Beyond the Bestseller
Beyond the Bestseller
Podcast Description
Beyond the Bestseller is a podcast for professional women, authors, and entrepreneurs who are ready to amplify their influence and impact. Join host Kelly Schuknecht as she dives into conversations with inspiring women who’ve written books to further their careers, build their brands, and share powerful messages. Each episode dives into real conversations, offering insights on writing, marketing, and using a book to open doors and spark new opportunities. Tune in for inspiring stories, expert advice, and the motivation to pursue your own big dreams. Go beyond the bestseller and discover what’s possible.
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The podcast explores themes like leadership, personal growth, resilience, and the insights gained from authorship. Episodes dive deep into topics such as how to navigate financial literacy, the power of mentorship, and the art of saying no, featuring examples from books like Financial Secrets Revealed and 50 Ways to Say No. Focus areas include practical strategies for overcoming obstacles and embracing personal and professional reinvention.
Beyond the Bestseller is a podcast for professional women, authors, and entrepreneurs who are ready to amplify their influence and impact. Join host Kelly Schuknecht as she dives into conversations with inspiring women who’ve written books to further their careers, build their brands, and share powerful messages. Each episode dives into real conversations, offering insights on writing, marketing, and using a book to open doors and spark new opportunities. Tune in for inspiring stories, expert advice, and the motivation to pursue your own big dreams. Go beyond the bestseller and discover what’s possible.
In this episode of the Beyond the Bestseller podcast, host Kelly Schuknecht interviews Lori Bartle, author of ‘The Agency Within Us.’ Lori shares her unique career journey in marketing and advertising, her insights on human agency, and the importance of proactivity in leadership. She discusses her transition from a secure job to entrepreneurship, the challenges of self-publishing, and her strategies for marketing her book and consultancy. The conversation highlights the intersection of coaching and mentoring, and the realities of navigating a new business landscape.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The definition of “work agency” and how it differs from emotional intelligence.
- Why Lori chose a unique “self-publishing” path to keep control of her data and marketing.
- The power of combining formal coaching with high-level mentoring.
- Navigating the “terrifying” but rewarding transition from employee to business owner.
- How to fight through the “muck” of a reactive environment to become proactive.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Purchase Lori’s book, The Agency Within Us: https://www.cultivagency.com
- Lori Bartle’s Website: https://www.cultiveagency.com
- International Coaching Federation (ICF): https://coachingfederation.org
- IngramSpark (Self-publishing platform): https://www.ingramspark.com
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