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  • E2A099 Intentional Escapes: How to Recharge or Create Your Best Work While Away

    E2A099 Intentional Escapes: How to Recharge or Create Your Best Work While Away
    2025/08/12
    In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, Scott MacMillan explores the value of stepping away from the daily grind, whether it’s to fully unplug, dive into deep work, or find a balance between the two. Inspired by the spotty Wi-Fi connection at the cottage, Scott shares actionable strategies for making the most of time away from your usual environment, and how to bring those benefits back home.

    ABOUT SCOTT:
    Scott MacMillan serves as the Chief Strategist and Executive Publisher at Grammar Factory Publishing. While not a professional writer or editor by training, he brings over two decades of experience as an entrepreneur and business leader, having held executive, operational, and management consulting positions with esteemed organizations including Boston Consulting Group, Rogers Communications, and Corus Entertainment. Upon transitioning to entrepreneurship, Scott has dedicated his expertise to strategic oversight, ensuring that authors’ books are closely aligned with, and actively contribute to, the growth objectives of their businesses.

    ABOUT GRAMMAR FACTORY:
    Grammar Factory is a Canadian self-publishing company that helps business leaders and entrepreneurs write, publish, and market non-fiction books to boost their credibility and business results. Their expert team guides clients from idea to professionally published book, offering editorial services to ensure high-quality, compelling content. Serving clients globally, Grammar Factory focuses on transforming manuscripts into industry-leading books that attract clients and enhance brands, with a strong commitment to supporting authors throughout the publishing process.

    CONNECT WITH SCOTT
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    grammarfactory.com

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    6 分
  • Unpacking The Briefcase Effect: Vinisha Rathod’s Guide to Authentic Personal Branding

    Unpacking The Briefcase Effect: Vinisha Rathod’s Guide to Authentic Personal Branding
    2025/07/15
    In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, Scott MacMillan interviews Vinisha Rathod, founder of P3 Studio and author of The Briefcase Effect. Vinisha shares how her writing journey mirrored her personal branding sessions—starting with deep self-reflection and inviting her community to participate in decisions like the book’s title and cover. She discusses the challenges of writing, from multiple rounds of editing to letting go of ego, all to ensure the book would be practical and empowering for readers. Building in public kept her accountable and made the process collaborative and reader-focused.

    With actionable advice and relatable stories, Vinisha’s mission is to help others find clarity and confidence, especially those facing tough challenges, so they can show up more boldly and authentically in their work and life.

    SHOW LINKS
    Are you interested in uncovering how you operate? reach out to Vinisha on https://thebriefcaseeffect.com/

    GUEST BIO
    Vinisha is the author of The Briefcase Effect and Managing Director and Founder of p3 Studio, specialising in helping businesses scale through people, partnerships, and purpose. With experience across corporate, government, and tech sectors in Australia, the UK, and the Middle East, she brings deep expertise in human behaviour and commercial strategy.

    As someone that can see multiple sides and the impact of human behaviour on decision making, she collaborates with leaders to provide clarity and alignment. She is a vocal advocate for diversity across all ecosystems and raising awareness on the impact of domestic violence in the community. Through developing a strong personal brand, she is able to advocate changes needed in the industry.

    CONNECT WITH VINISHA

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vinisharathod/
    Instagram: @vinii_shar
    YouTube: youtube.com/@vinisha_rathod
    TikTok: @vini.sha_p3studio

    CONNECT WITH SCOTT

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    grammarfactory.com

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    34 分
  • E2A 097: Collaborative Authorship: Writing with Multiple Contributors with Hanna Boëthius and Dr. Verena Voelter

    E2A 097: Collaborative Authorship: Writing with Multiple Contributors with Hanna Boëthius and Dr. Verena Voelter
    2025/07/01
    In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan interviews Hanna Boëthius and Dr. Verena Voelter about their experience co-authoring The Next Tango, a book that stands out for its truly collaborative approach. Rather than writing alone, Hanna and Verena teamed up as a patient advocate and physician, then extended the project by inviting additional contributors to holistically represent all five stakeholder groups in healthcare (patients, providers, pharma, payers, and policymakers. This diverse team brought together a comprehensive range of voices, resulting in a richer, more nuanced exploration of patient-centric, value-based healthcare.

    The conversation highlights the unique benefits and challenges of co-authoring a book with many contributors. Hanna and Verena share how collaboration made the writing process less isolating, provided deeper insights, and ensured the final product resonated with a wider audience. They also offer practical advice for aspiring authors considering a team-based approach, emphasizing the importance of clear communication, shared vision, and support from both peers and professionals throughout the publishing journey.

    SHOW LINKS

    Book Website: tangoforfive.com

    Website: 5phealthcaresolutions.com

    Flagship event: 5phealthcaresolutions.com/index.php/5p-annual-flagship-event/

    GUEST BIOS

    Hanna:
    Having lived almost her entire life with type 1 diabetes, Hanna has grown up with “the patient” as part of her persona. This has helped guide her life’s mission—to help others live a better and healthier life (with or without a chronic condition in tow), which she has realized through various degrees, certifications, projects, and positions as an expert patient voice.

