Fiction Pop-Up: June | Pop-Up with Candice L Davis
It’s another fabulous Fiction Pop-Up with writing coach, Candice L. Davis.
We discuss books set in the American South dealing with difficult themes in richly layered prose, as well as a tale of artists who met in ‘90s London + reconnect during the COVID lockdown.
The books have it all - compelling characters, powerful storytelling and an unexpected coincidence that irked the reviewers. Most odd.
Look for more Fiction Pop-Ups – they’re roughly every other month.
Books discussed in this episode:
The Trees - Percival Everett
James - Percival Everett
If I Had Your Face - Frances Cha
Sing, Unburied, Sing - Jesmyn Ward
Blue Ruin - Hari Kunzru
Candice’s Website: candiceldavis.com
Candice’s Podcast: Nothing but the Words
Candice's Instagram: instagram.com/candiceldavis
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If you’d like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients
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And don’t forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients.
This isn’t your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you’ve actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely.
Click here lizscully.com/reading to get your book list
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Your 50 Book Goal is Privilege Bragging | Unpopular Opinion with Ron Tester
At the start of every year the internet is rife with people sharing their goal to read 50 books that year.
Nothing wrong with reading more. An admirable goal for sure.
Thing is – 50 books is not the flex they think it is. In fact, it says more about their privilege than their love of reading.
I feel very strongly about this – so for the first time ever instead of riling up a guest to share their Unpopular Opinion… I’m sharing one of my own.
Ably assisted by the delight that is Ron Tester - he’s in the ‘hold my beer’ role for this one – we debate if setting arbitrary reading goals is helpful or simply performative.
We unpack why this annoys me so much, how people waste time on vanity metrics + how to build a reading habit that works for you.
Look for more Unpopular Opinions. They’re always fun to listen to.
Ron's Website: rontestercoaching.com
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If you’d like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients
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And don’t forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients.
This isn’t your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you’ve actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely.
Click here lizscully.com/reading to get your book list
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Unlock the Secrets to Leading in Uncertain Times | Author Interview with Kevin Eikenberry
In uncertain times we need leaders to be more flexible than ever.
Kevin Eikenberry joins me to discuss how leaders can adapt their approach to meet the needs of their team, whether it's a group of employees or a small circle of freelancers
He’s the author of many books, but today, we’re discussing his latest Flexible Leadership. We discuss strategies for dealing with cultural differences, translating leadership skills from large to small teams, + what the future of work might look like post-pandemic.
Look for previous Author Interviews – there’s some corkers
Books discussed in this episode:
The Flexible Leadership - Kevin Eikenberry
The Long Distance Leader - Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmell
The One Page Marketing Plan - Allan Dib
Kevin's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry
Kevin's Website: KevinEikenberry.com
Kevin's book sample chapter: KevinEikenberry.com/flexible
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If you’d like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients
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And don’t forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients.
This isn’t your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you’ve actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely.
Click here lizscully.com/reading to get your book list
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The 'How Can I Help?' Trap | Unpopular Opinion with Michael Roderick
Ever been irked by someone you barely know asking for a huge favor while offering nothing back?
Michael Roderick returns to talk about how this happens - and the hidden danger lurking in one seemingly innocent phrase - "How can I help you?" As a business coach who specializes in messaging, access, and referability, Michael's seen this common opener seriously backfire.
We discuss the nuances of reciprocity, the emotional residue left by disproportionate asks, and how to navigate the delicate balance of giving and receiving in professional relationships.
Part of the Unpopular Opinion strand - where we tackle controversial takes.
Book mentioned in this episode:
Influence - Robert Cialdini
Michael’s LinkedIn: here
Michael's Website: myreferabilityrater.com
Visit to take a quiz that assesses your level of referability. After completing the quiz, email him + you’ll get insights direct from Michael Roderick on your top talent and archetype order.
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If you’d like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients
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And don’t forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients.
This isn’t your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you’ve actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely.
Click here lizscully.com/reading to get your book list
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Create Your Unstoppable Guest Sheet: Podcast Guesting #3 | Liz Solo Show
If you want to get booked on podcasts – and you do, it’s a brilliant way to promote your your business – then you need a One Sheet.
It’s the single most helpful thing you can create to speed-up getting booked. Do it right + you’ll have hosts clambering to interview you.
Today’s show walks you through exactly what to do - from punchy bios to intriguing questions.
Plus, I explain why putting in the work to create this One Sheet makes such a difference – not least, it’ll help you tighten up messaging across your entire company
Look out for more solo shows like this one where I share advice on an aspect of business strategy or interview authors about their books.
This show is part 3 of a (currently) 3-part mini training on Podcast Guesting.
Get Booked on Podcasts – 3-part mini training episodes:
Get Booked on Podcasts: Podcast Guesting #1
Nail Your Podcast Interview: Podcast Guesting #2
Create Your Unstoppable Guest Sheet: Podcast Guesting #3 – this episode
And also check out:
600 Million Listeners Are Waiting | Podcast Guesting with Liam
Also mentioned:
Improve your Messaging – 3-part mini training episodes:
Improve Your Messaging: #1 Positioning | Liz Solo Show
Improve Your Messaging: #2 Avatar Pain | Liz Solo Show
Improve Your Messaging: #3 The Actual Messaging | Liz Solo Show
Resources - Podcast Guesting Websites:
Podmatch.com
Matchmaker.fm
Talks.co (+ grab the pitching guide below)
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Get The Free Guest Pitching Guide I mentioned:
talks.co/p/podcast-pitch-template
+ You get the pitching guide
+ You’ll be guided through setting up a free account
(if you’re quick you might be able to snag a really cool your-name-url for that)
+ And if you choose to join you get 50% off for the year
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And don’t forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients.
This isn’t your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you’ve actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely.
Click here lizscully.com/reading to get your book list
Liz Scully spent 20 years working on big Hollywood films - she’s won an Emmy and her work is multi-Oscar nominated.
She travelled the world working with massive Visual FX teams + worked far too many weekends so film directors got their perfect shot.
Now, she's a business strategist and a Mastermind coach and she'll help you do equally spectacular things with your business.
Growth is all about having a clear and simple strategy where each daily task moves the whole business along in many areas. She’s here to help you earn more, work less and have much more fun in your business.
She’s created training on how to run the most effective Mastermind groups on the planet (humans really are better together). And with Evil Coach strategy, training so good, it’s not only effective but actually entertaining. Very rare.
Liz is a fully fledged book nerd + reads a couple of books a day. She’s sifted through them to find the most effective books for you + your biz.
Plus she’s bringing in many of her pals from her days in advertising, commercials, media and speaking - to get you the very best conversation + primo book recommendations.
She's Irish, nomadic and as confused as everyone else why she has an English accent.
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