I was lucky enough to get an advance copy of this beautiful book. There are so many resources  …to help you get out of your own way, stop playing someone else’s game and start (to use the author’s words) savoring life. This is for anyone who feels like there could be something more for them in life. strongly recommend!Read more

This book takes you on a journey of self discovery by clearly and concisely paving… a path toward  recognizing and defining your core values, purpose and priorities. Reading the personal challenges women experience and using the practical suggestions and tools provided, you can not only clarify what you want, but understand and learn how to pursue your goals. The book is a journey toward self-fulfillment and creating a meaningful life.Read more

First off, I want to thank Netgalley & the publisher for providing me the opportunity to read this  …e-arc in exchange for an honest review. This book is a great guide to help woman who are overwhelmed by modern problem of trying to “have it all” recover and enjoy life, rather than trying to “beat” life.
Now, I would like to ask Loder how the heck she saw into my brain to talk about situations that I do all too often to myself. The analogies and all too realistic scenarios that the Loder talks about, along with the facts/statistics, cuts straight into are great, and really makes me motivated to take her tips. At one point, she talks about how transitioning and changing to things can be scary and that we shove ourselves into a too-small box because at least it’s familiar and comfortable…and I can’t believe how strongly that resonated with me. That being said, as someone who always reads fiction over nonfiction (this is the first self-help book I’ve read), I did find some parts of the book a little cheesy. I also find that this book is more geared towards the average working women, as it may not account for the variations in life/thoughts/feelings/motivations for those who struggle with mental illnesses. Overall, I took away solid advice and did most of the activities. I followed an energy crumb and randomly messaged my aunt when I thought about her and had a lovely conversation. Overall, this was a great stepping stone for me into reading self-help books and I would recommend this! Read more

Vanessa’s book is rich with the wisdom she has accumulated on her own soul journey   …(in my career, spiritual life and self-expression). and she has a gift for bringing “beginners” like me and her other readers along, offering practical tools and exercises to explore your own unique gifts, unique path, and access deeper meaning and satisfaction in life. She brings together research, experience, wonder and compassion in a way that is truly unique. I am finding her book to be a guide for life in ways that are both big and small – from helping me shape what I want out of my career to reframing bedtime struggles with my toddler!Read more

There are always so many pressing things to do – at work, at home with two small children … that I never seem to have the time to be with myself. Well, I took the time to read this book and I am so grateful that I did. I loved Vanessa’s authentic style and structured yet playful approach. I got out both a roadmap on how to understand some of the feelings of overwhelm that I experience due to all of the demands in my life, as well as some laughs and permission/ideas on how to do things differently. I feel energized from reading the book and I’ve already put into practice some of her suggestions. I also really appreciate the prompts in the book to ask myself hard questions and taking the space/time I need to find my own truth in response. Truly recommend this book for women – for yourself, friends, and loved ones who need some ‘me’ time. Read more

Love this book!! I climbed the wrong mountain for 10 years too long. It took a global pandemic to finally hear myself.   …Tuning out “the world” and tuning into my soul to identify, find and follow the energetic breadcrumbs requires intention/practice. This book gives us all an active playbook. I’ve read this each morning the last last few weeks with my coffee and it’s been an amazing way to start the day! Read more

This book is empowering, in a very personal way. The wisdom   … in many of the sections seemed like it was written just for me. I am grateful for this guide to slowing down, listening, delighting in the fine details of my life that I overlooked before, and moving forward with purpose. It struck me at the heart level and and changed me. I will reread it again and again.Read more

Vanessa‘s book is a must read for women struggling to succeed but are burning out in the process! … Her book is a roadmap for overworked women who want a more fulfilling and joyful life. The topics in this book are so universal for women struggling with the pressures of work in family and life. She taught me practical tools to stop doing what everybody else expects of me, and learn to access and trust my own inner knowing instead. Highly recommend this book! Read more

Ms. Loder writes with both depth and clarity. She has “done the work”   …both at a spiritual and an intellectual level to give sound, even life-changing advice with a deeply authentic voice. If you read one self-improvement book this year, let it be this one. Her insights will leave you with more “ah ha” moments than you can count.Read more

As the husband of an amazing woman who has tried so hard to have it all, this book   … has helped me understand the challenges that I am blind to. I appreciate both the tenderness and action-orientedness of The Soul Solution.Read more

These kinds of books often have recycled advice that I’ve read before. But this book is different. … The author brings together a wealth of information that’s based in psychology, spirituality, and high-performance leadership coaching that is highly pragmatic and useful. Highly recommend. Read more

I was honored to receive an advanced copy of the book and there are so many useful tools   … resources and frameworks in it that I bought a book for every member of my team! Highly recommend!Read more

Vanessa provided simple tips and ideas to incorporate  … into my busy life!Read more

I was able to access an advanced copy of this excellent book. Loder, an ex-investment banker … , Stanford GSB alum and all-around overachiever, shares her journey to reconnect with herself and, as she says in the title “find her superpower and (finally) feel satisfied.
She provides specific tips, for example noticing what she calls “energetic breadcrumbs,” those little and big events that happen in one’s day that are inspiring, natural, powerful–and then trying to have more of those. That’s a wonderful and low-risk way to begin exploring what the soul wants. It was helpful for me to see BOTH the “jump in with both feet” approach of Loder, who quite her banking job to find deeper meaning AND the more measured approach of small, incremental changes.
Every chapter has exercises, and while I’d love to do those exercises in a group with a guide (maybe Loder herself) they are totally manageable on my own.
I have already recommended this book to several friends. If you are looking for ways to connect more with the work you’re doing and the way you spend your days, this book is for you. Read more

