Triumphs of Transformation: Inspiring Stories of Resilience and Life Change

Winner of the Los Angeles Critically Acclaimed Book Award

Los Angeles Tribune #1 Bestseller

Embark on an uplifting a journey through the compelling and motivational stories of people, just like you, who have encountered difficulty and emerged to flourish, rather than fold in the face of challenge.

Many people talk about “desirable disadvantages” or “formative adversity,” yet in the midst of hard things, before we receive the learning and insight, we all inevitably wonder how and if we’ll make it through. The Big 3 C’s (Challenge, Change, and Complexity) are the very fabric of every human experience, yet when these moments show up in our lives, they are often the exact opposite experiences we wish to encounter.

We are all resilient. Resilience is the essence of being human. We all also have resilience stories. Yet, the resilience stories that are our superpower, our defining moments that have led to triumph and transformation, often remain hidden, untold, until now! The inspiring stories of the curated authors in this book, Triumphs of Transformation: Stories of Resilience, think Chicken Soup for the Soul meets real life stories of resilience, reveals the strategies and principles that successful people have employed to overcome obstacles, achieve their goals, and excel in their personal and professional lives.

Learn about the unwavering determination and innovative approaches that enabled these leaders to emerge stronger than before. From overcoming personal hardships to navigating complex business landscapes, their stories will empower you to embrace change, cultivate resilience, and pursue your aspirations with renewed vigor.

Discover how these remarkable people harnessed the power of resilience not just to recover from setbacks but to "bounce forward," propelling themselves to new heights, despite the challenges they faced. Each chapter offers invaluable insights and actionable advice, showing you how to apply these lessons to your own life.

Through the courageous willingness to demonstrate immense vulnerability and authenticity, there is an even more powerful of lesson: Sharing our resilience stories with one another is the greatest form of human alchemy. When we retell our stories of the Big 3 C’s, after healing and reflection, we effectively transmute the darkest times of our lives into a light that shines out into the world, onto other people’s paths, piercing the hopelessness and serving as a signpost of encouragement.

The stories in Triumphs of Transformation reminds us that the challenge you have, are, or will face is not the “period” punctuating the end of the sentence of your life, it is the “comma,” inviting you to write the next sentence of your existence. These stories of both well-known and every day people remind us, even in our darkest times, that hope is only one story away, we can, in the words of Brene Brown, all be part of one another’s survival guides, and that not a single drop of pain or misfortunate is wasted in our formation. Not to mention the reminder that if they made it, you can too!

Triumphs of Transformation is more than a book—it's a blueprint for turning adversity into opportunity and for cultivating both a skillset and a mindset of unyielding resilience. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned professional, or someone seeking personal growth, this collection will inspire you to achieve the success you desire. Dive into these transformative tales and let them ignite your own journey towards triumph and transformation. 

Overcome your obstacles. Embrace your potential. Transform your life.

The Triumphs of Transformation Curated Authors includes: Adley Kinsmen, Dr. Adrienne Denese, Ali Katz, Amber Caudle, Caitlin Crosby, Dr. David Lowry, Denise Russell, Dr. Aleksandra B. Gajer, Edy Greenblatt, Dr. Eugene Lipov, Georgianne McConnell, Heather Mack, James Colasurdo, Jen Bawden, Jesse Abshire, Jim Beebe, Joshua Burke, Julie Lancaster, Kathleen Cameron, Mark Schneider, Maurice Williams, Melissa Sassi, Michael Alden, Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal, Osvald Bjelland, Quinton Aaron, Simon Luthi, Stephanie de Sarachaga-Bilbao, and Ty Schmidt.

The collective authors of "Triumphs of Transformation: Stories of Resilience" are a diverse group of individuals united by a common thread: the ability to navigate life’s most challenging moments with determination and an unyielding belief in the power of resilience. Among them are successful entrepreneurs, seasoned professionals, and everyday people who have faced significant adversity and emerged stronger.

With backgrounds spanning various industries and life experiences, these contributors bring a wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and practical advice to the table. Each author has a unique story of overcoming obstacles, whether in personal life, business, or both. Yet, despite their differences, they share a commitment to helping others see the light through the darkness and to inspire those who might be struggling to realize their potential for transformation.

The Triumphs of Transformation curated author community have shared their experiences as a testament to the human spirit’s capacity to grow, and even flourish, both in the face of, and after encountering adversity. By courageously sharing their stories, they offer readers not only the benefit of their hard-won insights but also the encouragement to face their own challenges with renewed faith, confidence, and optimism. 

USA Today recognizes Dr. Taryn Marie as the#1 international expert on resilience, mental health, and wellbeing, and she serves as a sought-after international inspirational keynote speakers on topics related to psychological safety, compassionate accountability, personal leadership, and navigating change. As the former Head of Executive Leadership Development and Talent Strategy at Nike and the former Head of Global Leadership Development at Cigna, she founded the Resilience Leadership Institute (RLI) where she works with her family office along with individuals, teams, and organizations within Fortune 500 Companies to amplify leadership capabilities, turn businesses around, and support businesses to scale.

Dr. Taryn Marie is a #1 Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Bestselling Author of the book, The Five Practices of Highly Resilient People: Why some flourish when others fold, endorsed by Arianna Huffington, Maria Shriver, Daniel Pink, and many others. Global Gurus has recognized Dr. Taryn Marie as a Top 30 Thinker in Leadership for 2023 and 2024, she is a Marshall Goldsmith Top 100 Global Executive Coach (MG100), a finalist for the Tony Hsieh Award, named for the former CEO of Zappos, awarded to those who are leading human capital innovation, and recognized by USA Today as a Top Entrepreneur to Watch for 2023. Her work has been featured by Fox and NBC News, NY Magazine, Bloomberg Business, Tamron Hall Show, Thrive Global, and Forbes. Her TEDx talk entitled “How Resilience Breaks Us Out of Our Vulnerability Cage” has been viewed over 1 million times!

Dr. Taryn Marie earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, along with master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Maryland, College Park, and completed pre- and postdoctoral fellowships in neuropsychology at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center. She is the host of the top 1% acclaimed podcast Flourish or Fold: Stories of Resilience. Her sons Samson and Sawyer, ages 12 and 10 are always teaching her about resilience.