    Verena:
    As a trained internist and oncologist, Dr Voelter has always seen her role at the
    side of the patient. Since the publication of her first book, TangoForFive, she has participated in numerous conversations with interested readers and members of the 5P ecosystem on how to make this vision of cooperation a reality. Patients, fellow doctors, policymakers, and health insurers, as well as leaders from the pharmaceutical industry and life sciences, have supported her in breaking down silos and championing a TangoForFive as the holy grail to fix our ailing health systems.

    CONNECT WITH HANNA & VERENA

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/5p-health-care-solutions

    CONNECT WITH SCOTT
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    grammarfactory.com

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    24 分
  • The Secrets of Success: Turning Decades of Experience into a Powerful Book with Frank Spencer

    The Secrets of Success: Turning Decades of Experience into a Powerful Book with Frank Spencer
    2025/06/17
    In this episode of Entrepreneur to Author, host Scott MacMillan speaks with Reverend Dr. Frank C. Spencer, president of the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church and author of The Secrets of Success: How to Build a Great Career and Live a Happy Life.

    Frank shares how his career—from real estate and nonprofit leadership to ordained ministry—inspired the stories and insights in his book. Drawing on years of sermon writing and mentoring, he found the process of translating life lessons into book form both natural and fulfilling, completing the manuscript in just a few months.

    Frank also explains how he built the book around key themes like commitment, compassion, and curiosity, along with his "Three P’s" framework: product, profit, and process. Writing honestly about professional failures and personal milestones made the work deeply meaningful. Now he’s using the book to spark reflection and growth within his organization, and among youth as well as emerging leaders.

    SHOW LINKS

    Get the book on Amazon
    Website: fspencer.com

    GUEST BIO

    Theology and finance have combined in Dr. Spencer to create a unique perspective on faith, leadership, entrepreneurship and organization. After earning a BA at UNC-CH where he was a Morehead Scholar and an MBA at Harvard Business School where he was named a Baker Scholar, Frank had a distinguished career in real estate which included taking his company public on the New York Stock Exchange. He was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in the Southeastern Region in 2009. In 2011, Frank entered Union Presbyterian Seminary to pursue his Master of Divinity. He was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in February of 2015. He earned his Doctorate also at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Charlotte.
    Dr. Spencer has led four non-profit organizations and four profit seeking enterprises. In addition to CEO of Cogdell Spencer Inc., his roles include President of Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte, President of the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and Managing Principal of Parhelion Investments.

    CONNECT WITH FRANK

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-frank-spencer-3b30a826/

    CONNECT WITH SCOTT

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    grammarfactory.com

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    21 分
  • E2A 095: Adapting and Publishing Your IP for Different Audiences with Dr. Laura Jana

    E2A 095: Adapting and Publishing Your IP for Different Audiences with Dr. Laura Jana
    2025/06/03
    In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, host Scott MacMillan talks with Dr. Laura Jana—pediatrician, social entrepreneur, and author—about her new book, QI Skills for the Early Childhood Classroom. Dr. Jana shares her path from pediatrics to education and health tech, and how her passion for communication led to a prolific writing career. She introduces QI Skills—key human abilities for thriving in an AI-driven world—and discusses their practical use in early education.

    Beyond the classroom, Dr. Jana shows how QI Skills apply to business, leadership, and innovation. She shares insights on writing and publishing, urging authors to act fast, collaborate smartly, and lean into their strengths. With support from Grammar Factory, she turned her ideas into a polished book and encourages others to do the same. She also views books as tools for spreading impactful ideas. More resources and links are available on her website and the QI Skills platform.

    SHOW LINKS: QISkills.com

    GUEST BIO Laura A. Jana, MD is a pediatrician, early educator, and award-winning author of 30+ books with 25+ years’ experience working with parents, educators, media, academia, government, non-profits and corporations alike. With a focus on the foundational importance of early childhood and the development of critical human skills needed to succeed in an increasingly AI-powered world, she has introduced her innovative QI Skill framework in TED talks, in over 150 keynotes, and to audiences as far-reaching as Delhi Public Schools and the World Forum on Early Childhood to the US Chamber of Commerce, the World Bank and the British Parliament. Dr. Jana is the proud mother of 3 and lives in Omaha, NE.

    CONNECT WITH LAURA
    Email: drlaura@drlaurajana.com
    Website: drlaurajana.com
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drlaurajana

    CONNECT WITH SCOTT
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    grammarfactory.com

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    25 分
  • E2A 094 Bridging the Gap: Transforming Technical Concepts into Practical Insights with Jonas Van Riel

    E2A 094 Bridging the Gap: Transforming Technical Concepts into Practical Insights with Jonas Van Riel
    2025/05/06
    In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan is joined by Jonas Van Riel, author of Leading with Capabilities. Jonas shares how his passion for capability-based management (CBM) led him from a career in IT and enterprise architecture to writing a book that translates complex strategic concepts into accessible, practical guidance.

