy and loving relationships. It breaks down how looking inward can help us identify the kinds of people we’ll connect with most deeply, and shares tools for finding these people and fostering relationships that will inspire and fulfill us.

• Singles frustrated by popular dating advice
• Couples looking to strengthen their bonds
• Those who want to understand attraction and relationships

The Art of Living (2017) offers wisdom on how to fully experience every moment of every day. Many of us are consumed with fears or busyness that prevent us from engaging with the wonder of life. But by expanding our understanding of existence and embracing mindfulness practices, we can overcome the obstacles that stop us from truly living.

• Stressed-out individuals longing for peace
• Ambitious people seeking stillness
• Anyone interested in Buddhism

The High-Conflict Couple (2007) is a guide to overcoming the common relationship pitfalls that lead to conflict and animosity. Drawing upon years of psychology research and therapy experience, Alan E. Fruzzetti explains where conflict comes from and how it can be reduced.

• Couples tired of fighting with each other
• People who struggle to accept the things they cannot change
• Anyone wanting to be more present in their own life

Fear Less (2021) highlights the countless ways that fear infiltrates our lives, negatively impacting our work, relationships, and personal satisfaction. We may not even realize that we’re afraid, but identifying our underlying anxieties and insecurities is the first step to leading a more fulfilling, fearless life.

• Perfectionists who feel they’re never quite good enough
• Private people who struggle with honesty and intimacy
• Nervous fliers, anxious parents, commitment-phobes, and anyone else who’s afraid

Shift Into a Higher Gear (2021) uses the metaphor of a motorcycle to deliver some inspiring lessons on pursuing your dreams, achieving self-growth, and living your life to the fullest. Drawing from the author’s years of motorcycling experience, its teachings are equally applicable to your personal and professional lives. 

• People who want to fire on all cylinders in life 
• Motorcycle enthusiasts and those curious about motorcycling 
• Anyone who can relate to that ’90s song about always being “stuck in second gear”

Atlas of the Heart (2021) is a guide to understanding your emotions and learning how to regulate them. Everyone experiences strong emotions, but most people can’t identify what it is they’re feeling, or work out where the feelings come from. Developing your emotional vocabulary will transform your relationship to yourself, and the people around you.

• Curious adventurers interested in exploring their own emotional landscapes
• Anyone who feels flooded by painful emotions that they can’t understand or control
• Fans of Brené Brown’s work wanting to learn more about her latest insightful theories of emotion

The Loudest Guest (2020) is a six-step guide to controlling your fear and taking back control of your life. It offers practical advice on how to recognize your fear, evaluate how it affects you, and choose when and how you listen to it. Fear may be at the party, but he doesn’t have to be your loudest guest.

• Courage seekers
• People who experience anxiety
• Worriers, doubters, and perfectionists

Wired for Love (2012) is a guide to maintaining closeness and emotional security within romantic partnerships. It uses research from neurobiology and psychology to show why long-term couples come into conflict, and it offers practical tips on how to use knowledge about brain functions to promote peace and mutual security in your relationship.

• Partners in committed relationships
• Couples seeking to manage conflict 
• Those interested in social psychology

How to Meet Your Self (2022) is a practical guide to self-discovery. These simple exercises can help you to become more conscious, and more in touch with your own body and emotions, ultimately allowing you to discover your true self.

• Self seekers
• People who feel stuck on autopilot
• Anyone who’s unhappy and doesn’t know why

Smarter Tomorrow (2021) shows you how to upgrade your brain using a technique called neurohacking. You’ll learn how to improve your memory, creativity, emotional regulation, and what’s known as “executive functioning” through self-testing and experimentation – all backed up with insights from neuroscience.

• Thinkers looking to improve their cognitive skills
• Budding neuroscientists and brain nerds
• Anyone looking to keep up with modern science

The Power of Regret (2022) is a rebuttal of the “no regrets” worldview. Drawing from human psychology, it shares actionable steps for transforming emotion into action and using past disappointments to shape purposeful futures. 

• Anyone who’s ever had a regret, no matter how big or small
• Followers of the “no regrets” lifestyle who are ready to hear a new perspective 
• Psychology fans who want to explore the underpinnings of a popular phenomenon

Raising Good Humans (2019) is a mindful parenting guide that teaches you how to stop yelling and get grounded. It features healthy practices that can help you break generational cycles and be a better parent.

• Parents who want to stop yelling
• Teachers and parents who need better conflict management strategies
• Caregivers interested in personal development

Humor, Seriously (2021) explores the value of a human-centered approach to business, and of the funny that can be found and created in any environment. It relies on science, psychology, and humorous anecdotes from experts in the field to show how using humor can create a culture of levity, build trust, and unlock creativity.

