BOOKS
Training in The Upper Hand framework was requested by the U.S. Secret Service, and following its delivery at the Secret Service Polygraph Seminar, Dr. Abbie was honored with an award for her outstanding contribution to their forensic services. The framework has also been sought after by leading organizations and businesses across sectors, reflecting its wide-reaching impact and credibility.
In The Upper Hand human behavioral scientist and sought-after speaker, advisor, and coach Dr. Abbie Maroño shows you how to influence people and situations in your favor with skill and integrity—and without the need for leverage or coercion.
Based on principles of prosocial engineering, Dr. Abbie shows you how to build and maintain trust by gaining an understanding of the psychological mechanisms underpinning human decision making. She presents five key truths about the complexity of human behavior that you can count on one hand to give you the upper hand:
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we are our brains
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we are driven to survive (by any means necessary)
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we want to connect and cooperate
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we have a mind-body feedback loop
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we want to protect our self-identity
By grasping how these truths are at play—and learning to see how they show up differently based on cultural contexts, individual differences, and situational dynamics—you’ll be primed to tailor an informed approach to influencing outcomes when it matters most.
In Work in Progress, Dr. Abbie Maroño debunks the pervasive myth that shame is the antithesis of empowerment, revealing how, if understood and embraced, it can guide us towards our most authentic selves.
Popular media frequently sells empty promises of empowerment, suggesting people should ignore the judgments of others and aspire to be ‘bulletproof.’ They are further led to believe that shame opposes empowerment and, consequently, should suppress those parts of themselves perceived as negative. Though these notions might sound well-intentioned, they don’t truly reflect human nature.
Authored by an award-winning and internationally acclaimed scientist, Work in Progress takes you down the unexpected road through shame and distorted self-perception, until you’re face to face with your ideal self. While unpacking the real science behind empowerment, Work in Progress leads you to confront many hard truths, but you will not be doing it alone—Dr. Abbie is there every step of the way sharing her own journey through shame to empowerment.
This ground-breaking, science-based guide invites you to embrace genuine empowerment as a universal right, accessible to everyone, no matter who you are, or what you’ve been through.
Order a copy HERE
In Work in Progress, Dr. Abbie Maroño debunks the pervasive myth that shame is the antithesis of empowerment, revealing how, if understood and embraced, it can guide us towards our most authentic selves.
Popular media frequently sells empty promises of empowerment, suggesting people should ignore the judgments of others and aspire to be ‘bulletproof.’ They are further led to believe that shame opposes empowerment and, consequently, should suppress those parts of themselves perceived as negative. Though these notions might sound well-intentioned, they don’t truly reflect human nature.
Authored by an award-winning and internationally acclaimed scientist, Work in Progress takes you down the unexpected road through shame and distorted self-perception, until you’re face to face with your ideal self. While unpacking the real science behind empowerment, Work in Progress leads you to confront many hard truths, but you will not be doing it alone—Dr. Abbie is there every step of the way sharing her own journey through shame to empowerment.
This ground-breaking, science-based guide invites you to embrace genuine empowerment as a universal right, accessible to everyone, no matter who you are, or what you’ve been through.
Order a copy HERE
WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK UNIQUE?
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Written by Dr. Abbie Maroño, an acclaimed scientist and a top 1% behavior analysis expert
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Grounded in the latest scientific research, offering readers a credible perspective on shame and empowerment
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Challenges the narrow view of empowerment as a feminist-only ideology, making it relatable to a wider audience
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Fosters self-awareness and teaches readers how to feel confident in their own skin
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Provides practical tools for self-reflection and navigating difficult emotions
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Offers a raw and honest look into the science of human emotions and human nature
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Confronts the topic of shame head-on, addressing a crucial, often overlooked aspect of personal growth
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Will resonate with academics as well as those seeking personal growth and professional development.