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About The Book
Transform your life and your career with the four steps to adapt effectively to change: Engage, Accept, Activate, Release.
‘A powerful playbook to lead and master change.’ Dominic Price, Atlassian
After the global pause in 2020, we returned to a world that feels faster, looser, and less structured – our professional boundaries have been erased, social and cultural norms are shifting rapidly, and at the same time, we're facing profound developments in artificial intelligence. We're facing more change more often, and we're applying a mindset that is simply outdated and no longer fit-for-purpose.
Adapt offers a fresh perspective. Andrea Clarke, the award-winning author of Future Fit, argues that rather than retreat from change or resist it, we must engage with it continuously – learning not just how change unfolds, but how we can shape it. With four simple yet powerful principles, she shows how to explore new possibilities using the 80/20 rule, test out small-scale strategies for long-term benefits, and analyse possible futures by flipping the facts and running ‘what if’ scenarios.
Whether you’re navigating a business or seeking more stability in your personal life, Adapt will equip you with a new way to master change in an unpredictable world. Our ability to reconcile the past few years – and make sense of what lies ahead – depends entirely on our capacity to adapt. This book reframes change as a powerful tool for growth, opportunity, and lasting transformation.
‘A powerful playbook to lead and master change.’ Dominic Price, Atlassian
After the global pause in 2020, we returned to a world that feels faster, looser, and less structured – our professional boundaries have been erased, social and cultural norms are shifting rapidly, and at the same time, we're facing profound developments in artificial intelligence. We're facing more change more often, and we're applying a mindset that is simply outdated and no longer fit-for-purpose.
Adapt offers a fresh perspective. Andrea Clarke, the award-winning author of Future Fit, argues that rather than retreat from change or resist it, we must engage with it continuously – learning not just how change unfolds, but how we can shape it. With four simple yet powerful principles, she shows how to explore new possibilities using the 80/20 rule, test out small-scale strategies for long-term benefits, and analyse possible futures by flipping the facts and running ‘what if’ scenarios.
Whether you’re navigating a business or seeking more stability in your personal life, Adapt will equip you with a new way to master change in an unpredictable world. Our ability to reconcile the past few years – and make sense of what lies ahead – depends entirely on our capacity to adapt. This book reframes change as a powerful tool for growth, opportunity, and lasting transformation.
About The Author
Photo credit: Ross Coffey
Andrea Clarke is an award-winning author and work futurist who encourages people to be future fit for their careers. Working with top-tier organisations, Andrea’s focus is on using adaptability to drive innovation, engagement and cultural change. A former television news reporter based in Washington, DC, Andrea covered major breaking news for Thomson Reuters and Al Jazeera English before working on humanitarian aid programs to rebuild Iraq and Afghanistan with USAID. Her first book, Future Fit: How to Stay Relevant and Competitive in the Future of Work, won the Australian Business Book of the Year award in 2019, and was a UK Business Book Awards finalist.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia (May 15, 2025)
- Length: 240 pages
- ISBN13: 9781761632433
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Raves and Reviews
‘Future Fit is a potent toolkit for anyone wanting to not only keep up with the head-spinning pace of workplace change but to position themselves to excel within it. Andrea's knowledge, wisdom and passion for elevating others through practical tips and concise strategies provide a life raft for workers navigating this perfect storm.’
– Wendy Tuohy, The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
‘Andrea Clarke has developed a cult-like following among those who have completed her digital workshops. I have witnessed first-hand how she changes lives with her concise insights into leadership, reputation capital and the importance of continuous learning. In Future Fit, Andrea captures decades of real-life experience and research and wraps it in empathy and compassion for those facing job insecurity.’
– Helen McCabe, Founder of Future Women
‘Andrea Clarke has given us such a gift with this book. She shows us how to turn vulnerability into a strength, adversity into resilience and the rapidly changing challenges of a modern work world into opportunities to seize. And she does so with an engaging, hilarious and crisp, to-the-point writing style that makes you feel like you are chatting with her over coffee. And as I navigate my career or just need a boost of confidence, I'll rely on her wise words for years to come.’
– Laura Capps, Speechwriter for President Bill Clinton
‘An incredible read for CEOs and leaders who know that closing the human skills gap will spark the innovation needed to stay competitive and pursue new market opportunities.’
– Jacinta Jones, Chief Customer Officer, RollitSuper
‘A roadmap for the confusion of the eternal “future of work” question, through thrilling and brilliant storytelling. Funny, overwhelmingly honest and relatable.’
– Alicia Stephenson, Director, Generational Dynamics, Incorp
‘Many parents ask me what they can do to help guide their children to future opportunities. From now on I'm going to tell them to read Future Fit.’
– Dr Catherine Ball, scientist and entrepreneur
'In Adapt, Andrea gives you the gift of clarity – a moment to pause and reflect on how you will help shape the future.'
– Shamal Dass, Adjunct Professor, UNSW Business School
‘The present and the future belongs to the skilled, to the agile and to the resilient ... this is what Future Fit is all about.’
– Bernard Salt AM
‘Future Fit will equip you – and those who role-model your behaviours – with exercises for a thriving career. It's a true force multiplier to embrace uncertainty.’
– Dominic Price, Work Futurist, Atlassian
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