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The Extraordinary Business Book Club

Episode 441 - Building on answers with Claire Pedrick

Feb 3, 2025
Claire Pedrick, a Master certified coach and co-author of 'The Human Behind the Coach,' discusses the evolution of coaching beyond asking questions. She emphasizes the importance of human connection in coaching conversations and how being curious and iterative can enhance both coaching and writing. Claire shares insights about the challenges of crafting their award-winning book and highlights the need for meaningful communication. Listeners will appreciate her thoughts on maintaining authenticity in an increasingly automated world.
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Quick takeaways

  • Claire Pedrick emphasizes that true coaching mastery is rooted in authentic human connection and responsiveness rather than just technical skills.
  • The writing process for Pedrick involves capturing spontaneous thoughts during interactions, allowing ideas to organically evolve into meaningful content.

Deep dives

Celebrating Business Book Proposals

The podcast highlights the successful completion of the January 2025 10-day Business Book Proposal challenge, where a record number of participants submitted their proposals. The winner of this challenge is Janine Van Summeren, who proposed a book focused on wellbeing habits and the role of wearable technology in supporting them. This accomplishment is celebrated alongside the launch of the audiobook for Adrian Kelly's book, 'The Success Complex,' marking a moment of synchronicity in the business book community. The impressive engagement and shared achievements among participants underscore the supportive environment fostered by the program.

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