What if the most radical thing you could do today was simply to turn up-as yourself?
In a world obsessed with performance, perfection, and personal branding, Turning Up is a call to something deeper: presence, purpose, and connection. This book invites you to rediscover your place in the human system - not as a lone actor, but as a vital part of a living, breathing network. It's not about being the best. It's about being real. And being the difference.
This is our moment to turn up and be the difference: one moment, one choice, one connection at a time.
Inside, you'll discover:
- Why "just be yourself" is harder-and more powerful-than it sounds
- How to move from self-doubt and comparison to genuine self-awareness and self-acceptance
- Practical exercises and thought experiments to help you see yourself (and others) more clearly
- How to make a positive difference - one moment, one choice, one connection at a time
Turning Up: Taking Your SELF to Work is your invitation to break the mould. Ian Harrison, co-author of The Enabling Manager, skilfully guides the reader drawing on an eclectic range of ideas from philosophy, religion and science, and decades of experience helping leaders and teams thrive. He exposes the myths that keep us stuck and offers a practical, compassionate roadmap for showing up as your true self at work and beyond.
Ready to be the difference? Order your copy of Turning Up: Taking Your SELF to Work and start your journey today.
Review :
An inspirational exploration of the positive difference we can make to our communities simply by turning up for each other and valuing each other.
Aaron Hurst, Author of The Purpose Economy, founder of the US Chamber of ConnectionAn unexpectedly personal journey far beyond the rather trite "just be yourself". I now feel empowered to consider how we turn up as ourselves within our workplace communities - for each other and with each other - and how this impacts on the team and our business' ability to thrive within the local community. I will absolutely be using this book to revisit the themes and exercises through my career journey.
Alison White, Director, Broad Lane VetsAI is asking us some big questions, especially "What does it mean to be human?" This wonderful book provides generous insight and answers to that question. It demonstrates how purpose within a community is fundamental to human flourishing. I would highly recommend it to those both old and new to the workplace. It deserves to be required reading for anyone interested in humanity in their organisation.
Andrew Curwen, CEO, XLVets UK LtdThis thought-provoking book made me think about things from a very different angle. I will certainly be applying the new perspectives it brings. Its direct and conversational tone made it engaging and accessible.
Tim Fawcett, Chartered EngineerThis book cuts through all the surface-level "purpose talk" you hear in business and brings it back to something real. It's the bridge between individual wellbeing and real business performance.
Liz Crutchley (she/her), CEO and Founder, Orange Orchid
