Emma Isaacs forgot to draw up her life plan. She doesn’t have a list of five-year goals, and she doesn’t believe in work-life balance. Yet somehow she’s managed to found a multimillion-dollar global organization, become a highly sought-after speaker and media commentator, and be recognized as a prominent voice in women’s leadership―all while raising six young children.
So how does she do it all? She dives in headfirst and wings it.
Women are notorious over-preparers and underestimators when it comes to their own readiness to try something new. But as Emma teaches, what most often holds us back are our own fears, excuses, and doubts.
With her revolutionary manifesto, Winging It, Emma has written a rallying cry for all women to “do the things that scare you, build your wealth, make an impact, fail lots, and get up and try again.”
Through hilarious stories, targeted prompts, and timeless advice, Emma will inspire you to get clear on what really matters and go after your dreams, one messy step at a time. Get ready to stop hiding behind the safe option or the perfect plan―and start winging it.
Emma shows us that often the only thing holding us back is ourselves; that you can follow your dreams; and that there’s no reason not to start doing so right now.
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Emma’s energy and enthusiasm for business shine brightly.
SIR RICHARD BRANSON, Founder Virgin Group
Winging It will show you how to map out what’s important to you, stay focused on achieving your goals and thrive.
ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, co-founder The Huffington Post
Now more than ever we need to hear the voices of strong female role models in every aspect of society. Emma Isaacs’s visionary leadership has provided a platform for those voices in communities around the globe. Her work empowering women personifies influence in action and models the way for stepping into your own leadership zone with courage and confidence.
LOIS FRANKEL, NYT bestselling author ‘Nice Girls Don’t Get The Corner Office’
I started a company at age 24, built a global skincare brand, became a US Presidential Ambassador and had my children over the age of 40 – all because I never knew I couldn’t do it. I was Winging It all along! I never had a clue how to do it until I did, and now I know I’m not alone. Emma doesn’t just make it all look so easy – she charges into her life as a great big adventure and we can’t help but jump in too! Her energy is contagious, her optimism infectious and her ‘no holds barred’ bravery makes us all determined to NEVER shrink ourselves no matter what the odds are.
JANE WURWAND, co-founder Dermalogica
Emma is the type of person that just makes things happen. Every one of us can learn something from the way she conducts herself and her attitude towards life and business.
KATE HUDSON, actress and co-founder Fabletics
Winging It is the call to arms we all need. It’s the encouragement we seek and the reassurance we crave to truly step forward, arms outstretched, and ask for what we want.
AMY CUDDY, social psychologist, Harvard University Leadership teacher, bestselling author of Presence
Emma Isaacs has created an ongoing forum to allow women’s voices to be heard. She has championed the empowerment of women for many years and will continue to be an innovator and disruptor for years to come.
DEBORRA-LEE FURNESS, actor, director, activist
Emma Isaacs doesn’t just encourage us to move out of fear, she demands it of us. Winging It is the reminder we all need that life is short and we have to pack in as much living as we can. She’ll equip you with the tools to use and show you the shortcuts you need to get ahead and start thriving.
TURIA PITT, author, humanitarian, athlete
