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In this episode, you'll discover: Why the British vs. US English decision is rarely just a spelling question, and what it really comes down to How to choose your book's language based on where your ideal reader and client actually live Why your author voice matters more than which spelling convention you pick, especially in an age of AI generated content The practical impact of consistency, house...

In this episode you'll discover: How a car accident, an induced coma and a brain injury led Dr Fatima Syed to poetry, and why she calls her poems "five minute poems" written straight onto her phone Why she chose to self-publish her book, Yaqeen, Stitched From Sorrows, to keep her raw, unedited words exactly as they were written How using AI as a light-touch editing tool, rather than a co-writer, h...

In this episode of the footnotes, Helen ONeill shares her key takeaways from SPS Live 2026, the largest independent author conference in Europe. Here are some speakers whose sessions resonated most: Tom Donnelly on separating your creative and critical brain when you write Becca Syme on questioning the writing rules you've always been told to follow Becca Syme on the eight types of fans and what t...

Avreil Price is a leadership coach, consultant and founder of AV Consultancy, who helps senior leaders step back, recognise the impact they have already made, and shape what comes next. Her debut book, The Legacy Coach: Your Next Chapter, Your Legacy, Your Way, grew out of her own experience of life-changing transition, including recovering from a brain haemorrhage in 2020, relocating from England...

One of the questions Helen gets asked most often is this: should I write the book first, or build the programme first? In this episode of The Footnotes, Helen digs into the chicken-and-egg reality of aligning a signature coaching programme with a book, and why doing both can be one of the most powerful things a coach can do for their business and their credibility. She covers four key benefits of...

Helen speaks with Dr Phil Renshaw, co-author of Coaching on the Go. In this episode you'll discover: Why coaching has been accidentally over-professionalised, and why teaching managers to coach using a professional coaching framework is costing organisations time and money How Phil and his co-author Jenny Robinson wrote their book Coaching on the Go before approaching a publisher, and what that un...

Getting reviews for your book is a lot like getting testimonials when you first start your coaching practice. You know they matter. What nobody tells you is how hard they are to get. In this solo episode, Helen shares why book reviews are so important, how to build a review strategy before you even publish, and some practical ways to make it as easy as possible for your readers to leave their thou...

Helen speaks to Alice Driscoll and Louise Van Haarst, co-founders of The Powerhouse and co-authors of the bestselling book Smart Conflict: How to Have Hard Conversations at Work.   In This Episode You'll Discover: How Alice and Louise moved from a chance meeting at Henley Business School to co-founding The Powerhouse and writing their bestselling book, Smart Conflict. Why having a fully developed...

In this episode, you'll discover: Why treating your book as a key business resource rather than a sales tool is the strategy that builds long-term thought leadership How Kickstarter crowdfunding works as a publishing tool The case for selling your books direct through your own platform, and how owning your customer data creates relationships that convert readers into coaching clients How painting...

This week's episode is a solo show on the question we always ask guests on the show. How do you get your book into the hands of readers? In this episode, you'll discover: Why getting your metadata right is the unglamorous but essential foundation of book discoverability, including categories, keywords and your blurb How to use social media and your existing community to build momentum, whether you...

Helen speaks to Iain McCormick, founder of the Executive Coaching Centre, coach supervisor, and trainer, and author of five books, the most recent being Frustration Inoculation: Eight Practical Steps from Struggle to Strength. In this episode, you'll learn: What frustration inoculation actually means, how it differs from conventional stress management, and why a proactive approach of anticipating...

Helen speaks to Sue Finch, EMCC accredited coach, poet, and host of the podcast Singing as the Darkness Lifts, and author of two poetry collections: Magnifying Glass and Welcome to the Museum of a Life. In this episode you’ll learn: How a 30-year career in education led Sue to pursue an MA in Creative Writing and why building a structured commitment around her studies was the key to making time fo...

Helen speaks to Claire Turner, EFT practitioner, founder of Abundance Alchemy, and author of Tap Into Your Happy and Tapping Scripts for Entrepreneurs. In this episode, you’ll discover: How Claire went from stressed corporate employee to EFT practitioner and why tapping was the turning point that changed everything What EFT (or tapping) actually is, how it works physiologically, and why it’s so ef...

