Thrive in turbulent times

A Handbook for Living

Flourishing in these challenging times is an art. In this book, Jo Boniszewski shows you how!

‘This book is an essential read if you want to thrive in life' – Alan Seale Founder and Director, Center for Transformational Presence (USA)

Clear - Solid - Practical

Throughout this book, Jo’s voice is affirming, honest and true. The concepts and approaches she offers are clear, solid, practical, and immediately applicable in your own life.

Reading this book will equip you to:

  • Meet whatever life brings you from a place of trust, clarity and ease.
  • Be creative, resourceful and resilient, even in the toughest of circumstances.
  • Stay calm and present with ‘what is’ and identify your next steps.
  • Release the potential in yourself, in others and in any challenge.

Order your book and gain access to free guided audio exercises

Throughout this book you will have access to an extensive range of free guided audio exercises. These are additional support for you, offering practical and concrete help as you take your own steps with the lessons described in the book.

'For me, it is crucial to have practical frameworks and tools to help me apply concepts, so that I can continuously build new skills in my life and work. I intend to provide you with this too.' - Jo Boniszewski 

Lessons for thriving in your own life and leadership

We live in a challenging  world. The changes affecting us are swift, unpredictable and often unsettling. This can leave us feeling anxious and overwhelmed. Thriving in these turbulent times is an art and in this book, Jo Boniszewski shows you how.

Jo takes you on a journey, a series of lessons for thriving in your own life and leadership. Every chapter includes her own personal stories. Jo is open and vulnerable in sharing her struggles – stories of when things were hard, when she was afraid or not at her best. She describes not only how she got through her challenges, but also what she learnt from them. Daring to take such a personal approach in writing this book, is what makes it so powerful.

What people are saying about 'Thrive in turbulent times'

Johan den Holder

Chief HR Officer, Kebony (The Netherlands) 

'Life changing practices! I have personally experienced the impact of applying the simple yet powerful approaches in this book. I will probably read it a few more times as I keep learning from it.' 

Kathrin O'Sullivan

Executive coach. Former head of executive development at Google (USA)

‘Jo brings the concepts to life with her captivating storytelling. If you want a companion to help you thrive through these turbulent times, look no further,'

Francois Scheffler

President, DSM Asia Pacific (Singapore) 




'The value of Jo’s book is captured in its subtitle ‘A handbook for living’. Combining deeply personal stories, coaching experiences and life insights, Jo leads us on an inspired journey into ourselves.’ 

There are many self-development books available but Jo’s is a valuable addition and a must read! Transformational leadership is more relevant than ever in our hybrid society. This book helps you to expand your own leadership capacities by connecting your rational mind, emotion and intuition in a way that is clear, practical and accessible. Jo masters the skill of bringing the material to life with her enthusiasm, high energy and personal experiences. I felt as if I were in her office in a real live session! She is an amazing coach and her writing inspires me to remain curious and never ever stop learning.


Laura Willemsen

vice president marketing,

croda consumer care

 Jo was and still is a huge part of a major employment transition I recently embarked on. She has supported me through the ride with her humane yet business-minded approach. Jo will challenge you and your teams to not just identify your goals, but truly embrace them and move out of your rut to get there. Just like Jo’s approach, her book is conceptional, forward-action oriented and supportive. Jo reminded me to re-learn how to make life and work fun. Are those crazy times? Yes, absolutely, and Jo’s sharing her wisdom in this book will support you to come out on top. It couldn’t have come at a better time and will be there with you to thrive in turbulent times!

Jorg Kelly

chief people officer, sphr

About Jo Boniszewski

Jo Boniszewski is an executive leadership coach and facilitator with over 15 years' experience. Jo enables those with whom she works to get to the heart of the matter quickly, expand their awareness, gain new insights and take concrete steps forward. This results in significant breakthroughs and sustainable growth.

Prior to becoming a coach, Jo spent 15 years in the corporate world, in commercial management roles. She naturally bridges the perceived gaps between the rational intellect and intuitive knowing, between task orientation and people orientation. Jo speaks the business-language of her clients and through experience, understands the issues and challenges leaders face on a daily basis. She offers an effective combination of lived experience, theoretical concepts and practical frameworks as well as tools for building new capacities and skills. As a result, the individuals and teams with whom she works learn to live and lead with more ease and impact.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get access to the free guided audio exercises?

The book contains a special link to a webpage where you can register. You will then receive an e-mail within a few minutes with your own personal login details. This gives you immediate access to all the free guided audio exercises.

What is the shipping and delivery policy?

Shipping is free, no matter where in the world you are.

Your book will be posted to you within 4 working days.

Books are shipped using the Dutch postal service, PostNL.

Can I return the book if I change my mind?

Yes. If you (1) send an email to jo@barefoottraining.nl stating that you want to return the book and (2) return the book undamaged, within 30 days, I will refund your money.

What if I have questions after reading the book?

 If you have any questions during or after reading this book, please don't hesitate to contact me (Jo). I would love to receive your questions, feedback and support you further. Send an e-mail to jo@barefoottraining.nl

How can I work with Jo?

You can join my THRIVE self-leadership year programme, which is based on this book. You can also work with me in executive leadership coaching - individually or with your team. Are you interested? Book an intake here in my online calendar.

How can I contact Jo?

Please contact me via e-mail at jo@barefoottraining.nl or call me on 00 31 (0)6 30036851

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