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Business Book Bites

Business Book Bites

著者： Karen Williams
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 In the Business Book Bites Podcast, we unlock the secrets behind game-changing business books, diving into the minds of influential authors and experts.

Whether you're writing your first book or looking to amplify your message, each episode provides insights, strategies, and inspiration to help you craft an authority-building book.
  • Series 5: Discover what it takes to write a book that changes everything - insights from authors and experts who want to make a difference.
  • Series 4: Explore publishing and marketing with conversations, inspiration, and top tips to maximise your book’s impact.
  • Series 3: Tackle hot topics in book writing with expert insights and actionable advice from published authors.
  • Series 2: Go behind the scenes with successful business authors and uncover the strategies that got them published.
  • Series 1: Meet the marketing experts from Book Marketing Made Simple and learn how to leverage your book for business growth.
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  • Stepping Into the Spotlight - How to Raise your Visibility with Susan M. Barber [S5 E7]

    Stepping Into the Spotlight - How to Raise your Visibility with Susan M. Barber [S5 E7]
    2025/12/18
    Today, Karen Williams, The Book Mentor, sits down with Susan M. Barber, a leading visibility coach and former Kraft Heinz executive. With over 25 years of corporate leadership experience under her belt, Susan has turned her journey – from battling imposter syndrome to becoming an influential author and podcast host – into invaluable lessons for quiet, high-achieving professionals looking to step into the spotlight. In this conversation, Susan shares the story of how blogging about her own struggles and triumphs led to writing her influential books and building a business centered on helping others embrace their unique strengths. You’ll hear insights about her signature “Rise” framework for gaining visibility, why she wrote a workbook to accompany her main book, and practical tips for anyone struggling with self-promotion – especially those who identify as introverts. If you’ve ever wondered how to authentically share your achievements without feeling like you’re bragging, or what it takes to go from corporate life to author and entrepreneur, this episode is full of honest advice and inspiration. ** Upcoming Events ** If you’d like to find out more about how we can support you with your book, come along to one of our free monthly online networking events, the Coffee and Connect Café, held on the first Tuesday of each month. You’ll get learning, ideas, and the chance to connect with other authors. We also run an annual writing retreat and our next event in Spain is from 25 April to 2 May 2026. Join us for a week in the sun writing your book! You can find out more about all our upcoming events at https://www.librotas.com/librotasevents. Or contact Karen Williams to find out how she can help you via www.librotas.com. Key TakeawaysVisibility Is a Skill, Not Just a Trait: Susan shared how her own struggles with imposter syndrome and being “too quiet” inspired her to develop authentic strategies for visibility that work—even for introverts and reluctant self-promoters.Your Story Resonates More Than You Think: By openly sharing her personal and professional stories through blogs, books, and her podcast, Susan found her vulnerability created connection—and clients saw themselves in her journey.Books (and Workbooks!) Create Ecosystems: Publishing her story unlocked new opportunities—including speaking gigs, workshops, and international connections. Her recent workbook goes beyond inspiration, providing practical prompts and resources to help readers implement real change.BioSusan M. Barber is a leading visibility coach who helps quiet, high-achieving corporate leaders step into the spotlight and become visible, valued, and influential. With over twenty-five years of leadership experience at Kraft Heinz, Susan understands the challenges of corporate life. She’s the author of Your Journey to Visibility Workbook, The Visibility Factor and the host of The Visibility Factor podcast. Through her coaching and work, Susan empowers professionals to embrace their unique strengths, grow their influence, and take their careers to the next level. Website: https://susanmbarber.com Book link: The Visibility Factor and Your Journey to Visibility Workbook Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanbarbercoaching Time stamped overview: 00:00 From Imposter Syndrome to Business05:45 Prioritizing My Role as Author09:06 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Visibility12:44 Career Clarity for Decision Making16:27 Share Impact, Not Ego18:54 Inspiring Others to Try Boldly20:29 Embracing a Voice to Help24:47 Guidance Unlocks Limitless Potential Keywords: visibility coach, imposter syndrome, authentic leadership, personal branding, career success, blog writing, storytelling, book writing, workbook creation, influence growth, author mindset, podcast hosting, visibility challenges, pandemic career impact, career transition, career clarity framework, introverts in business, book publishing, developmental editing, business ecosystem, public speaking, business networking, marketing books
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    26 分
  • The Courage to Write a Book That Matters with Deborah Naish [S5 E6]

    The Courage to Write a Book That Matters with Deborah Naish [S5 E6]
    2025/12/11
    Welcome to another episode of Business Book Bites! Today, host and book mentor Karen Williams sits down with Deborah Naish, an award-winning executive coach and author of Level Up Your Leadership.

    With over 40 years of experience in both corporate and nonprofit leadership, Deborah brings a wealth of wisdom on how leaders can create positive change with intention and clarity. In this conversation, Deborah shares her journey from adamantly believing she’d never write a book to becoming a published author—thanks to some inspiration from other writers and a few pivotal mindset shifts.

    She opens up about imposter syndrome, the importance of curiosity and acceptance, and how writing her book not only helped her formalize her own leadership models but also gave her powerful new tools to help clients and elevate her business.

    If you’re an aspiring author, a coach, or simply someone seeking inspiration from a seasoned leader who’s walked the talk, this episode is packed with practical tips, authentic reflections, and plenty of encouragement to help you level up your own journey.

    ** Upcoming Events **

    If you’d like to find out more about how we can support you with your book, come along to one of our free monthly online networking events, the Coffee and Connect Café, held on the first Tuesday of each month. You’ll get learning, ideas, and the chance to connect with other authors.

    We also run an annual writing retreat and our next event in Spain is from 25 April to 2 May 2026. Join us for a week in the sun writing your book!

