YES, YOU CAN STRATEGICALLY PLAN FOR A FULFILLING LIFE.
NEW BOOK EXPLAINS HOW.
Its Simple Methods for Setting Priorities, Managing Time and Planning for the Future Help Civilian and Military Women Shift from Overwhelm to Clarity and Define their Path Forward
The Lotus Within: Grow Your Purpose and Ignite Your Passion, by Distinguished Service Woman Releases on Veterans Day 2024 (Koehler Books)
When Amelia Duran-Stanton PhD, DSc, PA-C joined the military at age 17, she was used to having much of her schedule and choices dictated to her by parents, teachers and sports coaches. That didn’t change much at first. But as she rose through the ranks she gained autonomy with her schedule. When she became a mom, she was suddenly faced with the need to more effectively set priorities and manage her time.
Over the decades that followed, she developed methods that allowed her to do exactly that—while planning for the future. Closely linked to her inner sense of passion and purpose, these methods served her well. Today, both in and outside of the military, she mentors others on this journey.
In her new book The Lotus Within: Grow Your Purpose and Ignite your Passion (Koehler Books, November 11, 2024), Duran-Stanton lays out her approach in detail so that military and civilian women can embrace the challenges of career and family by learning new ways to set goals. By describing effective time management, planning, and prioritization techniques, The Lotus Within helps readers shift from feeling overwhelmed at home and work to finding clarity that helps them embrace challenges of career and family.
Couched in anecdotes from Duran-Stanton’s experience as a Filipina raised by a single mom, as well as active member of the US Army for thirty-two years with two children of her own, The Lotus Within, containing illustrations by Duran-Stanton’s daughter Sofia Duran-Stanton, covers topics from “what is your why?” and “what is your strategy for the future?” to “how do you prioritize?” It includes a series of proven tools for answering these questions and tackling important life tasks.
Jenifer Quiapo Cox, RN, BSN, primary care nurse and military spouse, has touted The Lotus Within as “A beacon of empowerment, guiding readers on a journey of personal development and transformation.” More praise can be found below.
Topics Duran-Stanton can speak to include:
10 common mistakes by professional women that prevent them from thriving.
How you can meet your goals by planning backward instead of ahead.
A simple hack for making important decisions without getting overwhelmed.
Why women often experience a loss of self in relationships and at work - and 5 things they can do to get their SELF back.
Military people need self-care, too! This service woman and author offers timeless advice on how.
PRAISE FOR THE LOTUS WITHIN
“The LOTUS Within: Uncovering Your Purpose and Passion in Life is a gift to each reader for the way it combines and organizes concepts of personal and professional success in workable-sized lessons. There is a sustaining thread of encouragement that serves to inspire continued efforts toward increased efficiency in all facets of life. This book is a masterpiece for its attention to detail and its ability to create the architecture of the ‘big picture’ of life. I highly recommend The LOTUS Within.”
—Kathleen E. Yancosek, PhD, author of Recover in Color, Grace & Mercy, and Handwriting for Heroes
“In The LOTUS Within, Dr. Amelia Duran-Stanton creatively weaves her life experiences into a tried-and-true process for personal growth. Using tools such as self-introspection, Ikigai exploration, purpose-driven discovery, and goal-setting, this book gives the reader a practical template to follow—ultimately shedding light on how to unlock the power and potential within oneself. It’s a must-read for those who want to flourish in their personal and professional lives.” —Maria McConville, MS, RDN, Army veteran, MilSpouse, MilMom, registered dietitian, entrepreneur
“Dr. Amelia Duran-Stanton offers the true jugglers of society—women who somehow make things happen despite holding many balls in the air at once—a timeless wisdom and guidance for bringing greater clarity, grace, and purpose to their lives. The LOTUS Within offers truly life-affirming advice and excellent strategies for implementing on the ground. In my opinion, the principles apply just as well to men! Highly recommended.”
—Dr. Michael Shandler, speaker, life coach, and award-winning author of Karma and Kismet: A Spiritual Quest Across Continents, Cultures, and Consciousness
“As a mentor to many professional women, I’ve often struggled finding resources to help me understand and address their unique challenges. The LOTUS Within fills this gap brilliantly. It offers practical strategies for time management, prioritization, and strategic planning that I can confidently recommend to the ambitious women I work with.”
—Joe Sipher, founder, product & marketing executive, and author of Outsmart the Learning Curve: How Ordinary People Can Achieve Extraordinary Success
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Amelia Duran-Stanton, author of The LOTUS Within: Grow Your Purpose and Ignite Your Passion, was born in the Philippines. She is a colonel in the US Army and has served for over thirty-two years, which includes eight years enlisted, with deployments to Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and twenty-four years as a PA (physician assistant /associate). She holds a PhD in postsecondary and adult education and a doctor of science in PA studies in orthopedics. She is certified as a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with multiple awards and decorations. She has mentored, coached, sponsored, and taught several women over the years. She has published over 100 articles and presentations, with topics ranging from medicine and mentorship to management.
THE LOTUS WITHIN: GROW YOUR PURPOSE AND IGNITE YOUR PASSION
Koehler Books | Amelia Duran-Stanton
November 11, 2024 | 170 pages
ISBN 13 | 979-8888245538
Paperback | $17.95
Contact | Jess Derr, jess@booksavvypr.com
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