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Brave Work: A guide to the hero's journey at work
Copyright © 2006 by Michelle Tocher and Anna Simon
ISBN 0-9738776-1-8
Drawing from ancient wisdom, mythology and modern experience, Brave Work maps the heroic journey to make our work meaningful. Brave Work addresses the age-old questions: “Who am I? Why am I here? What am I called to do?” It does not tell us how to get a job. Rather, it illustrates what the journey entails, puts us in touch with our own path, and shows us how to claim and realize our possibilities. It gives us our bearings—performing the age-old function of myth which is to help us see “from whence we came, and whither we go.”
I had the privilege of developing Brave Work with Anna Simon, who has provided guidance to thousands of people in her work as a career counselor. A new edition of Brave Work has been completed, and represents ten years of closely listening to people’s stories, observing trends in the workplace, and studying the mythological patterns of the journey. The first edition of Brave Work was published by The Canadian Career Development Foundation (www.ccdf.ca) a leader in career development resources and education.
Here’s what some people have said about Brave Work:
“Opening this book is like meeting a guide who will take us through uncharted territory. Brave Work takes the wisdom of the mythic perspective—the power that Joseph Campbell championed—and applies it to the challenges of the workplace. The book shows us how to find the courage to claim our possible lives.”
—Jonathan Young, Ph.D., psychologist and Curator of the Joseph Campbell Archives and Founder of the Center for Story and Symbol, Santa Barbara, California
“Brave Work will help any individual who is on a personal journey towards spiritual renewal, higher meaning or purposeful work. A brave recipe for brave hearts!”
—Grace Cirocco, author, Take the Step, The Bridge Will Be There
“Finally, a book that takes us beyond the traditional, and focuses on stories and imagination to capture important career counseling concepts.”
—Dr. Norm Amundson, author, Active Engagement
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