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Red Cape Rescue: Save Your Career Without Leaving Your Job Kindle Edition

by Darcy Eikenberg (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.9 out of 5 stars 100 ratings

Are you asking yourself “should I stay at my job?” What if you didn’t have to change employers to stop being bored at work or frustrated in your career? This book gives you the answers you need.

When hard things happen in our fast-moving careers, conventional wisdom offers 2 options: A) it is time to leave your job or B) stay put and “be grateful you have a job.”

But job hunting is exhausting and complex, and workplace change often disrupts parts of our lives that were going just fine. And staying where we are, without change? That’s soul-sucking and quickly impacts the health of your mindset, physical well-being, and ability to acquire job satisfaction and career improvement.

Luckily, you can make better career decisions without resorting to the drastic measures of changing careers, finding a new job, starting a business, or bowing to an early and unwanted retirement— and without sacrificing work-life balance. You're ready for a Red Cape Rescue.

Leadership and career coach Darcy Eikenberg shares simple, practical ways to reset how you think, revise what you say, and rescue your career without quitting, feeling stuck, or changing everything in your life. As a private coach, mentor, and speaker, Coach Darcy teaches these concepts to thousands of professionals around the world, and now they can be a resource for you to find happiness at work.

In this high-energy, fun, and fast-paced book you’ll uncover:
- Surprising ways to shift your mindset and build confidence, fast!
- How to create more control over your career choices than you ever knew was possible
- What to say to ask for what you need from others—even if you have a bad manager or difficult colleagues
- Unexpected ways to protect your time and create more work-life balance, and
- New approaches to creating professional and personal success right where you are, just as you are

Plus, you’ll get Coach Darcy’s action plans—proven concepts that work in the real world, no matter what’s happening in your company or the economy.

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PRAISE FOR RED CAPE RESCUE: SAVE YOUR CAREER WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR JOB

"If you've hit a speed bump in your career, this guide will smooth out your ride and get you moving again. Darcy Eikenberg's strategies, at once eminently practical and deeply insightful, will help you see your work — and even yourself — in new ways." —Daniel H. Pink, NYT bestselling author of When, Drive, and To Sell is Human

"For anyone who's tired of being stuck, this book is like Goo-Gone for your career - no matter where you work. Smart, actionable, BS-free and totally on the money." —Leslie Ehm, WSJ & USA Today bestselling author of Swagger

"If you know that something has to change at work, but you aren't sure where to start, this is the book for you. It's a practical and fun guide that will help you take control of your professional life without compromising what matters most."—Dorie Clark, WSJ bestselling author of The Long Game, Reinventing You and executive education faculty, Duke University Fuqua School of Business

"I've spent countless hours helping friends and clients think through their career, but never felt like I was efficient in my approach. Until now. Darcy Eikenberg gives us hope paired with process, a foolproof way to supersize your work, your life and your impact on the world." —Mo Bunnell, author of "The Snowball System," CEO & Founder, Bunnell Idea Group, Inc

"Darcy Eikenberg showcases a no-nonsense approach to escaping the noise in our heads and reclaiming our power. Her universal insights guide readers through difficult subjects like self-worth, doubt, and career planning with ease. Red Cape Rescue is a must-read for professionals of any age facing a fork in their career path. Let Coach Darcy hand you your red cape." —April Stercula, CEO, Baxter Marine Group

"Coach Darcy's book can turn even the most miserable, anxiety-provoking work situations - including the infamous, I'm stuck and don't have the energy to figure it out - into an action plan that will excite you, a team, or a whole company. With a fun and pragmatic approach, she will nurture your inner cheerleader and knows just the right words to say for forward progress, even when it's all still imperfect."—Andrea Loewendorf, Global Head of Access & Pricing, Rheumatology, UCB

"RECOMMENDED. Overall, Eikenberg's book is filled with one "aha" moment after another and is a surefire game-changer in the world of career development." —US Review of Books

From the Author

If you're thinking it's time to find a new your job, start a new business, or retire early, do me a favor first.

