The Biz Book Broadcast

In this episode, I chat with Jennifer Brown - the brilliant mind behind todays book, How to Be an Inclusive Leader.  We look at the importance of creating cultures of belonging in the workplace, exploring big concepts like privilege, implicit bias + the what inclusive leadership actually means day-to-day.  Jennifer shares her insights on how small businesses can foster a happier, more equitable en...

Eugene K. Choi is with us today. He’s a leadership coach with a deep interest in peak performance + mindset. We discuss the book, the Art of Explanation and how to make complex ideas clear + engaging.  We dig into the challenges of expert knowledge, the importance of empathy in communication, + how a good explanation can create those lightbulb moments for clients. Look for more shows in this Book...

Biz Book regular, Jessica Bantom is back with us again – she’s a DEI expert + interior designer. Today she’s sharing how she uses her excellent book - Design for Identity – in her work. We look at how the book fills a gap in the design market.  And how she uses it to bring in more work for herself while raising awareness within the design community. Thought-provoking + practical, our conversation...

Debbie Jenkins is back with us today – she’s an author + publishing expert who’s helped nearly 200 people bring their book to fruition.  But today, we’re unpacking marketing through the unlikely medium of the Grimm Brothers' Rapunzel. We use it as a jumping off point for a discussion on marketing your biz (or book). This odd lens gives us a different look at a big topic. Plus, there’s quite a of g...

Marsha Shandor is back with us again. She’s an expert in storytelling + persuasive communication.  She deeply understands how narrative shapes our lives + influences our interactions – and if that sounds dull, this conversation is filled with her wild enthusiasm for how us humans light up when we’re told a good story.  We discuss how story connects us with others + how to use it to navigate diffic...

In today’s episode, I chat with Charlie Haynes, doyenne of fabulous writing retreats.  We discuss what they are, how they work + why they can be a game changer for writers. Charlie shares her decades of experiences running retreats, the importance of carving out time for creativity + the essential role of cake in the process. We also cover how to run them yourself at home or even… online. Yes, onl...

It’s another Classic book episode – where we take a book that very much is not a biz book and discuss it as though it was.  And to get into the weeds with me, business coach Michael Roderick is back. He’s an expert on messaging, access, + referability and has quite the background including being a Broadway producer + even a teacher. The classic kids book we consider today is ostensibly a cute tale...

Today’s guest is Michi Lantz - podcast producer + writer with extensive experience in the world of audio storytelling.  She has a background in film, gaming + professional podcasting, so is the perfect person to discuss my fave book on starting a podcast, So You Want to Start a Podcast by Kristin Meisner. We get into the essential elements - from finding your unique voice to understanding your aud...

This episode is for you if you’re wondering if a Mastermind group should be in your near future. Or if you’re just Mastermind-curious – this is the place to learn more. My guest is Ron Tester, my biz bestie + teetering on the verge of running his own Mastermind. Today I’m hoping to convince him to get on + run one. If you enjoy helping people make decisions, or already have a coaching or consultin...

Allan Dib, author of the wildly successful 1-Page Marketing Plan + Lean Marketing joins me today to share insights on what really drives business success. With over 11,000 reviews on Amazon for his first book alone, Allan's approach to simplifying marketing has transformed countless businesses. While everyone asks about the next big trend or shiny new tool, Allan reveals why the "old boring stuff"...

Wayne Turmel’s back with us again to share how he uses his book within his business. He’s a prolific author + communication expert, with years of experience in leadership development, particularly for remote + hybrid work environments. But today we’re getting under the hood on how he uses the book to fill workshops + bring in fresh leads. Fascinating stuff + Wayne shares lots of great tips.  Do ch...

Miriam Shulman’s back with us today. She’s an artist, business coach + author and Biz Book regular. Crucially for today’s topic she also has a background at MIT and in banking. Because today I encourage her to have a bit of a rant, as she shares her Unpopular Opinion about AI. Sure it can be helpful, but it so easily leads us astray. Time for a critical eye a we pick our way through the newly emer...

