Send us a textIn this episode, attorney and novelist, Barbara Hinske, talks about her new book, The Unexpected Path,  from the series, Guiding Emily: A Tale of Love, Loss, and Courage, as well as her mystery thriller collection, The Rosemont series. Her book, The Christmas Club was made into a Hallmark Channel movie. Elizabeth started writing her book at 58 years old, a sweet testament that it’s never too late to write! What We Discuss with Barbara Hinske: Transitioning from full-time attorney to full-time author Elizabeth’s process for writing a series The success that comes with a persistent willingness to learn Her book writing journey when she started at age 58 Her inspiration behind writing The Unexpected Path How your perceptions of your own characters change How her book turned into a Hallmark movie Writing special qualities about your character 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 textThe biggest mistake I see authors make is thinking that they have to be perfect, or that their message has to be so clear. But what does it really take for authors to truly get their message out?  In this episode, Jadah Sellner and I, talk about the importance of digging into the heart of the stories you want to tell, as well as writing from what we know versus writing a book from who we are. What We Discuss with Jadah Sellner: The evolution of our thought process as we’re writing a book Getting into the core message of the book you’re writing A deepening self-awareness as part of the book-writing journey The concept of pedagogy and the challenges of education Finding the balance between being vulnerable and showing up The power of leaning into your vulnerability What makes a good teacher Building relationships and trust within ourselves Writing transactional versus transformational books 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,” I talk to Ruby about her book, Potent Leadership: Drop the Mask, Ignite the Real You, and Reclaim the Leader Within, potent leadership, and the personal transformation that writing her book created in her life and business. Ruby Fremon is a coach who knew she would need a book coach while writing her book. She came to Authors Who Lead with an idea for a book and even had a detailed outline.  What We Discuss with Ruby Fremon: The unique medicine we all have to offer ourselves and the world Why we perform versus just being ourselves How to create a safe space to unmask yourself Steps in reestablishing the connection with yourself Ruby’s book writing journey 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 textMichelle Black is the author of Sacrifice: A Gold Star Widow's Fight for the Truth. Michelle is the widow of Staff Sergeant Bryan Black, a Green Beret killed and ambushed in an ISIS militant attack. In this episode, she shares how she came about discovering the truths of her husband's death, as well as her process in writing this book.  What We Discuss with Michelle Black: The foreboding feeling leading up to her husband’s death Gathering the courage to talk about it in her book When she had to put the puzzle pieces together  A calculated decision that cost her husband’s life Finding the truth behind Bryan’s death Writing the book in the hope to bring justice Not about the talent or ability, but the unwillingness to quit Michelle’s process and some lessons through her book writing process 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 textAndrew Warner wrote ​​STOP ASKING QUESTIONS How to Lead High-Impact Interviews And Learn Anything from Anyone. It's a definitive guide to how to have a deep meaningful online conversation based on over 2,000 podcast interviews he has done consistently for over 14 years. Today, he talks about his process of writing the book as well as some great insights on listening, writing, and telling stories. What We Discuss with Andrew Warner: The impetus behind writing the book as a legacy project Having someone to stick with him through his writing process How the pandemic helped him through his book writing Letting your guests tell their stories Taking action on resistance and pushing through Why do people prefer to be heard rather than helped? Thoughts on the educational system Doing it for the conversation, not just the audience Finding your “motivated” moments 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 week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Margaret about her newest book, "Sitting With Death: Buddhist Insights to Help You Face Your Fears and Live a Peaceful Life,” and how she feels that death can actually bring joy. Margaret Meloni has confronted death multiple times and, by turning to her Buddhist faith, she learned to make peace with the unknown. And as she studied and learned more about death, she found herself inspired to help others cope with it, too. What We Discuss with Margaret Meloni: Why Talk About Death? Showing Up with as Much Life as Death Will Allow Understanding and Coming to Terms with Death Where Does the Joy Come From in Death? Lessons from Buddhists How to Prepare for Death — and Talk About It 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 textListen in on today’s solo episode of "Authors Who Lead," as I talk about how I wrote my book in 30 days and how you can follow the same plan, no matter where you are in life. When that idea comes to us, we need to pursue it. What We Discuss Today: Writing a book isn’t as hard as you think! Writing down “I am an author.” The prewriting process and execution Why researching is not writing  Writing a book in 30 days Overcoming the imposter syndrome 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 textHeather Dyer is a young adult science fiction writer, specifically in space opera. But today, we're going to dive into her new book around urban fantasy. She also talks about what it's like to write when you move to other genres. Heather has written 18 books now, writing is a way for her to help heal her own body and transform her life.   