{"id":21956,"date":"2025-04-23T12:31:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T11:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meritxellobiols.com\/?p=21956"},"modified":"2025-07-26T15:08:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T14:08:36","slug":"the-books-that-have-transformed-me-and-that-i-hope-will-also-transform-others","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meritxellobiols.com\/en\/the-books-that-have-transformed-me-and-that-i-hope-will-also-transform-others\/","title":{"rendered":"The books that have transformed me (and that I hope will also transform others)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Book Day is the perfect excuse to remember that learning is a never-ending journey<\/h2>\n<h3>Reading has always been my greatest source of learning and growth. And over time, that love of knowledge also led me to write<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In Catalonia, we celebrate Sant Jordi today, a day when books and roses intertwine to celebrate culture and love. For me, there is no better way to celebrate than by remembering the books I have co-written with great professionals:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Historia del Coaching (with Rafael Bisquerra) \u2013 A journey through the evolution of coaching and its influences.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Revoluci\u00f3n Soft (with Isabel Mart\u00ednez-Cosentino Ramos) \u2013 The leadership of the future needs emotional intelligence, creativity, and empathy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gimnasia Emocional y Coaching (with Rafael Bisquerra, Rosa Casafont, Andr\u00e9s Mart\u00edn, and Jos\u00e9 Luis Bimbela) \u2013 Keys to training our emotions and enhancing well-being.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Coaching para Todos (with Alejandro Fiol) \u2013 Practical tools for applying coaching in everyday life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Emoci\u00f3n y Conflicto (with Rafael Bisquerra and Josep Redorta) \u2013 How to manage emotions in difficult situations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Each of these books has been an exciting project, with the aim of adding value to those seeking to develop their leadership and emotional intelligence.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Today, on Book Day and Sant Jordi Day, I want to ask you: which book has marked a turning point in your personal or professional growth? 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