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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 the edges of books by hand became a unique collector's edition, and what it teaches us about the value of things that deliberately do not scale How life reshaped Holger’s creative process, and the unexpected way AI became a tool for rebuilding the ability to write   People and Resources Mentioned To join this cohort of Coach Write90 go to https://coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90 The murder at Kendrick Manor by Jody Derby https://amzn.to/429cXxa People who Pivot by Helen ONeill https://amzn.to/429RcNI Authors Guild statement about model AI clause https://authorsguild.org/news/use-of-ai-in-publishing-and-new-model-contract-clause/ Prowriting Aid https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=15255 Shopify https://www.shopify.com/ Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/ Brandon Sanderson https://www.brandonsanderson.com/ Kevin Kelly a Thousand True Fans https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/   Connect with Holger Website: www.holgernilspohl.com Newsletter (with goodies attached!) www.holgernilspohl.com/email Social media: everywhere under holgernilspohl   Connect with Helen Website: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_write

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 your book is freshly launched or already out in the world The power of promotion stacking and the book promotion sites that can give your launch sales a real boost How paid advertising on Amazon and Facebook works, and why Amazon is the best place to start if you're new to it Why podcasts, in-person events and PR are still some of the most effective ways to raise your profile as an author and get your book noticed   Resources and people mentioned Join the next cohort of Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90 Publisher Rocket: https://publisherrocket.com/ Draft to Digital: https://draft2digital.com/ Barnes and Nobel: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/ David Gaughran: https://davidgaughran.com/best-promo-sites-books/ People Who Pivot by Helen ONeill: https://amzn.to/42qrkwT Connect with Helen Website: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen   

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 and preparing for difficult situations is something any coach can bring to their clients. What it's really like to publish across every route — traditional multinational, small press, academic, hybrid, and independent — and the honest trade-offs of each, from prestige and reach to creative freedom and royalty percentages. Why Iain's most lucrative book per month is a self-published PDF, and how independent publishing opens up possibilities. Iain's writing philosophy: never sit down in front of a blank page, always compose in your mind first, and follow the energy of what genuinely excites you — because that spirit comes through on every page.   Connect with Iain Website: https://iainmccormick.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iainmccormick Book: Frustration Inoculation: Eight Practical Steps from Struggle to Strength by Iain McCormick   Connect with Helen Free masterclass 1st May at midday: From coaching practitioner, to published author: https://coachwrite.co.uk/chapter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen/ Coach Write Reflections (free weekly newsletter): https://coachwrite.co.uk/reflections People Who Pivot: https://amzn.to/4dfSqh0     People and Resources Mentioned ProWritingAid https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=15255 Schema Coaching by Iain McCormick https://amzn.to/3QwUnw0 Donald Meichenbaum / Stress Inoculation Therapy https://www.donaldmeichenbaum.com/ Jeffrey Young / Schema Therapy Coaching Plain and Simple by Peter Szabo https://amzn.to/41YhgLq Cortex Journal https://www.scimagojr.com/journalsearch.php?q=14945&tip=sid On the Road by Jack Kerouac https://amzn.to/4t4BtLJ Fiverr https://www.fiverr.com/ Wispr (dictation tool) https://wisprflow.ai/ Coral Hart (AI author) https://coralhart.com/ The Bookseller https://www.thebookseller.com/ Cambridge University Press https://www.cambridge.org/ Society of Authors human authored certification https://humanauthored.co.uk/ Hachette https://www.hachette.co.uk/

