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The Phoenix Career Principles: Rising from Employee Ashes to the Flame of Entrepreneurial Success
Are You Ready to Become the Driving Force of Your Career?
Forget the concept of a job for life – in today’s fast changing world your career can be riding high one minute and be abruptly ended the next. When your career ends, your family responsibilities, finances and self-confidence all
take a hit.
Whether you want to keep the job you have, safely leave the career you hate or find purpose in your working life, The Phoenix Career Principles is your blueprint.
This easy-to-follow book for managing an important pillar of your life shows you how “The Phoenix Career Principles is filled with actionable steps and inspiration to help you build a secure and satisfying career that leverages the entrepreneurial journey. . . If you’re looking to not only enhance your career, but also to feel meaning in your life through the work that you do, this book is for you!”
— Cloris Kylie , Bestselling author of Beyond Influencer Marketing
Forget the concept of a job for life – in today’s fast changing world your career can be riding high one minute and be abruptly ended the next. When your career ends, your family responsibilities, finances and self-confidence all
take a hit.
Whether you want to keep the job you have, safely leave the career you hate or find purpose in your working life, The Phoenix Career Principles is your blueprint.
This easy-to-follow book for managing an important pillar of your life shows you how “The Phoenix Career Principles is filled with actionable steps and inspiration to help you build a secure and satisfying career that leverages the entrepreneurial journey. . . If you’re looking to not only enhance your career, but also to feel meaning in your life through the work that you do, this book is for you!”
— Cloris Kylie , Bestselling author of Beyond Influencer Marketing
164 pages, Paperback
Published June 2, 2022
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August 19, 2022
The Review
This was such a well-developed, captivating, and engaging read. What amazed me right away was how much information the author was able to fit into such a short read. The detailed way the author outlined the steps that they took to safely step away from the hustle and bustle of work to find their passions in work and the entrepreneurial spirit that they needed to succeed was so inspiring to read about.
The two things that stood out to me as a reader were both the balance between personal experiences and practical guidelines for implementing these practices for both maintaining one’s current position at work in order to help sustain one’s income while also implementing them into driving their passion and dream jobs forward. The constant fears and pitfalls of becoming your own boss in life have always been the loss of income in a world that is becoming more and more expensive to live in. The author’s easy-to-understand and engaging steps, as well as their experiences, allowed this reader to find the steps to pursue one’s dream career without losing the means to survive and thrive in life.
The Verdict
Thoughtful, engaging, and educational, author Tony Pisanelli’s “The Phoenix Career Principles” is must-read nonfiction read on business and entrepreneurship. I thought the book was well written and thought out, and the clear and cons way the author delivered these practices opened up the reader’s minds and approached the tough subject of striking out on one’s own path with such a caring hand.
This was such a well-developed, captivating, and engaging read. What amazed me right away was how much information the author was able to fit into such a short read. The detailed way the author outlined the steps that they took to safely step away from the hustle and bustle of work to find their passions in work and the entrepreneurial spirit that they needed to succeed was so inspiring to read about.
The two things that stood out to me as a reader were both the balance between personal experiences and practical guidelines for implementing these practices for both maintaining one’s current position at work in order to help sustain one’s income while also implementing them into driving their passion and dream jobs forward. The constant fears and pitfalls of becoming your own boss in life have always been the loss of income in a world that is becoming more and more expensive to live in. The author’s easy-to-understand and engaging steps, as well as their experiences, allowed this reader to find the steps to pursue one’s dream career without losing the means to survive and thrive in life.
The Verdict
Thoughtful, engaging, and educational, author Tony Pisanelli’s “The Phoenix Career Principles” is must-read nonfiction read on business and entrepreneurship. I thought the book was well written and thought out, and the clear and cons way the author delivered these practices opened up the reader’s minds and approached the tough subject of striking out on one’s own path with such a caring hand.
October 25, 2022
The phrase, “the only constant is change,” perfectly summarizes life. Many go through periods of dissatisfaction, transition, and restoration and reinvention if lucky. This cyclical nature of ebbs and flows, boom or bust, dysphoria and euphoria is the crucible that gave birth to the self-help genre.
The recognition of this life cycle and the acknowledgement that it is a universal characteristic inherent in us all enables the continued growth of this genre. As each person goes through their own journey, they gather insights, advice, coping mechanisms, and community.
