A special invitation, just for ICAN
Build the kind of optimism that holds up when it's tested.
After the incredible response to our conversation at ICAN, I wanted to create something special for this community: an invitation to read my new book before it's published, discover your own resilient optimism profile, and put the research to work together during two live sessions.
See how to joinOptimism is not a feeling.
It's a behavior.
Resilient Optimism (Harvard Business Review Press) turns that idea into five practical behaviors — simple, repeatable ways to think more clearly under pressure, regain your sense of agency, and create forward momentum when the path ahead is uncertain.
We started this conversation at ICAN. Now we'll put the ideas to work — in our careers, our leadership, and our lives — and discover what changes.
What you get
Three elements, one experience
Early access
An advance digital copy of Resilient Optimism, weeks before it reaches stores.
Brand new assessment
Take the Resilient Optimism Assessment and discover your own profile — where you're already strong, and which behaviors could help you create greater momentum.
Live sessions together
Two interactive sessions with me and the ICAN community — designed to help you apply the research, not simply read about it.
How the sessions work
Test the ideas, then compare notes
Before our first session, you'll complete the brand-new Resilient Optimism Assessment and receive your personal profile. When we meet, we'll explore what your results reveal and walk through the five behaviors — so you leave knowing exactly what you want to practice.
Then you'll put the ideas to work in your career, leadership, and everyday life.
When we come back together, we'll share what you discovered, explore your questions, and celebrate the stories that emerged as you put the research into practice.
Praise for Michelle
"Michelle Gielan is carving out new territory in how positive thinking is literally changing the trajectory of our lives." — Oprah
"Michelle Gielan is a gifted storyteller, and she shares powerful science and practical insights for improving the world around us." — Adam Grant
How to join
Join in two easy steps
Preorder the book, then register for the ICAN experience.
Register for the book club
Complete the short registration form with your name, email address, and Amazon order number. Within a few days, you'll receive an invitation from NetGalley with access to your advance digital edition.
Registration closes Tuesday, August 4.
This is more than an invitation to read a book.
It's a chance to put the research to work — with me and the ICAN community beside you.
I would love for you to be part of it. I can't wait to see what we discover together.
Join the ICAN Book Club