My Account Log in

1 option

Design your future : the innovative career and transition guide / Sebastian Kernbach, Martin J. Eppler

Cambridge eBooks: Frontlist 2026 Available online

View online
Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Kernbach, Sebastian, author.
Eppler, Martin J., 1971- author.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Career development.
Life change events.
Vocational guidance.
Physical Description:
1 online resource
Place of Publication:
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2026
Summary:
"This book presents a compelling, science-based guide for navigating life's many transitions: from first jobs to midlife pivots to purposeful retirements. Based on insights from over 1000 people across all ages and career stages, it blends identity work, prototyping, and psychological capital to foster sustainable, purpose-driven career paths. Drawing on design thinking, positive psychology, and behavioral science, each chapter encourages reflection, exploration, and growth, supported by a practical toolkit featuring methods such as the Magic Circle, Life Loops, and the Stairway to Heaven. Readers are equipped to overcome procrastination, redesign habits, explore bold dreams, and build a portfolio life that reflects personal evolution. Whether you're feeling stuck, restless, or ready for something new, Design Your Future will help you take action with confidence and joy. This book is not about making the perfect plan; it's about designing your next brave step"-- Cambridge Core
Contents:
Life designer stories
Why life design matters
Life design abilities
Life loops framework
Life design levels
Empathy methods
Ideation methods
Prototyping methods
Learning methods
Perseverance methods
Method mix by transition type
Special methods : sustainable life design
Silent truths : what we don’t say out loud
Life design as a catalyst for scaling change
Life design and the future (of the planet)
Conclusion : a life design manifesto
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Online resource; title from PDF title page (Cambridge Core, viewed April 22, 2026)
Other Format:
Print version: Kernbach, Sebastian Design your future
ISBN:
9781009737333
1009737333
9781009737364
1009737368
OCLC:
1579847751
Publisher Number:
CIPO000352934
CIPO000355850
Access Restriction:
Restricted for use by site license

The Penn Libraries is committed to describing library materials using current, accurate, and responsible language. If you discover outdated or inaccurate language, please fill out this feedback form to report it and suggest alternative language.

Find

Home Release notes

My Account

Shelf Request an item Bookmarks Fines and fees Settings

Guides

Using the Find catalog Using Articles+ Using your account