The Phoenix Career Principles relates to the cycle of career and purpose, which can be a metaphor for life. While this book focuses on transitioning from dissatisfaction to fulfillment in your career, you can adapt its principles to many facets of life. The Phoenix Career Principles isn’t exploring something new or saying something that hasn’t been said before. It is, however, saying it in a refreshing way that allows for another side of life’s prism to shine.
Pisanelli’s concept of a phoenix rising from the ashes is incredibly apt and gives a distinct vision readers can latch on to. It is relatable, and its symbolism permeates each chapter. It is easy for a writer of this genre to veer into a macro outlook and seek to address various facets of life, but Pisanelli’s focus keeps the reader engaged and on task. Incidentally, this focus on message allows for an expanded vision of that message to be adapted into other fields.
While the book’s foundation is based on Pisanelli’s background and experience in business and finance, its essence captures life and reveals how the principles can be used in decision making for other careers—and life. This book was well-presented and researched. The quotations, definitions, and citations complimented the personal stories and reinforced the book’s thesis and goals. The format was precise, and the bubbles that highlighted key concepts and quotes enabled personal annotation, which is always handy when reading a text in this genre.
The narrative’s pacing was equivalent to talking over a puzzle with a friend over coffee. The examples used and the chosen stories reflected Pisanelli’s transition process, which again offers insight by example.
Post pandemic, many have found themselves in flux. As the world’s economy seeks to decelerate the free fall of an oncoming, devastating recession, careers are unstable, and dissatisfaction is at an all-time high. People are not only experiencing mid-life crises but crises in general. Existentialism is prevalent, and finding one’s purpose has become the new Holy Grail. In this search, Pisanelli’s book is equivalent to a road map offering insights, instruction, and direction, supported by giants in the field, such as Maslow, Herzberg, and DeMartini. Transition, like change, is challenging and scary.
Pisanelli’s approach removes some of that fear and replaces it with methods and techniques that can help solidify and focus the reader on the next steps. Being reminded of these strategies always happens at the best possible time, and this book is THE reminder that many will not be aware they needed.
One of the images Pisanelli used, “a tumbleweed,” was so succinct and descriptive that I was amazed I hadn’t encountered it before. This image, like the phoenix, is incredibly insightful and profound, especially concerning transition. Like tumbleweed, this book can easily be overlooked for its unassuming and simple presentation, but make no mistake, it is a capable resource for everyone on this journey.
Pisanelli’s experience as a career coach is evident in his focused yet personable approach. Indeed, this book can be, is, and should be his calling card. It is the very aesthetic of brand marketing. Pisanelli is giving an introductory session; while some may find it presumptuous or off-putting, his tone makes the biggest difference.
This book is more than timely. It is essential reading! At a time when life is basically a dumpster fire, this book is the perfect reminder that something beautiful can arise from the ashes.
Pros:
• Personal stories were relatable
• Key concepts and quotes to pay attention to were emphasized in bubbles
• Timely, relevant, and well researched
• Brand marketing
• Phoenix concept and tumbleweed metaphor – novel and insightful
Cons:
• Brand marketing
• A couple of typos, and on pages 28-29, a small paragraph repeats
Cover Score: 9/10
Book Score: 8.5/10
Original review by Reviewblr @ Scribble's Worth Book Reviews - https://scribblesworth.wordpress.com/...
The recognition of this life cycle and the acknowledgement that it is a universal characteristic inherent in us all enables the continued growth of this genre. As each person goes through their own journey, they gather insights, advice, coping mechanisms, and community.
The Phoenix Career Principles relates to the cycle of career and purpose, which can be a metaphor for life. While this book focuses on transitioning from dissatisfaction to fulfillment in your career, you can adapt its principles to many facets of life. The Phoenix Career Principles isn’t exploring something new or saying something that hasn’t been said before. It is, however, saying it in a refreshing way that allows for another side of life’s prism to shine.
Pisanelli’s concept of a phoenix rising from the ashes is incredibly apt and gives a distinct vision readers can latch on to. It is relatable, and its symbolism permeates each chapter. It is easy for a writer of this genre to veer into a macro outlook and seek to address various facets of life, but Pisanelli’s focus keeps the reader engaged and on task. Incidentally, this focus on message allows for an expanded vision of that message to be adapted into other fields.
While the book’s foundation is based on Pisanelli’s background and experience in business and finance, its essence captures life and reveals how the principles can be used in decision making for other careers—and life. This book was well-presented and researched. The quotations, definitions, and citations complimented the personal stories and reinforced the book’s thesis and goals. The format was precise, and the bubbles that highlighted key concepts and quotes enabled personal annotation, which is always handy when reading a text in this genre.