• Leaders looking to build trust
• Managers who want to enhance creativity
• Anyone seeking more joy in work and life

The 6 Phase Meditation Method (2022) is a ground-breaking transformational guide divided into six distinct phases. In as little as 20 minutes, you can reclaim your life and reap the many practical benefits of meditation.

• Failed meditation experimenters
• Time-poor self-improvers
• Mental-fitness geeks

Surrounded By Narcissists (2022) is a guide to recognizing narcissists and understanding how they operate. Erikson suggests simple, effective methods for dealing with any narcissists you know, whether it’s your partner, a relative, someone you work with, or possibly all three – you may be surrounded.

• Victims of narcissists
• Empaths who are worried about being manipulated
• Anyone who’s interested in psychology or personality types

Stop Overthinking (2021) is an indispensable guide to breaking free from the negative thought patterns holding you back. Learn how to recognize your negative spiral triggers, overcome anxiety attacks, and declutter your mind to live a stress-free life.

• Nervous Nellies
• Persistent procrastinators
• Anybody struggling with doubt and indecision

Jerks at Work (2022) provides a handbook for how to deal with difficult people at work. Identifying seven types of jerks, it informs you about what kind of behaviors to look out for and how to deal with them in a pragmatic, positive way.

• Anyone who is struggling with a jerk at work
• Those who have a friend or loved one who won’t stop complaining about a jerk at work 
• People who are interested in how social psychology applies to the workplace

Master Your Emotions (2018) offers tips on understanding your emotions and controlling them. Instead of letting your negative emotions control your life, this guide encourages you to build positive instead of negative emotions and take back control of your life.

• People going through upsetting life situations such as the loss of a loved one
• Those trying to cope with difficult coworkers or family members
• Anyone who struggles with overwhelming emotions

101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think (2016) is an antidote to anxiety, but not in the way you think. Instead of mounting roadblocks against your darkest feelings, it encourages you to use them as agents of personal growth. Managing your thoughts will lead you toward the daily habits that will bring you fulfillment.

• People in their twenties trying to find purpose and meaning, and manage their anxiety
• Thirtysomethings who want to understand how their past has shaped their present and how they can still salvage the future
• Those who want to find joy and fulfillment in being themselves

Good Inside (2022) offers hope to parents who feel helpless when it comes to managing conflict in their homes. More than parenting, it’s about loving yourself and extending that love to your children. Dr. Becky rejects traditional reward and punishment strategies, instead encouraging parents to seek understanding with their children while still maintaining healthy boundaries.

• New parents
• Parents who are afraid it’s too late to change how they parent
• People healing from emotional damage

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents (2015) exposes the negative impacts that many adults face as the result of growing up with distant, rejecting, or self-involved parents. From demystifying the behavior of emotionally immature caregivers to providing practical tools for personal growth, it’s a step-by-step guide to healing old wounds and embracing a more positive future.

• Adult children of emotionally immature parents
• Parents who want to be more emotionally mature for their children
• Anyone interested in the dynamics of family psychology

The Happiness Trap (2007) is a self-help guide to pursuing a richer and more rewarding life instead of fleeting feelings of happiness. It outlines the six core principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy that can help you tackle unpleasant thoughts and feelings and build a fulfilling life.

• Anyone seeking happiness and failing
• People dealing with mental health problems
• People who want to start living meaningfully

Mindreader (2022) explains how to read and understand people. Written by an FBI instructor and lie-detection expert, it delves deep into how to understand situational subtext, interpret language, and determine whether a person is being honest.

• Mixed signal receivers – at work or while dating
• Those who have trouble reading others
• Negotiators who want to up their game

Do Hard Things (2022) explodes mythologies around the popular conception of toughness. It shows how traditional markers of toughness, like putting on a brave face and pushing past pain, can actually hinder physical and mental performance outcomes in the long term. Instead, real resilience comes from listening to your body and embracing your emotions.

• Employees who need resilience to succeed in challenging, high-stress roles;
• Athletes and fitness fans wanting to build physical and mental fortitude;
• Anyone who wants to face challenges with authentic toughness.

8 Secrets to Powerful Manifesting (2022) offers an eight-step approach to increasing your self-awareness, raising your energetic vibration, and bringing about your heart’s truest desires. 

• Anyone who wants to live more abundantly
• People frustrated about unfulfilled dreams
• Manifestors who aren’t seeing results as quickly as they’d like

How We Heal (2022) provides a detailed look at the complex and life-changing process of self-healing. Techniques are separated into a 4-step framework which provides encouragement, practical strategies, and journaling exercises to help you rediscover your inner power and cultivate a sense of inner peace.

• Fans of self-help books
• Anyone who wants to learn about self-healing
• People interested in mental health and wellness

The Power of the Pussy (2014) shares the twelve secret “powers” that women can use to transform their lives by changing the ways they perceive men and dating. Through straight-forward advice and positive encouragement, author Kara King gives readers tools to break the cycle of bad relationships and create the life they want with the man of their dreams.

