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Iris van Ooyen is a creative entrepreneur and the creator of the SWEET POWER approach to personal and career development, growth, and self-care. An MBA with a background in corporate marketing, Iris combines her extensive business experience with her renowned razor-sharp intuitive insights in order to support thousands of clients in living fuller, healthier lives.

In addition to RADIANT, Iris wrote her YA Fantasy novel Poisoned Arrow—because it was too much fun not to.

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Iris van Ooyen The idea came to me one late summer evening. Just before falling a sleep these three sentences popped into my mind:

They do it again.
I’m so tired.
Did I…more
The idea came to me one late summer evening. Just before falling a sleep these three sentences popped into my mind:

They do it again.
I’m so tired.
Did I turn them on?

I I realized this could be a book and put the concept aside. However, the idea kept coming back, badgering me relentlessly until I finally gave in. At last I realized this book would not be something I would write someday, but today, and the following weeks, months and almost three years. Once I surrendered and embraced the idea, I thoroughly enjoyed the process. (less)
Iris van Ooyen Just do it. And lose the 'aspiring' :) There's no such thing. When you write, you're a writer. You may have a lot to learn, you may not be published y…moreJust do it. And lose the 'aspiring' :) There's no such thing. When you write, you're a writer. You may have a lot to learn, you may not be published yet, but you ARE a writer.

Writing takes time and effort, like anything worth pursuing. But if writing brings you joy or you feel that innate urge to share your story, then make the time. Even if it's only fifteen minutes per day. It adds up. We want to hear your story. Will you tell us?(less)
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What would you do with a surprise day off?

What would you do if you suddenly had a day off?

Recently I had a full day meeting planned with peers but it was canceled because the host was sick. So I suddenly had a day off. Guess what I (and the others) did? Yep, catching up on work. Granted, I took things slower and stopped earlier but I didn’t take the day off.

There’s nothing wrong with catching up on work but ideally it should be a consciou

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RADIANT by Iris van Ooyen
"A very good and well written guide to better self care and energy management. I am not new to this subject, but still found new things and loved the reading experience. A good read indeed."
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Reading AUDACIOUS is like hooking up to an IV drip filled with inspiration. Your mind will start buzzing and it likely won’t stop when you’ve finished reading the book. I would almost say there’s life before and after reading AUDACIOUS.

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“How can you call what I have—what I did—a gift?”

“There’s a reason for your power. You’ll never fully control your magic until you embrace it.”

Cold fear gripped her stomach.

"I know you're scared. But I trust you.”
Iris van Ooyen, Poisoned Arrow

“Usually our body likes what is good for us. I believe the body recognizes what it needs.”
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“Merlow smiled. “Usually our body likes what is good for us. I believe the body recognizes what it needs.”
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“Merlow smiled. “Usually our body likes what is good for us. I believe the body recognizes what it needs.”
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“How can you call what I have—what I did—a gift?”

“There’s a reason for your power. You’ll never fully control your magic until you embrace it.”

Cold fear gripped her stomach.

"I know you're scared. But I trust you.”
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