About the Book
Millennial women are living in a time when career opportunities have never been better--if you want them, that is. In the past, most people accepted the necessity of "putting in the time." You had to earn your way up the corporate ladder or hope to be in the right place when the next opportunity presented itself. Michelle Turman shows you how to seize those opportunities, achieve great things, and get what you want.
In Jumping the Queue: Achieving Great Things Before You Are Ready, you will learn to:
Recognize and avoid the detractors that are hindering you from believing in yourself.
Overcome personal or professional adversity that may be holding you back from moving forward.
Learn how to understand your moral compass, tell your story and grow your reputation wisely so you can live your true purpose.
"An insightful read for women looking for guidance in navigating through the business world. Through her own experiences and expertise, Turman offers a fresh and mindful perspective on career advancement, overcoming hardships, and achieving all your professional goals with grace and confidence."
- Angela Pottinger, Executive Director, Florida Medical Clinic Foundation of Caring
"What a timely read for any woman, especially the Millennial woman who truly wants to be proactive in her own career growth versus being reactive to the status quo, or the "that's how we've always done it" corporate mentality."
- Cami Gibertini, Senior Vice President Director of Women Entrepreneurs, Valley National Bank
"You couldn't ask for a better guide to see you through some of the toughest times in life. You'll be nodding in agreement through the whole read. Get this for your daughter, your sister, your wife, your friend, or anyone who needs that extra push to know that she can do it."
- Margaret Cardillo, award winning author, screenwriter and editor
About the Author :
Michelle Turman, M.A., CFRE is the President of Catalyst Consulting Services whose mission is to facilitate positive change in the areas of executive searches, organizational management and fundraising. Turman received her bachelor degree from Florida State University and master's degree from University of South Florida. With over twenty-three years of nonprofit experience, Michelle has been responsible for increasing the impact and best practices of nonprofit organizations she serves and has raised over $60 million through her professional and personal philanthropic efforts. In addition to facilitating change nationally, Michelle's community service has included leadership roles on the boards of the Arts Council of Hillsborough County, Suncoast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Partnership for Philanthropic Planning, Leadership Pinellas, the South Tampa YMCA, University of South Florida's Women in Leadership and Philanthropy and Working Women of Tampa Bay. In 2000, she was inducted into the prestigious Explorer's Club in New York by joining Bob Ballard, Dr. Sylvia Earle, and others for her dedication to underwater exploration and artifact conservation. Turman is a Key Partner and educational trainer for the Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay and at the Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership at Rollins College. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive and specializes in professional education in the areas of change management, capital campaigns, volunteer management, board governance, and fund development. In 2015, Turman was recognized by Tampa Bay Metro Magazine as one of Tampa Bay's Distinguished Women in Business and the Face of Nonprofit Change in 2016 and been nominated by Tampa Bay Business Journal as Business Woman of the Year in 2007, 2016 and 2017.
Review :
A must-read for future female leaders who endeavor to leave a lasting impact. Turman shares stories of successes and failures to illustrate how both are necessary to learn and grow personally and professionally. Her candor is a breath of fresh air!
Jessica Rivelli, Founder of the Working Women Foundation
An insightful, honest book filled with inspiration and wisdom for anyone entering the workforce. A roadmap for success, Michelle Turman's story demonstrates that you need not stand in line for the next opportunity. Ambition, drive, and taking a chance with your career are the keys to reaching your destination.
Rita Lowman, Bank Executive, 2017/18 Chair of the Florida Bankers Association, Author of From the Farm to the Boardroom: Leadership Lessons
Michelle Turman's book, Jumping the Queue is an upbeat breath of fresh air for ambitious women who are not interested in the traditional model of waiting ten or twenty years for the right opportunity. Written from her own experiences, Turman creates a path for women who want their lives to be adventurous, successful, fast-paced, and even a bit scary. She is honest, funny, and uses the power of story to share the key life decisions she made that led to opportunity and success. I highly recommend this book to any women who are ready to propel their lives forward.
Kari Saddler, Founder of Daily Leadership Coaching
Young professional women thirsty for mentorship will benefit from Turman's authentic and inspirational story. She outlines the mindset, compass points, and steps necessary for success as your career evolves. A must-read for integrating your life and your career.
Michele Norris, Founder, Navigen Leadership of Caring
As a millennial and the CEO of a multimillion-dollar ad agency, I know a thing or two about "jumping the queue," and I wish I had read this book sooner. It goes straight to the heart of how to recognize and avoid the detractors that hinder you from believing in yourself and achieving your true potential. If you seek to find purpose and achieve your big dreams, don't wait. This book is a must-read.
Lauren Davenport, Founder of The Symphony Agency
This book resonated with me on many levels! Jumping the Queue confirms that defining what you want and believing in yourself are critical to achieving personal and professional goals. Through Turman's words and real-life examples, I'm inspired to create even bigger dreams and goals!
Lisa L. Demmi, Keynote Speaker and Trainer
There is one thing wrong with this book: I wish it had been published when I was in my twenties. Everything Michelle writes resonates with me, now more than ever. I found motivation, inspiration, compassion, and sound advice among these pages. You couldn't ask for a better guide to see you through some of the toughest times in life. You'll be nodding in agreement through the whole read. Get this for your daughter, your sister, your wife, your friend, or anyone who needs that extra push to know she can do it.
Margaret Cardillo, Award-winning author, screenwriter, and editor
Jumping the Queue is a riveting narrative about the power of believing in yourself. It's about trusting in your own process over "the" process. It's about learning to welcome uncertainty--to embrace it. It's about achieving the unlikely, not the impossible.
Miraj Patel, Founder, Harness Innovative Fundraising Solutions
