Are you ready to elevate your leadership and career to the next level? Do you wonder how successful senior leaders stay ahead of the curve and remain on top of their game?

Ambition alone won't get you to the top or keep you there. But your performance advantage will.

Leveraging her lifelong passion for high performance, Agnes Cserhati - a globally acclaimed performance coach and leadership expert - has distilled decades of experience working with some of the world's top leaders into the 12 key principles that unlock the secret to high performance.

With razor-sharp precision, alongside her unrivalled ability to cut to the chase, Cserhati reveals actionable insights that will inspire, challenge, and motivate you to accelerate your success. Master pivotal shifts and strategies that distinguish exceptional leaders and reframe your perspective on success.

From resilience and communication to the power of personal branding and influence, this indispensable guide challenges the status quo and uncovers growth opportunities that defy expectations, empowering you to redefine your leadership approach and change your career trajectory. Through real-life examples, game-changing practical insights and actionable expert advice, you'll discover how to:

• Maximise your own potential for success
• Drive high performance in yourself and others
• Master conscious and purposeful growth

Your leadership career isn't just about achieving results-it's about upholding extraordinary performance consistently. This book is your expert road map through a transformative journey towards unprecedented professional success. It's time to unleash your performance advantage!

About the Author

Agnes Cserhati is an internationally recognised speaker, leadership expert, and a sought-after performance and executive coach. Her innovative methodologies and profound insights have been instrumental in steering high-calibre leaders, teams, and organisations toward peak performance in both the private and public sectors for decades.

She has been regularly featured in the media, notably in The Forbes, BBC and The Guardian. Her work is transformational and underpinned by the strong desire to "make leaders and organisations think differently". Cserhati's razor-sharp precision, masterful ability to cut to the chase and wisdom from her extensive and diverse experience are evident in her book, The Performance Advantage.

She brings to the forefront her unique perspective through pivotal shifts and transformative strategies that separate extraordinary leaders from the rest. Born from a childhood fascination with high performance and motivated by a relentless pursuit to understand and challenge those who are successful, she appreciates how the higher you go, the lonelier it becomes.

Cserhati's motto is: "share to inspire", which has been the driving force behind her work and a lifetime of dedication to pushing beyond the ordinary while consistently delivering high performance and maximising potential. She is a transformative thinker, catalyst and relentlessly curious individual who is dedicated to her work, passionate about self-development and a keen drummer. While she grew up in communist Hungary, since 1995, she calls London and Bonn her home, where she resides with her son, husband and dog.

She holds a First-Class Honours degree in International Marketing, a PGCE in Business Education and Diplomas in Performance Coaching and Executive and Corporate Coaching. She is also a Fellow of the Association of Coaching and an award-winning entrepreneur and teacher.

Reviews

'A power-packed, go-to guide for every leader serious about embodying excellence. In true Agnes style, full of inspiring guidance and practical tools throughout!' - Rachel Martino, Senior Manager, Honor (USA)

'The Performance Advantage belongs on every bookshelf and deepens and lends a unique perspective to complementary classics in leadership and performance literature. The book is a quick read, and its chapters can serve as a go-to reference, worked through systematically alone, with teams, or with a coach, or serve as a team resource or for coaching one's own staff.' - Dr Koko Warner, Director of Global Data Institute, IOM (Berlin)

'Honest, humble and empathetic, with a unique lens on the insights needed to challenge yourself to think and be better; Agnes manages to capture the essence of her wisdom and share it in a practical and structured way, anchored in what she has learnt as a leader herself, and from supporting leaders globally.' Nick Heard - Chief Engagement Officer, National College of Education (UK)

'In The Performance Advantage, Agnes embarks on an exciting leadership journey, guiding us through a dynamic set of 12 potent principles for the masters of high-performance leadership. The journey, filled with infectious motivation, hands-on tips and reflective moments, is a beckoning call to anyone seeking excellence and the curiosity to unlock the vault of high-performance thinking.' - Patrick van Weerelt, Head of UNSSC Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development (Bonn)

'I enjoyed the perspective that to be a high performer is a personal, active choice with trade-offs and requires constant reflection. Simple, practical takeaways on how to do this make it a very actionable book.' - Jon Talbot, Senior Vice President HR Executive Leadership, Deutsche Telekom (UK)

'"I took matters into my own hands" is the quote that sums it all up: aspirational. The book has it all - honesty that draws you in from its first lines, tangible compassion, and energy that radiates. That, all knitted together by practical advice, made it a read impossible to put down once you begin. Taking this book to read may be a critical step 'to take the matter into' your own hands.' Dr Karina Nersesya, Deputy Regional Director, UNFPA Arab States (Egypt)

