Episodes

  • E2A 084: Turning Personal Stories into Public Impact: Lessons in Writing and Publishing with Dr Jackie King

    E2A 084: Turning Personal Stories into Public Impact: Lessons in Writing and Publishing with Dr Jackie King
    Nov 19 2024
    In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan interviews Dr. Jackie King, author of The Ultimate Other. Jackie shares her writing journey, which began as a cathartic process of journaling about her personal experiences, including divorce, motherhood, and professional growth. She explains how she transformed hundreds of thousands of raw, emotional words into a cohesive narrative by incorporating design thinking—a methodology she uses in her professional work. With the help of honest feedback and a structured framework, Jackie refined her manuscript to deliver meaningful lessons to her readers, striking a balance between personal storytelling and professional insights.

    Jackie also offers valuable insights into the publishing process. Drawing from her background in academic and self-publishing, she discusses the emotional challenges of releasing such a personal book and managing the vulnerability that comes with it. She emphasizes the importance of perseverance, managing expectations, and celebrating the joy of completion. For aspiring authors, Jackie advises starting small, writing for yourself, and letting passion drive the process, noting that the act of writing itself can be a transformative journey.

    SHOW LINKS

    Get the book at drjackieking.com.au/theultimateother

    GUEST BIO

    Jackie holds PhD in Political Science and Government, an Executive MBA in Organisational Leadership and Strategy, and certifications in mediation, and emotional intelligence. With a background in law, she began her career in academia, including international roles at esteemed institutions such as King’s College, University of London.

    Jackie has over twenty years of experience in consulting for the for-purpose sector. Jackie is passionate about supporting people, teams and organisations to thrive, using design thinking to solve problems, and sharing stories to build empathy.

    Jackie is very proud to have published her first book The Ultimate Other about how she used design thinking to reconstruct her life after divorce, and to reconcile the various conflicting identities she holds as a divorced woman, single mother and proud Jew.

    CONNECT WITH JACKIE

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    Website: drjackieking.com.au

    Facebook: facebook.com/drjackieking1

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    19 mins
  • E2A 083: Writing Your Truth: Tatjana Genys on Crafting an Authentic Memoir

    E2A 083: Writing Your Truth: Tatjana Genys on Crafting an Authentic Memoir
    Nov 5 2024
    In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan interviews with Tatjana Genys about her experience writing her latest book, From People Pleaser to Boundary Badass. Tatjana shares the challenges and triumphs of writing such a personal memoir, and how this book differs from her previous works, including I See You and Find Your Centre.

    Tatjana takes listeners through her journey from conceptualizing the book to the emotional and psychological demands of turning her personal struggles with boundary-setting into a deeply honest narrative. She explains how the writing process became an integral part of her own healing journey, pushing her to confront unresolved issues and step into greater authenticity.

    The episode also highlights how Tatjana balanced the creative and emotional aspects of writing with practical business goals, as she intended for the book to support her speaking and coaching career. She offers valuable insights into how aspiring authors can get started, encouraging them to focus on their core message, set deadlines, and embrace the emotional rollercoaster that comes with writing.

    SHOW LINKS

    Get the book: tatjanagenys.com/books


    GUEST BIO
    Leading the way in conscious parenting and conscious leadership Tatjana Genys invites us to look within, to choose ourselves unapologetically and inspires us to step into a path of purpose and authenticity.

    She empowers people to lead more conscious lives by embracing the hidden language of the body, the secrets of mother nature, and the power we all carry within for the greater purpose of ourselves and humanity.

    Author of 'I See you', 'From People Pleaser to Boundary Badass', 'Find your Centre' Poetry and 'Journal of Empowerment - Unveiling your best year yet'

    Founder of 'The Art & Science of Choosing You'

    CONNECT WITH TATJANA

    Website: https://www.tatjanagenys.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatjana-genys-2869352a/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/love_your_being
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tatjana.genys/

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    17 mins
  • E2A 082: Writing, Rewriting and Releasing a Memoir: Elena Gosse on the Unexpected Evolution of Her Manuscript

    E2A 082: Writing, Rewriting and Releasing a Memoir: Elena Gosse on the Unexpected Evolution of Her Manuscript
    Oct 22 2024
    In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Elena Gosse, CEO of AIS Water and author of Leadership Sh!t Show. Elena shares insights into her leadership journey, describing her company’s innovative chlorine generation technology, which not only ensures water sustainability but also improves the health and safety of swimmers.

    Elena presents her book, Leadership Sh!t Show, a candid reflection on leadership challenges and personal growth. She discusses how leaders often find themselves in a continuous cycle of learning and growth, likening it to a “leadership spiral.”

