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.

Ben identifies that the true key to self empowerment is found, not in your circumstances but your character. Anyone wanting to break through barriers in their life and be truly Kickasspirational needs to read this book.

The Empowerment Paradox is a highly readable and absorbing book. It defines Seven Vital Virtues helping us transcend from adversity to strength. It explains why we need to understand these Virtues to feel empowered and fulfilled. A wonderfully, practical and insightful read.

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 mind 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.

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.

Identifying critical virtues, Ben Woodward brilliantly shares how to turn struggles into strengths. Finally, someone eloquently and clearly communicates how the inevitable component of life called “suffering” promotes & supports the desirable component called “strength”. Ben’s sharp, keen and insightful approach empowers us to be victors, not victims and enables us to conduct a more honest self examination so we can progressively develop into a better version of ourselves. This work emphasizes perspective which allows us to see stepping stones rather than stumbling blocks. Sharing incredible truths through stories and personal experiences, he encourages us to acknowledge past situations without being limited by them; i.e., our past need not define our future. I am so excited about this book! This volume is a must read. Ben's writing doesn’t just come to help us cope, but to conquer! Enjoy!!