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 for her writing. The rejection that sent Sue back to the drawing board, and how a single poem called Museum of a Life unlocked an entirely new way of thinking about what a poetry collection could be. What the curation process for a poetry collection actually looks like, from organising poems into themed galleries, to working with an editor in a Zoom room reading poems aloud, to the moment a handmade blue apple became a book cover. How Sue weaves poetry into her coaching practice, and why she believes that hearing your own thoughts out loud is at the heart of both disciplines. Sue's advice for coaches and aspiring poets who want to start writing: splurge first, find your tribe, and choose wise people to help you edit. (Brilliant!)   Connect with Sue: Website: https://suefinch.co.uk/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/suefinchcoachpoet YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@poetsuefinch Blue Sky: @suefinch.bsky.social X: @soopoftheday Podcast: https://suefinch.co.uk/singing-as-the-darkness-lifts-podcast/ Book: Welcome to the Museum of a Life: https://amzn.eu/d/03gMpUqT Connect with Helen: Free newsletter: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/reflections  Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90  People Who Pivot: https://amzn.to/4dfSqh0    People and Resources mentioned: Anna Saunders Cheltenham Poetry Festival https://cheltenhampoetryfestival.co.uk/meet-the-team/ Arvon:  https://www.arvon.org/  Queer writers for a brave new world https://www.queerlit.co.uk/products/queer-writing-for-a-brave-new-world  Black Eyes Publishing https://www.blackeyespublishinguk.co.uk/  Jason Conway cover designer https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonleeconway/ Josephine Lay – editor at Black Eyes Publishing In Good Company – Jo Hawkins and Zoe Hawkins https://www.igcompany.com/  The Table by Edip Cansever https://www.sharonsinger.ca/poem-of-the-week/table-by-edip-cansever  52 Write a Poem a Week. Start Now. Keep Going by Jo Bell https://amzn.to/4bEqanb  Gloucester Poetry Society https://www.thegloucestershirepoetrysociety.co.uk/  The Air Year by Caroline Bird https://amzn.eu/d/027OCLkj Simplifying Coaching by Claire Pedrick https://amzn.to/48cHJIy The Human Behind the Coach by Claire Pedrick https://amzn.to/4uWmVPj  The Coaches Inn Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/3LLZFrIkNrtUDLdukZe8iX Dream More by Dolly Parton https://amzn.to/4vf2sFV Nebula Awards https://nebulas.sfwa.org/about-the-nebulas/how-to-participate-rules/

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 effective at removing the internal blocks that stop coaches and entrepreneurs from taking action How Claire simplified the writing and publishing process to get her words into the world quickly and affordably How she uses her books strategically as lead magnets and as part of a “shock and awe” welcome package for new clients Why overcomplicating your publishing journey is often a protection mechanism in disguise — and the simple question to ask yourself to cut through it   Connect with Helen Website: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen  Join the next cohort of Coach Write 90 starting 20th May 2026: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90 Books: https://amzn.to/3MPS2Lq     Connect with Claire Website: https://claireturnereft.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claireturnereftuk/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@claireturner-eft886 Email: [email protected] Books: How to Tap Into Your Happy: https://amzn.to/3P2FDEJ Tapping Scripts for Entrepreneurs: https://amzn.to/3P2FDEJ   People and resources mentioned Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90 Prowriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=15255 Brad Yates: https://www.youtube.com/@tapwithbrad Louise Hay: https://www.louisehay.com/ Fivvr: https://www.fiverr.com/ KDP: https://kdp.amazon.com/ Molecules of Emotion by Candace B. Pert, Ph.D. https://amzn.to/4blN2WV Terry Pratchett: https://amzn.to/3P3B9O8

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 that made the collaboration work: who holds the final say, how to preserve a consistent voice, and why mutual accountability is one of the most powerful writing tools available What the traditional publishing proposal process really involves, and why coaches with research or academic work behind them still have significant work to do to reach publication Why evaluating organisations internal coaching programme isn't optional, and why ROI is such an important metric. The value of having a dedicated writing space, wherever that might be (although trendy parts of London are recommended!)   Connect with Helen: Website: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen  Join the no commitment wait list for the next cohort of Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90 Books: https://amzn.to/3MPS2Lq   Connect with Katharine: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharine-st-john-brooks-1a07b/ Book: https://amzn.to/4tZtbpb   People and Resources mentioned: https://vivalacoaching.com/ai-in-coaching-glossary/ Global Code of Ethics https://globalcodeofethics.org/ Carol Hart https://coralhart.com/coral-method/ coachwrite.co.uk/blog Insead training https://www.insead.edu/ Miles Downey https://mylesdowney.com/ CIPD https://www.cipd.org/uk/ Oxford School of Coaching and Mentoring (OCM) https://www.theocm.co.uk/educate/coaching-supervision/supervision-coaching-and-mentoring-certificate EMCC https://emccuk.org/ David Lane Personal Development Foundation https://www.pdf.network/ Julia Duncan https://the-dp.co.uk/our-team/julia-duncan/ Royal Overseas club https://rosl.org.uk/ Paul Herdman A Room of One’s Own Virginia Woolf https://amzn.to/400mcyw Cheshire Novel Prize https://cheshirenovelprize.com/

