Most books about change explain a model. This one shows moments — the exact point in a conversation where something shifted, and the question that caused it.
The stories come from three decades of coaching executives across 25 countries. Names and details are changed; the moments are not. Chapters are short and can be read in any order, which means you can use one the same week you read it.
If a chapter makes you uncomfortable, that is usually the one worth rereading.
The music video
The music video for the book
This cinematic music video draws from real coaching journeys and my book You Are Not Stuck. You Are Ready. It follows three powerful arcs — each at a crossroads, each rewriting the story:
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Anna — Leaving isn't failing
A talented professional walks away from a toxic boss and the shame-story that “quitting means failure.” She chooses self-respect and a healthier path.
Anna's story is not in the book — but she has her own songs. Search for “Nelli M – Du kannst mir gar nichts mehr” and “Nelli M – I've Had Enough Of You” on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Music.
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Clara & Marc — Choosing to rebuild (full chapter in the book)
A couple on the edge decides not to take the “easy out.” With honest talks, clear boundaries, and small consistent actions, they rebuild connection and trust.
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Sonia — Permission to adventure (full chapter in the book)
From the outside her life looks perfect. Inside she's yearning. She names what's true and negotiates a joyful compromise — annual solo adventures that feed her spirit while honoring the life she's built.
Why this video?
Because “stuck” is often a clarity problem, not a talent problem. Separate facts from the story, lead your Inner Team, set kind-and-clear boundaries, and take one small visible step — and momentum follows.
From a reader
Marcel guided me through mapping out my own lifeline — the key events, choices and turning points that had shaped me. For the first time, I could see the red thread running through my story. That moment of clarity was profound.
Where to get it
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Read a few of the moments first
Several of the coaching moments in the book started as short pieces. You can read a dozen of them here before deciding.
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