Synopsis

What if everything you've been told about extraordinary success is wrong?
You don't need to be born gifted, wealthy, or connected to live a remarkable life. You don't need expensive courses, secret formulas, or years of therapy.

You just need GUMPTION.

This isn't another self-help book promising overnight miracles. It is real-world proof that ordinary people—immigrants with language barriers, employees stuck in dead-end jobs, anyone who's ever felt "not special enough"—can transform their lives using eight simple qualities that cost nothing but change everything.

From a German immigrant who spoke little English to building multiple thriving businesses and helping hundreds break through their limitations, this book reveals the framework that turns everyday people into extraordinary success stories.

Stop waiting for permission to live remarkably. Stop believing that fulfillment belongs to everyone else. Your ordinary life isn't a limitation—it's your launching pad.
The only question is: Do you have the gumption to claim the extraordinary life that's waiting for you?

Get your copy of GUMPTION and discover why remarkable living isn't a privilege—it's a choice.

In today's world, millions of people feel trapped in ordinary lives, believing that extraordinary success and fulfillment are reserved for celebrities, the wealthy, or the naturally gifted. According to Gallup's State of the American Workplace report, 70% of employees are disengaged at work. At the same time, Harvard Business Review research shows that 85% of people struggle with low self-esteem and limiting beliefs about their potential. Social media amplifies this crisis by constantly showcasing seemingly perfect lives, creating what psychologists call "comparison syndrome," leaving ordinary people convinced they lack the special ingredients for remarkable living. The self-help industry often perpetuates this problem by promoting unrealistic overnight transformations or requiring expensive programs, making personal growth feel inaccessible to everyday people who want to make a meaningful difference in their lives.

GUMPTION offers a radically different approach through real-life proof that ordinary people can create extraordinary lives using eight fundamental qualities that anyone can develop. My methodology centers on the GUMPTION framework . An

As a communication and confidence coach with over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, I am living proof of my book's central premise. I immigrated from Germany with limited English, no connections, and modest resources, yet I built multiple successful businesses, including a thriving Performing Arts School and transformational coaching practice. My credentials include being a Distinguished Toastmaster, a three-time published author, and a 20+ year student of spiritual truth principles. I've helped hundreds of clients overcome fear, craft their signature messages, and build confident communication skills through programs like Speaker Academy and Client Attraction Accelerator. My clients consistently report breakthrough results - from overcoming decades of public speaking fear to launching successful businesses and discovering their life's purpose. What sets me apart is that I don't just teach these principles; I've lived them, failed with them, succeeded through them, and refined them over decades of real-world application. My story isn't about being special - it's about proving that with gumption, anyone can transform their ordinary life into something extraordinary.

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Audience

People seeking authentic, research-backed transformation and wanting practical, actionable tools they can implement immediately. People who look for more profound meaning and connections, and love reading great stories.

Advance praise

I know Sabine from her role as Music Minister for the church Unity of Fredericksburg, in Virginia, when I was a minister.  Her musical gifts are many, but what makes her presentation extraordinary is how personal and authentic her music is.  She thrives on coming to the edge of vulnerability and truth, so the audience is transfixed by the magic of authenticity.
This is a book for our time, and it still resonates with the eternal wisdom of the strength of the human mind and soul, which is forever overcoming its own self-imposed limitations.  

• Rev. Juan Enrique Toro
  

I've had the thrill of meeting Sabine in person; she is a very vibrant being. I've seen her sing, dance, speak, and podcast, and now I've experienced Sabine's writing - Wow! What an uplifting book. Sabine's own story of becoming empowered has been an ongoing inspiration to me. She connects with the reader through every word, sharing timeless, universal truths that will enrich my personal journey. Her encouraging words say it all: "When we embrace and enjoy the journey of becoming our next greater self, we cannot be anything but happy and grateful for this earthly experience."

• Jennifer Henczel, Podcaster, Author, and Founder of the Women in Podcasting Network
  

"What makes 'Become Empowered' a standout piece is its ability to provide a beacon of light in times of darkness. These pages showcase that we're not alone in our struggles and how our resilience and grace can lead to profound transformation."

• Renée Marino, International Speaker, Connection Expert & Best-Selling Author of "Becoming a Master Communicator."

The words in this book inspire and empower readers, igniting within them the same sense of limitless potential that Sabine ignited within me all those years ago.

• Tiffany Lutz, MA
  

Sabine and I have been friends and shared many stages in song. In fact, I was standing right next to her, encouraging and holding space for her during her story of vulnerability that she shares with us in this book. I can relate because I was feeling the same way! Self-doubt is a paralyzing emotion. Courage is the antidote.  Some books can change lives. This is one of them.

• Dana Agnellini, Singer/Songwriter, Author