When
I wrote The Successful Single Mom, I had the pleasure of
working with single moms for 100 days, who allowed me to coach, push, encourage
and embrace them. They contributed their thoughts, ideas and best practices to
the making of the book The Successful
Single Mom. For this book, I interviewed successful single dads from all
walks of life. Allow me to introduce you to the dads I interviewed for The Successful Single Dad:
Dan, dad to Sam, age 16, and Traci, age 13. Dan
is the founder of an internet marketing company.and he also co-owns a web
design company. He knew from the minute he had kids eventually he would be
raising them on his own, and stayed married just long enough to get the kids to
an age where they could understand what was happening. The kids’ mom has moved
away and remarried, and Dan remains focused and committed to his children.
Bob, dad to John, age 12, and Thomas age 16. Bob
left being a full-time big corporate attorney in order to start his own firm
because he wanted the freedom and flexibility of being available to his
children. Bob has 50% custody of his boys: one week on, one week off. He enjoys
going on outdoor adventures with his boys.
John is dad to Kat, age 4, Cameron, age 13, and
Jordan, age 17. Twice-divorced, he is a hands-on dad and enjoys taking his kids
to gymnastics and volleyball and whatever else they have going on! John is an
entrepreneur and co-owns a learning management company. John believes that if
you manage your time right, you can be a hands-on dad and a successful
businessman at the same time.
Javier is dad to three: Sophia, age 8, Mario,
age 6, and Elyssa, age 4. Before his divorce, Javier worked non-stop as a
consultant to small and mid-sized businesses. Having learned the importance of
family time and being there for the children, and having learned too late the
importance of being the person his spouse needed him to be, he is now dedicated
to spending as much time as possible with his children, while still balancing
his need to be a successful professional, and someday looking forward to a new
opportunity to be with someone special.
Steve is dad to Kennedy, 5, Quinn 3 ½, and Colt,
18 months. Steve is a passionate, committed dad first, and senior vice
president of a large wealth management firm. Before children, Steve traveled seventy-five
percent of the time. He took a different job within the company so he wouldn’t
miss even one evening with his kids. Steve believes that focusing on your
children first, and building your career around them is the most important
thing you can do. It’s critical and can absolutely be done.
Drew, dad to Michael, age 5, who has severe
learning disabilities. He is a high-powered executive who wants readers to know
that no matter how public your position, and no matter how high up the ladder
you’ve climbed, you must surround yourself with a carefully chosen group of
people who will unconditionally support you. The rewards are amazing.
Jason is dad to 1-year-old Mason. He’s been a
widow since his son was just one month old. He’s also the managing director of
a successful insurance company and avid tri-athlete. He’s had a hard road
already, but uses his natural zest and enthusiasm for life to keep him from
getting down. He feels like he’s been blessed to even be a dad, and wants other
widowers to keep the faith. He believes he doesn’t have a moment of life to
waste. “It’s too precious, and I’m grateful for (almost) every moment of my
journey.”
The Successful Single Dad is the only book for single dads written in a positive, can-do voice, from the coaching perspective, by an executive coach who was previously a single mom. This book provides that road map for creating the life you want, starting right now, today!
Honorée Corder has dedicated her life to being a positive force for good. She writes personal and professional growth and development books, and The Successful Single Mom book series. As an executive coach and corporate trainer, she turns service providers into rainmakers, average producers into rock-stars, and dreams into reality. For more information on how she can specifically help you or your organization, click here.