Todays’ guest, Sarah Short has an extensive background as a coach, marketer + educator. And, she’s an expert at helping coaches a thriving, and financially viable, coaching business. We look at the essential elements every coach needs to concentrate on + dig into why so many new coaches sadly don’t do well.  Look for more Author Interviews on the show – I’ve been lucky enough to speak to some fasc...

Hotel expert Vineeth Purushottaman is back in the studio today to discuss the productivity + organization. As we head back to the office, a fresh system can be just the thing.  Trouble is, there are so many time management systems out there. So it’s helpful to discuss one that actually works in a live business situation. That’s exactly what today’s book Productivity Ninja has done, helping Vineeth...

It’s the time of year many of us consider our goals for the coming year. Thing is, you’ll get much better results if you close out the old year first. In this special Solo show, I walk you through the entire process, just like you’re one of my strategy clients. You’ll dig into what worked + what didn’t and how to parse that information to set you up for success in the coming year. This is the miss...

It’s another Fiction Pop-up! Biz Book regular, Ally Machate brings her fave recent reads to this tiny festival of book nerdery.  We share the books we’ve been loving recently. And they cover the gamut from the complexities of love and trauma with the intricate character development to a very odd book about a skyscraper so big it’s become a nation state.  We get into the societal implications of bo...

My go-to writing coach, Candice L Davis is back with us again. Today, we’re looking at the myth of writer's block, exploring if it actually exists. Controversial.  Candice shares insights on the real reasons behind writing struggles, from fear to fatigue, and offers practical tips to get those creative juices flowing again. Look for more episodes in the Your Biz Needs a Book series - which aims to...

Kirstin Lund is back with us today. She’s a mediator + creator of Collaboration in a Box. Her expertise in conflict resolution and collaboration brought a fresh perspective to our discussion about the classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk.  We examined the implications of Jack's actions + the giant's misunderstood role, revealing how these themes resonate in both personal + professional relations...

Today’s guest is Jess Sheperd, a holistic health practitioner with much experience of helping stressed out business owners feel human again.  We discuss how many of us are actually codependent in our relationship with the way we run our businesses. Jess shares her insights on the importance of recalibrating our habits and finding balance in our work lives, especially for those of us who tend to ov...

Michelle Nedelec is back with us today. She’s a business strategist + successful podcaster with a wealth of experience in digital marketing + coaching.  We realized both of us had RuPaul’s newish memoir on our to-be-read pile + decided to read it + meet back on the show to discuss insights it has for business. They are, of course, legion - RuPaul's journey from a challenging childhood to becoming...

Today’s guest is Melissa Brandzel, a talented editor + writer. She’s also the editor of my book, Think Like a Film Crew (out spring 2025), so I’m particularly pleased she’s making her debut on the show. We get stuck into discussing introversion + extroversion and how these traits shape our lives. Melissa is a deep introvert + I’m a quiet extrovert so we discuss Susan Cain’s book on the topic + how...

Ron Tester, business strategist + my biz bestie is back with us today for our holiday show – where we discuss business memoirs for your reading pleasure. We cover the spectrum from long + involved histories, peppy + inspiring sales memoirs and even a shortish essay about why we should read kids books as adults,  This episode is part of the December Daily , where - you guessed it - the show is, gas...

Matt Olin is back today for more Classic book foolishness. He’s co-founder of Charlotte is Creative where he + his team nurture creativity within the community + help emerging artists and entrepreneurs navigate their unique journeys.  Using the beloved Dr Seuss book as our jumping off point, we delve into the ups + downs of creative pursuits, exploring the importance of taking risks, embracing cha...

Today’s guest is the lovely Farrah Bala, an expert in leadership coaching and organizational development. Farrah brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, particularly in fostering healthy conflict and promoting authenticity within teams.  Our jumping off point was Adam Grant’s book Originals + from there we discussed the importance of challenging the status quo, embracing diverse perspectives +...

Today’s expert is Biz Book regular Tonya Kubo - a skilled marketing specialist in online communities. Using the fabulous Art of Gathering as our jumping off point we discussed how to create meaningful connections + foster a sense of belonging. Interestingly this starts not with the moment guests arrive but way back with the intention of the invitation.  Tonya has years of experience creating onlin...