The narrative’s pacing was equivalent to talking over a puzzle with a friend over coffee. The examples used and the chosen stories reflected Pisanelli’s transition process, which again offers insight by example.
Post pandemic, many have found themselves in flux. As the world’s economy seeks to decelerate the free fall of an oncoming, devastating recession, careers are unstable, and dissatisfaction is at an all-time high. People are not only experiencing mid-life crises but crises in general. Existentialism is prevalent, and finding one’s purpose has become the new Holy Grail. In this search, Pisanelli’s book is equivalent to a road map offering insights, instruction, and direction, supported by giants in the field, such as Maslow, Herzberg, and DeMartini. Transition, like change, is challenging and scary.
Pisanelli’s approach removes some of that fear and replaces it with methods and techniques that can help solidify and focus the reader on the next steps. Being reminded of these strategies always happens at the best possible time, and this book is THE reminder that many will not be aware they needed.
One of the images Pisanelli used, “a tumbleweed,” was so succinct and descriptive that I was amazed I hadn’t encountered it before. This image, like the phoenix, is incredibly insightful and profound, especially concerning transition. Like tumbleweed, this book can easily be overlooked for its unassuming and simple presentation, but make no mistake, it is a capable resource for everyone on this journey.
Pisanelli’s experience as a career coach is evident in his focused yet personable approach. Indeed, this book can be, is, and should be his calling card. It is the very aesthetic of brand marketing. Pisanelli is giving an introductory session; while some may find it presumptuous or off-putting, his tone makes the biggest difference.
This book is more than timely. It is essential reading! At a time when life is basically a dumpster fire, this book is the perfect reminder that something beautiful can arise from the ashes.
Pros:
• Personal stories were relatable
• Key concepts and quotes to pay attention to were emphasized in bubbles
• Timely, relevant, and well researched
• Brand marketing
• Phoenix concept and tumbleweed metaphor – novel and insightful
Cons:
• Brand marketing
• A couple of typos, and on pages 28-29, a small paragraph repeats
Cover Score: 9/10
Book Score: 8.5/10
Original review by Reviewblr @ Scribble's Worth Book Reviews - https://scribblesworth.wordpress.com/...
September 30, 2022
The Phoenix Career Principles by Tony Pisanelli is a strategic self-help book to achieve success in professional life. The author, in this guide through his expertise and experience explains the importance of taking charge of working life in today's ever so changing world. From career management to becoming one's own boss, the author advices how to make that transition, which mistakes to avoid and ways to make that journey less challenging. Entrepreneurship has become a life saver for many people across the world as innumerable job losses have occurred and will continue to do so and with author’s expertise delivering the framework and action-based plans, the forward journey becomes easier. Mr. Pisanelli's guidance is easy to understand, and book is organized for ease of the readers. I have learned great deal from the wealth of knowledge provided and I am confident this guide will help many more in their careers and entrepreneur journey.
September 24, 2022
This book will say all about what is change and how you can manage this unstoppable force.
The Phoenix Career Principles offers insight into a solid formula to navigate change. This solid formula is provided by the expertise of the author from his days in the corporate world.
The book is written mainly for businessmen/women, that seek to differentiate their values in their working place because of the constant change that happens in the corporate world.
Some of the topics this book focuses on are strategic planning, risk management, human motivation, and philosophical principles.
The book was written in a very intimate way. We see the ups and downs of our authors with reflections and alternate ways to improve themself professionally and many people can relate to this type of situation. I enjoyed the book and I would highly recommend it.
The Phoenix Career Principles offers insight into a solid formula to navigate change. This solid formula is provided by the expertise of the author from his days in the corporate world.
The book is written mainly for businessmen/women, that seek to differentiate their values in their working place because of the constant change that happens in the corporate world.
Some of the topics this book focuses on are strategic planning, risk management, human motivation, and philosophical principles.
The book was written in a very intimate way. We see the ups and downs of our authors with reflections and alternate ways to improve themself professionally and many people can relate to this type of situation. I enjoyed the book and I would highly recommend it.
September 28, 2022
Tony Pisanelli’s The Phoenix Career Principles: Rising from Employee Ashes to the Flame of Entrepreneurial Success, is an encouraging book that will help you navigate the ever-changing workplace of today and the future.