Read this book (or heck, just skim the table of contents) before you jump. You might find—as thousands of my clients have— that you CAN change your life at work in ways that work for YOU, right where you are, just as you are. Or, you'll get clearer about what might be possible in new opportunities so you don't make the same career mistakes over and over again.

In this book, I'm handing you the guide I've developed as a successful coach of leaders and high-performing professionals battling all kinds of career and personal change. I'll teach you the simple, practical adjustments you can adapt in your own career situations—ones that'll benefit you no matter what you do next.


    • In Part 1: Reset How You Think, you'll learn how to shift your mindset and build your confidence, getting clear on what you control and what you don't.

    • In Part 2: Revise What You Say, you'll gain fresh strategies for more powerful conversations with your colleagues, and even with yourself. (My fave chapter here is "Ask for What You Need," with specific scripts to use.)

    • Finally, in Part 3: Reinvent What You Do, you'll discover how to battle the blocks, protect your time (yes, I'll teach you how to Drop Some Balls—really.) You'll move your career forward in ways that match who you want to be and get you what you want most.


    At the end of each chapter, you'll find an     action plan to put these ideas in motion. These actions have been used successfully by real people in the real world, and will help you get unstuck and maybe even rescue yourself within your own career. Plus, once you learn these ways of taking back control of your career, you can teach others how to do it, too.

    While I'm here to serve as your faithful champion and I want to see you standing confident in your career once again, I'm mindful of the bigger stakes at hand. Our world is filled with problems. Okay, your company may refer to them in code, calling them "challenges" or "opportunities." I get it. But no matter what pretty name you use, you know much is broken.

    But then, there's YOU.

    You with your unique superpowers, strengths and skills. You with your special abilities to influence and choose and help.

    You're the solution, and it's my honor to support you through this book and the tools associated with it.

    Knowing you're out there, I feel hope.

    When you pick up this book, you're on your way to becoming the hero you're proud of in your work and your life, feeling strong and confident about your career decisions and your life at work once again.

    Thank goodness you're out there, because we need you in our world of work, now more than ever.

    It's time to soar. Thanks for reading,

    Always, Darcy
    Darcy Eikenberg
    Author, Red Cape Rescue: Save Your Career Without Leaving Your Job

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    • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09FYRZ29M
    • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Page Two Press
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    • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 12, 2021
    • Language ‏ : ‎ English
    • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
    • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
    • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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    • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
    • Print length ‏ : ‎ 248 pages
    • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1774581650
    • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
    • Customer Reviews:
      4.9 out of 5 stars 100 ratings

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    Darcy Eikenberg is on a mission to help us change our lives at work without having to change everything in our lives, especially during times of great change (and face it—when AREN'T we managing change?) She's the author of Red Cape Rescue: Save Your Career Without Leaving Your Job which shows how to get more of what you want without resorting to drastic measures of changing careers or finding a new job—and without sacrificing your health or family life.

    Her strategies help generate more clarity, confidence, and control—plus, they inspire a bit of courage to help handle our complex lives at work. She’s coached leaders at companies such as Aon, The Coca-Cola Company, State Farm, and Deloitte, and offers encouraging ways to change work for the better, for good.

    Before launching leadership career coaching firm RedCapeRevolution.com, Darcy was a principal at human resources consulting firm Hewitt Associates (now part of Alight Solutions), where she served on both the Southeast and the North American Communication Consulting Leadership teams. She's been quoted in Forbes, the Harvard Business Review, Mashable, The Ladders, CNN and more. Connect directly through her free Insider Community at RedCapeInsider.com and get the latest stories, career strategies, and free tools.

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    Customers find the book's advice practical and actionable, with one noting how it combines leadership coaching insights with actionable steps. Moreover, the book is easy to read and features a great sense of humor. Additionally, customers appreciate its communication skills content, with one review highlighting how it helps readers have key conversations with employers.