What We Discuss with Heather Dyer: What it’s like writing a nonfiction book being a strong fiction writer The impetus behind writing her first fiction book Watching the transformation of other authors in their group Focusing on the adventure and not on the survival Choosing which parts of her life to include in her book The difference between coaching fiction vs. non fiction authors Ways to generate ideas for the book Character development tips and strategies 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, author Madison Reeves talks about her writing journey and how to crush your fears of writing. Madison had always been a lifelong reader and imagined she would write a book someday — but she wasn’t sure how to go about doing it. By setting goals and being accountable, she persevered and attributes finishing her book to her coaching group here at Authors Who Lead. What We Discuss with Madison Reeves: On finding your passion — and standing your ground  The crab bucket theory  First steps toward success Building your dreams Finding a mission bigger than yourself Why training your subconscious is important Madison’s writing journey Advice for aspiring authors 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 textAn expert in self-reinvention, Dorie Clark talks about how to be a long-term thinker in the short-term world. Dorie is a consultant and keynote speaker who teaches executive education at Duke University's School of Business and Columbia University's Graduate School of Business. Named one of the top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50, Dorie is also the number one communications coach in the world by Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Award.  What We Discuss with Dorie Clark: Practicing habits so it’s easier for you to say no Why people struggle with understanding the long game Execution of your strategy is key! Why you need to allot 20% of your time exploring new things A message to the naysayers The power of having goals Authorship as Dorie’s long-game tool Finding your soulmate career 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 textGay Hendricks was first on “Authors Who Lead” last October in Episode 124. I am so honored that he’s on the show again today. On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” we talk about his newest book, The Genius Zone: The Breakthrough Process to End Negative Thinking and Live in True Creativity, and we discuss not only finding, but also stabilizing yourself in your genius zone. What We Discuss with Gay Hendricks: The birth of the genius zone  Being stuck in your creativity could be a control issue Fear of our creativity If you’re over 50, pay attention to your creativity now! Tips for living in your zone of genius  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 textPatty Lennon is a bestselling author, keynote speaker and the founder of The Receiving School. A former corporate banker that discovered there was more to living than making money, she left banking to help others do the same. Patty is a certified coach with a master's in psychology, blending brain science and metaphysics to help her fellow humans find clarity, focus and inspiration so they can easily manifest their dreams into reality. Today, she talks about her new book, Make Space for Magic. What We Discuss with Patty Lennon: What got her inclined to write Make Space for Magic How she defines magic Where hard work isn’t only where great things come from The manifestation myth why you’re not manifesting the things you want How resistance shows up in our lives Rejected self-worth creates the biggest impact for people Allowing yourself to want what you want How The Receiving School was born Patty’s tips for 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 textA lot of people who have always wanted to write a book end up not writing one because they’re stuck in this phase of whether they should go the traditional publishing route or do self-publishing. Today's episode will focus on how to know what publishing path is right for you: traditional publishing or self-publishing?  What We Discuss Today: Knowing what you want your book to do for you Why you should think like a publisher Things you need to know about traditional publishers Finding an agent and submitting a proposal What agents are looking for from you How self-publishing works and how to get your book on Amazon Investing in editing and a great book cover design 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 textShayna Hammond is a leadership and life coach who has developed thousands of leaders within the education and nonprofit sectors for nearly 20 years. She's the Founder and CEO of Lead for Liberation and Shayna Renee, a coaching practice dedicated to creating spaces, methods and conditions for black women in leadership to thrive.  What We Discuss with Shayna Hammond: Writing as a healing journey Why she used the term Indigo women for the book Deciding on the vulnerable parts to put in her book Understanding the concept of conscious sharing How she navigated through the process as a woman in color Where she draws her energy comes from Deconstructing the strong black woman schema A deliberate shift in her company into building liberatory cultures Self-care practices for women Book writing tips  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, 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!