    You can find out more about all our upcoming events at https://www.librotas.com/librotasevents. Or contact Karen Williams to find out how she can help you via www.librotas.com.

    Key Takeaways

    • Embrace the Beginner Mindset: Stepping into something new—even if it’s messy or uncomfortable—is where meaningful growth happens.
    • Structure Creates Freedom: Turning instinctive ways of working into a framework not only clarifies your process, but also creates ongoing resources for both you and your clients.
    • Curiosity and Acceptance are Superpowers: Staying curious and learning to accept what is helps us transform roadblocks into possibilities, whether in writing or business.
    Bio

    Deborah Naish is an award-winning executive coach and author of Level Up Your Leadership. With 40+ years of experience in corporate and nonprofit leadership, she helps leaders grow their impact with clarity and intention. Based in Santa Barbara, she finds inspiration by the ocean and sees leadership as a force for positive change. 2025 winner of two Goody Business Book Awards: Leadership: Mentor/Coaching and Leadership: Motivation.

    Website: www.deborahnaish.com

    Book link: Level Up Your Leadership: Becoming More Conscious, Courageous & Resilient https://www.amazon.com/Level-Your-Leadership-Conscious-Courageous/dp/B0FKMM6KVD

    Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahnaish

    Time stamped overview:
    00:00 Writing a Book: The Start
    03:54 Creating Connection Through Writing
    07:14 Level Up Loop Framework
    11:04 Overcoming Doubt to Achieve Success
    16:25 Exploring What's Next
    19:15 Acceptance and Moving Forward
    21:06 Unlocking Personal Agency
    25:45 Flexible Approach to Writing Tasks
    29:56 Leadership Lessons for Everyone
    30:52 Deborah on Podcast

    Keywords: leadership, executive coaching, book writing journey, author mindset, imposter syndrome, business book, leadership development, self-publishing, book marketing, book launch, building a coaching business, personal growth, writing process, book structure and frameworks, publishing awards, business awards, social impact, women in business, book as a business card, LinkedIn marketing, developmental editing, overcoming self-doubt
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    29 分
  • Practical Strategies for Overcoming your Inner Critic with Sheryl Andrews [S5 E5]

    Practical Strategies for Overcoming your Inner Critic with Sheryl Andrews [S5 E5]
    2025/12/04
    In today’s episode, host Karen Williams is joined by Sheryl Andrews. Known as the Listening Detective, Sheryl has spent over 30 years motivating, managing, and mentoring others at work, and she brings a wealth of raw, honest, and often funny insights into her journey as an author and coach. Sheryl shares the inside story behind her first book, Manage Your Critic, revealing how personal challenges, especially around communication and self-doubt, fuelled her writing and shaped her process. We’ll dive deep into her experience of making the invisible visible—transforming patterns, behaviours, and inner wisdom into practical strategies that empower others to overcome overwhelm and get clarity. Sheryl unpacks how writing her book wasn’t just a professional milestone but a transformative personal journey, recovering lost confidence and rebuilding relationships. You’ll also hear about her expertise in clean language coaching, the emotional ups and downs of book writing, and the powerful impact that self-awareness and managing criticism has on authors and business owners alike. ** Upcoming Events ** If you’d like to find out more about how we can support you with your book, come along to one of our free monthly online networking events, the Coffee and Connect Café, held on the first Tuesday of each month. You’ll get learning, ideas, and the chance to connect with other authors. Sheryl and Karen also run an annual writing retreat and our next event in Spain is from 25 April to 2 May 2026. Join us for a week in the sun writing your book! You can find out more about all our upcoming events at https://www.librotas.com/librotasevents. Or contact Karen Williams to find out how she can help you via www.librotas.com. Key Takeaways Make the Invisible Visible: Writing crystallizes those invaluable but hard-to-articulate insights you use daily into tangible strategies you can share—and use to help yourself. Embrace Your Unique Process: There’s no “one right way” to write a book. Discovering and trusting your personal rhythm, learning style, and environment is the secret to lasting creativity and clarity. Turn Self-Criticism into Curiosity: Silence the inner critic with curiosity instead of judgement. Notice when you’re stuck, explore the why, and give yourself permission to get support when you need it. Bio Sheryl Andrews – aka ‘The Listening Detective’ draws on 30 plus years motivating, managing and mentoring others at work whilst also negotiating the challenges of bringing together a blended family of 5 children. Sheryl is both funny, raw and honest when sharing her own inside stories and making the impossible feel possible through practical step by step strategies. Website https://stepbysteplistening.com Book link: Manage Your Critic – https://stepbysteplistening.com/manage-your-critic-the-book and https://www.amazon.co.uk/Manage-Your-Critic-Overwhelm-Clarity/dp/0995755604 Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherylandrews https://www.facebook.com/stepbysteplistening Time stamped overview: 00:00 Why I Wrote My Book06:33 Overwhelmed by Independence08:25 Self-Regulation Through Authenticity12:20 Honoring Inner Wisdom Through Reflection16:03 Book Delay and Pandemic Recovery17:20 Calm Unlocks Creative Flow21:59 Getting Comfortable with Uncomfortable24:00 Knowing and Advocating Needs29:40 Overcoming Brain Barriers to Risk32:00 Writing, Learning, and Memory Connection34:47 Finding Purpose Through Struggles37:52 Trust Yourself to Write Keywords: book writing journey, book writing process, managing criticism, clean language coaching, self-help books, author journey, writing retreats, regulating nervous system, overwhelm, clarity, storytelling, business growth, neurodivergence, resilience, delegation, work-life balance, writing sprints, book writing feedback, trusting your process, mindset shifts, overcoming self-doubt, transformational change, emotional regulation, writing strategies, writer's block, writing a book, manage your critic, the listening detective, writing retreats spain
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    37 分
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