This book is a great resource for individuals looking to make a career change or advance in their current profession. Mary-Beth has combined her change expertise along with her own personal career experiences and weaved this into an engaging read. The book provides an enjoyable, insightful and highly practical approach for anyone seeking guidance on how to make that next change in their career. The foundational areas can help you quickly move to a position as you embark on an exciting new chapter of your professional life. If you are contemplating a career change, save yourself a lot of time and buy a copy of this book.

This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to make a change in their career or life. Mary-Beth Hosking shares her personal story of how she went from being a singer to a global CIO, and the challenges and opportunities she faced along the way. She offers practical advice and tips on how to deal with change, overcome fear, and achieve your goals. I found this book to be inspiring, motivating, and relatable. It made me reflect on my own career path and what I want to do next. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a change or a boost in their career.

MBH provides clear, actionable steps for making a career change or advancing within your current job. I appreciated her candidness about mistakes she made in her own career, and the invaluable lessons she learned along the way. The book is written in an engaging, conversational style that makes it easy to follow and stay motivated. Whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to make a change, this book is relatable. It's a comprehensive guide that covers everything from assessing your skills and identifying your strengths to creating a powerful personal brand and networking effectively.

Mary-Beth has provided readers with a toolkit and approach to working out what your next step in your career, and for that matter your life, should be. The approach is universal and can be easily adopted for a student entering into the job search for the first time, all the way through to an Executive trying to work out what is next. I will be sharing this book with my high school aged boy, as I think the lessons inside are relevant to him as well as me.

For anyone who's feeling stuck, or unmotivated - or wondering how you ended up in your current role and how to change - this is the book for you. Hosking takes an autobiographical spin on career development, taking the reader through her journey from professional singer through to CIO. She talks in practical terms about how she pivoted her career, and provides templates, step by step tips and lots of useful, practical advice on how to make changes in your career. The Joy Scale is a revelation. I'd highly recommend this book.

It absolutely must be read to gain confidence and trust your judgement to make the right decision at the right time. I always wondered when it was the right time to do something material. Think multiple times and sometimes hold the decision due to being risk-averse. The book give insights into the thought process which will actually help to make the decision at the right time as timing is important when the decision is made.

“When Now, Means Now” is a highly practical and supportive guide for those considering a career change whether you are feeling stuck or unmotivated. MBH takes you through the practical steps she has used over her impressive career and how you can use it when considering your own change. I’d highly recommend this book to anyone considering a career change.

If you are stuck in your career and really need to make changes, then this book is fantastic. I couldn't put it down. So many useful tips and things I guess I knew but needed reminding of. I really liked the joy scale. I had never thought of work from a joy perspective. This really re-framed this for me.

If you're considering a career change, 'When Now, Means Now' is a highly practical and supportive guide in your journey. Mary-Beth has had a highly impressive career, navigated by passion, belief and making bold moves. It's an easy, engaging read and a great companion for those thinking about making their own big change.

Having worked with Mary-Beth we have spoken often about the transferable skills we all have to progress to our next chapter. I thoroughly recommend anyone who is looking to make a transition to read this guide.

Couldn't put it down once I started - it's beautifully written in a way that not only engages you but makes you think about how it applies to your current career journey and aspirations.

Mary-Beth Hosking has a gift for language. I really enjoyed the various stories she shared to inspire, and the practical steps she provides to help someone navigate a transition in their career.

Great read - would recommend for anyone who is contemplating mid life career or life altering changes!