Connecting the Dots: To Inspire the Leader in You

An inspirational journey from secretary to international bestselling author, trainer, and respected global speaker.

Shirley Taylor has inspired audiences around the world with her heart-warming stories and simple but powerful lessons. Now through the pages of this book, they will inspire readers to unlock their true potential and drive their own success.

In looking back at the significant turning points in her life, Shirley shares the key lessons that have helped her to grow both professionally and personally. She then ’connects the dots’ to reveal the common thread that runs through all these turning points. In the process, she provides down-to-earth advice and practical tools that will help readers to navigate change, inspire a positive outlook during challenging times, and create new opportunities for growth and success.

Shirley also includes inspiring insights from global leadership experts who share their own personal turning points and the lessons they have learned.

Shirley Taylor discovered the challenges of communicating across cultures when she left her UK home to teach in Singapore. There she began what became a passion for helping people to communicate more effectively. Since then, Shirley has worked in the Middle East and Canada, and for 17 years she ran her own training company in Singapore. Her speaking and training work takes her all over the world. Shirley has established herself as a leading authority in email and business writing skills. She is author of 12 successful books, including international bestseller, Model Business Letters, Emails and Other Business Documents (seventh edition). This book has sold over half a million copies and been translated into 17 languages. Shirley is now a trusted member of the global speaking community, and she served as 2011-12 President of Asia Professional Speakers Singapore, and as 2017-18 President of the Global Speakers Federation.