Adversity comes to all of us in ways we may not expect or choose. Often, it is unwanted and untimely. And still it boldly demands something of us. A response. Perhaps it’s the pain of sickness, death, or simply getting older. Maybe it’s the struggle of constant change, or the suffering of disillusionment that comes with life and its many losses and limitations. However it comes, Ben reveals how such experiences can be transformed into a catalyst formagnificent joy and a profound sense of personal empowerment and strength. The Empowerment Paradox shows you how to turn life’s roadblocks and stumbling blocks into robust building blocks. It reveals a powerful and desperately needed series of vital virtues to strengthen your emotional and mental center. These virtues, when developed, provide clarity and understanding for dealing with the complexities of life. They offer the power you need to rise up and become the bestversion of yourself. Suffering, struggle, and adversity all offer us an opportunity—this book shows you how to seize it. "Ben Woodward is a smart, savvy guy who knows about success. His book can help you move forward from inspiration to actually empowering yourself. Give it a read." -- Randy Gage , author of the New York Times bestsellers Risky Is the New Safe, and Mad Genius "An essential duty of leadership is empowering others to become the best version of themselves. Ben knows how to do this and critically, he knows how to teach others this skill. The Empowerment Paradox is a book that can help anyone get through the obstacles they face and come out feeling stronger and smarter for it." -- Brian Lee , co-founder of The Honest Company, Legal Zoom, Shoe Dazzle, and BAM Ventures "Whether we are educators, students, business leaders, or entrepreneurs, this book has a compelling and relevant message. There is no easy path to true excellence. The timeless virtues Ben Woodward extols are what more of us need in our pursuit of this path." -- Russell Foster , CBE, DSc, FRSB, FMedSci, FRS, professor of circadian neuroscience and director, Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute (SCNi), University of Oxford "It's not if you have to deal with a crisis, it's simply a matter of when. The power to deal with such inevitable times in our lives exists within each and every one of us, turning adversity into learning and growth. Through this book, Ben helps us not only uncover how we can be bigger than our circumstances, but in doing so, positively impact everyone around us. Powerful!" -- Peter Strydom , president, Amway Japan "Ben identifies that the true key to self-empowerment is found not in your circumstances, but in your character. Anyone wanting to break through barriers in their life and be truly Kickasspirational needs to read this book." -- David Vanderveen , chief operating officer, New Age Beverage Co "As a motivational speaker and life/business strategist, I work with high performance individuals and executives all over the world. The first time I met Ben, I was blown away by his ability to equally lead from his heart and head at the same time. I've watched him captivate a room and similarly make an individual feel they are the only one that matters. He is possibly one of the most genuine people, not to mention leaders, I have ever met. His deep passion for understanding behaviour and adversity mirrors my own, but he humanises the struggle in such a beautiful, heartfelt, and accessible way. This book is a must read for anyone wishing to develop as an individual, to grow from adversity and to leverage the curveball. If you are looking for a way through your roadblocks, this is it." -- Ken Hughes , keynote speaker and world-leading consumer behavioralist and CX strategist "Having shared a stage with Ben, I know what an inspirational speaker and leader he is. It comes as no surprise that he has now written such a wonderful book which is eloquent, engaging, and above all, empowering. This is a book which is profound, yet simple and practical. A book which shows you how you can overcome adversity and suffering to live a happy, fulfilled, and joyous life." -- Sunil Bali , performance psychologist, keynote speaker, author and former head of talent, Vodaphone Group and Santander Bank Ben Woodward' s repeated personal experience with family trauma, chronic illness, and corporate crisis have taught and tutored him with intimate insight. The gained wisdom from such lessons have seen him thrive as a senior executive in multibillion-dollar companies, becoming the global president of a multinational corporation. He has served on the board of directors for trade associations, traveled to thirty countries as a keynote speaker, business leader, and entrepreneur, and most importantly, enjoys a wonderful home life with his wife Kim and seven beautiful children. To reach Ben, visit EmpowermentParadox.com.