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 clarity, affirmation, and a sense of not being alone The nine ways coaches can use poetry with clients, plus a tenth use: reflective practice for the coach themselves Three poems read live from the collection, chosen for coaches and clients navigating overwhelm The reality of producing an anthology — the stakeholder management, the emotional demands of editing creative work, and the power of a clear vision to keep a collaboration on track Working with a partnership publisher and what that support made possible   Connect with Helen Website: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen    Connect with Ross: Website: https://www.poetryforcoaching.org Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/990933051982492 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-nichols-pcc-mba-535b4018/ Book: Poetry for Coaching https://amzn.to/4ai2AMk   People and resources mentioned The Dip by Seth Godin https://amzn.to/4ae8E8w    Rumi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumi Leisure by W.H, Davies https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leisure_(poem) His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman https://amzn.to/3OnWrpa Swatt Books https://swatt-books.co.uk/about/about-sam-pearce   *some of the links above are affiliate links

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 mentoring at Oxford Brookes University. She reveals the challenges and insights from transforming her doctoral research into an accessible, practitioner-focused book that serves both professionals in the field and academic programs. Key Topics Discussed: The unexpected path from thesis to published book and why it's not as straightforward as it seems How to unlearn an academic writing style and find your voice The usefulness and discomfort of feedback Choosing a book cover that represents the message within the book Why it's never the right time to write a book; and why you should do it anyway   Connect with Helen: Website: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen  Join the waitlist for Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90   Connect with Benita: Website: https://benitamayhead.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benita-mayhead-840ab95/  Book: https://amzn.to/4qT7Pb9

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 challenges of writing about personal trauma Her experience of being a writer with dyslexia Lessons learned from self publishing on Amazon How Wendy has transformed her book into an AI agent Ethics and being human in an AI agentic world   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   Connect with Wendy Website: https://wendykier.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendykier/ Book: https://amzn.to/4bCKPrX   Resources mentioned The Creative Penn Podcast https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2026/01/05/2026-trends-and-predictions-for-indie-authors-and-the-book-publishing-industry-with-joanna-penn/

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: Free weekly newsletter from Helen: https://www.helenoneillcoaching.com/signup Coach write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90 Coaching services: https://www.helenoneillcoaching.com/services   Connect with Helen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen  Instagram: @helenoneillcoaching   Connect with Kenny: Website: www.archerinspirations.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennyarcher-business-coach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inspirationsarcher Book: The Story Behind the Coach: https://amzn.to/4pkhmX2 *some of the links above are affiliate links

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/events/ 

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 publishing her first book with co-author Joy Harcup. From interviewing 50 board members to navigating the traditional publishing process with Routledge, Helen shares her insights into what it really takes to bring a book to life. In this episode, you'll discover: How to find and work successfully with a co-author, including simple but effective collaboration techniques What to expect when working with a traditional academic publisher The ‘ART’ framework developed for the book Why sometimes the simplest solutions are the most powerful How writing a book can deepen your coaching practice and reconnect you with foundational theory   People and resources mentioned: Coach Write 90 https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90 People Who Pivot by Helen ONeill: https://amzn.to/4oONVvW EMCC UK https://www.emccuk.org Coach Write Blog https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/blog The Power to Choose by Robbie Swale https://amzn.to/4991Rwc  Leaders quest https://www.leadersquest.org/  Helen’s co-author: Joy Harcup Routledge https://www.routledge.com/  The Work Revolution by Jonathan Males https://amzn.to/4pCpGm2  The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami https://amzn.to/3MXei5u  World of books https://www.worldofbooks.com/    Connect with Helen Hopper Website: https://www.hcubed.co.uk/ Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-hopper-h3/ Book: The Art and Psychology of Board Relationships:The Secret Life of Boards https://amzn.to/4acIFyB   Connect with Helen ONeill 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   *some of the links above are affiliate links    