• Fans of self-help books
• People interested in love and romance
• Single women who want to have better dating experiences with men

The Emotional Lives of Teenagers (2023) is a best-selling guide to navigating the highs and lows of parenting your child through adolescence. It dispenses honest, practical, research-informed advice aimed at helping parents understand, support, and connect with their teens in a way that honors the huge transition they’re experiencing.

• Parents looking for effective strategies to support their teen’s mental health
• Educators and youth workers seeking clinically informed advice about the adolescent years
• Anyone who wants to help the teenagers in their lives feel loved, supported, and heard as they transition into adulthood

The Procrastination Cure is a practical and motivational guide to overcoming procrastination. It offers strategies and personal insights to diagnose and address the root causes of this behavior, enabling readers to balance productivity and relaxation without guilt.

• Anyone who struggles with procrastination
• People suffering from perfectionism or resistance
• Anyone willing to introspect and develop self-awareness

Coaching for Performance (2009) is the foundational text which launched the multimillion-dollar business coaching industry. The 25th anniversary edition brings new life to the hallmark GROW model, and revisits the methods after a quarter-century of learning in performance coaching. It’s essential for leaders and coaches globally.

• Leaders looking for inspiration
• Coaches who want to understand the performance coaching method
• Anyone looking to improve the performance of their team

You Are the One You’ve Been Waiting For (2008) lays out the secret for finding happiness and intimacy in modern romantic relationships. Using the established Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, it shows that true contentment and compassion come from understanding and trusting the Self – your compassionate center of peace and clarity. By adjusting your perspective and completing some practical exercises, your relationship can start to flourish like it never has before.

• Couples who feel unable to connect despite their best efforts
• Therapists, psychoanalysts and armchair psychologists looking for a unique perspective on relationships 
• Those who feel unresolved inner turmoil holds them back from maintaining loving relationships

The Law of Attraction (2006) shows how you can use a fundamental law of the universe – the law of attraction – to manifest the life you always wanted. It explains what laws govern the world around us and how, once we understand them, we can use them to our own advantage.

• People who want to bring their ideal life to reality
• Lovers of alternative theories about the universe
• Positive thinkers in need of a little boost

Peace Is Every Step (1990) offers profound and practical teachings on mindfulness in everyday life. It emphasizes the importance of being present in each moment, transforming negative emotions, cultivating awareness, and fostering compassion and understanding.

• Those interested in mindfulness 
• Meditators who wish to deepen their practice
• Anyone looking for greater happiness and fulfillment

The Worry Trick (2016) is a no-nonsense guide to dealing with worry and anxiety. Drawing from acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, it breaks down where worry comes from and offers concrete steps on how to face and ultimately overcome it.  

• Anyone who deals with chronic worry
• Psychologists looking to deepen their knowledge of anxiety
• Students of the human condition

Read People Like a Book (2020) unravels the complex tapestry of human behavior, guiding readers to decipher verbal and non-verbal signals broadcast by people 24/7. Marrying scholarly wisdom to sly real-world tales, the book presents the art and science of people-reading with both flair and finesse. Dive in, and soon you'll be navigating human interactions like a seasoned anthropologist.

• Story seekers eyeing deeper connections
• Negotiators seeking an edge
• HR specialists scouting the right talent

The Highly Sensitive Person’s Guide to Dealing with Toxic People (2020) sheds light on why empathetic individuals tend to attract those with toxic personalities and harmful behaviors. It provides a practical guide to recognizing, mitigating, and recovering from the manipulative tactics of toxic people.  

• Sensitive types who are prone to manipulation
• Targets for narcissists and other toxic people
• Those seeking emancipation from controlling partners or family members

Emotional Intelligence Habits (2023) is a comprehensive guide to cultivating the emotional intelligence (EQ) skills essential to both personal and professional success. It covers 35 habits that underpin the highest EQ scores and offers practical exercises to get you on your way today. 

• Professionals seeking a competitive edge
• Anyone wanting to improve their interpersonal relationships
• Individuals interested in becoming better people and leaders

Getting Past Your Past (2012) offers practical eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) techniques that can help you understand how personalities develop and overcome barriers. It explains why you can become trapped in unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and provides exercises to help you take charge of your life, improve your relationships, and effect real change.

• Patients with unresolved chronic pain or unexplained medical symptoms
• Self-improvement and personal growth seekers
• Therapists and counselors looking for new techniques to help their clients

The Conquest of Happiness (1930) explores the pursuit of human happiness. It dissects common obstacles to happiness, such as competition and fatigue, as well as the various factors that contribute to it. Equal parts philosophical and practical, you’ll come away with a deepened understanding of, and preparedness for, a fulfilling life. 