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    Customers appreciate the book's actionable advice and practical strategies for career revitalization, with one customer noting how it combines leadership coaching insights with specific steps.

    "...job change, but I can also see that it's particularly useful to those feeling slammed at work, which is most of us...." Read more

    "...a seasoned leadership and career coach, provides practical, actionable strategies to help you reset your mindset, reclaim control over your career..." Read more

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    "...I appreciated the bite size, clever and memorable pieces of information. Many of the tips I use day in and day out...." Read more

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    Customers find the book easy to read and enjoyable, with one customer describing it as a no-nonsense guide to personal and career reinvention.

    "...I felt guided, held in wise hands and entertained throughout...." Read more

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    Customers appreciate the book's humor, noting its great sense of humor and light-hearted tone.

    "...It's a special gift to make the work of changing yourself both funny and useful. Darcy does both...." Read more

    "...is no question that Coach Darcy is a gifted communicator with a great sense of humor and easy style...." Read more

    "...Intent; Listen to the Whispers; Affirm the Squirm, which is a funny title that makes sense...." Read more

    "...The light-hearted tone makes this fun to read, but the exercises are deep and very effective...." Read more

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    Customers appreciate the book's communication skills, with several mentioning it helps them communicate effectively with colleagues, and one customer noting it provides guidance on having key conversations with employers.

    "...your mindset, reclaim control over your career, and communicate effectively with colleagues, even in challenging work environments...." Read more

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    Customers enjoy the stories in the book, with one noting how they help readers create their own narrative.

    "...This is hard but important work as you create your story. Thank you Darcy for sharing your superpowers with your signature Red Cape." Read more

    "...Part a workbook of truly valuable exercises, and part real-life stories that demonstrate how the reflections can benefit...." Read more

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    Don't lose your life to save your career! Darcy can help!
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    Don't lose your life to save your career! Darcy can help!
    Did your career go south as a result of the pandemic? Or possibly you are looking for a change with your career and life but don’t want to go through the full excruciating process? Now is the time for you to take control of your career and thrive at work! You are ready for a Red Cape Rescue! Leadership and career coach, Darcy Eikenberg is your guide! Learn how to transform your life at work without resorting to the drastic measures of changing careers, finding a new job, starting a business, or bowing to an early and unwanted retirement! All while not sacrificing your health, family life, and well-being. Don’t expect basic, cookie-cutter tactics on how to elevate your career and life in this book. Darcy will take you on a high-energy, fun, and fast-paced journey sharing simple, yet practical ways to: - Reset how you think - Revise what you say - Rescue your career without quitting, feeling stuck, or changing everything in your life My favorite part about this book is the action plans with proven concepts that work in the real world, no matter the state of your company or economy. These principles and action tactics are pandemic-proof! Darcy says, “Don’t change your job. Change your life at work. Start your Red Cape Rescue today.”
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    • LL
      5.0 out of 5 stars We all need Coach Darcy in our pocket!
      Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2024
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      I love a book that speaks directly to me, and this truly reads like Coach Darcy is sitting next to me, walking me through my own coaching program.

      I felt guided, held in wise hands and entertained throughout.

      This book applies really to anyone, even if you aren't mid career or job change, but I can also see that it's particularly useful to those feeling slammed at work, which is most of us.

      I was instantly able to apply the techniques and examples to my own world (particularly the conversation in my own head). She got me with one of the first questions "What are you trying to control right now?".

      It's a special gift to make the work of changing yourself both funny and useful. Darcy does both.

      This is a great gift for anyone who wants an internal upgrade, and also for teams who might want to adopt this frame together.
      ENJOY!
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    • Marcia D.
      5.0 out of 5 stars Start living the life you want now!
      Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2024
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      "Red Cape Rescue" is a game-changer for anyone stuck in the age-old dilemma of whether to stay in a job or move on. Rather than simply choosing between staying put or jumping ship, this book offers a third path: finding happiness and fulfillment right where you are. Darcy Eikenberg, a seasoned leadership and career coach, provides practical, actionable strategies to help you reset your mindset, reclaim control over your career, and communicate effectively with colleagues, even in challenging work environments.