    Jonas reflects on the writing and publishing process, including how he structured his ideas, collaborated with editors, and navigated the challenges of turning academic research into a clear, engaging narrative. He also discusses the creative decisions behind incorporating visuals like capability maps to enhance reader understanding.

    SHOW LINKS

    Ready to take Capability-Based Management further?
    Visit capmap.org to explore training opportunities, connect with the community, and access free resources. You’ll find high-resolution versions of the book’s examples, templates to build your own CapMap, and additional materials to help you apply CBM in your organization.

    GUEST BIO

    Jonas Van Riel is a consultant, lecturer, and researcher with over 15 years of experience in guiding digital and enterprise transformation programs across various industries in Europe. He specializes in Capability-Based Management (or CBM), helping organizations bridge the gap between strategic vision and operational execution through a clear, actionable framework. Jonas holds a position at Ghent University, where his research focuses on how capabilities can drive better decision-making and implementation of operating models.

    He served as Program Director for the Master of Science in Enterprise Architecture for six years and has been a senior lecturer for over a decade, sharing his insights with both students and professionals. Most recently, Jonas founded CapMap, an initiative aimed at making Capability-Based Management accessible and practical for organizations worldwide. His mission? To empower leaders, architects, and strategists with a shared language and practical tools to align their strategy and execution—one capability at a time.

    CONNECT WITH JONAS

    Book Website: amazon.ca/Leading-Capabilities-Capability-Based-Management-Implementation/dp/1998528227/
    Websites: capmap.org and facete.org
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jonasvanriel/

    CONNECT WITH SCOTT
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    grammarfactory.com
    scott@grammarfactory.com

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    28 分
  • E2A 093: Bringing Books to Life with StoryStyle™ Audio Learning, Featuring Russell Cullingworth

    E2A 093: Bringing Books to Life with StoryStyle™ Audio Learning, Featuring Russell Cullingworth
    2025/04/15
    In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Russell Cullingworth, the founder and CEO of ProDio Audio Learning, Inc.—the world’s first formal mobile audio learning company. Russ shares his journey from a finance career into emotional intelligence training, and how his frustration with traditional e-learning led him to pioneer StoryStyle™ audio learning—an immersive, story-driven approach that boosts engagement and knowledge retention.
    Together, they explore Russ’s latest innovation: Book to Reality, a unique audio companion experience designed to bring nonfiction books to life through dramatized, real-world scenarios. If you’re an author, expert, or thought leader looking to deepen your impact and extend the life of your book, this conversation is packed with insight.

    SHOW LINKS
    prodio-learning.com/booktoreality

    GUEST BIO

    Russell Cullingworth is the CEO and founder of ProDio Audio Learning Inc., the world's first formal mobile audio learning company. Since launching ProDio in 2017, he has pioneered StoryStyle™ Audio Learning, transforming expert-led professional development into immersive, story-driven audio courses that engage the imagination, enhancing learning engagement and effectiveness.

    Russell is a thought leader in StoryStyle™ audio learning for professionals, leveraging neuroscientific principles to enhance imagination, engagement and knowledge retention through storytelling and scenarios. His vision for ProDio continues to drive its success as the go-to platform for fully accredited, instructor-led professional audio learning.

    CONNECT WITH RUSS

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/russcullingworth/
    Facebook: facebook.com/prodiolearning
    YouTube: youtube.com/@prodioaudio

    CONNECT WITH SCOTT

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    grammarfactory.com

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    24 分
  • E2A 92: Unlocking Business Potential Through Advisory Boards with Anthony Moss

    E2A 92: Unlocking Business Potential Through Advisory Boards with Anthony Moss
    2025/04/01
    In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan talks with Anthony Moss, director of Lead Your Industry and author of The CEO Game Changer. Anthony shares his journey from New York to Australia and discusses the challenges and rewards of writing a book which aims to simplify advisory boards and provide a practical roadmap for CEOs.

    Anthony's insights offer valuable lessons for entrepreneurs and authors, highlighting the power of structured advice and the fulfillment of completing a book.

    SHOW LINKS

    Website: www.leadyourindustry.com
    Get the Book: leadyourindustry.com/the-ceo-game-changer-book

    GUEST BIO

    Working with CEOs and boards, Anthony helps companies discover the Right Strategy and the Right Governance structure. Strategy that sits at the centre of an organisation’s Purpose, their Potential and their Appetite for growth and risk. The right governance framework provides accountability for execution and a model for decision-making focused on ensuring a sustainable future.

    In a corporate and consulting career spanning more than 30 years, Anthony has worked with more than 180 medium to large private companies.
    Before establishing his management consulting business, he worked in the UK, Europe, the United States, and Australia in services, manufacturing, and distribution industries, holding CEO and director positions.

    As a passionate advocate of their value to private company CEOs, Anthony chairs several Advisory Boards. Anthony is also the non-executive Chair of Makinex Pty Ltd, a global supplier of innovative tools and power equipment to the construction industry.

    CONNECT WITH ANTHONY

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anthonymoss

    CONNECT WITH SCOTT

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    19 分