Tiny but Mighty: Matilda's Guide to Female Power | Classics with Kym Medina

05/24/25 • 30 min

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Business coach, Kym Medina's back to help me dissect another classic kid’s book for business lessons. Today, it’s the turn of Matilda, written by that angry man in a shed, Roald Dahl.

Our tiny protagonist packs a wallop for anyone dealing with power-hungry Trunchbulls in the workplace. We laugh about bullying bosses, telekinetic revenge + why on earth Miss Honey didn’t just get a better lawyer.

Matilda never dims her brightness even when facing down dictators - a lesson we could all use in business.

Look for more shows in this Classics strand where we take a fresh look at well-known books that aren't in any way business reads.

Books discussed in this episode:

Matilda - Roald Dahl

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Roald Dahl

George's Marvelous Medicine - Roald Dahl

War and Peace - Leo Tolstoy

Madame Bovary - Gustave Flaubert

The 48 Laws of Power - Robert Greene

Kym’s Website: projectpowerplayer.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

Business coach, Kym Medina's back to help me dissect another classic kid’s book for business lessons. Today, it’s the turn of Matilda, written by that angry man in a shed, Roald Dahl.

Matilda never dims her brightness even when facing down dictators - a lesson we could all use in business.

Look for more shows in this Classics strand where we take a fresh look at well-known books that aren't in any way business reads.

Books discussed in this episode:

Matilda - Roald Dahl

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Roald Dahl

George's Marvelous Medicine - Roald Dahl

War and Peace - Leo Tolstoy

Madame Bovary - Gustave Flaubert

The 48 Laws of Power - Robert Greene

Kym’s Website: projectpowerplayer.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

Previous Episode

Say What They Can't Unhear | Author Interview with Tamsen Webster

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Tamsen Webster's back with us today to discuss her second book, Say What They Can't Unhear.

It’s the follow up to the fabulous, Find Your Red Thread which was all about making complex ideas understandable. The new book is about how to make those ideas stick.

We discuss why conventional sales tactics often trigger "reactance" - that feeling when you recognize someone's trying to persuade you + just dig in your heels instead.

For anyone wanting messaging that creates lasting change rather than just momentary action, this episode's for you.

Look for more Author Interviews – there’s lots of brilliant business book writers sharing their game-changing ideas.

Books discussed in this episode:

Find Your Red Thread - Tamsen Webster

Say What They Can't Unhear: Nine Principles of Lasting Change - Tamsen Webster

Tamsen's Website: messagedesigninstitute.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

Next Episode

Get Booked on Podcasts: Podcast Guesting #1 | Liz Solo

Ever thought of starting a podcast? If you have – but haven’t started yet - let me stop you right there, because you can get all the benefits of your own show, just by guesting on other people’s shows.

All of the exposure, none of cost. That’s a huge benefit.

Today we kick off a mini-series on how to easily get booked on podcasts. l walk you through the many benefits of appearing on other shows, from showcasing your expertise to their audiences to staying top of mind with the hosts themselves.

I also share my favorite resources for finding relevant podcasts + getting booked, even if you're just starting out.

Other episodes mentioned:

600 Million Listeners Are Waiting | Podcast Guesting with Liam

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