• Anyone wanting to increase their sense of fulfillment
• Individuals interested in the development of the personal happiness movement
• Philosophy enthusiasts seeking an understanding of Russell’s perspective

The Status Game (2019) explores the unspoken social hierarchies and competitions for status that drive much of human behavior. Examining the hidden rules of the status game provides insight into the psychological dynamics behind people’s everyday choices and interactions, clearing a path for the ethical player to maintain their locus while thriving in a chaotic world.

• People fascinated by psychology and human behavior
• Those seeking self-knowledge and personal growth
• All interested in social dynamics and influence

The Polyvagal Theory (2011) introduces a groundbreaking understanding of the autonomic nervous system, emphasizing its role in social behavior, emotional regulation, and mental health. The theory posits the existence of three neural circuits within the autonomic nervous system, each of which plays a crucial role in shaping our psychological and physiological responses. Through this lens, it explores the neurobiological foundations of emotions, social connections, and health – offering new insights and implications for therapy, research, and interpersonal relationships.

• Therapists seeking to understand the autonomic nervous system's role in mental health
• Parents looking to comprehend and support their children's emotional development
• Anyone interested in the brain-body connection and enhancing their overall well-being

Tiny Humans, Big Emotions (2023) helps caregivers navigate and manage children's emotional outbursts, such as tantrums and meltdowns. It offers strategies to raise emotionally intelligent children by teaching them how to handle complex feelings like anger, sadness, and anxiety, emphasizing the importance of fostering emotional resilience and well-being in children through a research-based approach that strengthens the parent-child relationship.

• Parents or carers of young children
• Early childhood educators
• Parenting coaches and counselors

The Art of Positive Thinking (2023) is a guide to positivity as a practice. Through regular, simple exercises, we can all learn to change our mindsets, and improve the quality of our lives.

• Pessimists
• People who struggle with anxiety or negative thought patterns
• Anyone who wants to experience a greater sense of well-being

Feeling Good (1999) offers an uplifting perspective on managing conditions like anxiety, guilt, pessimism, and depression, emphasizing that they can be effectively addressed through scientifically proven techniques. Filled with practical strategies, it provides tools to enhance mood, build self-esteem, and better navigate the challenges of negative emotions.

• Individuals struggling with depression and anxiety
• Anyone seeking self-improvement and positivity
• Mental health professionals interested in cognitive therapy techniques

Othello (c. 1603) stands as one of Shakespeare’s most renowned tragedies. It tells the story of a respected military commander who is manipulated into questioning the loyalty of the woman he loves—setting in motion a chain of events with devastating consequences. With its powerful themes of love, betrayal, race, and revenge, the play remains strikingly relevant even today.

• Shakespeare fans unfamiliar with Othello
• Lovers of intense drama and psychological complexity
• Anyone exploring power, race, and identity in literature

Sexual Intelligence (2013) explores how beliefs, emotional awareness, and self-acceptance shape sexual satisfaction far more than physical appearance or technical skill. It challenges the idea that sex should follow a scripted formula or aim for performance-based success. Drawing on decades of real-life experience, it encourages us to embrace our own definitions of pleasure and build intimacy through authenticity, curiosity, and connection.

• Anyone seeking a healthier, less anxious sex life
• Couples wanting deeper emotional and sexual connection
• Individuals tired of chasing sexual “normalcy” or perfection

Securely Attached (2023) is an insightful exploration into the world of attachment theory and its practical implications in everyday life. It delves into how different attachment strategies, formed during early childhood, influence the way individuals interact and bond with others throughout their lives. Offering a multitude of reflection exercises, questions, and tips, its goal is to help people recognize the attachment strategies they’re currently using and help them transition to earned secure attachment over time.

• People in romantic relationships seeking insight into their attachment strategies
• Parents looking for guidance on building secure attachments with their children
• Anyone who knows or suspects they’re using insecure attachment strategies

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (2020) explores a range of mental health topics, including managing anxiety, overcoming guilt, handling addiction, and integrating mindfulness into your daily life. Filled with practical tips, exercises, and real-world examples, it offers a user-friendly approach to enhancing mental well-being.

• Anyone who has experienced depression or anxiety
• People interested in mental health disorders and solutions
• Psychology students exploring therapeutic techniques

ADHD for Smart Ass Women (2023) aims to help neurodivergent women understand themselves. By learning about the condition and using specific strategies, women with ADHD – or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – can improve their lives.

• Women with ADHD who struggle with some aspects of daily life
• People who suspect they might have ADHD
• Those who want to understand and support a loved one with ADHD

The Art of Letting Go (2023) invites you on a transformative journey toward emotional freedom. It’s a guide to shedding the burdens of the past, embracing self-compassion, and cultivating a growth mindset for a purposeful and liberated existence. Dive into this exploration and emerge more resilient, insightful, and equipped to navigate life’s challenges with grace.

