Buoyant

Susie deVille's Buoyant argues that the traits many people were taught to bury, including creativity, intuition and curiosity, can be the foundation of a business that laslasts. It is written for entrepreneurs, artists and small business owners who are worn out from constant effort and self-doubt, and it offers a path to profit that does not require burning out.

DeVille combines art-based practices, tools informed by neuroscience and real-world business guidance. She teaches readers to think with the whole brain, bringing creativity, intuition and strategy together. The book covers how to stop waiting until one feels ready or flawless, how to ease fear around being seen and vulnerable, how to recognize and use one's distinctive gifts, and how to reconnect with an authentic voice and vision. It also explains how to replace exhaustion with clarity and a sense of flow, how to attract the right clients by standing behind one's own perspective, and how to build a company that supports one's life instead of consuming it.

The book is intended for coaches, consultants, artists and visionary leaders who want their work to match who they are, as well as anyone who hopes to earn more with greater ease and without working longer hours. DeVille contrasts her approach with the push-harder mindset of conventional advice, arguing that lasting success comes from working more thoughtfully rather than grinding harder.

The book has received several awards, including a bronze AXIOM Business Book Award in the entrepreneurship and small business category, a silver Nautilus Book Award for creativity and innovation, and finalist status in the International Book Awards' cross-genre nonfiction category.