    Elena also reflects on her own book-writing journey, overcoming self-doubt and challenges with a ghostwriter to create a book that speaks authentically to her experiences. She emphasizes the importance of sharing personal stories, as they resonate more deeply with others. Talking points include Elena’s focus on childhood trauma, the role of leaders in guiding their teams like captains of a ship, and her belief that leadership should embrace constant evolution.

    GUEST BIO

    Elena Gosse OAM is the CEO and co-owner of AIS Water, a global leader in water disinfection technology. Under her leadership, AIS Water has been recognized as one of the most innovative companies and one of the Best Places to Work in manufacturing. With over 50 national and international awards, Elena is the most awarded CEO in the industry. Her inspiring journey from Russia to Australia, overcoming personal challenges, has shaped her unique leadership style. A passionate advocate for domestic violence awareness, Elena recently released her book LEADERSHIP SH!T SHOW, sharing insights on authentic leadership, resilience, empowerment, and lifelong growth.

    LINKS:

    Get the book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/leadership-sh-t-show-elena-gosse/1146144389?ean=9781998756889

    CONNECT WITH ELENA
    Websites: www.aiswater.com.au and https://www.elenagosse.com.au/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenagosse/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenagosse/

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    36 mins
  • E2A 081: Adapting book manuscripts for audio (a rebroadcast of The Audiobook Podcast)

    E2A 081: Adapting book manuscripts for audio (a rebroadcast of The Audiobook Podcast)
    Sep 24 2024
    In this special episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan shares his guest appearance on "The Audiobook Podcast" with host Justine Sloan-Lees. The episode covers in-depth insights into audiobook production at Grammar Factory, highlighting how they approach audiobooks differently compared to other publishers.

    You’ll also learn about Grammar Factory’s book editing processes, audio book narration options, audiobook trends and some challenges of choosing to create an audiobook version of your book.

    EPISODE LINKS:

    SquareSound: https://squaresound.com.au/
    The Audiobook Podcast: https://audiobookpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

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    25 mins
  • E2A 080: Publishing Paths and Leadership Lessons: Tom Gardner’s Take on DIY vs Full-Service Publishing

    E2A 080: Publishing Paths and Leadership Lessons: Tom Gardner’s Take on DIY vs Full-Service Publishing
    Sep 10 2024
    In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan is joined by Tom Gardner, a former McKinsey & Company startup COO, strategic advisor, and now the founder of The Management Distillery. Tom shares his journey from consulting to building startups, growing management teams, and his latest venture—The Management Distillery, a development accelerator focused on helping senior managers transition into executive roles.

    Tom is also the author of the Amazon International bestselling book From Manager to Executive: Take Your Career to the Next Level. He discusses the inspiration behind the book, the process of translating his knowledge and experience into a written format, and the challenges he faced while publishing it. Tom offers valuable insights into strategy execution, leadership development, and the importance of mentoring emerging managers.

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    Tom has always been driven by his ability to simplify complex problems for others. While studying engineering, Tom started a faculty mentorship program. At McKinsey & Company, Tom simplified strategic problems for some of the world’s most prestigious companies - while also being global training faculty and co-leading an internal consulting best practice initiative.
    Looking to drive more impact, Tom joined an early stage start up. Being comfortable both in the boardroom and on the frontline, managing people – Tom took over operations and scaled the business from 30 – 500+ staff. The company won Global Best Disaster Recovery in 2014, and the 2015 Prince of Wales Award for Business in the Community.
    Tom then co-founded Carter, a startup simplifying the complex new car buying journey. Their dealerships quickly became the award-winning number 1 performers in the country. And then Co-Flo, a legal technology solution to simplify legal operations – serving some of the biggest firms in Europe and Africa and now entering the US.
    On the side, Tom has been a non-executive director, independent advisor, skydiver and yoga teacher.
    With his love for joining the dots between strategy, strategy execution and senior management development – Tom started The Management Distillery in early 2024. A consulting firm with a mission to simplify strategy execution for high-potential, medium-sized businesses.

