With author and speaker Sheena Yap Chan. Lizzy chats to Sheena about: Asian women in leadership, breaking down stereotypes, confidence in writing and leading, and about the experience of being approached by a top publisher. Sheena's forthcoming book: The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within The Tao of Self-Confidence podcast Book: Asian Women Who Boss Up
Today's guest will help you push yourself creatively and make work that matters. Listen in to find out: Why it's not enough to be visible anymore - we need to be memorable. Why we should concentrate on creating content that matters. How to close the gap between your skills and your taste. What every successful creator has in common. Mentioned in the show: Jay's membership Jay's books Podcast episode with Lara Eastburn
You know you need to hire an editor for your self-published book, but all the different types of editing can be confusing to new authors.
Listen in to learn about:
the different types of editing
which type of editor to hire
how you can ask your friends or colleagues to help
Mentioned on the show:
Blogpost: how to get useful feedback on your draft
As business owners, we're busy people. And while while we know writing supports our brand authority in our niche, it can sometimes feel like all that writing isn’t really delivering a return for effort.
Listen in to hear:
why a content strategy is the key to writing that converts
how to create your own content strategy
Amey Lee is a brand and content specialist who works with passionate business owners to build and implement brand story strategy so they can amplify their message and attract their tribe. She’s developed brand story, created content strategy and written content for clients both big and small across the globe.
Connect with Amey:
In this episode you'll learn:
what feedback you need at different stages of the writing journey
how (and who) to ask for feedback
when to take on (or ignore) feedback
Lizzy chats with plain language expert Casey Mank.
Learn how to:
- write so people will read
- translate complex topics
- get your tone right
- sound more confident in your writing
Casey has taught in writing classrooms for over 10 years, most recently at Georgetown University’s School of Nursing and Health Studies. She has taught writing to professionals at Fortune 500s, government agencies, and PR and communication firms. Casey serves on the board of directors at the nonprofit Center for Plain Language and is proud to have helped thousands of writers get to the point and reach their audiences with greater impact.
Stay in touch with Bold Type / Casey:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-mank/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/boldtype/
Other resources mentioned on the show:
https://www.plainlanguage.gov/
Erica Dhawan - Digital Body Language
Ginny Redish - Letting Go of the Words
If you’re creating content for business, there are certainly benefits to being able to get writing out the door quickly, but make sure you allow some space for slow writing as well.
Allowing space for that germ of an idea to grow and not forcing it may just be how you find your next big idea.
Listen in to find out why allowing ideas to percolate will help your writing as a business owner and why we should all allow ourselves to be beginners.
Mentioned on the show:
Art of Slow Writing: Reflections on Time, Craft, and Creativity. Louise DeSalvo
How can you get your writing mojo back after the initial excitement for a project wears off?
How can you write more?
Lizzy shares some tips that have worked for her and her students over the years.
Take a listen and leave a comment to share your own tips for getting more writing done.
Links mentioned on the show:
Blogging course discount code (valid until Nov 30th 2022): https://www.udemy.com/course/blogging-for-coaches-consultants-and-educators/?couponCode=NOVPODCAST
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Claire Louise Owen joined Lizzy to talk about her book 'The soberholic: so much more than sober' and how she empowers women to stop drinking.
In this episode Claire and Lizzy chat about:
- questioning the 'mummy needs wine' culture
- why you don't need permission to write
- why writing a book can be like making an omelette
- how her book can be a key part of your 'funnel'
- how writing a book can help you clarify your framework
Links to resources mentioned on the show:
Lizzy's winter writing circle: https://lizzytanguay.com/winter-writing-circle/
Claire's website: https://www.thesoberholic.com
Claire's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ClaireLouiseOwenTheSoberholic
Books:
The Soberholic: so much more than sober by Claire Louise Owen
The female brain by Louann Brizendine MD
Beneath the White Coat by Clare Gerada (Editor)
If you've ever struggled to find the right words to describe what you do or have found yourself questioning the language you see in marketing then this is the episode for you.
Lara Eastburn joined me to talk about sustainable marketing, what it means to 'speak human' and how we can stand out through our word choices and embracing our 'weird'.
We chatted about:
Why Lara’s email list may be THE best I have ever joined.
Why you need to be deliberate in your word choices.
How not to sound like everyone else.
How you can say something that matters.
Why effective copy is about getting rid of most people.
Links to resources mentioned on the show:
Lara Eastburn: https://www.laraeastburn.com/
Tad Hargraves: Marketing for Hippies
Kelly Diels: https://kellydiels.com/
Jay Akunzo: https://jayacunzo.com/
Lizzy chats to Bambi French, founder of She is a VIP, an organisation which provides personal development and empowerment coaching for women with disabilities.
Diagnosed with a degenerative eye condition in her mid teens, Bambi knows what it means to navigate life with sight loss while working to remain ambitious and confident about her ability to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
2021 saw the growth of She is a VIP into a movement that seeks to inspire and empower disabled women and girls to build the skills and confidence that will help them to live lives that are not defined by their limitations.
Lizzy and Bambi chat about why you need to make your business and content accessible and practical ways to do this as well as how to find the possibilities that lie beyond your difficulties.
Links to resources mentioned on the podcast:
As writers and business owners, one of the most important things we can do – to stand back, pause and reflect – can sometimes feel counterintuitive.
But this 'downtime' is often when the biggest writing and business breakthroughs happen.