In this episode, Helen speaks to Katharine St John-Brooks, leadership coach and author of Internal Coaching: The Inside Story, released as a second edition in November 2025. In this episode you'll discover: Why a second edition is never just a few tweaks, and how Katharine and co-author Julia Duncan turned a 10-year-old book into something that feels completely new The co-authoring ground rules th...

In this episode, Helen is joined by Ross Nicholls — coach, mentor, ICF approved coach educator, and the author and editor of Poetry for Coaching: Transformation Through Verse — to explore the surprisingly powerful role that poetry can play in the coaching room. Helen and Ross discuss: How poetry works as a coaching tool — from evoking awareness and reframing perspectives, to helping clients find c...

In this episode, Helen O'Neill speaks with Dr Benita Mayhead, Executive Coach, Coach Supervisor, and Director of Coaching Practice at EMCC UK, and author of ‘Duty of Care in Coaching: A Comprehensive Approach to Navigating the Complexities of Contemporary Practice.’   Benita shares her experience of following a wobbly path to academia that resulted in her completing a doctorate in coaching and men...

In this episode, Helen ONeill sits down with Wendy Keir, coach, mentor, and founder of Empower AI, to explore the fascinating intersection of book writing and artificial intelligence. Wendy shares her journey of writing her book #BeMoreWolf: A Survivor's Story, Breaking the Trauma Cycle over eight months, and we debate whether that’s a long time or not! We discuss: Navigating the emotional challen...

In the first episode of 2026, Helen speaks with Kenny Archer business coach and founder of Archer Inspirations. Kenny shares the deeply personal story behind his book, The Story Behind the Coach. We discuss: How to discover your authentic coaching identity. How writing can become a tool for healing The practical approaches that simplify self-publishing Writing from the heart   Resources mentioned:...

In this minisode, Helen shares her top 10 tips for making your non-fiction book un-putdownable. Connect with Helen Website: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen Join the January 2026 cohort of Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90 Resources: People Who Pivot: https://amzn.to/4pdLXFO EMCCUK Events: https://emccuk.org/groups-and-events/ev...

In this milestone tenth episode of the Coach Write Podcast, Helen ONeill sits down with Helen Hopper, co-founder of leadership consulting firm H Cubed and co-author of ‘The Art and Psychology of Board Relationships: The Secret Life of Boards.’ Helen Hopper tells the fascinating story of how a chance conversation around a campfire in Rajasthan led to a four-year journey of researching, writing, and...

In this moving episode of the Coach Write Podcast, Helen speaks with executive coach Carolyn Cowperthwaite about co-authoring ‘The Grief Book’ - a guide for those experiencing loss.   Carolyn shares her journey to becoming an executive coach, and how a kitchen conversation with her neighbour led to a two-year writing collaboration that resulted in a book designed specifically for those ‘middle of...

In this episode of Coach Write, Helen speaks with Viv Chitty, executive coach, coach supervisor, and author of ‘Coaching for Optimal Energy: A Guide for Executive Coaches.’ Viv shares her journey of transforming her MA research on energy management into a published book, offering valuable insights for coaches considering a similar path. We cover: How to turn academic research into a book The diffe...

In this episode of the Coach Write Podcast, host Helen O'Neill welcomes Colin Tapscott, EMCC accredited senior practitioner coach and author of "Everyday Alchemy: Transforming Trash into Treasure." Colin, who established Everyday Leader in 2017 after 17 years as a head teacher, shares his journey from coaching practice to published author. We cover: A behind the scenes look at a book launch How to...

In this special bonus minisode, we tackle the number one barrier preventing coaches from writing their books: time. Drawing from her experience as a change management professional and coach, Helen explores practical strategies for fitting writing into busy schedules without sacrificing your coaching practice or personal life. Helen shares insights from previous podcast guests and their diverse app...

In this episode, host Helen O'Neill speaks with Robbie Swale, executive coach, author of the 12-Minute Method book series, and host of The Coach's Journey podcast. Robbie shares his unconventional path to becoming a published author, starting with weekly 12-minute writing sessions on his train commute that eventually transformed into four published books and 80,000 words over three years. We cover...