Is This a Lousy Job or Is It Me?: A Real-Life Guide for Achieving Success at Work

Terri Jacke is an accomplished coach, speaker, trainer, and founder of Inspired Training Institute, Inc. She brings a unique blend of business insight, perceptiveness, and momentum to the development of executives, business leaders, and leadership teams. Terri works with clients across numerous industries, from small privately held companies to Fortune 500 organizations, helping inspire growth through character, leadership, and culture development.

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Her first book, Is This a Lousy Job or Is It Me?, grew out of her work helping people navigate difficult coworkers, unfulfilling roles, and challenging workplace situations. The book was 14 years in the making as Terri explored why some individuals are able to move gracefully through workplace obstacles to find success and fulfillment while others feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disengaged.

Terri’s coaching and writing are built around her BY FABLE model, designed to help readers better understand their workplace experiences and move effectively through seven stages of growth and transformation. Is This a Lousy Job or Is It Me? empowers readers to use these stages to achieve greater fulfillment, stronger workplace relationships, and long-term professional success.

Interactive workshops tied to the book are also available for organizations seeking to strengthen company culture, improve team dynamics, and support leadership development.

To learn more about Terri Jacke, her coaching, and her book, visit
Inspired Training Institute.

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Jerry Jenkins

Jerry Jenkins is the founder and CEO of Jenkins Group, a custom publishing firm he established in 1988. A longtime leader in independent publishing, Jerry has authored multiple industry books, including The Independent Publisher and Supercharge Your Brand, and is an expert on publishing strategy, marketing, and special markets. With decades of experience in publishing, ghostwriting, and book marketing, Jerry has guided thousands of authors through every stage of the publishing journey.

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