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 the night moments of grief.’ We cover: The emotional journey of writing about grief while processing personal losses Co-authoring strategies and the importance of trust and care between writing partners Why they chose simplicity over academic complexity for their readers The decision not to market a grief book and letting it find its audience organically How community and collaboration can transform the solitary act of writing   People and resources mentioned: Join the next cohort of Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90 Joanna Lott https://joannalottcoaching.com/ The Coaching Crowd Summit https://youtu.be/SZIXOLFren4?si=5SP7PUJDr5FbBQmT EMCC UK https://www.emccuk.org/ Emily Powell https://www.emilypowellstudio.com/ Emily Powell Instagram: @emilypowellstudio   Connect with Carolyn Website: https://cccoachingltd.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-cowperthwaite-61747b141/ Instagram @cccoaching_ukltd Facebook @carolyn.cowperthwaite Book: The Grief Book https://amzn.to/4pvsNeQ

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 difference between traditional and independent publishing The importance of finding the right team to help publish your book How to market your book The debate about AI in coaching   Connect with Viv: Website: https://vivchittyassociates.co.uk/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viv-chitty-b938b912/ Book: Coaching for Optimal Energy: https://amzn.to/47GAARc    Connect with Helen Website: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk Website: https://www.helenoneillcoaching.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen  Instagram: @helenoneillcoaching Register for the free Coach Write workshop on 3rd or 4th December https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/workshop   Other books and resources mentioned: Hard Fork podcast https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/podcasts/characterais-teen-chatbot-crackdown-elon-musk-groks-wikipedia-48-hours-without-ai.html Joanna Lott https://joannalottcoaching.com/ Coaching Crowd Summit https://youtu.be/SZIXOLFren4?si=L0movGVC7b-IrVIL Seth Godin The Dip https://amzn.to/3K48O83 Joh Whitmore the GROW model (Coaching for Performance) https://amzn.to/47GCPUy Anne Schooler Meyler Campbell https://www.meylercampbell.com/our-people/anne-scoular/ The School of Coaching https://www.britishschoolofcoaching.com/ Miles Downey https://mylesdowney.com/ Tony Schwartz: On Form: Managing Energy, Not Time is the Key to High Performance, Health and Happiness https://amzn.to/3XubuPl Adrian Myers https://www.brookes.ac.uk/profiles/staff/adrian-myers Tatiana Batch-Grover https://instituteofcoaching.org/author/bachkirova-tatiana Deb Marcy https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbymarcy/ Ingram Spark https://www.ingramspark.com/ Amazon KDP https://kdp.amazon.com/ Oxford Brooks Coaching and Mentoring Conference https://www.brookes.ac.uk/ British Psychological Society  https://www.bps.org.uk/ Coaching Perspectives  https://www.associationforcoaching.com/general/custom.asp?page=CoachingPerspectiveP Coaching at Work https://www.coaching-at-work.com/ Coaching Supervision Academy https://www.coachingsupervisionacademy.com/ Association of Executive Coaches https://www.aoec.com/   *some of the links are affiliate links

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 combine fictional characters with real-life stories to strengthen a books message Insight into different publishing experiences How ideas percolate to become our books   Connect with Colin Website: https://everydayleader.co.uk LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-tapscott/ Facebook: fb.me/everydayleaderuk  Book: https://amzn.to/47stZtD   Connect with Helen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen  Secure a place at the free Coach Write workshops on Wednesday 3rd Dec or Thursday 4th December https://coachwrite.co.uk/workshop   People and resources mentioned: Patrick Lencioni Seth Godin Reedsy https://www.Reedsy.com EMCC UK https://www.emccuk.org/ Alliance of Independent Authors: https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/members/join?affid=10461  

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 approaches to finding writing time, from joining the 5am club to scheduling dedicated writing hours during the workday. She emphasises that you don't need to lock yourself away or decline social invitations—even 15 minutes of daily writing can lead to significant progress over time. The episode covers: Alternative writing routines Creating boundaries around your writing time, Leveraging accountability through community or public commitment, Choosing dedicated writing spaces And importantly, knowing when not to write.     Resources mentioned: To reserve your place at the next free Coach Write workshop running Wednesday 3rd December at midday GMT or Thursday 4th December at 6pm GMT go to https://wwwcoachwrite.co.uk/workshop   Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott https://amzn.to/4o2nymJ   Connect with Helen Website: https://www.helenoneillcoaching.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen  Register to join the waitlist for the next cohort of Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90   *Some of links above are affiliate links

