Darrell W. Gurney, Executive/Career Coach

Darrell W. Gurney, Executive/Career Coach

Long Beach, California, United States
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  • The Back Forty: 7 Essential Embraces to Launch Life's Radical Second Half

    Hunter Arts Publishing

    “Consider it a perfectly timed tool for reevaluation brought on by 'The Great Resignation' occurring in today’s world economy.”
    —Midwest Book Review

    “In The Back Forty, Darrell Gurney has laid down an effective and inspiring roadmap for getting deep and insightful with oneself at the midpoint—or any point—of life. This is indeed radical thinking.”
    —Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50’s only two-time winner of #1 Leadership Thinker in the World, the World’s #1 Executive Coach and Top…

    “Consider it a perfectly timed tool for reevaluation brought on by 'The Great Resignation' occurring in today’s world economy.”
    —Midwest Book Review

    “In The Back Forty, Darrell Gurney has laid down an effective and inspiring roadmap for getting deep and insightful with oneself at the midpoint—or any point—of life. This is indeed radical thinking.”
    —Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50’s only two-time winner of #1 Leadership Thinker in the World, the World’s #1 Executive Coach and Top Ten Business Thinker

    “Inspiring wisdom for any age, don’t enter or leave midlife without The Back Forty.”
    —Chip Conley, New York Times best-selling author of Wisdom @ Work and founder of Modern Elder Academy

    “The Back Forty is a testament to the unstoppable spirit in each of us. This is required reading if you want the next phase of your life to be the best part ever.”
    —Cynthia Kersey, best-selling author of Unstoppable and founder of The Unstoppable Foundation

    “Through his spiritual daring, Gurney sheds light upon the vital subject of discovering one’s inner wholeness at any age and stage on life’s journey. A revolution in consciousness”
    —Michael Bernard Beckwith, best-selling author of Life Visioning and Spiritual Liberation and founder/spiritual director of The Agape International Spiritual Center

    “The Back Forty is an honest, authentic take on how the most challenging moments lead to powerful truths. As Darrell points out: ‘The only start that matters is the one you make now.’ So true.”
    —Barbara Waxman, MS, MPA, PCC, coach, gerontologist, speaker, author of Middlescence Manifesto: Igniting the Passion of Midlife

    “For anyone seeking to clear their path of self-imposed obstacles, habits, behaviors and attitudes so they can build a rich and fulfilling second half of life, The Back Forty serves as a bible of empowerment.”
    —Sally Helgesen, author of How Women Rise, The Web of Inclusion, and The Female Advantage

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  • Never Apply for a Job Again: Break the Rules, Cut the Line, Beat the Rest

    Career Press

    “Never Apply for a Job Again elaborates on a secret I’ve preached for years: in a job search, the best way to get to work is to network. Darrell Gurney will help you open the back door to your next career move.”
    —Harvey Mackay, author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive

    “Whether it’s building wealth through a job or your own business, Darrell Gurney shares how to connect with people through whom that abundance will flow.”
    —T. Harv…

    “Never Apply for a Job Again elaborates on a secret I’ve preached for years: in a job search, the best way to get to work is to network. Darrell Gurney will help you open the back door to your next career move.”
    —Harvey Mackay, author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive

    “Whether it’s building wealth through a job or your own business, Darrell Gurney shares how to connect with people through whom that abundance will flow.”
    —T. Harv Eker, Author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Secrets of the Millionaire Mind

    "Never Apply for a Job applies the basic truth of my own philosophy to your job search: relationships are the key. Whether it's a job, a career change, or even an entrepreneurial venture, it's the people who make anything possible for you. Anything!"
    —Keith Ferrazzi, co-author of the Bestselling Never Eat Alone

    "Where there's a way there's a will. Most people don't lack the will to network, they lack the way. Once people find a way that makes sense, feels right and is doable even by those who are a tad network challenged, they'll jump on it in a heartbeat. That is exactly what you should do with Never Apply for a Job Again: Break the Rules, Cut the Line, Beat the Rest. Don't leave home without it."
    —Mark Goulston, author of the International Bestselling “Just Listen” Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone

    “I’ve read stacks of books on networking over the years, but never one that shows in such simple terms not only how to go out and meet whomever you want, but how to climb into their good graces. Never Apply for a Job Again lays out 10 easy-to-digest and implement key principles to tap into human psychology. There’s a need for straight talk to help legions of professionals make new job connections — Darrell Gurney gets it and delivers the goods.”
    —Joyce Lain Kennedy, Syndicated Columnist, Tribune Media Services

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  • Finding the S Spot: Career Pleasure Secrets for Merging Skills, Play and Pay

    Hunter Arts Publishing

    "Every so often along comes a book that feels more like a conversation with an old friend. It seems to know you, it asks all the right questions and at the end it holds up a mirror showing an insightful reflection. Finding the S Spot is that book! The questions keep coming, the sequence makes a lot of sense, the advice is priceless and the result is unexpected. It is well worth the read and the time invested. I enjoyed and I am sure you will as well."—Alex Marinescu, MBA, Sales Manager/General…

