I’m Booked with April Eichhorn

This episode of "I’m Booked" with April O’Leary is a must-listen for anyone seeking to unlock the potential of team dynamics and personal energy! We are thrilled to welcome Nathaniel John Goetz, author of “The Wonders of You: Understanding Your Unique Energy” and founder of PeopleLogics.

In "The Wonders of You", Nathaniel illuminates the contrasting energies of 'Starters' and 'Finishers'. While Starters are characterized as visionaries, big-picture thinkers, and fast-paced leaders, Finishers are detail-oriented, deliberate decision-makers, and impeccable project executors. Understanding and appreciating these inherent abilities is vital for fostering synergy in personal and professional settings.

In this engaging conversation, Nathaniel explores:

✅The defining traits of Starters and Finishers.
✅How these energies can complement each other in teamwork and collaboration.
✅The common frustrations that arise between Starters and Finishers, and strategies for mitigating them.
✅Real-life examples and case studies that bring these concepts to life.
✅The vision behind PeopleLogics and how it integrates these ideas to improve human relations.
April and Nathaniel also discuss how individuals can harness their unique energy to maximize productivity and create a harmonious working environment. They delve into actionable strategies for individuals and leaders to leverage the strengths of both Starters and Finishers effectively.

This episode is a goldmine for entrepreneurs, team leaders, and anyone interested in understanding human dynamics and maximizing collective strengths for success.

📘 “The Wonders of You: Understanding Your Unique Energy” is available at bookstores and online retailers. Learn more about PeopleLogics at peoplelogics.com. For more about becoming an author visit https://olearypublishing.com/ and take the Author Adventure Quiz.

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In this enthralling episode of 'I’m Booked,' host April O’Leary welcomes David Hayward, widely known as the @nakedpastor, a prolific writer, artist, and advocate for spiritual independence. Hayward, a former pastor, has an evocative story to share about his journey away from institutional religion and his pursuit to spread a message of unity and love, which he believes mirrors the core teachings of Jesus.

The episode commences with April diving into David’s background, exploring his early years, and the experiences that led him to become a pastor. The conversation takes a turning point as David elucidates the reasons behind leaving the church. His candid narration reveals how he grappled with dogmas that, to him, felt incongruent with his deep-rooted understanding of love, compassion, and acceptance.

As they dive deeper, Hayward talks about the inception of the 'Naked Pastor' persona. He explains how he began to use art, satire, and humor through his cartoons and writings to share his thoughts on spirituality, religious institutions, and societal issues. April and David engage in a lively discussion on the therapeutic and liberating aspects of art.

Whether you’re religious, spiritual, or neither, this episode of ‘I’m Booked’ with David Hayward is bound to resonate with you on some level, as it calls for reflection, understanding, and the acceptance of love as a unifying force. To connect with David online visit https://nakedpastor.com/. For more about becoming an author and sharing your voice with the world visit https://olearypublishing.com/ and take the Author Adventure Quiz.

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In this captivating episode, Guest Host Jim O'Leary delves into the life and literary career of April O'Leary. From her childhood love of reading to her teenage experiences, they explore the books that shaped her writing journey. With personal insights and philosophy, April shares how she founded O'Leary Publishing and continues to keep the spark alive. The interview includes mentions of authors Winston Williams and Kendra Petty and offers encouragement to budding writers to embark on their author adventure. Check out www.olearypublishing.com for a free author adventure map!

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How did first-time co-authors Michael Frino and Katie Desiderio get a traditional publishing contract and what are they doing now that The Beekeeper is in prelaunch? In this episode we discuss the shift from publishing for academic journals to striking a publishing deal and the value of reverse engineering the publishing and writing process, thinking through the reader niche and pitch, and leveraging your network, even before finishing a manuscript. As seasoned academic writers, Michael and Katie had to learn a whole new skill set and are bringing a beginners mind to their work as they navigate the book marketing world. Their commitment to showing up and trying new things is what has opened many exciting doors as they navigated their publishing path. The Beekeeper delivers simple yet profound lessons on leadership that will delight readers, young and old. For more on The Beekeeper and to preorder the book visit https://leadershipfables.com/. To start your publishing journey with us visit http://olearypublishing.com/ where we can help you create your book from idea to finished manuscript and create your book marketing journey too.