• Self-help enthusiasts seeking emotional freedom
• Individuals interested in personal growth and resilience
• Readers looking for guidance on self-compassion

Positive Communication for Leaders (2023) explores the transformative power of positive communication strategies in leadership roles. It offers practical guidance on employing positive language, active listening, and constructive feedback to enhance organizational effectiveness and interpersonal relationships. Through theoretical insights and real-world applications, it aims to equip leaders with the tools to foster a more supportive and productive workplace environment.

• Corporate leaders seeking to improve team dynamics
• HR professionals interested in organizational development strategies
• Managers aiming to enhance employee engagement

Conversational Intelligence (2014) explores how brain chemistry influences the way we communicate, explaining why some conversations build trust while others create barriers. By combining insights from neuroscience with practical strategies, it offers tools to turn daily interactions into powerful opportunities for connection, innovation, and meaningful change.

• Leaders and managers looking to build more collaborative, innovative teams
• Negotiators and mediators handling complex conversations
• Anyone experiencing communication challenges in personal or professional relationships

The Genius of Empathy (2024) explores the transformative power of empathy in various aspects of life, including personal relationships and professional environments. It delves into practical techniques to cultivate empathy, aiming to enhance emotional intelligence and foster deeper connections with others.

• Individuals seeking to enhance their emotional intelligence.
• Professionals wanting to improve workplace relationships.
• People interested in developing deeper personal connections.

The Art of Reading Minds (2019) explains how we unconsciously reveal our thoughts and emotions through nonverbal cues, and provides practical tips rooted in cognitive psychology to decipher those cues and influence others’ thoughts and beliefs. By mastering the techniques outlined, we can heighten self-awareness, improve persuasion skills, and gain insights into what others are truly thinking and feeling.

• Connection-seekers wishing to gain a deeper insight into other people’s thoughts and emotions
• Communicators who want to use psychology and mentalism to improve their persuasive skills
• Anyone who’s always wondered how mentalists “read minds”

Hope For Cynics (2024) explores the widespread cynicism in modern society and its detrimental effects. It argues that this pessimistic worldview is often misplaced, as people tend to underestimate the kindness and generosity of others. It proposes “hopeful skepticism” as an antidote to cynicism, encouraging you to think critically while recognizing human strengths.

• Those feeling disillusioned and hopeless about society
• Concerned citizens seeking ways to bridge ideological divides
• Anyone interested in human nature and the possibilities of cooperation

The Anatomy of Anxiety (2022) challenges the conventional view that anxiety is solely a mental disorder. It proposes that many forms of anxiety originate from bodily imbalances rather than troubled thoughts. It offers actionable strategies for managing anxiety through lifestyle and diet adjustments, while also suggesting that some forms of anxiety can serve as helpful signals for achieving a more balanced life.

• Individuals struggling with chronic anxiety
• Highly sensitive people seeking to understand and embrace their nature
• Anyone looking to deepen their self-awareness and personal growth journey

I Know What to Do, So Why Don't I Do It? (2022) explores the complex relationship between emotions and motivation, revealing why traditional concepts of willpower and discipline often fail us. It explains why we sometimes feel paralyzed to take action, offering practical strategies to overcome inaction.

• Chronic procrastinators who struggle to get started on important tasks
• Leaders who want to better support team members dealing with motivation 
• Anyone who battles with fear of failure

Why We Do What We Do (1995) explores the science of human motivation, focusing on what drives people to act and how external influences shape their behavior. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, manager, or simply curious about human behavior, it offers transformative insights into fostering growth, collaboration, and authentic success in every area of life. 

• Parents, teachers and managers
• Self-development enthusiasts
• Psychology buffs

A Liberated Mind (2019) presents a practical framework for developing psychological flexibility through six key mental shifts, based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). It demonstrates how to move from struggling with thoughts and feelings to accepting them as natural experiences while taking meaningful action guided by personal values.

• Those going through major life transitions or facing difficult decisions
• People experiencing anxiety, stress, or recurring unwanted thoughts
• Anyone who wants to develop a healthier relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions

Tell Yourself a Better Lie (2021) explores how the stories we tell ourselves shape our reality, and offers strategies to reframe negative beliefs into empowering ones. Through practical tools and case studies, you’ll learn to identify and transform self-limiting thoughts – and take steps toward personal growth and emotional well-being. 

• Self-improvement enthusiasts seeking to overcome self-limiting beliefs
• Ambitious professionals looking to boost confidence and resilience
• Anyone struggling with persistent negative self-talk or doubt

Parenting from the Inside Out (2013) explores how a parent’s childhood experiences shape their parenting style, offering insights into the connection between early relationships and brain development. It empowers parents to build secure, compassionate connections with their children, creating a foundation for lifelong emotional health and well-being.