Basing his book on the legend of the phoenix rising from the ashes, Pisanelli lays out a guidebook on how to survive things such as layoffs or firing and how to make oneself needed and relevant at work.
I thought the book was very uplifting and full of helpful insight and advice. There are always adverse unavoidable situations we encounter, but what determines our experience is what we do with them, and this book explains just how to do that.
If you’re looking for a way to get unstuck or just wanting to know how to tap into your own potential, I would absolutely suggest reading this book.
Basing his book on the legend of the phoenix rising from the ashes, Pisanelli lays out a guidebook on how to survive things such as layoffs or firing and how to make oneself needed and relevant at work.
I thought the book was very uplifting and full of helpful insight and advice. There are always adverse unavoidable situations we encounter, but what determines our experience is what we do with them, and this book explains just how to do that.
If you’re looking for a way to get unstuck or just wanting to know how to tap into your own potential, I would absolutely suggest reading this book.
September 24, 2022
Are you looking to progress your work lifestyle into something more profitable? Does that involve safely leaving your career that you hate or finding purpose in your work life? The Phoenix Career Principles is the blueprint for progress. It allows you to educate yourselves on learning how to drive your career forward, igniting an entrepreneurial flame within you. It does this by telling you about important key points such as how to keep your job when everybody is losing theirs, avoiding key mistakes that could be fatal to your career, and how to step into a world of new employment opportunities. It's a great book for people looking to move forward in their career, even if you're not looking to switch careers it can still help you in the one you're in.
September 30, 2022
Rise from the ashes.
I love the Phoenix, I think it is an amazing metaphor. The concept of rising from the ashes is, in my opinion, one of the best advice for life in general. This concept also applies to business and work.
Tony Pisanelli, the author of this book, offers a guide to survive and adapt to today's ever-changing world. The layoffs and the hateful jobs can be a big problem for people, but they also can be an opportunity to improve our lives and encourage us to live new experiences.
The author describes his book as an easy-to-follow one: I am not sure that it's true because most of these situations are a challenge, but I think he tries to be positive and it is possible to overcome them. I liked it!
I love the Phoenix, I think it is an amazing metaphor. The concept of rising from the ashes is, in my opinion, one of the best advice for life in general. This concept also applies to business and work.
Tony Pisanelli, the author of this book, offers a guide to survive and adapt to today's ever-changing world. The layoffs and the hateful jobs can be a big problem for people, but they also can be an opportunity to improve our lives and encourage us to live new experiences.
The author describes his book as an easy-to-follow one: I am not sure that it's true because most of these situations are a challenge, but I think he tries to be positive and it is possible to overcome them. I liked it!
September 26, 2022
“The Phoenix Career Principles” by author Tony Pisanelli is especially useful in the nowadays world context, after the Pandemic. Job concepts have changed. Many employees were dismissed, many careers were ended. Many people had to look for new employment opportunities.
As per the title, the main goal of this book is to assist readers to rise from employee ashes to the flame of entrepreneurial success. And it certainly accomplished in the management of change forces, the accompaniment of the career transition and the design of strategies to manage entrepreneurship. As a plus, it gives clear and helpful action plans and frameworks for immediate and practical usage with rapid outcomes.
As per the title, the main goal of this book is to assist readers to rise from employee ashes to the flame of entrepreneurial success. And it certainly accomplished in the management of change forces, the accompaniment of the career transition and the design of strategies to manage entrepreneurship. As a plus, it gives clear and helpful action plans and frameworks for immediate and practical usage with rapid outcomes.
September 27, 2022
The Phoenix Career Principles: Rising from Employee Ashes to the Flame of Entrepreneurial Success was written by author Tony Pisanelli. If you're someone who's struggling between keeping your job or searching for a new one, if you're not sure if the job you're in is the right one or not, then this book is meant for you. It'll drive you through the muddles of uncertainty and assist you in making the right career decisions for you. This book is like an all-inclusive guide to all your professional subsets. Get it right away and give your career new wings of success. I have been reading this book for a while now and it has got me hooked through some life-changing knowledge.
September 27, 2022
The Phoenix Career Principles is a book I wish I had read before. I have always thought getting one job and sustaining it for a long time and even get retired from that very same job was like a dream we were all supposed to fulfill. This book helps us understand that nowadays we have different options and we can definitely step into a new world of employment opportunities.