The Beekeeper: Pollinating Your Organization for Transformative Growth

Catherine had just celebrated her 43rd birthday on May 20th. Her dream of owning and running a thriving company was coming true. Essentially Proximal's essential oil line was becoming a major success, and her company was in growth mode. As a female business owner, she was doing her best to promote positive culture at work and retain talent. Her goal was to build a diverse high-performing and inclusive leadership team, but her leadership team was struggling to put people first and live the mission and values of the company. She had to make some serious changes to ensure the future success of the company. She decided to take some time over the summer to re-charge with her family.

When the family arrived at H. Ives Family Farms, Catherine quickly realized that the farm was much more than just a family vacation. It was where she learned to become The Beekeeper, enabling her to transform the culture at Essentially Proximal. The story brings to life the world of a Beekeeper and how understanding bees’ role in the growth of all things around us has transferable knowledge for anyone wanting to effectively lead. Families, organizations, and farms need more Beekeepers, and this book is the catalyst to becoming one.

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Devon Taylor joins us on this episode to talk about the creative process of writing and publishing his first children’s chapter book. His unique story combines, transformational, connecting and creative energy to bind his family together as they created the characters and storyline for this book. Be sure to check out his website at www.devontaylorauthor.com where you can get signed copies of the book plus merchandise to support any children you know who are going through hard things and need to find their inner power. Devon will be at our Booked Naples event in Naples, Florida on March 17, 2023 at the Norris Center. Be sure to get your tickets at www.olearypublishing.com/bookednaples. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Author, Don Fedor took 10 years to write his book The Ultimate Quest. But when he brought his manuscript to us at O’Leary Publishing, it took another two years for him to finalize it into the amazing work at his today. His book launched on February 21, 2023. In this episode, Heather, Desrocher, our head editor, and Don talk about the process of developing his manuscript and how, with a team, he was able to create something even better than he initially thought possible. He will be speaking at our Booked Naples event on March 17, 2023 at the Norris Center in Naples, Florida. Please join us there and meet him in person and get a signed copy of his book. For ticketing information visit www.olearypublishing.com/bookednaples.

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On this podcast, we talk about all things related to Writing and Publishing, and today we are excited to host Jori Hannah of Torchflame Books. We talk about all kinds of publishing tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your publishing and book selling experience. We are rooting for you! For more about Jori connect with her at www.torchflamebooks.com.

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Life can bring tragedy without warning. This is a story of Paige Knechtly, who was hit by a car as a pedestrian and suffered a traumatic brain injury. Her mother Roberta helped her through many sleepless nights and painful recovery periods, and together they share their story of hope and inspiration with you that no matter what life brings you you can get through it with faith, perseverance and patience. Their story will inspire you and you will love them as much as we do. Be sure to order and autographed copy of their book She Looks Fine at www.shelooksfinebook.com.

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If you have ever wanted to establish yourself as an expert in your field, then you should talk to Anna David. She is the founder of Legacy Launchpad publishing and joins us today to talk about everything from publishing to creating expert status and having fun along the way. We’re sure you’ll enjoy this episode and be sure to check her out online at www.legacylaunchpadpub.com and for more about how we can help you publish a book that can change your life and the world visit us at www.olearypublishing.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

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In this episode, April talks with Dr. Angela E. Lauria about how she teaches aspiring authors to write a good book with a simple process. They also discuss the nuances of publishing and becoming a known author.

Here are some of the questions they discuss:

Should you self-publish or find an agent and get a traditional publisher?
How can you write a book quickly and guarantee the book is actually good?
What are some of the most advanced strategies for using a book to a business?
Why do some people take years or decades to write a book and how can it be done faster without compromising quality?
What is the biggest mistake that first-time authors make while trying to a book done?
There are so many experts on writing a book, what's different about your message?

Dr. Angela E. Lauria is the founder of The Author Incubator and creator of the Difference Process for writing a book that matters. In 2018, The Author Incubator was ranked #275 on the Inc. 500 fastest-growing companies and #60 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Entrepreneur 360. Dr. Angela won the Stevie Award’s Coach/Mentor of the Year Award and her program, The Author’s Way, was named Coaching Program of the Year and she was named by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the top 10 most inspiring entrepreneurs to watch – one of only 2 women on the list.

For more about Dr. Angela visit www.TheAuthorIncubator.com. To learn more about your options for getting a book published download our free guide The Influencer’s Path to Successful Publishing at www.olearypublishing.com. We look forward to working with you.

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