Lead Self First

Name: Lead Self First
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ISBN: 9781788609647

7 Lean-Inspired Steps to Unlock Next-Level Growth

Caroline McKenna

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Practical Inspiration Publishing
30 June 2026

Management: leadership & motivation; Small businesses & self-employed; Advice on careers & achieving success

It starts with you.

Ever noticed that it’s when you’re on the brink of next-level growth that the inner unrest surfaces? It shows up in different ways. Maybe you can’t seem to get out of the day-to-day work to focus on strategic activities. Or you doubt your ability to take your growing SME to the next level. Or maybe you realise you’re so addicted to working that you feel guilty when you invest in self-care.

But the truth is that this inner unrest costs you and your business dear: it creates hidden buckets of waste that can stop you – and your team – from achieving and enjoying next-level growth.

The good news is that it all starts with you. The 7-step ‘Lead Self First’ framework will support you to take control by leading yourself first, and gives your team a structure they can use too, so you can navigate the challenges of growth with confidence and get from where you are to where you want to be.

Caroline McKenna is an accredited executive coach and founder of the award-winning Lead Self Coaching and Development, with 20 years’ experience working in growing SMEs, leading and developing teams. She coaches global business leaders and supports scaling SME leaders to navigate the challenges of pursuing ambitious goals. She developed the Lead Self First Model from her experience of working with Ireland's top entrepreneurs to unlock next-level growth.

By: Caroline McKenna
Imprint: Practical Inspiration Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 17mm
ISBN: 9781788609647
ISBN 10: 1788609646
Pages: 172
Publication Date: 30 June 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Acknowledgements / testimonials Foreword by Ryan Tierney - Lean Made Simple Preface Part 1: Foundation Chapter 1: Identify Your Stories (Self-Limiting Beliefs) Chapter 2: Increase Your Self Awareness Chapter 3: Prioritise Self Care Part 2: Direction Chapter 4: Know Your Self Purpose Chapter 5: Get Clear on What You Want and How You Are Going to Get There - Strategic Planning Part 3: Implementation Chapter 6: Challenge Your Habits and Behaviours - Systems for Success Chapter 7: How to Achieve Sustained Success Conclusion Bibliography

Caroline McKenna is an accredited executive coach and founder of Lead Self Coaching and Development, with 20 years’ experience working in growing SMEs, leading and developing teams. She coaches global business leaders, and supports scaling SME leaders to navigate the challenges of pursuing ambitious goals. Caroline runs her award-winning business from Northern Ireland. She developed the Lean Self First Model from her experience of working with Ireland's top entrepreneurs to unlock next-level growth