From Bullied to Brilliant: How to artfully avoid fitting in

by Karen Clarke

If you or your child have ever been bullied, you know how deep the wounds can go. You know how victims often suffer in silence and feel deeply unworthy and unimportant.

'From Bullied to Brilliant' provides a radical new way to rapidly end the cycle of dominance and intimidation. Those who have been bullied will learn how to rediscover their strength and purpose, and find hope and self-acceptance.

Through actual case studies and practical advice this ground breaking book sheds light on the causes of bullying and importantly, how to end it, including:

 Why bullies attack
 The real problem – bullies and victims explained
 Ending the pattern of bullying
 Turning your pain into your greatest gain
 7 Steps to Peaceful Personal Power

Karen Clarke has a deep understanding of the bullying and social isolation facing parents and children in her coaching practice,. As a child victim of bullying and the mother of three school-aged children, Karen understands the pressures families face when bullying becomes an issue.

'From Bullied to Brilliant' helps parents, educators and victims of bullying understand how a change in thinking can end the bully-victim cycle. The world is full of questions, perhaps the answers lie within.

Foreword by Dr Arun Gandhi

279 pages, Paperback

First published May 20, 2015

About the author

Karen Clarke is the author of 'From Bullied to Brilliant - How to Artfully Avoid Fitting In' a speaker, trainer, and confidence and performance coach who helps adults and children develop resilience and overcome challenging relationships.

Karen has a deep understanding of bullying and social isolation from her professional and personal experiences of bullying, and from life as an expatriate in francophone West Africa. As the mother of three, and one of seven herself, she also understands the pressures families face when bullying becomes an issue.

As a teenager growing up in the increasingly volatile Cote D'Ivoire, Karen experience living in an unstable, socially isolating and hostile environment. The prevalence of bullying, intolerance and conflict in today's world clearly demonstrates the need to develop decisive and effective strategies to bring about lasting change.

Karen helps individuals build resilience and learn how to overcome the challenge of bullying and dominance, be they victim or perpetrator. The world may well be full of questions, but the answers lie within.

Reviews

[Ed Francis · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Learning how to value oneself often begins with hearing real stories provided by people who have experienced similar painful life situations - those who have taken steps to remove themselves from hurtful circumstances, and bravely moved on to a better life.

While reading the book ‘From Bullied to Brilliant’ we walk away with not only a cornucopia of inspiring stories, but also practical wisdom passionately provided by it’s author, Karen Clarke.

If you or someone you know has encountered bullying, is struggling with the effects of being targeted for being different and unique, then this book is most certainly an indispensable resource and not to be overlooked.

No one should ever feel it’s ok for another person to dominate us - and ‘From Bullied to Brilliant’ helps us to recognize our worth as we make our personal journey through life.”

Ed Francis
Producing Artistic Director, Rhythm Workshops
Master Drum Coach, Round Rock Drums

[Jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm surprised about the low reviews on this book. It is actually pretty good and has a lot of gold in it. Recommended.