Send us a textOn this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” Kevin joins me for a conversation about adapting to a new workspace, finding work-life balance and how anyone can snare media attention for their book launch by hosting an amazing giveaway. What We Discuss with Kevin Rizer: The secret behind working from home How to reclaim your work-life balance Build your own work culture Focusing on equity and intentional support Going behind the scenes of a $20k giveaway 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 textNatalie Sisson is a New Zealand-native who's an entrepreneur, author, speaker and the host of The Untapped Podcast. In 2010, she decided to monetize her humble six month old blog, The Suitcase Entrepreneur and turned it into a multiple six-figure online education platform. Since then, she has turned content and knowledge into eight different revenue streams, including digital projects, courses, workshops, international retreats, and coaching. Her new book, Suck It Up, Princess, offers some real life strategies to be the heroine you already are and to have the money, success and life you deserve.  What We Discuss with Natalie Sisson: The thought process behind writing her new book, Suck It Up, Princess Why she encourages people to write their own memoirs How we can all reinvent ourselves once we discover our why Why we should deeply question our priorities The power of being intentional Her book writing process for this book vs. her previous ones The things that hold people back so much Putting the element of love and self-love in her book 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,” Leslie talks about her book, "Swagger: Unleash Everything You Are and Become Everything You Want," and how she discovered her true purpose. Leslie Ehm grew up in a household that valued uniqueness — with a family that encouraged her to do and be anything she wanted. And this “swagger,” as she calls it, helped bring many magical experiences and opportunities into her life. What We Discuss with Leslie Ehm: The power of radical vulnerability How to beat imposter syndrome Why swagger is not about being perfect The 5 Swagger Blockers you need to get rid of  How to own your swagger 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 textMolly McPherson is a leading authority on public relations and crisis response in the digital age. On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” Molly explains why understanding how social media works is so important, the roots of “cancel culture,” how to keep your reputation indestructible, and how to repair it if all goes wrong. What We Discuss with Molly McPherson: The digital misfits vs. the digital neutrals How online reputation comes at a cost Why the media crisis starts with a person’s character The three-step framework to help others manage their way through any crisis The roots of cancel culture Finding her book journey 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 textMarketing is something a lot of authors grow to hate before they even start writing a book. To the point that they even avoid writing because they're afraid they're going to market the book wrong, or that they won't want to do it.  In today's episode, we're focusing on the subject of book marketing – how to start, what does book marketing actually look like, and how does it all come together. What We Discuss Today: Marketing as a way to just share the message of your book Marketing is about serving your message to the people who really want it.  Why you need to market sooner than you think When to start marketing your book The different avenues for book selling Where to find your audience and ideal clients 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 textTed Smith is a relationship and personal coach who has dedicated himself to helping people develop, maintain, and enjoy happy and healthy relationships with themselves and others. He understands the challenges of unhealthy relationships and provides an example of hope, strength, and transformation. In his book, he talks about the journey that he went through navigating an unhealthy relationship and how you can learn from him to heal and transform in your relationships. What We Discuss with Ted Smith: What prompted him to want to write a book How he tapped into his creative side being an analytical person The core message of his book Some signs of an unhealthy relationship His aha moments during his writing process How to heal from an abusive relationship Ted’s description of happiness now His thought process around how much of his personal life should be put into the book Why we tend to attract abusive relationships The biggest hurdle he had to overcome as an author 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 textShauna ‘Doc’ Springer is a best-selling author, frequently requested keynote speaker, and one of the world’s leading experts on psychological trauma, military transition, suicide prevention, and close relationships. She is the author of WARRIOR: How to Support Those Who Protect Us and the co-author of BEYOND THE MILITARY: A Leader’s Handbook for Warrior Reintegration. What We Discuss with Dr. Shauna Springer: What is the definition of a warrior? How writing a book became a reality The intended audience of her book The hidden costs of expertise Understanding what’s it’s like to serve warfighters The challenging process of building trust Why you need to fake it till you make it What living by the code means What is strength in the eyes of a warrior? 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 textJason Martin is a former sports anchor who fulfilled his childhood dream of interviewing top athletes like Tiger Woods and Arnold Palmer. He now runs one of the most successful real estate teams, Jason Martin Group in Washington, DC. His firm has been featured in the Wall Street Journal as one of the top teams in the country. His book, “This Is Your Captain Speaking” is a collection of lessons and wisdom Jason has learned throughout his life and career. In his book, Jason shares the importance of discipline, hard work and chasing one’s dreams – told through the lens of a father and family man sharing his life and journey with his loved ones. What We Discuss with Jason Martin: Writing a book as a legacy to his family You don’t have to be a writer, just let it flow from the heart. Writing two books – one for the heart and one as a business professional The power of authenticity in writing your book Why your first time isn’t the time How to deal with self-sabotage to get your book done The divine intervention that comes from writing 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 textToday, we address writing challenges related to imposter syndrome. We tackle questions about things that really get in the way of incredible books. The feeling of terror, being stuck, or uncertainty doesn't go away. But having a creative block is not a sign that you're failing or you're not meant for this. You just have to show