That’s why I was so excited to talk to today’s guest, author and expert in finding that place of calm and clarity in our minds, Dr Sarah Beth Hunt. Sarah writes fiction and and non-fiction and is the and founder of Messy Luminous Beings, a yoga and meditation platform. She also hosts the podcast Messy Luminous Beings – home to inspirational conversations about weaving spiritual practice into messy real life.
We chat about Sarah's latest book: Forward From Here: spiritual vision in pandemic times, exploring the question of how we create and live and love as we move forward from Covid 19. Sarah shares her lessons learned, what meditation does for her writing, her writing habits as a prolific writer, business owner and mother of young children, and how we can all ensure we're writing for the long game in our business.
This episode is sponsored by Lizzy's blogging course for coaches, consultants and educators, now live on the course creation platform Udemy and available at a special offer to podcast listeners.
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Links
Books mentioned on the show
Atomic Habits, by James Clear
Lizzy chats to proofreader and proof-editor, Nazneen Choudhury.
If you've ever wanted to get a fresh pair of eyes on your blog post or you're worried about sending your social media posts out into the world, then a proofreader or proof-editor might be what you need.
Nazneen and Lizzy chat about adapting your writing style for different contexts and the importance of finding an editing professional who suits your working style. They also dispel some myths about editors and proofreaders.
Nazneen works with entrepreneurs who want to share their knowledge and have an impact. She works on various formats ranging from social media to long-form online content, business documents and self-publications. Her services include proofreading, content writing support and self-publishing services.
For more details, visit: www.nazneeneditorialservices.com
Also mentioned on the episode:
Wharton J & Wharton C (2022), The Website Handbook, 2nd Floor Designs Ltd
This episode is sponsored by Lizzy's blogging course for coaches, consultants and educators, now live on the course creation platform Udemy and available at a special offer to podcast listeners.
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Lizzy chats to Simon Severino, CEO and founder of Strategy Sprints® about his book Strategy Sprints: 12 Ways to Accelerate Growth for an Agile Business.
Simon shares how his Strategy Sprints® method has helped him free up time in his business as he's been able to remove himself from different layers of work, the difference between winning and losing teams, and how he was able to write his book.
Simon Severino helps business owners in SaaS and Services run their companies more effectively, resulting in sales that soar. He created the Strategy Sprints® Method that doubles revenue in 90 days by getting owners out of the weeds. Strategy Sprints® is a global team of Certified Strategy Sprints® Coaches that help clients gain market share and work in weekly sprints resulting in fast execution. Simon is a Forbes Business Council Member, a contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine, and a member of Duke Corporate Education.
Simon’s website: https://www.strategysprints.com/
Strategy Sprints: 12 Ways to Accelerate Growth for an Agile Business by Simon Severino
This episode is sponsored by my blogging course for coaches, consultants and educators, now live on the course creation platform Udemy and available at a special offer to podcast listeners.
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Books mentioned on the show
Strategy Sprints: 12 Ways to Accelerate Growth for an Agile Business, by Simon Severino
The Lost Art Of Closing: Winning the Ten Commitments That Drive Sales, by Anthony Iannarino
Elite Sales Strategies: A Guide to Being One-Up, Creating Value, and Becoming Truly Consultative, by Anthony Iannarino
The Only Sales Guide You'll Ever Need, by Anthony Iannarino
Karma: A Yogi's Guide to Creating Your Own Destiny: A Yogi's Guide to Crafting Your Destiny, by Sadhguru
Lizzy chats to veteran ghostwriter and multiple NYT best selling author, Marcia Layton Turner.
They talk about why authors decide to work with a ghostwriter (it’s not always because they can’t write), how to find a ghostwriter to work with, why working with a ghostwriter to start with gives some writers the confidence to go on to pen their own books, and the pros and cons of traditional versus self publishing.
This episode is sponsored by my blogging course for coaches, consultants and educators, now live on the course creation platform Udemy and available at a special offer to podcast listeners.
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Resources mentioned in the episode
Association of Ghostwriters: https://associationofghostwriters.org
Books
Small by design: The Entrepreneur’s Guide For Growing Big While Staying Small, by David Feldman
A Portrait of the Scientist as a Young Woman: A Memoir, by Lindy Elkins-Tanton
Lizzy chats to BBC journalist turned copywriter and writing coach, Victoria Brown.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re bugging your email list or wondered how to write a winning about page (especially if you hate the idea of talking about yourself) then tune in to this week's episide. Victoria is all about making great copy simple and fun for business owners -- she doesn't disappoint!
This episode is sponsored by my blogging course for coaches consultants and educators now live on the course creators platform Udemy and available at a special offer to podcast listeners until 7th July. Follow this link https://www.udemy.com/course/blogging-for-coaches-consultants-and-educators/?couponCode=BLOGGINGCOURSEJUNE and use the code BLOGGINGCOURSEJUNE
Resources mentioned on the show:
Victoria’s podcast The Creative Slurp
Connect with Victoria over on Instagram
Free Social Sprinkles Copy Checklist
Lizzy talks to author, editor and writing mentor, Steph Caswell. They chat about Steph's accidental journey from deputy head teacher to author, about writing anxiety and taming your inner critic, about bouncing back from rejection and about how to be a happy writer! If you're struggling with you writing mindset and want to write a book to grow your business, this is a must-listen episode.
This episode is sponsored by my blogging course for coaches consultants and educators, now live on the course creation platform Udemy and available at a special offer to podcast listeners until 7th July.
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Growth Mindset, by Carole Dweck
Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, by Anne Lammott
Tiny Habits: Why Starting Small Makes Lasting Change, by BJ Fogg PhD
The Obstacle is the Way, by Ryan Holiday