Turning Right - Inspire the Magic

2022 Independent Publisher Book Awards - Silver medallist

Foreword by Deon Leonard, author of be international bestseller Finding Gobi

A compelling, award-winning account of marathon runner Kay Bretz's transformation into one of the best ultra-runners in the world, for fans of David Goggins' Can't Hurt Me.

Ultra-runner Kay Bretz beat the race record of Australia's Big Red Run by more than five hours and was awarded the Australian Ultra Performance of the Year Award at the 24-hour world championships in France but it took a significant change in mindset to do it.

In Turning Right, the elite athlete and executive coach shares his fascinating personal journey to success, interweaving his amazing running journey with how he overcame physical, mental and professional challenges to achieve his goals and break records, all by turning right, when his perspective on what he was capable of started to shift.

Bretz explains how he left behind self-imposed limitations that prevented him from reaching his dreams, often rejecting what was reasonable and logical, and found the magic instead. Brilliantly interweaving his amazing running journey with the challenges in his professional and personal life, Bretz leaves behind the reasonable and logical to find the magic.

With valuable lessons in resilience and change management for readers to apply in their personal and professional lives, this book will inspire the magic in others too.

“Turning right is a metaphor for breaking with your routine and embracing discomfort and uncertainty. This book takes you inside the mind of what it takes to excel in sport, life and business.”

'Kay uses his great storytelling ability to relate how his life changed when he started turning right. His running and racing is a perfect metaphor for life and work... I highly recommend this uplifting and fun read!'

Meghan Canfield, 9-time US-representative at 100-km world championships and ultra coach

'There is much more to life than the daily hamster wheel. Turning Right inspires you to explore all the possibilities your life has to offer. You have to dare to read it.'

Dr Harald Fanderl, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company

'This book is really mind training for success in whatever field you choose.'

Peter Kirby, former CEO of CSR and ICI Paints and Chairman of Dulux and Medibank

'The book that keeps you thinking long after you've put it down. Inspiring.'

Kirstin Bull, 100-km world champion

'Kay's insights will take you from zero to hero using tangible and achievable techniques to transform your world. All you need to do is turn right!'

Joe Ward, champion ultra runner and head coach and founder of Manly Beach Running Club

'I think this book can help everyone and anyone in their years after turning the pages of this book.'

Lucy Bartholomew, elite ultra runner

DR KAY BRETZ, a 42-year-old German-Australian, lives in Melbourne, Australia, with his partner Rebecca. Kay is a corporate leader, elite athlete, and explorer. Since childhood, he felt the urge to explore the world. He spent a year in a Scottish boarding school, followed by three years at the University of Seville, Spain. After his Master's Degree in International Business, he took what he would now call a right turn, and received a Doctorate in European Law.

Kay has more than 15 years' corporate leadership experience across the globe as an Associate Principal at McKinsey & Company and as a member of senior leadership teams in major Australian retailers.

In 2020, Kay completed his first book and turned right again by establishing a consultancy with a vision to work with individuals and organisations to inspire the magic. Kay is dedicated to helping them thrive - without the need to run crazy distances. He focuses on keynote speaking, executive coaching, and tailored transformation programs to lead teams to exceptional performance and organisations to establish inspiring cultures.

2021 Living Now Book Awards Silver Medalist A compelling, award-winning account of marathon runner Kay Bretz s transformation into one of the best ultra-runners in the world, for fans of David Goggins Can t Hurt Me. Ultra-runner Kay Bretz beat the race record of Australia s Big Red Run by more than five hours and was awarded the Australian Ultra Performance of the Year Award at the 24-hour world championships in France but it took a significant change in mindset to do it.In Turning Right , the elite athlete and executive coach shares his fascinating personal journey to success, interweaving his amazing running journey with how he overcame physical, mental and professional challenges to achieve his goals and break records, all by turning right when his perspective on what he was capable of started to shift.Bretz explains how he left behind self-imposed limitations that prevented him from reaching his dreams, often rejecting what was reasonable and logical, and found the magic instead.Brilliantly interweaving his amazing running journey with the challenges in his professional and personal life, Bretz leaves behind the reasonable and logical to find the magic. His book will inspire the magic in you too.Kay Bretz can guide you to achieve more than you ever thought possible.' Dion Leonard, international bestselling author of Finding Gobi , motivator and ultra-runner

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