up consistently. What We Discuss with Azul: How to pick the next idea to write on What to do when the structure seems overwhelming Why a visual plan is important How to deal with imposter syndrome How to fill a page when you have a writer’s block Using your real nam vs. your pen name How to get back into the groove of writing 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 textThere's a common pattern among people who have a challenge writing a book – they get stuck and wonder what's next. Today, we address some concerns and questions from our listeners. I also discuss how I can personally help you to get your book out of your head and into the hands of your ideal readers. What We Discuss: How to connect strongly with the readers Dealing with the “expert dilemma”  and having the mindset of being a guide, not a guru How to focus on the daily disciplines What to do when you loathe the editing process Writing as a team sport How to join our 3-day bootcamp 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 textMark Herschberg is the author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. From tracking criminals and terrorists on the dark web to creating marketplaces and new authentication systems, Mark has spent his career launching and developing new ventures at startups and Fortune 500s and in academia.  What We Discuss with Mark Herschberg: Why he reached out to another author to get help for his book The biggest misconception you find in people when they get in their career Why write about app development What is white label content? The book writing process and some roadblocks he had to overcome Why he chose to self-publish and the lessons he learned from it Book marketing and branding strategies 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 textExecutive coach and entrepreneur, Alicia Dunams, has coached thousands of leaders, executives, and industry experts to share their message with the world through her signature process and acclaimed Bestseller in a Weekend® and other professional development training. In her new book, I Get To: How Using The Right Words Can Radically Transform Your Life, Relationships & Business, Dunams empowers readers and leaders in all ages and stages of their career and life to harness the power of intentional communication for transformational results.  What We Discuss with Alicia Dunams: The power of owning your story Changing your mindset from “have to” to “get to” Examples of how you can reframe your brain How the context creates the content Response vs. reaction What it means to “be the fog” The power of stepping into your truth and sharing your message What happens when authors decide to own their message vs. just writing a book Book marketing strategies 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 textRob Brown has been in the financial services industry as a top-producing advisor and has held several senior leadership roles. Now, as a business coach, Rob helps his clients achieve excellence while living more purpose-filled lives. His book, “Truest Fan” is a story about turning the simple lessons we learn from baseball, loving God and others into a way of living each and every day — and he encourages others to do the same. In his book, Rob shares the seven most important lessons of “Truest Fan” wisdom that, when applied, will lead to personal and professional transformation. What We Discuss with Rob Brown: The impetus behind writing Truest Fan Why everyone needs truest fans in their life Finding clarity in your message  The creative process of writing fiction Book launch and marketing ideas Showing up and finding the time to write 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,” Andy joins me as he relives his publishing journey and shares his marketing plan, which included an advanced reader team, scheduling podcasts, and reaching out to others in his professional world. What We Discuss with Andy Storch: How Andy got inspired by Hal Elrod to write a book Having the right mindset to have the book launched amidst health challenges Choosing the right path for your book: traditional vs. self-publishing Leveraging whichever path you choose to launch a consulting career Leveraging your network to market your book Tips for a successful book launch 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, we asked our listeners like you some of their challenges when they go to write a book to figure out what we can do to help you finally get the book you wanted to write done.  What We Discuss with Azul Terronez: The need for clarity Which to choose to write first when you have many book ideas How to self-publish a book Choosing what language to use in your book How to make your book look professional The different types of editors How to find your authentic voice when writing 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 textAnita Morris is a DIY Fashion Blogger who inspires women all over the world to sew their own clothes. She’s an Inspirational Speaker who shares a message of hope, perseverance, and power for women who want to overcome past hurts, trauma, and grief. Anita is the Author of STEP Into It, Overcoming Trials that Lead to Purpose. She understands the struggles that women encounter when faced with devastating life trials.  