• New parents who want to build a secure bond with their child
• Seasoned parents ready to break free from unhealthy patterns
• Carers and educators keen to create authentic bonds with the children in their care

Breakup Bootcamp (2020) is a guide to recovery from heartbreak that’s both empathetic and practical. By working on your own thinking patterns, you can rewire your brain and your heart, living well no matter what.

• The broken-hearted
• People struggling with their thoughts and feelings
• Anyone who wants to move forward after a breakup

Think Like a Psychologist (2021) delves into the intricate dynamics of human behavior, emotions, and decision-making. By unpacking key psychological principles and uncovering the motivations driving actions, it offers practical tools and techniques to foster self-awareness, cultivate empathy, and strengthen your understanding of others.

• Individuals working on their emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills 
• Professionals in sales, marketing, or negotiation roles 
• Anyone interested in human behavior and psychology 

How to Speed Read People (2020) teaches you how to interpret the body language and emotions of others quickly, enabling you to understand unspoken cues and enhance your interactions. By mastering these skills, you can build stronger relationships, improve communication, and influence others effectively.

• Professionals seeking stronger communication and interpersonal skills
• Leaders aiming to better understand and motivate their teams
• Learners exploring personality, behavior, and emotional intelligence

Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts (2017) offers practical, science-backed tools to break free from the cycle of fear, guilt, and doubt that fuels these distressing mental loops. With relatable examples and proven techniques, you’ll find out how to take control, quiet your mind, and reclaim your peace.

• Individuals experiencing anxiety disorders
• People recovering from trauma
• Anyone curious about mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies

Shift (2025) is a comprehensive science-based guide to managing – and maybe even mastering – your emotional life. It outlines what emotions are, why they matter, and how they can be tangibly harnessed to help, not hinder, you in pursuit of a life well lived. 

• Anyone wanting to better manage their emotions  
• Parents and professionals navigating today’s complex stresses and stressors 
• Leaders and educators committed to modelling best practice 

Emotional Ignorance (2023) explores why we have emotions and what purpose they serve in our lives. Written from a neuroscientific perspective, it examines the evolutionary reasons behind our emotional responses and investigates how these powerful feelings shape our behaviors and decisions despite their seemingly irrational nature.

• Neuroscience enthusiasts seeking to better understand human emotion
• People processing grief or major life changes looking for scientific and personal insights
• Anyone navigating emotional connection in our digital age

The Confidence Gap (2010) offers a refreshing approach to combating self-doubt and overcoming the constant pressure to be more confident. With practical tools, and strategies on how to embrace your fears rather than fight them, it offers a path to break free from the cycle of perfectionism and start living a life aligned with your values. 

• Self-doubters 
• Procrastinators and perfectionists
• Anyone who feels constrained by fear

Managing Up (2025) offers practical strategies for managing workplace power dynamics and strengthening relationships with leaders. It will provide you with the tools to gain influence, advocate for your needs, and increase your authority without changing job titles. By distilling key workplace challenges into ten essential conversations, it helps you to communicate with confidence, set boundaries, and position yourself for success.

• Career-driven professionals aiming for stability and growth
• Managers and leaders improving team communication and decision-making
• Job seekers and career changers planning their next move

Live More Think Less (2021) explores metacognitive therapy, an innovative approach to combating depression by changing your relationship with your thoughts. It offers practical methods, backed by research, to help you stop the cycle of rumination and overthinking that often leads to sadness and helplessness.

• People struggling with recurring depression looking for insight
• Overthinkers who find themselves stuck in mental loops
• Anyone interested in practical, evidence-based techniques to improve mental health

How to Work with Complicated People (2025) provides practical strategies for effectively collaborating with almost any difficult individual, by emphasizing empathy, clear communication, and personal accountability. Through actionable advice, it equips readers to transform relational conflicts into opportunities for personal and professional growth. 

• Anyone struggling with an interpersonal conflict 
• Team leaders and managers 
• Human resources workers 

The Psychopathology of Everyday Life (1901) examines how seemingly minor errors – such as forgetting names, misplacing objects, or slip ups in speech – are not random accidents, but meaningful expressions of unconscious desires. By analyzing these everyday mistakes, it delves into the hidden influence of repressed thoughts and emotions, ultimately revealing that nothing in our mental life happens by chance.

• Students studying psychology
• Therapists keen to revisit classic theory
• Anyone interested in better understanding their inner life

Status Games (2021) explores how the pursuit of social status drives much of human behavior, tracing these instincts back to our brain’s evolutionary roots. It explains how our brains reward status-seeking with feel-good chemicals like serotonin, shaping the way we interact, compete, and compare ourselves to others. 

