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Send us a textIn today's episode, Jeff Brown is going to talk about his new book Read to Lead. Jeff is also an award-winning radio producer personality and former nationally syndicated morning show host. He currently hosts the podcast Read to Lead. What We Discuss with Jeff Brown: His intention behind the book Selecting the ideal readers for his book Characteristics of people who constantly reads Lessons learned from the book writing process What he would have done differently with his process Two books resonates with until today Choosing ideas and quotes to draw from The publishing process Taking action to change your reading habits To view full show notes, Click Here! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Send us a textDavid Brower & Gido Schimanski are authors I have been working with. Today, they talk about their book writing process, how they started, and how they ultimately found a new process that allowed them to connect with their authentic selves, finding their flow, and transforming in the process. What We Discuss with David Brower & Gido Schimanski: A creative process that’s transformative Their impetus for creating a book Giving yourself permission to be and let go Feeling emotional liberation as you’re writing The power of creating a mind map Why writing is all about the flow and what that means Breaking yourself free from the human conditioning How the true success of a book is measured Why a book should serve the author first before anyone else To view full show notes, Click Here! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Send us a textMany people get stuck when it comes to launching their book because they're terrified of having to market their book, which means having to sell it, tell people about it as reviews – all those things seem to terrify authors. This week, I'm teaching you about book marketing. I'll help you figure out how you can market your book, even if you don't consider yourself a salesperson.  What We Discuss Today: When marketing a book starts and ends How and where to find your target market The role of social media marketing Thinking like a publisher Finding places where you can serve Why pre-launch is critical  How to keep yourself accountable What to do after book launch once sales start to dip To view full show notes, Click Here! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Send us a textOn this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” Sivonnia shares what led her to want to help athletes, how she protects them, and the book that came from it, “What Are You Sporting About?: For Aspiring, Current & Former Pro-Athletes in Business.” What We Discuss with Sivonnia L DeBarros: On finding her calling Mindset and building teams Why athletes aren’t getting more help managing their wealth What book would you write for non-athletes? Her advice on other aspiring writers To view full show notes, Click Here! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!  

Send us a textJulia Cha is a best-selling author and a success coach for women leaders ready to shatter glass ceilings. With her expertise in subconscious transformation, she guides her clients to create their dream life in all aspects: a thriving career, financial abundance, and supportive relationships. What We Discuss with Julia Cha: How much of your story should you put in your book How your inner desire conflicts what you've been taught to believe Resisting the conditioning that people have been brought up with Recognizing that your patterns are not even your own patterns The need to push against resistance The kind of mindset that gets you to the other side How the patterns show up in our life and how to break free from them Suppressed and processed emotions reside in the subconscious Ways to tap into your subconscious To view full show notes, Click Here! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Send us a textIn this book, Virtual Summit Mastery owner Jan Koch takes you by the hand and turns you into a virtual event host. He used every step of the process himself. Since 2015, his online events have brought together tens of thousands of people. What We Discuss with Jan Koch: About the Virtual Summit and how it’s different from other events Using the summit as a brand authority How he sees competition Building your email list and reaching out to sponsors and speakers Targeting the ideal reader for your book The benefits of joining a summit Overcoming Zoom fatigue Mistakes and challenges in running summit events To view full show notes, Click Here! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Send us a textAlexia Vernon joined me on this week’s episode as she talks about her book, “Step Into Your Moxie: Amplify Your Voice, Visibility, and Influence in the World,” her journey from a shy girl to a successful keynote speaker, and how she’s grappled with her recent diagnosis. What We Discuss with Alexia Vernon: Hobbyist vs. professional speaker Which comes first: speaking or writing? The keys to keynote speeches How to make a speech soar To view full show notes, Click Here! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!  

Send us a textIn today's episode, get a peek into an actual coaching conversation with Shoshana since her concerns are also similar to many other writers who are starting on this journey. Most writers spend too much time living in their head that they end up not knowing what to actually write about. Hopefully, after listening to this episode, you will be inspired to write more and that if you just keep writing, you will get better and better. What We Discuss Today: Putting the things you think on the page Getting better at writing by writing The creative brain vs. the editor brain The importance of knowing your genre and audience Trusting the words on the page over processing them in your head The two-minute writing exercise Tips for writing character names To view full show notes, Click Here! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Send us a textIn this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” Sarah joins me for a conversation about how, as an entrepreneur, your company will reflect who you are as a leader, and the inspiration behind her book, “Conscious Leadership: A Journey From Ego to Heart.” This conscious leadership that Sarah adopted is all about self-awareness — understanding who you are in the world and how you show up. After all, how you lead is no different from who you are. What We Discuss with Sarah Hawley: Why a book on conscious leadership Conscious leadership, defined The first next step How does your company feel today? Putting the book into the world Does the size of the business matter in conscious leadership? Advice to leaders who are aspiring writers To view full show notes, Click Here! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Send us a textJeff Wald harbored an ulterior motive when he dedicated $10 million of his own money to the Future of Work Prize. Modeled after the X Prize, he created this contest because his editor thought he needed more pages in his book, “The End of Jobs: The Rise of On-Demand Workers and Agile Corporations.” Jeff’s book challenges the notion of what “work” actually is as well as the future educational system. What We Discuss with Jeff Wald: The ‘Why’ Behind the Book What Is ‘Work’? The 3 Important Technology Shifts The Future Educational System Advice on future work Why not everyone needs to attend college The future of work in 2040 To view full show notes, Click Here! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!