    "Every so often along comes a book that feels more like a conversation with an old friend. It seems to know you, it asks all the right questions and at the end it holds up a mirror showing an insightful reflection. Finding the S Spot is that book! The questions keep coming, the sequence makes a lot of sense, the advice is priceless and the result is unexpected. It is well worth the read and the time invested. I enjoyed and I am sure you will as well."—Alex Marinescu, MBA, Sales Manager/General Manager

    "All of us are searching for our career sweet spot, but rarely know how to do it. Darrell gives you the tools and road map to find the optimal career and to do it on your own terms. For anyone wanting to better their life and follow their calling, this is required reading--whether you're just entering the working world or retiring and beginning a second career."—Joe Platnick, Partner, Venture Capital Firm

    "Finding the S Spot playfully suggests insightful and clever ways of determining your next career move. As someone recently leaving undergrad, I would not have thought rigorously about my physical environment, for example, nor would I have united multiple job descriptins to create a new one of my own. Finding the S Spot is a useful tool on the path toward satisfying employment."—Camille Bridges, New Grad and Management Consultant

    "I really think it's brilliant how Darrell packed so much empowerment in such a few pages! I can't think of anyone who would ready this book and not have it make a profound difference in how they look at their choices in life, especially pertaining to careers, and how they could not walk away feeling uplifted, re-energized, and inspired! BRAVO!! This will benefit so many people in so many ways, I will be shocked if this isn't a bestseller."—Rafe Leyva, Founder, InnerVision Marketing and Mastermind

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  • Headhunters Revealed: Career Secrets for Choosing & Using Professional Recruiters

    Hunter Arts Publishing

    "Headhunters Revealed! unlocks the secrets of finding a professional recruiter. Save yourself all the hassle of getting stuck with the wrong representation. Even if you aren't in the midst of making a career change, it's never too early to read this book."
    -Mark Victor Hansen, Co-creator, #1 New York Times Best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series, including Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work

    "Executive Recruiters hold the key to the hidden job market. This straight-forward book…

    "Headhunters Revealed! unlocks the secrets of finding a professional recruiter. Save yourself all the hassle of getting stuck with the wrong representation. Even if you aren't in the midst of making a career change, it's never too early to read this book."
    -Mark Victor Hansen, Co-creator, #1 New York Times Best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series, including Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work

    "Executive Recruiters hold the key to the hidden job market. This straight-forward book shows you how to make this resource work for you."
    -Wayne Cooper, CEO, Kennedy Information, publisher of The Directory of Executive Recruiters

    "Headhunters Revealed! is an excellent and much needed guide to tracking down and working successfully with recruiters when you are looking for new opportunities. Everyone tells you to connect with these professionals, but only Darrell tells you how."
    -Margaret Riley Dikel, author of The Riley Guide and co-author, The Guide to Internet Job Searching

    "Darrell's expansive knowledge of the job search arena enables him to reach both the novice and experienced job seeker. The examples and illustrations are 'on target' with accepted career strategies. This book is a must read for unhappily employed and unemployed professionals at all levels."
    -Howard Pardue, Fortune 500 HR Director, and former Vice President/Managing Director of Right Management Consultants

    "In the increasingly maddening labyrinth of searching for the right career — a maze of job banks, web postings, and e-cruiters — the best source may still be the headhunter. Gurney explains the perspective, as well as the process, of the headhunter, lending some humanity to a much misunderstood profession."
    -Danny Cahill, Top Search Industry Recruiter and Trainer, career management guru, and President of Hobson Associates

    "Straight forward style makes it a fast, enjoyable read with great practical advice."
    -Kathy Simmons, President, NETSHARE, Inc.

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Projects

  • Dream Job Lifeline: Get Known, Get Offers, Get Working. How to Walk Through the Back Door Into Your Dream Job Life,

    Dream Job Lifeline
    How to Walk Through the Backdoor Into Your Dream Job Life

    For 28 years, I have helped thousands of professionals from all levels make profitable career transitions and create prosperous new businesses.

    In the past, all of this has been available only in one–on-one consultations...so we are beyond excited to now make it available to a wider audience.

    Whether you want to: land a job, build a client base or even start a business, effective relationship…

    Dream Job Lifeline
    How to Walk Through the Backdoor Into Your Dream Job Life

    For 28 years, I have helped thousands of professionals from all levels make profitable career transitions and create prosperous new businesses.

    In the past, all of this has been available only in one–on-one consultations...so we are beyond excited to now make it available to a wider audience.

    Whether you want to: land a job, build a client base or even start a business, effective relationship building is required…and getting in and getting connected through a Stealth Search Method™ is the basis for uncovering or creating the best opportunities!

    In a stealth approach to career management, your only task is to meet, know and be known by as many influential people as possible. It is not about looking for a job or pawing at the front door for opportunities.

    This is a very interactive course – each student will have the opportunity to engage with the videos and work through valuable career- and life-enhancing downloadable exercises.

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