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The Belonging Paradox

Dr. Otito Iwuchukwu’s latest book, The Belonging Paradox, is a navigator’s guide to understanding the self in relationship to others in various life spaces. Through individual belonging stories, research insights and incisive reflection questions, the book encourages readers to perceive belonging and then take it out into the world. Otito believes that belonging is both personal and collective and is not an individual mission to be conquered. We need community to fully reflect belonging. The Belonging Paradox helps readers see in no uncertain terms that when we learn to truly belong to ourselves, we are able to offer true belonging to others in life.
“When we learn to belong to ourselves, no matter who we are or where we are, we can let go of the stories we tell ourselves as we reframe challenging interpersonal relationships at work and outside of work.”
— Otito Iwuchukwu
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What You'll Take Away

  • What the Research says on Belonging and how to apply it to your own circumstances.
  • Real stories of belonging and not belonging, drawn from multicultural professionals' lived experience across different life spaces.
  • Reflection questions at the end of each chapter to apply the ideas to your own interpersonal relationships at work, and elsewhere.
  • A way to reframe difficult relationships, at work and at home, once you understand what belonging to yourself actually means.
  • A framework for understanding belonging as both a personal and collective practice, and not a singularly solo achievement.
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Praise for The Belonging Paradox

In The Belonging Paradox, Dr. Iwuchukwu takes us on a story-form dissection into the timeless struggle between staying true to who we are and fitting into the many social groups that we navigate in life. How do we strike the right balance between individuality and belonging? How do we embrace this tension while preserving our authenticity and sense of connection? This is a book that brings answers to these questions, offering powerful insights to help you confidently be yourself while cultivating a genuine sense of belonging in any environment. I highly recommend this book.
Dr. Shola EzeokoliAuthor of Free to Be and Physician Heal Yourself
The Belonging Paradox is a message that Dr Iwuchukwu is qualified to bring into the world. Her passion for and expertise in cultural intelligence and cross-cultural interactions shines through powerfully in this book. The Belonging framework that she has developed is sure to make a huge impact in those that receive this message!
Dr. Oluwatoyin FadeyibiAuthor of The Worthy Devotional, and Founder, Oaks of Hope International
In The Belonging Paradox, Dr Otito Iwuchukwu draws on her deep academic expertise and lived experience as an expatriate navigating cross-cultural contexts, life stages, faith settings, career roles and geographic locations to offer powerful insights on belonging. With candor, passion, vulnerability and wisdom, The Belonging Paradox takes us on a journey that at its core explores what it means to be human in today's polarized world
Sosunmolu ShoyinkaMD, MBA, author of Understanding Mental Health: A Guide for Faith Communities and CEO, Centia Health

Take It Further

The six components of The BELONG Framework™ tie into the book. Curious where you land on the BELONG Compass?
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About The Author

Dr. Otito Iwuchukwu is an organizational psychologist and consultant. She is also a leadership coach, author, and speaker who created The BELONG Framework™ from years of research on belonging and neurodiversity. Otito works with organizations and individuals navigating the same questions that led to this book, questions about how to truly belong to yourself and others.

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