About the Authors

Prudence Cole is an accomplished leadership, work life and career coach who is committed to helping people find joy in work. Her background includes a highly successful career as a corporate executive. Long recognized for her leadership skills and talents, she continues to use her knowledge and gifts to support individuals in achieving leadership excellence.

Her company, being@work, Inc., is committed to working with businesses that recognize successful organizations need productive, engaged employees, and with individuals who desire work life success. Through her coaching, she has helped people transform their lives, resolve blockages and gaps and take responsibility for their happiness. This workbook originated out of her coaching practice and the needs of her clients.

Prudence lives in the metropolitan Detroit area with her husband, Richard Klimisch.

Mary Brandon a gifted employment and motivation consultant and coach, established Aspect Consulting Inc. in 1991 with a basic mission of improving attitudes toward employment. However, personal and professional development has resulted in her broadening her focus to life perspectives. Aspect Consulting offers "The Legacy Technique" service and product line - which is at the heart of the philosophy that supports the activities within this book. Mary guides both individuals and organizations in identifying the incongruous thinking that is disabling them, integrating that knowledge to mobilize motivation and unveil gifts, talents, and purpose in the process.

This book reflects her belief that people - our most valuable resource - are their own expert, knowing best who they really are. Her clients have included state departments, non-profit human service organizations, corporations, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals looking for clearer perspective on their life and work.

Mary lives in the metropolitan Detroit area with her son Traverse, and their pets.

Bob Hunsberger has over 40 years of experience in leadership and professional development training, in both military and corporate environments. His experience includes 28 years in the United States Marine Corps where he served in a variety of leadership positions - in combat, administration, and training. Upon completing a success military career in 1977, Bob began his next career in a Fortune 500 corporation. Using his military training and experience, he was able to mentor and teach many individuals professional and leadership skills. (Including buck bodwell!) Retiring after 19 years, Bob started his own business, Robert S. Hunsberger Consulting, Inc., specializing in professional and personal development programs. He has provided services in employee training and development for clients throughout Michigan. Bob lives in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan with his wife Norma.