Stop Being Passive: How to Reclaim Your Agency and Lead with Lori Bartle

In this episode of the Beyond the Bestseller podcast, host Kelly Schuknecht interviews Lori Bartle, author of 'The Agency Within Us.' Lori shares her unique career journey in marketing and advertising, her insights on human agency, and the importance of proactivity in leadership. She discusses her transition from a secure job to entrepreneurship, the challenges of self-publishing, and her strategies for marketing her book and consultancy. The conversation highlights the intersection of coaching and mentoring, and the realities of navigating a new business landscape. In this episode, we discuss: The definition of "work agency" and how it differs from emotional intelligence. Why Lori chose a unique "self-publishing" path to keep control of her data and marketing. The power of combining formal coaching with high-level mentoring. Navigating the "terrifying" but rewarding transition from employee to business owner. How to fight through the "muck" of a reactive environment to become proactive. Resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase Lori’s book, The Agency Within Us: https://www.cultivagency.com Lori Bartle’s Website: https://www.cultiveagency.com International Coaching Federation (ICF): https://coachingfederation.org IngramSpark (Self-publishing platform): https://www.ingramspark.com If this episode resonated with you or someone you know, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with those who might need to hear Lori Bartle's story. For more resources to help you write and market your book, visit kellyschuknecht.com.