Audacious Resilience – How To Turn Adversity into Leadership Power
A psychology-backed guide that transforms your most difficult experiences into leadership advantages through cognitive reframing, structured reflection, and resilience-building strategies.
There comes a time in life when something devastating happens—something so profoundly terrible that you are deeply changed. If it occurs during childhood, it likely has quietly influenced your entire adult self. During adulthood, this could be an unexpected financial hardship due to a recession or layoff, an unexpected medical expense, the death of a loved one, a mentor, or a child, a divorce or loss of an important relationship, or a health scare.
Past, present, or future, when an adverse event happens, we often we hide our hurt from ourselves and from others. However, psychological studies show that we can become a better business leader for having gone through a significant challenge and coming out the other side, if only we embrace our resilience. This is not hyperbole—it is a fact supported by documented psychological studies and stories of successful business leaders.
In this book, I explain how resilience serves as a powerful business leadership advantage. I share personal stories and professional anecdotes to frame problems and solutions while providing psychological studies and concrete data to illustrate practical strategies to re-frame trauma into leadership capabilities and build your resilience foundation.
Corinne speaks on this topic, and the book is in development.
The Audacious Series
Fans of fiction, romance, and chick-lit alike will love the dynamic characters, glamorous settings and fast-paced stories within this feel-good three book series.
Special Edition – Audacious Women
This is a special hardcover edition of all three books in The Audacious Series and features front and back cover art by Valerie Washington.
Valerie Washington is a visual artist whose work explores the warmth of human connection through color, texture, and movement. With each brushstroke, she invites the viewer into an intimate, emotional exchange—where art becomes both sanctuary and spark. Her paintings are not only seen but deeply felt. Her work lingers, not just in the eye, but in the heart. Instagram @valwash
An Audacious Woman
Challenge the Status Quo “An Audacious Woman” throws a spotlight on age-diverse characters tackling life’s toughest questions. Be inspired by tales of insecurity, empowerment, and the audacious spirit to overcome.
Eleanor has always wanted to travel the world, but her Manhattan estate holds her back, so she hosts a contest to bequest her home to a complete stranger. Five contestants move into the mansion and fiercely compete, all the while learning about Eleanor’s questionable past. Are the contestants safe? Is Eleanor sane? Find out in this glamorous page-turner.
An Audacious Woman is not only a fun read; it’s a journey through controversial topics. This novel’s political and age-diverse characters will provoke thought, empathy, and joy. At the heart of this story are deep human experiences that unite us: grief, sexuality, infidelity, insecurity, and love. And at the center of it all is a strong female protagonist who empowers people to be their most audacious selves.
This novel is availible online and select copies are in store at: BookTree Kirkland, Island Books, Brick & Mortar Books, and Barnes & Noble.
An Audacious Partnership
Embrace the spirit of today’s trailblazing women with An Audacious Partnership. Dive into a world where passion for business and personal growth goes hand in hand with hilarious mishaps and heartwarming romance.
“This novel is more like a ‘how to succeed’ book to me. I really appreciate how the author has shown us what it takes to be a partner, and how to be a successful woman in business. It also has love stories for fun.reads of activism and feminism into the story. Absolutely worth a read!”
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Starting a new business is not easy, but it’s even more difficult when you embark on a partnership. In An Audacious Partnership, the winners of the Beaufort estate discover the joys and pitfalls of creating their dream business together, while trying to hold true to themselves. Can they unpack the baggage from their past to unlock their future? Will they give in to love and lust? Will the losing contestants sabotage their well-laid plans? Watch the estate and winners evolve and thrive in this fast-paced story of friendship and romance.
This funny and empowering novel demonstrates what a functional and joyful business partnership between women looks like. Something we absolutely need more of in literature and on the screen! Brooke and Kathy are vulnerable, hilariously authentic, and generally kick-ass while managing the very stressful event of opening the Beaufort Hotel and Art Collective to the public. The women face their families and insecurities while magnetizing extremely attractive men into their sphere, but they do not get distracted by them. They are steadfast boss ladies who embrace their power and it’s a joy to watch them succeed!
An Audacious Love
Dive into the waves of passion and adventure with Eleanor and Oliver as they redefine love in their golden years. From the bustling streets of Fez Medina to the serene beaches of Saint-Tropes, every destination they visit unwraps a new layer of their intricate relationship.
The ocean air never smelled so good. Finally retired and free of the mansion, Eleanor and Oliver set off on a grand adventure to travel the world. Can they endure all the change? Can trust overcome infidelity? How can their love evolve? Sparks fly and cocktails are abundant as Eleanor and Oliver visit fabulous vacation destinations and navigate their evolving relationship in this fun beach read.
An Audacious Love is romance journey to exotic places, yes, but it also highlights unique challenges that present themselves later in life including: aging and sexuality, love after infidelity, and finding new purpose after retirement. This story features the nuanced relationship dynamics of a mature couple adjusting to their third act.
Reviews
Press
“A very entertaining and interesting book, on a lot of levels.”
Author
A storyteller who loves to dwell in the grey areas of the human experience, Corinne Cavanaugh enjoys unpacking politically and emotionally charged topics.
Her writing serves up humor, unapologetic opinions, and the opportunity to identify with another person’s experience in a non-confrontational way.
She writes contemporary fiction novels for book club readers. Corinne holds a Master’s Degree in International Relations from Harvard University and has had a career in marketing. She resides in the Seattle area and spends her free time reading books, petting cats, and keeping her toddlers alive.