      Filled with high-energy insights and real-world advice, "Red Cape Rescue" reveals how to protect your time, build work-life balance, and achieve success both professionally and personally. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to transform their work experience without undergoing a complete life overhaul. Whether you're dealing with a tough boss, feeling stuck, or simply seeking more joy in your job, this book is your guide to creating a more satisfying career.
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    • pcsutton
      5.0 out of 5 stars Great advice!
      Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2024
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      I bought the book to work through my own conundrums at work but I've since used it with our entire leadership team. The book is an easy read, the advice is sound, and I find myself using it all the time!
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    • Jeff Rech
      5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless tips you will be able to apply immediately
      Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024
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      Not often you can say you really enjoyed a career related book, but I honestly enjoyed this book. I appreciated the bite size, clever and memorable pieces of information. Many of the tips I use day in and day out.

      I have also subscribed to Darcy’s blog and I honestly feel like she is sitting on my shoulder, topics she writes about are so timely and helpful.
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    • Roger Dooley
      5.0 out of 5 stars Read this before you quit!
      Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2024
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      In "Red Cape Rescue," Darcy Eikenberg offers a refreshing take on career fulfillment. Instead of the conventional advice to leave a job when dissatisfaction hits, Eikenberg offers practical strategies to reinvigorate your current position. She combines leadership coaching insights with actionable steps, making it clear that job satisfaction is achievable... often without drastic changes. Her approach to mindset shifts, effective communication, and work-life balance is accessible and compelling. Eikenberg’s guidance is not just theoretical; it's grounded in real-world application. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to find joy and success in their existing career.
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    • PrincetonNJ
      5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to reset your career without running away
      Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
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      Red Cape Rescue is an easy-to-read, actionable guide to getting unstuck at work. If you are feeling disconnected, blah, tapped out or unsure if you are doing the right job or at the right company, this book will help you make the most of where you are and figure out how to line up who you are with what you are doing. Highly recommended.
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    • Jeffrey Daniher
      5.0 out of 5 stars When you find something good, you want to share it. This is one of those things
      Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2021
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      From the title, you would think that you have to be in major trouble to benefit from this book. Not True. Anybody who reads this book will benefit from at least one of the chapters. Why? Because if you have been doing things for a while, you may be stuck without even knowing it. And Coach Darcy has a way of gently guiding you with questions to get you to think, and say and do...differently.

      As she says, what you think, say and do are the only things that you can control 100%. Everything else is outside of your control. So, by working on you, whether you are bored, or stuck, or burned out, or fill in the blank here, you can make progress. Progress to feel better about what you do. Progress to modify the words that come out of your moth. Progress towards more of doing the right things.

      My favorite chapter in the book is actually the opposite of the last sentence. It is lucky chapter 13, Drop Some Balls. I won't spoil it for you, however the thoughts and permission that this chapter can give you is worth at least twice the cost of the book. More likely 10 or 100 times!

      I need to have full disclosure. Coach Darcy has been my business coach for over a decade. Coach Darcy is a large part of why my business partner and I survived (and thrived!) in a partnership for 22 years (and counting...). Not everyone may have the privilege of being able to work directly with a talent like Darcy Eikenberg. But with her second book, many, many more people can get the conversational and friendly encouragement needed to reframe and refocus. On the things you can control. Rather than the things you cannot.

      So, download the Kindle version, or buy the paperback. Dive in. And from the first chapter, your new friend, Coach Darcy, will help you!
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    • Sam
      5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic career advice whether you want to stay or move on
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2022
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      This book really loved up to all my expectations. It is an easy read, and I really felt like Darcy was in the room with me just talking to me. You can pick and choose the relevant chapters and there are some great exercises to complete, these really helped me sort out the confusion and difficulties in my own brain. Darcy has a real skill at making you feel you can do it and you are the hero! Go darcy and thank you!
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