Betting on You

How to Put Yourself First and (Finally) Take Control of Your Career

By: Laurie Ruettimann

Narrated by: Laurie Ruettimann

Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins

Publisher's summary

This program is read by the author.

An essential guide for how to snap out of autopilot and become your own best advocate, with candid anecdotes and easy-to-adopt steps, from veteran HR specialist and popular podcast host Laurie Ruettimann

Chances are you've spent the past few months cooped up inside, buried under a relentless news cycle and work that never seems to switch off. Millions of us worldwide are overworked, exhausted, and trying our hardest - yet not getting the recognition we deserve. It’s time for a fix.

Top career coach and HR consultant Laurie Ruettimann knows firsthand that work can get a hell of a lot better. A decade ago, Ruettimann was uninspired, blaming others and herself for the unhappiness she felt. Until she had an epiphany: If she wanted a fulfilling existence, she couldn’t sit around and wait for change. She had to be her own leader. She had to truly take ahold of life - the good, the bad, and the downright ugly - in order to transform her future.

Today, as businesses prioritize their bottom line over employee satisfaction and workers become increasingly isolated, the need to safeguard your wellbeing is crucial. And though this sounds intimidating, it’s easier to do than you think. Through tactical advice on how to approach work in a smart and healthy manner, which includes knowing when to sign off for the day, doubling down on our capacity to learn, fixing those finances, and beating impostor syndrome once and for all, Ruettimann lays out the framework necessary to champion your interests and create a life you actually enjoy.

Packed with advice and stories of others who regained control of their lives, Betting on You is a game-changing must-listen for how to radically improve your day-to-day, working more effectively and enthusiastically starting now.

A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt and Company

©2021 Laurie Ruettimann (P)2021 Macmillan Audio

The truth shall set you free!

This was an interesting and honest look at HR, workplace culture and job satisfaction. It’s difficult to find someone that will speak the truth. I found it funny, refreshing and I had more than a few aha moments. Loved it and recommended to everyone I know - from everyone to those that love their jobs to the unemployed.

Nailed it! Laurie always does

Laurie's passion for people and healthy work cultures resonates again and again through her work. I am thankful that my path intersected with her authenticity many years ago.

Betting On You will be a boom read by millions, and hundreds of thousands will finally get out of the rut they live in and start taking control to better their future.

Here's to a world of humans learning the impact of the statement, "Your work is not your worth."

Bravo, Laurie! Thank you for being one who encourages, inspires and believes in others. The world is a better place for all because of you.

You Need This in Your Life - It’s Worth the Listen

Have you ever been stuck in your job, life, or what you find purpose in? Well then look no further than taking the journey with Laurie! While much of the direction and guidance Laurie provides in her book are mantras I have followed for years, it’s easy to lose sight of those through the every day hustle and bustle. Her guidance was a slap on the forehead and wake up call for me to get back in the lane that I had been veering out of to get my purpose back. What do I want out of life, work, relationships, and more is what this book truly allows you to explore. And added in are some funny, yet insightful stories that keep you hooked.

I can tell you, I am glad I sought out the audio book because Laurie’s ability to take you on the journey directly (she narrates it) gives the dialogue and guidance that much more meaning. I just finished this book and I am already starting it again!!

Thanks for this great resource, Laurie!!

great book

great book with some really good ideas. I will be using some of her ideas. very entertaining to listen to.

Amazing content and performance

I've been a fan of Laurie's for years, and this book did not disappoint! Chock-full with incredible insights, great suggestions, and hilarious and engaging performance, I'm walking away inspired to bet on myself and feeling prepared with plenty of tools to do so.

Valuable & Refreshing HR Perspective

Many times, I thought or said “Wow” out loud, either because it wasn’t at all what I expected to hear or it was just extremely relatable. Laurie is down to earth with her human and professional experiences which gained her a great amount of wisdom. I found her HR industry and life coaching advice inspiring and helpful. As an HRCI cert pro, I recently heard her speak and was happy to find her book on Audible. I felt like I wanted to give her a high-five throughout and hope to hear her speak again.

Loved the narrator !

Chock full of great advice and confidence boosters . I’m recommending to all
My colleagues and friends !

You NEED this book!

As a burned out HR professional this book is so spot on! If you have a case of “is this it?” Then this book is for YOU. Put yourself first and get this book - it’s time!!

Great read

Initially I wasn’t going to read it because of the opening story. That story felt like a challenge to finish the book. Love her other interesting stories and lessons. It was worth a read.

For frustrated hunters…

Powerful ideas and motivation for anyone who may be on the hunt for work: first jobs, second acts, trying out consulting, new gigs, going for a promotion, whatever. Hear unique stories, cynicism and inspiration from someone who’s been-there-done-that.