'The Performance Advantage is not just recommended-it's essential. This book goes beyond being a mere guide-it becomes a catalyst for personal growth and transformative leadership. With every page, it challenges you to push your limits and unlock your full potential.' Heidi van Eldik - Vice President Retail, Engineering & Manufacturing Benelux, DHL Supply Chain, Benelux & Nordics (The Netherlands)

'A must-read for every executive who wants to stay sharp, up to date and on top of their game to tackle challenges and build their competitive edge. The twelve principles are well-rounded inspirational nuggets laid down in a way to ease personal upgrade or transformation. A great read indeed!' - Moira Homan, Human Resources Director, Podravka (Croatia)

'Wise and inspirational. An essential read for senior leaders! It empowers those operating at the highest levels in a very practical, specific, yet adaptable way. It is time to experience the profound impact of PowerCoaching in a book, an approach from which countless global leaders and organisations have already gained value through coaching and training with Agnes.' Thilo Kusch - Group CFO, P3 Logistic Parks (Prague)

'The Performance Advantage is authentic, practical and totally relevant for today's leaders and executives in our challenging and ever-changing world. Agnes shares the best of her experience as she leads you in transforming yourself and those around you!' Nick Thayer - Corporate General Manager, Insurance Industry (Sydney)

'Super engaging and inspiring. Agnes's passion for leadership growth and exceptional performance jumps off the pages. In this book, she challenges and empowers you to become the best leader you can be and coaches you on this journey with her stories, experience and thought-provoking questions.' Caroline Kersten - Talent Acceleration & Culture EMEA, at a global life-science company (Switzerland)

'A powerful, understandable and unique insight from a remarkable person. Agnes simplifies and breaks down critical and key performance areas in a way relatable to the ambitious striving to make their mark on the world.' David Harkin - CEO, 8 Billion Ideas, (UK)

'Prepare to be transformed. It is an unputdownable intellectual masterpiece. It is simply genius how Cserhati artfully navigates the readers to embrace the power of performance advantage.' - Ulas Hazar, Grammy Considered Artist, (Germany)

'The Performance Advantage is a game-changing book that underscores the significance of determination and self-motivation in achieving goals. Challenging traditional leadership concepts, it spotlights the incremental shifts that lead to profound success. A must-read for those striving to break boundaries, tap into their full potential, and script a remarkable journey to excellence.' - Dwiti Vikramaditya, Vice President KIIT & KISS University, MC/MPA Harvard Kennedy School 2023 and JFK Fellow, (India)

'Dive into this remarkable book for an extraordinary journey! Every chapter and every principle feels like an immersive coaching session on its own. With Agnes' wisdom and thought-provoking insights, it's the ultimate catalyst to elevate your leadership to new heights.' Svitlana Bielushkina - People & Organisation Director for Digital Experience and Technology, Zalando SE, (Berlin)

'The concept of performance advantage is transformational and deeply impactful. Agnes possesses a rare insight into the world of high-performers. Her captivating leadership tales not only engage but also prompt reflection on one's own career and leadership journey'. - Julia Stone, Vice President of eCommerce and Digitalisation, Telecommunications Industry (Austria)

'Leadership is a journey, and my leadership journey has been transformed by Agnes's genius. Her 12 Principles are truly life-changing for any leader, and they give you the performance advantage.' - Dr Rose Mwebaza, Director and Regional Representative of Africa, UNEP (Kenya)

'This isn't just a book; it's an invitation onto a deeply inspiring journey. Agnes Cserhati possesses the extraordinary ability to help you elevate your thinking toward new heights. Some of the wisdom in this book is bound to stay with you for a lifetime.' Annika Brack - CEO, International Centre for Future Generations (Brussels)

'It is an absolute must-read and a true game-changer for all senior leaders who are serious about humanity, their career and high-performance leadership'. Carl Manlan - Senior Leader, Financial Services (Dubai)

"Masterfully shifts your thinking to a whole new level, one principle at a time. You won't learn this in a regular leadership course!" Alice Ruhweza - Senior Director, WWF International (Nairobi)

'Just like Agnes as a coach, this book is transformational, indubitable in its efficacy, and with an unswerving ability to cut through the noise.' Neil Strowger - CEO, Bohunt Education Trust (UK)

Book Information
ISBN 9781915483317
Author Agnes Cserhati
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Right Book Press
Publisher Right Book Press
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 16mm