• Anyone interested in better understanding social comparison
• Students studying human behavior or psychology
• Coaches and therapists supporting personal development

The Absent Father Effect on Daughters (2021) explores the lasting psychological impact of literal or emotional father absence through the lens of Jungian analysis. It examines how this absence shapes a daughter’s identity, relationships, and self-worth –⁠ often unconsciously –⁠ by weaving personal stories, myths, and dream analysis into a powerful portrait of the wounded feminine psyche. Ultimately, it offers a path toward healing through inner reconciliation with the lost or idealized father figure.

• Adult daughters of emotionally or physically absent fathers
• Fathers seeking to repair estranged relationships
• Anyone curious about the psychological power of the father-daughter bond

Peaceful Discipline (2023) offers a compassionate, research-informed approach to parenting that emphasizes connection over correction. It integrates insights from neuroscience, attachment theory, and trauma recovery to provide practical strategies for fostering cooperation and emotional regulation in children through storytelling, play, and co-regulation techniques.

• New or aspiring parents seeking guidance
• Parents of highly sensitive or strong-willed children
• Parenting coaches, educators, and childcare professionals

How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids (2017) explores the strain that parenthood places on modern marriages, especially the imbalance of domestic labor and emotional load. It weaves together personal anecdotes, expert advice, and ample humor to offer practical strategies for better navigating marital conflict and resentment. 

• New parents navigating their “new” relationship 
• Expecting parents preparing for the changes ahead 
• Therapists or counselors supporting young families 

The New Emotional Intelligence (2025) explores how emotional intelligence is essential in today’s fast-changing world and offers a fresh, science-backed approach to developing it. It presents a practical program centered on the four key EQ skills – self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management – providing actionable strategies to help you grow emotionally and reach your full potential.

• Anyone looking to improve emotional understanding and self-control
• Professionals seeking stronger relationships and communication skills
• Those interested in practical, science-backed personal growth tools

The Happiness Experiment (2025) is a practical guide to building a happier, more fulfilling life through conscious reflection, personal values, and purposeful action. It introduces a step-by-step process called Happiness Planning, designed to help you identify what truly matters, align your actions with your goals, and turn everyday choices into lasting sources of joy. 

• Anyone seeking practical tools for lasting personal happiness
• Readers interested in values-based self-improvement
• Thinkers drawn to purpose, clarity, and rational living

The Narcissist in Your Life (2019) shines a compassionate light on the patterns of narcissistic behavior – the confusion, self-doubt, and abusive manipulation – and offers clear, practical steps to help you reclaim your sense of self. It’s both a guide and a lifeline for anyone ready to break free from toxic dynamics and begin truly healing. 

• Adult children of narcissistic parents
• Partners or ex-partners of narcissists
• People curious about narcissistic personality disorder

Aware (2025) reveals how exceptional leaders distinguish themselves through deep self-awareness. Drawing on high-level executive recruiting experience, it demonstrates how recognizing and courageously addressing personal limitations is key for leaders to build organizations that thrive.

• Senior executives and C-suite leaders who want to maximize their effectiveness 
• Entrepreneurs and founders who recognize that their personal limitations can become their company's biggest constraints
• Anyone who wants to build systems for continuous improvement

Listening When Parts Speak (2024) pairs Internal Family Systems “parts work” with ancestor-informed practices to help heal personal and intergenerational wounds through compassionate inner dialogue. It offers clear explanations, stories, and guided exercises to access Self energy, integrate protective and wounded parts, and carry the work beyond the therapy room into daily life.

• Practice-focused therapists and coaches needing quick takeaways
• Growth-oriented self-healers addressing intergenerational trauma patterns
• Time-pressed people exploring healing and IFS

Fawning (2025) reveals a little-known trauma response that explains why some people react docile and sweet in response to threat. Analyzing real-life stories of trauma survivors, this thoughtful guide shows how behaviors like people-pleasing and avoiding conflict develop as ways to stay safe, but become harmful habits. It offers practical tools to spot harmful patterns in your own life and break free from the cycle to become your true self again.

• People-pleasers who have difficulty saying no to others
• Trauma survivors who find themselves staying in toxic relationships
• Anyone interested in the psychological patterns behind codependent behaviors

The Biology of Trauma (2022) offers a groundbreaking view of trauma as a biological state held within the nervous system, not just as the result of external events. It explains how unresolved trauma can silently shape physical health, emotional well-being, and behavior patterns over time. Drawing on the latest research in medicine, neuroscience, and somatic healing, it presents a step-by-step, body-first approach to resolving trauma at its roots.

• People stuck in cycles of stress or burnout
• Readers exploring trauma beyond talk therapy
• Anyone seeking root-cause healing for chronic health issues

Dealing with Feeling (2025) examines the emotional literacy gap, or the inability to recognize and regulate emotions, along with the steep costs this dysregulation creates across all areas of life. It offers a practical system for building the emotional skills that schools and families failed to teach.

