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Featured in Forbes: A Milestone Moment for Leading Through Free Fall

by Santana Wright

Brianna’s debut book, Leading Through Free Fall: How Innovators Turn Turbulence into Trust, is featured in Forbes as one of “5 Books To Elevate Your Leadership and Drive Change.”

This is a powerful affirmation of the work Sylver Consulting has been committed to for over two decades: helping leaders and organizations find clarity in complexity, turn resistance into resilience, and leverage turbulence to build trust.

An Honor and a Sign

Forbes is a trusted pillar of the business press. Being spotlighted by them validates the urgency of the message of Leading Through Free Fall — that disruption isn’t something to fear, but rather a catalyst for deeper trust, alignment, and growth.

The Forbes article praises the book’s practical framework for navigating uncertainty across the three common phases of change:

  1. Suiting Up - How to set your project up for success
  2. Free Fall - How to navigate resistances to change with clarity and resilience
  3. Safe Landing - How to ready your innovations for real-world implementation

The article also applauds the 17 powerful tools woven throughout this framework, each designed to help leaders transform turbulence into momentum and impact.

These tools are not abstract theories; they are field-tested practices drawn from Brianna’s 20+ years of guiding Fortune 1000 companies and city governments through their most complex innovation challenges.

What This Means

Leading Through Free Fall showcases Sylver Consulting’s promise to meet leaders where they are, to ask the hard questions, and to illuminate the human truths that unlock innovation.

Being recognized by Forbes signals that the conversations we’ve been having with clients for years about human-centered leadership, resilience in the face of disruption, and the power of trust are resonating on a global stage.

Looking Ahead

This recognition fuels our excitement for what lies ahead. As Leading Through Free Fall continues to reach new audiences, we see more opportunities to bring its lessons into practice through speaking engagements, workshops, and partnerships that help leaders thrive in disruptive climates.

We are deeply grateful to Forbes for amplifying this message, to our clients and colleagues who inspire the stories and insights within the book, and to the broader community of leaders who believe that turbulence can be a gateway to transformation.

If you haven’t had the chance yet, we invite you to read the full Forbes article: 5 Books To Elevate Your Leadership and Drive Change.

And, of course, if you’re ready to experience the full depth of these ideas, Leading Through Free Fall is available now wherever books are sold.

Get your copy now!

Here’s to leading boldly,

even when the way

forward is uncertain.

About the Author

Santana Wright has 5 years of experience in copywriting and social media marketing across multiple industries, from a small-town cafe to a global education group. Her passion for psychology, marketing, and writing and her curious nature push her to constantly explore new arenas and broaden her skills. She joined the Sylver Consulting social media team in 2024 as a Social Media and Marketing Associate Consultant, and she is excited to see how the innovation company can challenge her to grow even further.

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