This book is written in the form of a guide with plenty of fulfillable actions we can take in order to work hard while we live meaningful and happy lives. Simple vocabulary was used and the author talks simply and straight to us. Recommended!
This book is written in the form of a guide with plenty of fulfillable actions we can take in order to work hard while we live meaningful and happy lives. Simple vocabulary was used and the author talks simply and straight to us. Recommended!
September 28, 2022
First of all, I would like to say that the phoenix is the most sublime bird in mythology and the message it transmits is always helpful and eye opening, which was the main reason why I chose this book.
The information contained in this title is clear, organized in the best possible way and perfectly understandable, even in the case of readers without prior knowledge on the topic.
The guidance, the thoughtful wisdom and inspiration of the author is pretty good and the steps are easy to follow.
Everyone needs to read this book; it’s a treasure that teaches the readers that although we live in a fast-changing routine, we can feel safe having a backup plan.
The information contained in this title is clear, organized in the best possible way and perfectly understandable, even in the case of readers without prior knowledge on the topic.
The guidance, the thoughtful wisdom and inspiration of the author is pretty good and the steps are easy to follow.
Everyone needs to read this book; it’s a treasure that teaches the readers that although we live in a fast-changing routine, we can feel safe having a backup plan.
September 29, 2022
Rise from the embers
Nobody wants to stay stagnant in any particular job, and staying relevant in your current position may require you to change certain things about how you approach your job. The author gives us good advice in this book about how to keep yourself relevant to your boss. How to avoid mistakes, if you absolutely hate your job he gives you advice on how to safely leave it so that you're not Burning Bridges he also has a chapter on work and life balance which is very helpful. The information is helpful and the book isnt long which helps you to easily read and digest the advice. A good book for those looking for a change.
Nobody wants to stay stagnant in any particular job, and staying relevant in your current position may require you to change certain things about how you approach your job. The author gives us good advice in this book about how to keep yourself relevant to your boss. How to avoid mistakes, if you absolutely hate your job he gives you advice on how to safely leave it so that you're not Burning Bridges he also has a chapter on work and life balance which is very helpful. The information is helpful and the book isnt long which helps you to easily read and digest the advice. A good book for those looking for a change.
September 30, 2022
The Phoenix Career Principles by Tony Pisanelli is a key manual to assist people in increasing their self-assurance and highlighting the way we all approach job searching and to reach the point we want in our work life.
All along the book, I could see that the author delivered his concepts as principles of the Phoenix Career concept. Along each page, I reaffirmed the ideas of encouragement and managing external change, dissatisfaction, transition and reinventing ideas. I found each topic not only enriching, but also of great interest. Moreover, the writing style of the author made it possible for me to follow the reading in a wonderful way. I'll really recommend it!
All along the book, I could see that the author delivered his concepts as principles of the Phoenix Career concept. Along each page, I reaffirmed the ideas of encouragement and managing external change, dissatisfaction, transition and reinventing ideas. I found each topic not only enriching, but also of great interest. Moreover, the writing style of the author made it possible for me to follow the reading in a wonderful way. I'll really recommend it!
October 4, 2022
“The Phoenix Career Principles: Rising from Employee Ashes to the Flame of Entrepreneurial Success” written by author Tony Pisanelli is a short easy to follow book aimed at helping us live the life we want either with our current job, keeping it, or looking for another want we need to feel better.
The book provides easy to follow and understand steps to fulfill what we want, such as a successful career. I found it interesting and completely inspiring. I would recommend reading it because I am sure it can help many people who feel lost at what to do with their jobs/careers.
The book provides easy to follow and understand steps to fulfill what we want, such as a successful career. I found it interesting and completely inspiring. I would recommend reading it because I am sure it can help many people who feel lost at what to do with their jobs/careers.
October 5, 2022
“The Phoenix Career Principles: Rising from Employee Ashes to the Flame of Entrepreneurial Success” is the right book to read in this era regarding working life. It seemed to be very accurate in expressing the different concerns and challenges that the working system poses nowadays. We can no longer settle quietly into a position forever as our parents and grandparents did decades ago, today we must develop new skills.
In this changing, fast and dynamic reality, how do we find tranquility and happiness? Tony Pisanelli and his fantastic writing have resolved many of those questions for me. This is an easy and inspiring read.
In this changing, fast and dynamic reality, how do we find tranquility and happiness? Tony Pisanelli and his fantastic writing have resolved many of those questions for me. This is an easy and inspiring read.
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