This is a beautifully written, inspiring and really useful self-coaching book. I found the exercises, especially ‘my ideal day’ to be illuminating and insightful. Mary’s gentle and encouraging style left me feeling like she was there with me, guiding me towards my answers like a guardian angel by my side. I loved the stories and experiences that Mary shared too. It made her words come to life and helped me to connect with the book even more. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in developing a relationship with their inner selves and learning more about coaching and it’s tools. It is also packed full of resources and further reading recommendations. A truly delightful read.

Sarah Crossley
ClearwaterCoach

Mary Lunnen writes with a simplicity and clarity that belies the wealth of wisdom her book contains. She shares generously from her own experience, and writes with a nurturing style without losing focus on pushing the reader to take practical action. Dare To Blossom can't fail to move you on.

Mary's book is a fine balance between guidance and useful coaching exercises, with some lovely story-telling thrown in. She focuses on topics which are favourites of mine, like the value of gratitude and developing creativity, and she quotes many of my favourite authors. There is an inspirational section reflecting on her own personal journey from cancer to coaching. This is much more than just a ‘how to’ coaching book – it is a very readable story, benefiting greatly from the inclusion of her own personal learning from her coaching experience.