Our lives are full of defining moments, but do we recognize them? We often fail to appreciate the significance of these moments. At work the pressure can be relentless and we can fail to enjoy these moments. The author shows how to recognize and appreciate these moments, which in turn helps us to better cope during more difficult times.

PETER SHAW is a Partner of Praesta Partners which specialises in executive coaching at senior levels. His coaching clients include senior people in the public, private and voluntary sectors including Permanent Secretaries, High Court Judges, Bishops, UK Ambassadors and Chief Executives. He was formerly a Director General within Government and was a member of five different Government Department Boards. Peter is a Reader in the Anglican Church and a Governor of St. John's College, Durham. He is the author of a number of books and articles on leadership and coaching, and regularly leads workshops on the themes of his books in both the public, private and voluntary sectors.