Monaco-based communication specialist, author and media figure Alicia Sedgwick has released her much-anticipated second book, BEING: Guidance in How to BE Rather Than How to DO — a timely exploration of how to reclaim peace and presence in a relentlessly busy world.
In a society obsessed with productivity and perpetual motion, Sedgwick’s latest work challenges readers to step back from the exhausting cycle of “doing” and reconnect with their essence as “beings.” Drawing from deeply personal stories and decades of experience as a communications coach, Sedgwick offers guidance on cultivating calm, authenticity, and self-awareness in everyday life.
“This is a book for people who are tired of running on empty,” Sedgwick explains. “We’re so caught up in chasing goals, meeting expectations, and being in constant motion that we forget we’re human beings — not human doings.”
Part memoir, part mindfulness manual, BEING is packed with affirmations, real-life anecdotes, and practical insights designed to help readers still their minds, navigate stress, and live with intention. The book encourages readers to define their values, find their centre, and embrace stillness not as a lack of activity, but as a vital state of presence.
Despite only a soft launch on Amazon earlier this month, BEING is already making waves. It has been ranked a Top New Release in the Nonprofit Marketing and Communications category on Amazon US, while also earning top-five status in Diversity and Inclusion on Amazon France and Mental Health and Healing on Amazon US.
Alicia Sedgwick, originally from the UK, has spent much of her career on the global stage — from moderating press conferences at the Olympics to hosting TEDx events and managing red carpets for the Laureus World Sports Awards. As a communication coach and trainer, her clients range from CEOs and non-profits to war-zone refugees and media executives under pressure. Her first book, Communicating Through Change (2021), won praise for its intimate honesty and practical tools to navigate life’s most turbulent transitions.
BEING is now available worldwide via Amazon.
