CEOs, Entrepreneurs, and Business Leaders, Unlock Secrets to Lead Under Pressure in This Fast-Paced, Transformational Story

Jack Shorn thought he was ready to be the CEO. But when Accelx Services is acquired by Gold Private Equity, pressure skyrockets. He’s being asked to expand into new markets, hit ambitious goals, and prove he’s the right choice for the job. As progress stalls, the investors issue a 90-day ultimatum, and Jack faces the sobering reality that he needs to acquire new leadership skills—and fast. Misalignment, communication breakdowns, and accountability gaps are dragging down his entire team. With the help of Executive Coach Meg Beecham, Jack realizes he must evolve and learn to inspire and unite his team, rebuild trust, and secure the company’s future.

The Change Up is a lifeline for investor-backed leaders navigating intense pressure to deliver results. Through Jack’s journey, you’ll discover hard-hitting leadership lessons, actionable strategies for accountability, and the clarity to align your team and drive performance. If you’re managing a turnaround, tackling transformation, or rethinking your leadership approach, The Change Up will guide you to adapt, lead, and succeed.

Dominal Industries is battling a fierce new competitor and losing. With pressure building, CEO Mark Francis thinks his executive team can turn things around...with one exception: his Chief Human Resources Officer Jen Schmidt and her team are struggling to fill critical positions and reduce turnover. With her career in the balance, Jen starts working with a quirky, slinky-wielding consultant named Meg Beecham, who challenges Jen to reimagine her approach. You’ll be cheering on Jen as she shakes up her department and turns HR into a secret weapon that drives business success. Whether you want to reduce turnover, increase revenue, or simply create a place where people love to work, The Comeback is an engaging corporate novel that inspires new respect for the competitive advantage modern HR offers.