The Signs: The New Science of How to Trust Your Instincts, as featured on The Diary of a CEO

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The inspiring new book from neuroscientist and author of The Source, Dr Tara Swart, drawing on breathtaking true stories, cognitive science, ancient wisdom and much more to show that signs can guide and empower us.

'This is more than a book, it’s a healing experience.’ – Jay Shetty, bestselling author of Think Like a Monk and 8 Rules of Love

'A powerful blend of science, intuition and mystery’ – Mel Robbins, bestselling author of The Let Them Theory and The 5 Second Rule

Have you ever thought of someone just before they called? Or experienced a coincidence that felt too unlikely to be true?

It’s all too easy to dismiss synchronicities or signs like these as chance. But what if they weren’t? And what if, by learning to tune into them, you could access a guiding wisdom that would help you overcome challenges and live with purpose?

In this groundbreaking book, world-renowned neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart explains how. Bringing together breathtaking real-life stories with teachings from cognitive science, near-death experiences and much more, she’ll show you how to:

  • Tap into your most important decision-making tool – your intuition

  • Break free from the distractions and stress of modern life and focus on what matters most

  • Shift your mindset from fixed thinking to openness and wonder, so you can see life’s limitless possibilities


With compelling theories about the nature of consciousness, and transformative tools to create a deep connection with the signs around you, let this book empower you to trust your instincts and thrive like never before.

About the Author

Dr Tara Swart is a neuroscientist and former psychiatric doctor. She is a senior lecturer at MIT Sloan and visiting senior lecturer at Kings College London, and an executive advisor to some of the world’s most respected leaders in media and business.

'The Source' is Tara's third book - she is also lead author of the award-winning 'Neuroscience for Leadership', and co-author of 'An Attitude for Acting'. In 2016 she was named the world’s first Neuroscientist-in-Residence at Corinthia Hotel, London, and she is currently in residence at Annabel’s private members club, running a series of wellbeing events. She is passionate about teaching others how to apply lessons from cognitive science to enhance everyday lives. Find out more at www.taraswart.com

“The Source by Tara Swart, MD, PhD marries universal truths with scientific rigor for a persuasive, important exploration of The Law of Attraction.” - Deepak Chopra MD

“Tara Swart is an extremely calming presence, all the more so for being palpably intelligent. Her brain appears to require no boosting. I’d sign up in an eye blink... I like her – a lot” - Hannah Betts, The Times

“Dr Tara Swart is friendly, charming, and knows what she’s talking about. Having qualified as a doctor, then trained as a neuroscientist, she worked as a psychiatrist before going into private practice as a highly sought-after expert to the rich and famous” - Janet Street-Porter, Daily Mail

“Neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart works with some of the City’s highest-earning and most respected leaders in finance, law and media." - Evening Standard

"Dr Swart has become one of the most prominent voices in the field of neuroscience and currently runs her own leadership programme at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as well as being a visiting professor at the University of Oxford’s Said Business School. She counts among her clients some of the biggest names in business: banks, hedge funds, FTSE 100 companies, Magic Circle law firms and one major media company, coaching those in leadership positions to better manage any psychopathic tendencies and foster a more benevolent workplace culture. In person she is a diminutive yet formidable figure, immaculately dressed and with a keen eye on the behaviour of all those around her.” - Joe Shute, The Telegraph