47 Pairs of Shoes
A Story of Cancer, Courage and Leadership
At 47, my world was turned upside down. I was a single mother, a corporate leader, and suddenly without notice, a cancer patient. What began as a race to the hospital became a year of treatments, uncertainty, and unimaginable change.
Out of that experience comes my memoir to be published in 2026, 47 Pairs of Shoes. The title holds many layers of meaning: I was 47 years old when diagnosed, I endured 47 treatments, and that year, more than 47,000 people lost their lives to cancer. It is also symbolic of “walking in my shoes” a journey of resilience, transformation, and rediscovering purpose.
WHY I’M WRITING THIS BOOK
This isn’t just a cancer story. It’s a story about the power of inner narrative.
47 Pairs of Shoes is a story about the power of the inner narrative, the voice we all carry inside us that can either break us or help us rise. Throughout my illness, I discovered that courage is not about fighting harder but about changing the story I told myself.
When I shifted my mindset from fear to possibility, I tapped into my values as my anchor: health, connection, courage, authenticity, and hope. These values became the quiet strength behind every decision, every day I kept showing up.
Most importantly, I learned that self-leadership is not optional when life falls apart. It is the ability to take charge of your mindset, to hold steady in the chaos, and to lead yourself through disruption, even when you can’t control the outcome.
More Than a Memoir.
47 Pairs of Shoes is a raw, honest, and hopeful story for anyone navigating a life-changing diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or simply trying to find meaning in disruption. It blends storytelling with practical strategies I now use in my work as a leadership consultant – guiding people to live and lead with clarity, courage, and purpose.
Through this book, I hope to inspire others to:
Rethink the stories they tell themselves.
Reconnect with their core values.
Practise self-leadership to move forward with resilience and hope.
Walking With You.
This book is more than my journey, it’s an invitation.
Whether you are a leader, a carer, or someone rebuilding after a setback, 47 Pairs of Shoes will give you tools to navigate life’s toughest moments with strength and authenticity.
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