S Renee Smith

Recognize God's hand in every turn of your story. What if the moments that hurt you were also the ones moving you forward? In Go Further with God, S. Renee Smith-bestselling author and co-author of Self-Esteem for Dummies (Wiley)-guides readers through a compelling blend of memoir, spiritual insight, and devotional reflection. Writing with her father, master builder William J. Smith, Sr., whose remarkable life provides the true stories, she shows how God uses delays, detours, and disappointments to build something deeper within us, around us, and for us. From William's journey as a teenage runaway to a respected entrepreneur, these pages reveal how faith turns setbacks into stepping-stones. Each of the book's seven chapters and twenty-one lessons is anchored in scripture, personal narratives, and thought-provoking Reflection Prompts, offering an engaging resource for individual readers, church groups, or small-group study. Whether you are carrying old wounds, standing at a crossroads, or simply longing to hear God's voice more clearly, Go Further with God offers an honest roadmap to see your story differently and walk boldly into what's next.

Harness the Power of Personal Branding and Executive Presence has one purpose--to show you how to embody your authenticity and elevate your life and career. S. Renee Smith, a nationally recognized self-esteem, branding and communication expert, and speaker, simplifies personal branding and demystifies executive presence. With each eye-opening insight, well-illustrated example, compelling story and mind elevation exercise, you'll be engaged and inspired as you see yourself, your life, and your dreams take flight. Within these pages, S. Renee, a certified professional coach, provides you with a clear and concise process to create your plan and shows you how to: Craft and communicate your brand message Leverage your skills, experience, and network for greater success Build strategic partnerships to expand your brand Effectively promote yourself to get your audience's attention without being boastful Harness the power of your true essence with executive presence and watch your life and career soar

5 Steps to Assertiveness is the modern how-to guide to communicate with assertiveness and build stronger relationships in today's world. Assertiveness goes beyond standing up for yourself. Assertiveness is saying what you want in a way that makes others want to listen. This philosophy is at the heart of the self-development method created by nationally recognized self-esteem and communication expert S. Renee Smith. In 5 Steps to Assertiveness, the nationally recognized self-esteem and communication expert distills what she's learned and taught about assertiveness over the past 20 years into 5 easy-to-follow steps. Built on her successful engagement with hundreds of organizations and individual clients, S. Renee has curated this actionable 5-step how-to guide that will help you see the value of what you have to say- and gain the confidence to say it.5 Steps to Assertiveness is the most current guide to persuasive communication, and includes: A 5-step assertiveness action plan to help you understand your communication style and identify changes you can make that will lead to greater assertivenessAn overview of the 4 different communication styles and the benefits and challenges of changing yoursPractical exercises and examples that lead to real-world assertiveness in personal and professional situationsWhen you communicate with assertiveness, you control where you go, how far you go, and the shape you're in when you get there. With 5 Steps to Assertiveness, the power is in your hands.

Boost your self-esteem and truly believe that you are perfectly awesome Looking to get your hands on some more self-esteem? You're not alone. Thankfully, Self-Esteem For Dummies presents clear, innovative, and compassionate methods that help you identify the causes of low self-esteem—as well the lowdown on the consequences. Packed with trusted, hands-on advice to help you improve your overall self-worth, Self-Esteem For Dummies arms you with the proven tools and techniques for learning how to think and behave with more self-assurance at work, in social situations, and even in relationships. Self-esteem is shaped by your thoughts, relationships, and experiences. When you were growing up, your successes, failures, and how you were treated by your family, teachers, coaches, religious authorities, and peers determined how you feel about yourself. But you can shift your thinking and reclaim your self-worth with the help of Self-Esteem For Dummies. Helps you understand the ranges of self-esteem and the benefits of promoting self-esteemArms you with the tools to learn how to think and behave with more self-assuranceCovers the importance of mental wellbeing, assertiveness, resilience, and moreShows you how to improve your self-image, increase personal power, and feel better about yourself If you're looking to boost your sense of self-worth, Self-Esteem For Dummies sets you on the path to a more confident, awesome you.