    SHOW LINKS: Assess your executive thinking: https://executivethinking.scoreapp.com

    Assess the strategy execution prowess of your business: https://strategyexecution.scoreapp.com

    Book landing page: https://www.themanagementdistillery.com/frommanagertoexecutive

    CONNECT WITH TOM
    Website: https://www.themanagementdistillery.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-gardner-mgmtdistillery/

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    16 mins
  • E2A 079: Building Strong Client Relationships Through Everyday Conversations with Deb Feder

    E2A 079: Building Strong Client Relationships Through Everyday Conversations with Deb Feder
    Aug 27 2024
    In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan interviews Deb Feder, a business growth coach and strategist with a background as an attorney. Deb, the author of After Hello and Tell Me More, specializes in helping lawyers and leaders build successful careers through strong client relationships. She discusses the significance of showing up as an expert by asking the right questions and offers practical advice on how to navigate business development conversations effectively, particularly for those who may find such interactions challenging.
    Deb also reflects on her journey as an author, comparing her experiences writing her two books. She shares the challenges of ensuring her latest book, Tell Me More, complements her first while standing on its own. Deb explains how she used client and colleague feedback to refine her ideas and discusses how she incorporates her books into her coaching business as tools for workshops and ongoing client engagement.

    GUEST BIO Deb Feder, CEO of Feder Development, LLC, is a business growth coach and strategist focused on helping lawyers and leaders build outstanding careers. Deb’s approach focuses on turning conversations and connections into opportunities while managing the demands of modern careers. Deb focuses on helping lawyers and industry professionals bring in consistent clients through curious, confident conversations and changing the way we view productivity for professionals. She is a frequent speaker at conferences, podcasts, and corporate retreats on business development, productivity, networking, authenticity, and communication. She is the author of After Hello and the forthcoming book, Tell Me More.

    CONNECT WITH DEB

    Website: https://debfeder.com
    LinkedIn: https:// www.linkedin.com/in/bizdeb

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    18 mins
  • E2A 078: The Consumer-Driven Transformation of Commercial Real Estate with Joe Brady

    E2A 078: The Consumer-Driven Transformation of Commercial Real Estate with Joe Brady
    Aug 13 2024
    In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Joe Brady, partner at LRG Investors, former CEO Americas for The Instant Group, and author of Workshop: The Consumer-Driven Transformation of Commercial Real Estate.

    Joe shares his insights on the evolving landscape of commercial real estate, driven by consumer-centric trends, and the lessons he’s learned from his extensive career in the industry. They also discuss the challenges and rewards of writing a book, along with Joe's unique approach to balancing his professional responsibilities with his passion for shaping healthy communities.

    GUEST BIO
    Joe Brady is an international corporate real estate expert who had a front-row seat to the evolution of retail, from brick & mortar to omnichannel, and is now seeing the same forces at play in office real estate. He has led real estate for Walgreens and scaled The Instant Group across the Americas while writing, speaking and advising on the impact of accelerating technology, changing consumer behavior and implications for commercial real estate. Brady is a global trustee for ICSC, a member of ULI and sits on the board of Proptech company Bermwood.

    CONNECT WITH JOE BRADY
    Website: htts://www.joebrady.ai
    LinkedIn: ​htts://www.linkedin.com/in/joebrady03

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    24 mins
  • E2A 077: Accelerating Leadership with Jeri Childers

    E2A 077: Accelerating Leadership with Jeri Childers
    Jul 9 2024
    In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, Scott speaks with Jeri Childers, founder of Accelerate You, a coaching, leadership, and business development company.

    Jeri's expertise lies in supporting leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to create personalized roadmaps for their lives, careers, and businesses. Her latest book, Accelerate You: The Power Pivots, Mindsets, and Steps to Power Up Your Leadership, provides invaluable insights and strategies for those looking to enhance their leadership and innovation capabilities.

    During the conversation, Jeri shares her extensive experience working with leaders who launch new products and researchers striving to make impactful changes. She discusses the importance of mindsets in achieving consistent results and driving innovation. Listeners will gain valuable strategies for powering up their own leadership and insights into the author journey from an experienced professional.

    GUEST BIO
    Jeri Childers, PhD, is the founder of Accelerate You! a coaching, leadership, and business development company.

    Jeri works with leaders and organizations supporting entrepreneurs, innovators, and business builders who want a personalized roadmap for their lives, careers, business.

    Jeri develops leaders and teams with a focus on mindsets and intentional change strategies that combine mindset research, brain science, and innovation strategies for leadership and business development.

    SHOW LINKS
    Accelerate You! is packed with research-based strategies, tips, and
    hacks that will help you create your own playbook to power up your
    leadership and achieve your goals in life, career, and business. If you want to take charge of your success and move past what is blocking you Accelerate You! is a must read. Get a copy today at https://www.jerichilders.com/AccelerateYou

    CONNECT WITH JERI
    Website: https://www.jerichilders.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerichilders/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i_accelerate_you
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeri.childers.31/

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    16 mins