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: How creating a regular writing habit compounds over time The entrepreneurial spirit that draws people towards independent publishing Overcoming perfectionism Building your publishing team Why writing a book needs to be more purposeful than a purely financial goal as part of a coaching business   Connect with Robbie: Website https://www.robbieswale.com Website https://www.thecoachsjourney.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbieswale/ Coaches journey flywheel https://www.thecoachsjourney.com/the-coaching-business-flywheel The 12 minute method series of books: https://geni.us/12minutemethodseries   Connect with Helen: Join the free masterclass Your Future of Work 2025 on Wednesday 5th November at midday GMT. Register at: https://www.helenoneillcoaching.com/fow25 Website: https://www.helenoneillcoaching.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen  Register to join the waitlist for the next cohort of Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90   People and resources mentioned: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield https://amzn.to/471uI3s Marshall Ganz writing framework https://dash.harvard.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/7312037d-c817-6bd4-e053-0100007fdf3b/content Seth Godin https://seths.blog/ Paul Valery https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/paul-valery David Gaughran https://davidgaughran.com/ Reedsy https://reedsy.com/ Jerico Writers https://jerichowriters.com/ Spiffing books https://spiffingbooks.com/ The Writers & Artist Yearbook https://amzn.to/3W0vwk0 Ann Lamott https://www.britannica.com/biography/Anne-Lamott Brandon Sanderson https://www.brandonsanderson.com/ Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert https://amzn.to/4oahS9L Nicholas Erik https://nicholaserik.com/ Ingram Spark https://www.ingramspark.com/   *Some of the links above are affiliate links

In this episode, Helen speaks with Sarah Manley, ICF accredited career coach for introverts and author of ‘The Quiet Catalyst: The introvert's guide to thriving in your career.’ Sarah shares how she learned to embrace her quiet strengths during a successful corporate career and how she transitioned to becoming a published author and launching her coaching practice both within the same year. Sarah offers honest insights about the writing process, going from a stack of Post-it notes to finished manuscript, and we discuss how to avoid the quick-fix promises in both the coaching and the publishing industries.   We cover: Making the leap from corporate life to coaching and authorship Finding creative inspiration through retreats and rest The power of quiet leadership and leveraging introverted strengths in the workplace Working with a hybrid publisher and navigating the publishing process The reality of post-publication marketing and building long-term book success Building community as an author and coach   Connect with Sarah: Book: The Quiet Catalyst: The introvert’s guide to thriving in your career https://amzn.to/47XfjmN LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmanleytqc Website: https://www.thequietcatalyst.com/   Connect with Helen: Website: https://www.helenoneillcoaching.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen  Register to join the next cohort of Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90 Book: The Murder at Kendrick Mannor writing as Jody Derby: https://amzn.to/47YLgLz    Books, people, and resources mentioned Quiet: the Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain https://amzn.to/3Kp2KXy Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot https://amzn.to/42NiGJx Claire Winter: https://clairewinter.com/ Optimus Coaching Academy https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/ The Published Expert https://published-expert.com/ Rethink Press https://rethinkpress.com/ Peter Mosley https://www.petemosley.com/ The Business Book Awards https://www.businessbookawards.co.uk/ Alliance of Independent Authors https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/members/join?affid=10461 EMCC https://emccuk.org/join-us/   (some of the links above are affiliate links)

In this episode of the Coach Write Podcast, host Helen O'Neill speaks with Dr. Katie Best, founder of Katie Best Associates and author of ‘The 10 Toughest Leadership Problems and How to Solve Them,’ published by Pan Macmillan. Katie shares how she went from yearning to write a book, to academic study, dabbling with fiction and then landing a traditional publishing deal with a major publisher. She provides invaluable insights into the traditional publishing process, including how she systematically approached finding an agent, and took a business approach to international rights negotiations. We cover: How to build time to write into your schedule Finding and choosing an agent What’s required to pitch traditional publishers The reality of the publishing timeline How referencing software can save time during editing   Connect with Katie: Website: https://www.katiebest.com Newsletter (Dear Katie - leadership agony aunt fortnightly newsletter): https://www.katiebest.com/dear-katie  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkatiebest Book: https://amzn.to/4mjrKNf   People and resources mentioned: The Writers and Artists Yearbook: https://amzn.to/4pl7XQ8   Curious Minds literary agency : https://curiousmindsagency.com Helen Coyle: https://www.helencoyle.com Endnote: https://endnote.co.uk/ Mendeley:  https://www.mendeley.com/reference-management/mendeley-cite   Connect with Helen: Website: https://www.helenoneillcoaching.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen   Register to join the next cohort of Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90   (some of the links above are affiliate links)  

