The Disruptive Author
Deborah Fay
1 Listener
All episodes
Best episodes
Top 10 The Disruptive Author Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Disruptive Author episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Disruptive Author for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Disruptive Author episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Can You Be Afraid and Be Successful at the Same Time? 3 Ways to Outmanoeuvre Your Fears
The Disruptive Author
12/05/22 • 7 min
I've talked a lot about fear and how it can rob authors of their dreams.
Imagining a wildly successful outcome can spark a level of joy that motivates and encourages people to take action in a big way. But it an also spark fear in many and stop people in their tracks.
Did you know that you can be afraid and be successful at the same time?
It's true. Dealing with the unknown is a natural part of being successful. There are many risks, roadblocks, and potential problems that spring up along the way and it’s normal to be afraid of what could happen.
It’s also expected that to succeed one must operate with some degree of fear as they take bold action without knowing with certainty how things will turn out.
1 Listener
Small Biz Matters with Katie Boulter
The Disruptive Author
03/15/23 • 23 min
Meet Katie Boulter.
She’s young and she’s savvy and she’s the founder of Like She Owns the Place, a thriving community and business hub that empowers women to succeed in the world of entrepreneurship.
1 Listener
How to Write a Book in 9 easy-ish steps…
The Disruptive Author
11/09/22 • 9 min
Today I am going to talk to you about writing and publishing a book, which feels a little bit weird, because I feel like I talk about this stuff all the time.
But last week at a networking meeting I was asked, "how do I go from having an idea in my head to holding a book in my hand?", and at that moment I realised that I don't actually talk about it all the time at all.
What I do is I talk around it, and I do that because I assume people already know certain things - the things I am going to talk about today.
I am almost always in the company of small businesspeople. They're my people - my tribe - and I feel very comfortable with them.
Being asked how to write a book is a regular occurrence, but I hadn't been asked in that way before, and I am super grateful that it happened, because I realised that I'd forgotten what the people around me don't know.
So that's what I'm going to talk about today.
Let's explore how you can go from having an idea in your head to holding a book in your hand.
What's THE most important thing to remember when you are writing your book?
The Disruptive Author
11/16/22 • 6 min
When someone is thinking about writing a non-fiction book - a memoir, a self-help or a business book - it never even occurs to them that their book might be about anyone other than themselves.
They are the author after all. Who else would it be about?
If they are writing a memoir then it is about their life story, or a portion of it, and that makes the book entirely about them.
If they are writing a self-help or a business book, then naturally it is about them, because it is their experience and their expertise they will be writing about.
They will be writing their book in an attempt to show their ideal customers and clients that they know their business and that they know what they are talking about. They need to be seen as an expert in their field, as someone who can be trusted to advise and help the reader.
That is the reason for writing the book for many. But...in a twist of irony, it turns out that one of the most important things an author needs to know about writing a book about himself is...
Small Biz Matters with Suzanne Culberg
The Disruptive Author
02/15/23 • 36 min
This week I am super excited to bring you my latest interview with the NOPE Coach, Suzanne Culberg, who has a fascinating story and shares some great insight for anyone in small business.
Suzanne is the author of The Beginning is Sh*t which is essentially a memoir about her weight loss journey.
She is also a NOPE coach who helps over-givers and people pleasers learn to set boundaries and say 'No' without feeling like a bitch.
Suzanne is intelligent and sassy and her perspective is fresh, so I encourage you to have a listen or watch the video on YouTube. And I’d love some feedback on the interview if you feel inclined to share it with me.
Scroll down to watch the interview on our YouTube Chanel or scroll a bit further if you prefer to listen to our Podcast - The Disruptive Author which is available on all good podcast platforms.
Whichever platform you choose, make sure you subscribe while you are there, so you don’t miss future issues.
Are You a Business Warrior?
If you haven’t already, check out the Business Warriors project. Find out how contributing to The Business Warrior’s project can help you grow your business. If you scroll down you’ll find a link that’ll take you straight to all the information you need, including pricing.
Have a great week. I’ll look forward to catching up with you again next week with our latest episode of The Disruptive Author.
The Only Two Things You Need To Know To Be Able To Write A Powerful Business Book
The Disruptive Author
11/24/22 • 10 min
One of the biggest fears I think businesspeople have around writing a book is that they are not writers, let along good ones.
They don’t believe they have what it takes to write a good book so they let the idea go as quickly as it might come to them, every time it comes to them. They dismiss the idea quickly because they believe it would be a waste of good time and resources to even try.
It's such a shame really because writing the right business book is one of the smartest things a businessperson can do for his or her business. So, dismissing the idea deprives them of a powerful and valuable marketing tool that can set them apart and help them stand out in a crowded marketplace.
When you know your business, structuring your book is more about good organisation than it is about being a good writer. And organisation IS something that many businesspeople are good at. They have to be, to survive.
If you are in business, I want you to trust me just for today when I say that you don’t need to be a spectacular writer to write the right business book. There are lots of good editors out there who can clean up your grammar and spelling. They can even organise your writing to some degree.
You just need to focus on the message, and I encourage all my authors to write as they speak so that their reader can get familiar with their voice.
From there, you need to know what information is important - and what isn’t - and you need to know the best order in which to share what you know. But I can give you a plan to help you with that.
So that means the only two things you need to know are:
1. your business
and
2. how to follow a plan.
If you can do these two things, then come with me because today I'm going to give you the plan.
Small Biz Matters with Sashua Benay
The Disruptive Author
03/08/23 • 31 min
Meet Sashua Benay
Sashua is a Transformation Coach Empowering Professionals in Inspired Living & Leadership with a Conscious Mindset Focus
You can visit her website @ https://sashuabenay.com.au to find out more about her.
Show more best episodes
Show more best episodes
FAQ
How many episodes does The Disruptive Author have?
The Disruptive Author currently has 15 episodes available.
What topics does The Disruptive Author cover?
The podcast is about Teaching, Writing, Author, Storytelling, Podcasts, Books, Nonfiction, Arts and Coaching.
What is the most popular episode on The Disruptive Author?
The episode title 'Small Biz Matters with Katie Boulter' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Disruptive Author?
The average episode length on The Disruptive Author is 22 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Disruptive Author released?
Episodes of The Disruptive Author are typically released every 7 days, 3 hours.
When was the first episode of The Disruptive Author?
The first episode of The Disruptive Author was released on Nov 2, 2022.
Show more FAQ
Show more FAQ