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Here you will find monthly book and podcast recommendations to BOOST your knowledge, motivation and performance, and where we will let you know about exclusive networking events hosted by Contracting PLUS.

We also encourage you to share your own recommendations.

If you have come across any resources that helped make your self-employed life simpler or have any tips that helped your performance, we would love you to share them with others using the form on this page.

May is Here!

Our May recommendations are all about communication that drives success. In business (and in life) the ability to connect clearly and confidently is a real advantage. Whether you’re leading projects, winning clients, or building your network, strong communication is the difference between standing still and moving forward.

When you’re self-employed, every conversation matters. Miscommunication cost time, money, and opportunity. That’s why this month, we’re focusing on mastering communication, so you can build better partnerships, negotiate smarter deals, and lead with greater impact.

This Month’s Recommended Listen 

The Speaking Coach: The One Word All Liars Use! – Diary of a CEO with Jefferson Fisher

In this episode, communication expert Jefferson Fisher breaks down how the words we choose can either build credibility or destroy it.

Packed with sharp, practical advice, this conversation explores the subtle mistakes that make you sound uncertain, and how small shifts in your language can instantly boost your authority and impact.

Whether you’re leading client meetings, pitching new business, or just aiming to sound more decisive, this is a must-listen for leading great conversations. Perfect for a morning walk, your commute, or a midweek reset.

This Month’s Recommended Book

Supercommunicators – Charles Duhigg

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Power of Habit, Supercommunicators is a masterclass in how the best leaders, negotiators, and connectors influence and inspire through conversation. It’s packed with practical strategies you can use to become the person people trust, listen to, and want to work with.

You’ll learn:

  • How to decode what people really mean and respond with clarity
  • How to steer conversations towards the direction you decide
  • Techniques that top performers use to connect quickly and effectively
  • Build trust and grow your business faster through your words and behaviour.

If you’re ready to sharpen your words and become the person who leads conversations, not just participating in them, this book is a great read.

Our Next BOOST Event Coming Soon 

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our first free in-person BOOST event last October, specially designed for contractors and freelancers! It was an incredible evening filled with valuable insights from Jimmy Sheehan on Smart Tax Planning, 1:1 clinics, great networking opportunities, and plenty of surprises – including the launch of BOOST, along with spot prizes.

 

We were thrilled with the enthusiasm and energy from everyone who attended, and we can’t wait to see you all at our next event! If you’d like to be notified for our next event make sure to register using the form and follow our Eventbrite page.

 

Have a Recommendation or Idea? Share it with the community here!

This Year’s Previous Recommendations

All previous recommendations will always be available on this page. You can check in any time to see what was recommended for any month.

May 2025
For May our recommendations are The Speaking Coach: The One Word All Liars Use! by Diary of a CEO Podcast with Jefferson Fisher and Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg

April 2025
For April our recommendations are Turn Chaos into Opportunity by Your World Within Podcast and Born to Run by Christopher McDougall.

March 2025

For March our recommendations are 3 Truths You Need to Hear and The Let Them Theory both by Mel Robbins. 

February 2025
For February our recommendations are The Surprising Secret to Happiness (It’s Easier Than You Think) – Mo Gawdat, and Time to Fly by Neil O’Brien

January 2025
For January our recommendations are How to Reinvent Yourself & Make The Greatest Comeback Of Your Life (At Any Age) by Mel Robbins, and The Power of Fun – How to Feel Alive Again by Catherine Price. 

December 2024

For December our recommendations are the insightful read Just One Thing: How Simple Changes Can Transform Your Life by Dr. Michael Mosley, and “How to Breathe Correctly for Optimal Health, Mood, Learning, and Performance” by Huberman Lab.

November 2024

For November our recommendations are the inspirational read The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, and The Happiness Expert That Made 51 Million People Happier: Mo Gawdat, Diary of a CEO. 

October 2024

For October our recommendations are Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss to better our negotiation, along with the High Performance Podcast with John McAvoy: It’s not where you’re from, it’s where you’re at that counts.

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