I can’t say enough good things about this book. The author shares what she’s learned  … from her own personal experience and that of her coaching clients. If you are ready to make big or small changes in your life, you’ll find encouragement, inspiration and support here. The chapter on “Energetic Breadcrumbs” alone is worth the price of the book and more. Also the concept of “Discover Your Superpower” – concrete steps you can take to discover what your gifts are and how to better use them at work and at home. The ideas are presented in a simple and useful way, with coaching tools, journaling prompts and meditations at the end of each chapter. I’m amazed at how much great, actionable info is packed into this one book. Vanessa is an inspiration. I will be gifting this book to many of my women friends!Read more

This is one of the most important books I have read recently and I have read A LOT of them in my search  … to have greater impact and greater joy in career and life. Many self-help books repeat similar messages, but there is much in Vanessa’s work that I have not read elsewhere. The concept of “energetic breadcrumbs” (chapter 3) was so helpful. I found her overview of “the success myth” (chapter 10) to be insightful, and her general message that “Women have been so relieved to have a seat at the table that we haven’t questioned how the table is set!” is spot on, but more importantly, she offers TOOLS and SOLUTIONS to address this issue so we can forge our own path forward to create “success” as we define it. This book was exactly the answer I have been searching for. I will return to this book many times. I recommend it highly.Read more

Vanessa’s coaching is life-changing, and this book… is a culmination of her years exploring and developing soul-based approaches, to find more meaningful work and a life aligned with her true nature. Her book is full of wisdom and road-tested practices – shared with humor, heart and rich stories. It is partly a tale of her journey, partly a collection of stories from other women, and partly a playbook for you. She cheers you on as she conveys her deep understanding of the struggles many women face. She offers reframed perspectives for how to move forward and tune into your true self. She shares the best of the best, from other experts and from her own treasure chest of tools she’s created. I especially appreciate the “Flip the Switch” exercises throughout the book. Read it, savor it, try some of the practices and feel yourself expand. Then read it again; it is like a lighthouse constantly guiding you back to yourself. Read more

I’ve known Vanessa for 15 years and I am so happy she has finally taken all her passion   … knowledge and drive to help others to print so the world can experience what I have had the blessing to have live time as her friend. This book is honest, thoughtful, and so totally true. I was a Sr. Tech Leader at a Fortune 500 company for 10 years and hired Vanessa to do an 8 week series with my team. Not only did they all rave about it, but they continued to use her tools for years to come, as do I. All women should read this book, working or not, mom’s or not, as so many of the learnings apply to life as a whole. Thank you Vanessa for all that you do to try to improve the lives of others!Read more

This book is a must read for all women who feel like they are over-worked,   … over-give and who have a knowing that there has to be a better way. Vanessa offers so many profound insights and tips, but she does it in a down to earth, fun and relatable way. I love the way she explains our internal dialogue as a “nutso inner roommate” or the inner call to do something can be like “a tiny splinter in your fourth toe.” Each chapter offers juicy tips and exercises to create real shifts. This is so much more than a self-help book. When you buy the book, you also get access to a resource vault with all kinds of meditations and guided visualizations. You can feel the energy shifts happening as you practice with these tools.Read more

Many women’s leadership books lay out mantras for succeeding in a corporate … (i.e. masculine sphere), but the author, Vanessa Loder, frees women from such narrowly defined versions of “success.” Vanessa’s spiritual wisdom combined with real-world smarts and corporate background make you feel like you’re talking to a wise girlfriend who has your back and is cheering you on. She doesn’t offer a one-size fits all prescription to creating a life you love, instead she guides you through a process to access the “whispers of your soul” and get to the core of who you are. Vanessa helps you realize you have all the answers inside of yourself, you just need to get still enough to hear them and trust yourself enough to act on them.Read more

I bought multiple – for me, my sister in law and best friend with  … multiple young children and full time jobs. They all live in stress city. I want to buy this book for every woman I know!!! Definitely worth the read!Read more

I loved this book so much… But by far my favorite chapter is 3  … all about ‘finding your energetic breadcrumbs’…. This just feels like cheerful and intuitive direction. I always thought we had to suffer and struggle in order to succeed, but turns out, the universe is here, all the time, leaving us little hints, if we just pay attention. There are so many treasures like this throughout the book. Thank you Vanessa for giving us a different perspective on how to work with the (sometimes) crippling anxiety of burnout and overwhelm!Read more

Witty, to the point and most importantly, practical! This book provides … realistic ways to determine what success means to you personally, and how to navigate a meaningful path that will fill you up rather than depleting your own reserves pursuing an external definition of success. This is a book to keep a re-read-there is so much wisdom to apply at various stages of one’s life. I wish I had had this book a decade ago!Read more

This book is so perfect for our time right now, a great read  … with practical tools and tips for everyone navigating life right now.Read more

Learn how to empower your inner strengths! This really  … is an amazing book and full of actionable ideas. If you have ever wanted to read a good book on how to empower yourself this is it!Read more

Useful tools that actually help (and are easy to implement. Great read … not your average self-help book. life changing read. plus gives you access to online meditations, and the “deep sleep” meditation alone is worth the price of the book. LOVE ITRead more

If you’re overwhelmed with the day to day rat race, this is a must read.  … Vanessa helps you navigate your path and find your soul – bringing back fulfillment and joy in life. Highly recommend.Read more