What We Discuss with Anita Morris: Her book writing journey with her deceased husband living through her Overcoming self-doubt in writing a book Her moments of vulnerability during the process of writing How telling secrets of her past helped her gain more self-confidence How the book helped her with her healing from grief The learning quality The value of a coach when you want to launch something that's amazing How creativity starts to open up when you allow yourself to be playful How trials usher us to our life purpose 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 textJohn Lee Dumas is the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Entrepreneurs On Fire. With over 100 million listens of his 3000+ episodes, JLD has turned Entrepreneurs On Fire into a media empire that generates over a million listens every month and 7-figures of NET annual revenue 8-years in a row. Today, he talks about how you can carve your uncommon path to uncommon success. What We Discuss with John Lee Dumas: John’s book writing process Show up and commit to your goal Simple doesn’t mean easy. It requires hard work. How to carve the path to your version of uncommon success Finding mentors and honoring their value 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 textGahrey Ovalle is a serial entrepreneur who has spent more than 20 years building successful six-and-seven-figure companies for himself and others. He now teaches people the art of living remarkable, purposeful, happy lives while erring on the side of personal well-being, financial security, and growth. As a coach and mentor to entrepreneurs and leaders, he helps them create social impact through business development and community building, and always encouraging them to Grow Forward and Give Back. What We Discuss with Gahrey Ovalle: The impetus behind writing a book in 2020 His entrepreneurial journey His passion for giving back to the community The meaning of the concept “get a lottery” The power of being honest about those conversations where we're hurting ourselves The conversations he’s hoping for that would come out of reading his book 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 textA Metaphysical Minister by profession, Danét Palmer worked as an inspirational pragmatic coach for many years. During that time, she helped create and facilitate intensive workshops and has also facilitated groups as well as individual and couples counseling, helping others to let go of the past and choose the path of joy. Danét is also passionate about creating a ‘Yummy Way Movement’ with a worldwide community committed to living joy. She has a weekly podcast, The Yummy Way – With Parker & Danét which she cohosts with her son Parker.  What We Discuss with Danét Palmer: Her morning meetings with the Divine began Growing out of her fear and writing an 800k-word book Her journey through the yummy way Everything is going your way Her challenges in writing the book Not making writing a big thing and just doing it – just show up! 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 textTripp Lanier is the author of the book, This Book Will Make You Dangerous. He coaches men to get out of the rat race, become an authority in their field, and make a great living doing meaningful work that they love. From small business owners to startup founders to Navy SEALs, Tripp has coached anyone and everyone who refuses to settle and wants to leave the herd.  What We Discuss with Tripp Lanier: Finding the confidence to step away from the herd Knowing what you really want versus what you think you should do How to get connected to what you really want What your fantasies reveal about you Where the fear in writing comes from and some of his book writing challenges How love opens us up to our greatest vulnerabilities Recognizing the difference between attention and love Everything is an experiment. Getting things right vs. just allowing yourself to express 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 textA former Lieutenant Colonel and commander in the U.S. Air Force, Uchenna L. Umeh M.D., MBA (Dr. Lulu aka The Momatrician) is a Nigerian-born board-certified pediatrician, global speaker on youth suicide prevention, 3-time bestselling author, and mother of three. She is the CEO of Teen Alive, and Dr. Lulu’s Youth Health Center, both dedicated to at-risk youth and youth suicide prevention. She's the author of How to Teach Your Kids About Racism. What We Discuss with Dr. Uchenna Umeh: Her journey as a pediatrician How her passion for public speaking about suicide came about The alarming numbers of kids with depression and suicidal ideation Ways to teach your kids about racism The difference between empathy and compassion Motivation is your why. 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 textWriting a book is not about achieving a goal or getting published, it’s about how the book will change you as the author and the transformation that you can make when you let it be your commitment to yourself. Our guest today is Jadah Sellner and she talks about breaking free from the fear and resistance of writing a book. What We Discuss with Jadah Sellner: The fear that comes with writing a book The process of self-transformation from writing a book Transform yourself first if you want to transform the reader Words can get in the way of really good books Write a book about how you see the world, not just what you know 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 textGeoff Woods is the President of ProduKtive®, the training company behind The ONE Thing and the host of The ONE Thing podcast which is in the top 5% of all podcasts in the world. Geoff went from employee to entrepreneur, co-founding a company with the co-authors of the best selling book The ONE Thing.  What We Discuss with Geoff Woods: The TWO events in his life forced him to ask bigger questions Launching his podcast, The Mentee, surrounding himself with mentors and having private conversations with them Mastering your ONE THING His biggest fall-down moments Playing the arbitrage game vs. focusing on customer experience The difference between a millionaire and a billionaire Becoming not just the face of the brand, but living it How to build and grow partnerships and identifying your wealth determiners 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 textStacy Tuschl is a best-selling author, speaker, and the owner of multiple 7-figure businesses. She’s the creator of the Foot Traffic Formula, where she helps small business owners get more customers in their door, more profit in their pockets, and more happiness in their homes. What We Discuss with Stacy Tuschl: Not getting attached to the big picture Why is an all-or-nothing attitude dangerous How you can change things by reframing your language Growing out of your circle and growing into your next circle Why being at the top of anything can be dangerous Challenges in writing her book and her book writing process 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!