• Those struggling with emotional management who recognize patterns of suppression or explosion in their own lives
• People navigating difficult relationships at work, at home, or in their personal lives
• Anyone who feels their emotions control them rather than inform them

The Developing Mind (1999) provides a comprehensive exploration of how the mind emerges from the intricate interplay of brain, body, and relationships. Weaving together research from several disciplines, it shows how consciousness and identity develop through ongoing neural processes and interpersonal connections, ultimately presenting the mind as both profoundly embodied and relational. 

• Clinical psychologists and family therapists
• Parents and educators of children and adolescents
• Anyone curious about how consciousness and identity develop

Soft (2025) traces how feelings have shaped Western civilization across a thousand years, from medieval poetry to contemporary reforms on divorce, gay marriage and abortion. Through vivid historical analysis, this exploration shows how sentimentality in art and culture, despite being dismissed as weak or manipulative, has quietly driven social and political progress.

• History enthusiasts curious about how human emotions and social attitudes have evolved over centuries
• Art lovers who enjoy exploring connections between artistic expression and broader cultural shifts
• Anyone interested in cultural criticism and understanding contemporary debates about sensitivity and "wokeness" through a historical lens

Revealing (2026) investigates the delicate balance between keeping secrets and opening up to build meaningful trust. You'll discover how to find the Goldilocks sweet spot of disclosure and use it to build deeper connections in your relationships and career. By letting go of the fear of oversharing, you give yourself the chance to be authentically known and accepted.

• Leaders building trust through authentic vulnerability
• Daters seeking to improve initial chemistry and attraction
• Professionals managing invisible disabilities or workplace stigmas

How to Feel Loved (2026) brings together research on happiness and close relationships to explore why feeling loved can be so elusive. It argues that the key lies not in becoming more lovable, but in shifting how you show up in conversation: revealing more of your real self, and learning to truly see the people around you. Drawing on empirical psychology and relationship science, it offers five core mindsets for building the kind of connections where you feel deeply known.

• People who feel loved in theory but not always in practice
• Anyone who suspects how they show up is getting in the way of real connection
• Those craving relationships that go beyond surface-level closeness

The Art of Conscious Conversations (2022) examines how the conversations you have daily determine the quality of your relationships and your success. It identifies four distinct conversation types – storytelling, collaborative, creative, and commitment – each serving a different purpose and requiring specific skills to manage effectively. By recognizing the stories and mental habits that derail, it shows how you can transform autopilot patterns toward authentic connection and meaningful results.

• Corporate managers and team leaders
• Sales and business development professionals
• Conflict mediators and communication specialists

What’s Going Right (2026) offers a refreshing approach to mental health by shifting the focus away from endless self-criticism and toward the powerful drives that are already working within you. With insights on self-awareness, motivation, and emotional balance, it explores how people can reconnect with purpose, resilience, creativity, and genuine joy in everyday life.

• People feeling emotionally stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out
• Anyone interested in psychology and self-awareness
• Coaches and caregivers who support others going through difficult times

Smitten (2025) explores limerence, the intense form of romantic obsession that can feel more like addiction than love. Blending neuroscience with practical guidance, it explains why limerence takes hold, how it affects the brain, and how greater self-understanding can help you break free from unhealthy patterns and regain control over your emotional life.

• Self-diagnosed limerents
• Anyone who has ever experienced romantic obsession
• People who want a better understanding of their own brain

Mind Drama (2026) explores the hidden mental loops that keep us stuck in worry, self-criticism, and emotional exhaustion – and offers a toolkit for finding your way out. Blending neuroscience, psychology, and practical techniques, it offers a fresh look at how to interrupt destructive thought spirals and transform that mental energy into greater calm, creativity, and self-understanding.

• Anyone who is stuck in frustrating thought patterns, replaying past events
• People interested in psychology and neuroscience
• Folks looking for practical tools for feeling more grounded

The Secret Language of Work (2026) decodes the unwritten professional rules that govern career advancement. You’ll pick up actionable scripts and psychological strategies to advocate for yourself, handle awkward conversations, and earn respect in any corporate environment. Learning this hidden curriculum will help you build confidence and secure the compensation you deserve.

• Young professionals finding their footing in the corporate workforce
• Introverts seeking practical ways to build a professional network
• Employees wanting to negotiate higher compensation and firmer boundaries

Raising Calm Kids in a World of Worry (2025) explains how parents can respond to children’s anxiety, fear, and overwhelm in ways that build emotional regulation and resilience. It offers a practical, step-by-step framework with strategies for spotting hidden anxiety cues, handling big feelings, and supporting confidence and independence.

• Overwhelmed parents of anxious grade-school kids
• Supportive teachers and counselors handling classroom worry
• Anyone seeking practical family calm tools