More than a book.

A practical leadership training you can do on your own.

Resilience: The Inner Power of Leaders is a 21-part guided leadership tourney you can work through independently - or as a companion to the Resilience21™ training. The book translates the Resilience21™ methodology into daily practices, reflections, and embodied exercises leaders can apply in real work.

Who is it for?

This book, and experience is for you if:

→ You are navigating change, stress, or uncertainty
→ You lead others and want to do it from a place of power and calm
→ You’re ready to connect body, mind, and leadership purpose
→ You want to grow resilience – not just read about it

Also perfect for leadership retreats, onboarding kits, and team development programs.

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Designed to work in two ways:

As a self-guided leadership journey

Work through the 21 sessions on your own. Each chapter offers a focused leadership theme, reflection prompts, and practical exercises you can apply daily.

As part of the Resilience21 training

The book is a companion to the live program. It anchors the methodology and supports reflections between sessions.

What is inside the book?

01

21 short chapters, each focused on one leadership capability

02

Reflection questions to surface personal patterns under pressure

03

Simple embodied practices to work with stress and reactivity

04

Optional QR-linked exercises to support learning through movement

→ What makes this book different?

This book is built around practice,
not just insight.

What readers are saying

Sylwia Petrykowska

Berry Creative Collective, Portugal

“Resilience Book with a self-mastery QR training program came at a key moment in my leadership journey. Sylwia’s insights and stories helped me rewire old business patterns, guided me through the cliffs of Portugal to reconnect me with my inner drive. It shifted how I lead: with more clarity, energy, and impact. A transformative resource for any leader ready to step up.”

Marius Vinclovas

VELUX, Lithuania

“The book Resilience – The Inner Power of Leaders offers a truly different leadership approach – challenging your perspective while guiding you through 21 structured sessions supported by QR-coded outdoor practices. Even if you begin with doubts, this journey expands your thinking and helps you access lasting calm and clarity from within.”

Ksenja Perko

The Public Institution Of Youth Centres Young Dragons, Slovenia

“The book Resilience – The Inner Power of Leaders became my practical leadership companion. Its 21 structured sessions gave me a safe, energising framework to move from micromanagement to true leadership – and the beauty is that I can return to it anytime I need clarity, strength, or reset.”

About the author

Sylwia Lewandowska-Akhvlediani wrote this book for leaders who are carrying real pressure – running teams, navigating change, and still trying to stay human in the process. The book is designed as a practical companion: something you can return to in moments of stress, reflection, or transition.

Sylwia is a cross-cultural and business psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with leaders and leadership teams across Europe, Africa, and Australia. She works at the intersection of leadership development, organizational change, and resilience – helping executives build clarity, steadiness, and responsibility when leadership gets difficult.

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Frequently asked questions

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1. What is the purpose of the QR codes in the book?

The QR codes provide access to 21 outdoor self-paced training sessions designed to complement the book’s content. They enable an interactive learning experience by guiding you through practical exercises that apply resilience principles in real-world scenarios.

2. How do the QR codes enhance my resilience-building process?

The outdoor training sessions linked through the QR codes encourage physical engagement and reflective practices, helping you internalize key resilience concepts. By committing to a 21-day cycle, you create habits that strengthen mental and emotional endurance, leadership capacity, and adaptability.

3. Why is a 21-day training cycle recommended for the first time?

Research shows that 21 days is a powerful period for habit formation and building consistency. Following the program daily allows you to embed resilience practices deeply into your routines, making them more effective and sustainable in the long term.

4. Can I use the QR codes once I’ve completed the initial 21-day cycle?

Absolutely! After completing the initial cycle, the QR codes are designed for a “pick-up” or “pop-up” style. You can use them as needed to refresh your skills or tackle specific challenges, making the book a lifelong resilience toolkit.

5. How does the book and training prepare me for real-world challenges?

By combining theoretical insights with actionable training, the book helps you develop resilience skills tailored to leadership. The QR-enabled outdoor exercises simulate decision-making, stress management, and adaptability in dynamic environments, empowering you to lead with clarity and confidence.

Whether you're navigating global change, corporate stress, managing people, business growth, execute the strategy, or personal development, this book equips you with the skills, mindset, and inner strength to excel, no matter the obstacles.