Red Cape Rescue

About the Author

Darcy Eikenberg is a dedicated career coach on a mission to help individuals transform their work lives without resorting to drastic changes. Having coached leaders at major companies such as Aon, The Coca-Cola Company, State Farm, and Deloitte, Darcy brings a wealth of experience and practical strategies to her work. She founded the leadership career coaching firm RedCapeRevolution.com and previously served as a principal at Hewitt Associates, where she led teams in the Southeast and North America. Through her book, Red Cape Rescue: Save Your Career Without Leaving Your Job, Darcy aims to empower professionals to regain control of their careers and find fulfillment without changing everything in their lives.

Main Idea

In Red Cape Rescue, Darcy Eikenberg provides a blueprint for professionals who feel stuck or dissatisfied in their current jobs. She offers practical strategies to shift mindsets, build confidence, and take control of one's career without the need for drastic changes like quitting a job or starting a new business. The book emphasizes the power of internal change, focusing on what individuals can control—thoughts, words, and actions—to create a more satisfying and meaningful work life. Through a series of actionable steps, Darcy guides readers to reclaim their power, manage stress, and reinvent their professional lives on their own terms.

Table of Contents

• Reset How You Think
  • Know Your Core Powers
  • Conquer the Battle of the Brain
  • Unveil Your Values
  • Imagine Positive Intent
  • Listen to the Whispers
• Revise What You Say
  • Rewrite Your Story
  • Ask for What You Need
  • Watch Your Language
  • Affirm the Squirm
• Reinvent What You Do
  • Forge a Fear Strategy
  • Counteract Chaos
  • Drop Some Balls
  • Magnify Momentum
  • Pursue Progress

Reset How You Think

Know Your Core Powers

Understanding your core powers is the first step towards taking control of your career. Darcy Eikenberg highlights that the only things we truly control are our thoughts, words, and actions. By focusing on these elements, we can reclaim our power and create a stronger sense of self-worth and freedom. "Everything you think. Everything you say. Everything you do. That’s it," Darcy writes, emphasizing the simplicity yet profound impact of this realization.