Coaching for Resilience
Leadership / Self-Help / Health / Business
Date Published: April 29. 2026
Publisher: Serapis Bey Publishing, Arizona, USA
This empowering book launches the new Cancer Compass; an essential
self-leadership resource for people facing cancer. It extends its reach to
caregivers, healthcare professionals, and organisations committed to offering
meaningful support to anyone in their workforce dealing with cancer. It
encourages us to see cancer not solely as a medical challenge, but as a
profound moment to honour the resilience of our human spirit, embrace growth,
and reclaim control of our lives for a brighter future.
Teresa Ferreiro-Vilariño challenges her readers to shift their
perspective, prioritising personal empowerment, connection and purposeful
living. Her insights about resilience coaching and each person’s human
potential are uplifting. Her book is deeply rooted in practical application,
including thoughtful exercises and tools that prompt us to access our inner
resources, engage in self-discovery and cultivate our secure bases. These
unique gifts guide us to align our decisions with our values and goals,
helping us chart a path forward with choice, clarity and confidence.
About the Author
(https://www.kimberlite.es), an innovative organisation dedicated to providing
comprehensive support to people navigating cancer—particularly within
corporate settings—through professional coaching. A Master Certified
Coach (MCC) accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Teresa
brings more than 20 years of experience working with leaders and organisations
worldwide.
At the age of 36, a breast cancer diagnosis marked a turning point in her
life, redirecting her focus toward empowering people living with cancer. In
the years that followed, she authored her first book, I Have Breast
Cancer–What Now?, recognised for its inspirational and practical
guidance, embraced motherhood, and founded a charitable initiative supporting
young women navigating motherhood after cancer. She later earned a PhD focused
on applying professional coaching methodologies to the specific needs of
people facing serious health challenges. In recognition of her commitment to
patient advocacy, she was honoured with the European Patient Champion Award by
EyeforPharma in 2019.
Teresa is also an executive coach and coaches across multiple programs at IMD
Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland, including the flagship
High-Performance Leadership (HPL) Program, supporting leaders in developing
resilience, clarity, and sustainable performance.