In this episode of the Coach Write Podcast, Helen speaks with Paul Holbrook, founder of Diary Detox and author of "What Are You Doing? The Uncomfortable Truth About How You Waste Your Time at Work." Paul shares his journey from spending 20 years in change management in the City of London to creating his own coaching practice focused on helping leaders manage their time more effectively. After being told by his brand consultant that "there's a book in this," Paul began his writing journey, creating a book that serves both as a tool to help those he couldn't work with directly and as a powerful marketing asset for his business. We cover: The power of structure and how to leverage the skills you already have to make the writing process less overwhelming Why successful self-publishing requires professional support and how to build a publishing team The pros and cons of including your personal story in a business book The surprising power of gifting your book as a business development tool How accountability in the writing process can help keep you on track Why perfection is the enemy of done     Connect with Paul: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmichaelholbrook/  Paul's book: What are you doing? The uncomfortable truth about how you waste your time at work: https://amzn.to/41rfjY6 Website: https://www.paulholbrook.com/ Diary Detox: https://diarydetox.com/   People and resources mentioned Rachel Savage from Brand New Story: https://brandnewstoryhq.com   Claire Wood from Spurwing Creative: https://www.spurwingcreative.co.uk/ GarageBand (Apple only):  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/garageband/id408709785 The video Paul mentioned: https://youtu.be/VeHMtoOn6Lg?si=hJWergyheLQY0mO1 PDF converter https://calibre-ebook.com/   Connect with Helen Website: https://www.helenoneillcoaching.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen Register to join the next cohort of Coach Write 90: https://www/coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90 2026 Planner: Plan your Portfolio available on Amazon https://amzn.to/46ibuXU    (some of the links above are affiliate links)

In this inspiring conversation, Narinder Sheena shares her powerful journey from personal injury lawyer to full-time coach, revealing how her lived experience with chronic pain became the foundation for helping others heal. Discover how she transformed her daily pain tracking diary into a published book that's making a real difference in people's lives. We cover: • How to turn personal experience into compelling content that serves others • The importance of finding your writing community and accountability partners • Practical writing tips including the "vomit draft" approach and early morning writing routines • How to navigate the publishing landscape, including lessons learned from a difficult first publishing experience • Strategic ways to use AI as a writing partner without losing your authentic voice • Creative marketing approaches, from conferences to local wellness centres Connect with Narinder: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/narinder-sheenachronicpaincoach  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/narinder.sheena.3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/narindersheena/ Narinder’s book: From Pain to Power: https://amzn.to/3VQqu92 Website: https://www.mapcoach.co.uk/ People and resources mentioned: Shaa Wasmund https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaawasmund/ Ruth Kudki https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ Optimus Coaching Academy https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/ Reedsy https://reedsy.com/ Alliance of Independent Authors https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/members/join?affid=10461 Ingram Spark https://www.ingramspark.com/ Amazon KDP: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/ Books mentioned/ recommended Healing Back Pain: The Mind-body Connection, by John E Sarno https://amzn.to/47aLBdy Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle https://amzn.to/3J4oVBH The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann https://amzn.to/4lSZ4v4 All About Love by Bell hooks https://amzn.to/45ALczK Connect with Helen: https://www.helenoneillcoaching.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen Register to join the next cohort of Coach Write 90: https://www/coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90   (some of the links above are affiliate links)

Welcome to Coach Write, where we turn coaching expertise into published pages.  I'm Helen ONeill, portfolio career specialist, accredited future of work coach, and author. I'm on a mission to dispel the myths surrounding publishing and inspire more coaches to get their words into the world.  Join me as I sit down with the coaching industry's most inspiring authors as we discuss how they went from blank page to finished manuscript. Connect with Helen https://www.helenoneillcoaching.com/coachwrite  https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen/