Intelligent Think

Welcome to Intelligent Think, the podcast in which we explore what makes ideas great, how we can make our thinking better, and why it’s so important to share your ideas with the world.

In this episode, Verity chats with Parchelle Osumaré, founder of The Author’s Leverage, about how experts can take their knowledge further and create learning assets that have real impact. They dive into:

* Parchelle’s journey from high school maths teacher to learning producer and entrepreneur.

* Why traditional online courses often fall flat – and what to create instead (think digital workbooks, audio learning, and more).

* The key ingredients of meaningful learning: spark, stickiness, personalization, wins, and community.

* How thought leaders can align their ideas, strategy, and self-knowledge to make a bigger difference in the world.

We couldn’t create this podcast on our own (no really, we couldn’t!), so massive thanks to:

* Geoff Ong (theme music: Massachusetts Avenue, published by Songbroker)

* Our team at Intelligent Ink

* And you, for listening!

Welcome to Intelligent Think, the podcast in which we explore what makes ideas great, how we can make our thinking better, and why it’s so important to share your ideas with the world.

In this episode, Christina and Verity chat with the rest of the Intelligent Ink team about where AI fits (and doesn’t fit) in the book-writing process and beyond. Together, they explore:

* How their perspectives on AI have shifted since their first discussion, including rising pushback against AI-generated content.

* Why human creativity, strategy, and perspective can’t be replaced – even when AI is useful for organising or tidying information.

* The psychological trap of getting positive reinforcement from AI and unbiased, fresh eyes are still essential.

* Ways AI might help with editing, publishing, and marketing books – without replacing human creativity.

We couldn’t create this podcast on our own (no really, we couldn’t!), so massive thanks to:

* Geoff Ong (theme music: Massachusetts Avenue, published by Songbroker)

* Our team at Intelligent Ink

* And you, for listening!

Welcome to Intelligent Think, the podcast in which we explore what makes ideas great, how we can make our thinking better, and why it’s so important to share your ideas with the world.

In this episode, Christina and Verity chat with the whole Intelligent Ink team – Elsa Klein and Dave Taylor – about AI in book creation. Together, they explore:

* The opportunities and risks of using AI across different stages of the book-writing journey – from ideation and planning to editing and publishing.

* Real-world examples of when AI helped authors (and when it really didn’t).

* Why the human element, the author’s voice, and the journey of writing matter more than shortcuts.

* The team’s idea for a “dos and don’ts” matrix to guide authors on smart AI use.

We couldn’t create this podcast on our own (no really, we couldn’t!), so massive thanks to:

* Geoff Ong (theme music: Massachusetts Avenue, published by Songbroker)

* Our team at Intelligent Ink

* And you, for listening!

Welcome to Intelligent Think, the podcast in which we explore what makes ideas great, how we can make our thinking better, and why it’s so important to share your ideas with the world.

In this episode, Christina and Verity chat about:

* Why the process of writing a book is often more valuable than the final product

* How rushing to outcomes (especially with AI) can strip away the richness of learning and growth

* What authors gain – personally, professionally, and intellectually – by embracing the long game

* The hidden business benefits of codifying your thinking through a robust writing process

We couldn’t create this podcast on our own (no really, we couldn’t!), so massive thanks to:

Lochana Media (video production)

Geoff Ong (theme music: Massachusetts Avenue, published by Songbroker)

Our team at Intelligent Ink

And you, for listening!

Welcome to Intelligent Think, the podcast in which we explore what makes ideas great, how we can make our thinking better, and why it’s so important to share your ideas with the world.

In this episode, Verity chats with Megan Dougherty, the co-founder of One Stone Creative, a podcast production agency specializing in white-label podcast production and network development. We cover:

* How you can decide whether a podcast is the right move for your thought leadership

* How podcasts act as a thinking tool to evolve your ideas or build on your expertise (and where that ties into books)

* The ways Megan has seen authors and thought leaders use their podcasts effectively

* The biggest mistakes Megan sees people make when it comes to their podcasts

Valuable free content from Megan:

State of Business Podcasting Report 2024 - Deep dive research into the trends and best practices of the top 100 Business Podcasts.

Podcast Impact Assessment - Find out if you can create more time, opportunities and profit with your podcast - or if you’re already maxed out.

Will a Podcast Work For Your Business? - Find out if a podcast is a good strategy for your business, before you record.

And don’t forget to check out Verity’s episode on Megan’s podcast, the Business Podcast Spotlight (where we talk about this very podcast!)

We couldn’t create this podcast on our own (no really, we couldn’t!), so massive thanks to:

* Geoff Ong (theme music: Massachusetts Avenue, published by Songbroker)

* Our team at Intelligent Ink

* And you, for listening!

Welcome to Intelligent Think, the podcast in which we explore what makes ideas great, how we can make our thinking better, and why it’s so important to share your ideas with the world.

In this episode, Christina and Verity chat about:

* The thing most people think they need to write a book that actually isn’t necessarily;

* The transferrable skills and experience that will aid you when writing your book;

* How you can leverage other people’s strengths to get you to the finish line; and

* Why self-awareness is so vital as you embark on this project.

We couldn’t create this podcast on our own (no really, we couldn’t!), so massive thanks to:

Lochana Media (video production)

Geoff Ong (theme music: Massachusetts Avenue, published by Songbroker)

Our team at Intelligent Ink

And you, for listening!

Welcome to Intelligent Think, the podcast in which we explore what makes ideas great, how we can make our thinking better, and why it’s so important to share your ideas with the world.

In this episode, Verity chats with Deb King about:

* The story behind Coach Training Campus: Deb shares her journey from early coaching training to founding a global community with her business partner, Gabby.

* The power of thinking partners: We look at how collaboration and diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes, and why being “like-hearted” is more important than being “like-minded”.

* The Coaches Results Express model: Deb explains how they use color-coded “zones” to help coaches fast-track their success and create signature offerings.

* AI and unique human intelligence: Deb discusses the role of AI in coaching, stressing that coaches should first uncover and own their unique expertise before leveraging AI as a tool to streamline and enhance their work, rather than relying on it to generate content or ideas.

To access Deb’s special gift just for Intelligent Think listeners, visit:

https://www.coachtrainingcampus.com/think/

We couldn’t create this podcast on our own (no really, we couldn’t!), so massive thanks to:

Geoff Ong (theme music: Massachusetts Avenue, published by Songbroker)

Our team at Intelligent Ink

And you, for listening!

Welcome to Intelligent Think, the podcast in which we explore what makes ideas great, how we can make our thinking better, and why it’s so important to share your ideas with the world.

In this episode, Christina and Verity chat about ideal plans - and what to do when Plan A just isn’t working. We cover:

* The current economic environment, and how it’s impacting our business and our clients;

* The shifts you need to make to still stay on track even when things feel hard;

* Why it’s important to still keep working on long-term projects like your book even when times are tough; and

* How to stay positive and keep moving forward.

We couldn’t create this podcast on our own (no really, we couldn’t!), so massive thanks to:

Lochana Media (video production)

Geoff Ong (theme music: Massachusetts Avenue, published by Songbroker)

Our team at Intelligent Ink

And you, for listening!

Welcome to Intelligent Think, the podcast in which we explore what makes ideas great, how we can make our thinking better, and why it’s so important to share your ideas with the world.

In this episode, Verity chats with book launch expert Robbie Samuels about his experience publishing and promoting his three books, and how he's built a whole business around helping people tap into the power of reviews when launching their books.

We covered:

* His book journeys, and what he learned from each new book

* The approach he takes to book marketing and why he thinks reviews are so important

* How he's feeling about launching his FOURTH book, “LAUNCH Your Book! An Entrepreneur's Guide to Reviews That Drive Revenue"

* And the pressure he's feeling to get lots of reviews given what it's about!

Join Robbie’s launch team for his new book, “LAUNCH Your Book! An Entrepreneur's Guide to Reviews That Drive Revenue", to experience his launch strategies in real time and get access to the Kindle book for just 99 cents: http://www.robbiesamuels.com/launchteam

Robbie also offers a complimentary 30-minute book launch brainstorming session (everyone is welcome to take advantage of this whether they are just getting started with their book, are ready to publish, or already published): www.BookLaunchBrainstorm.com

Experts ready to help entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of writing, editing, publishing, and marketing their business books. Plus free virtual networking events and other resources: http://www.BizBookPubHub.com

Or connect with Robbie here:

* https://www.robbiesamuels.com

* http://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiesamuels

* http://www.facebook.com/robbiesamuels

* http://www.instagram.com/robbiesamuels

We couldn’t create this podcast on our own (no really, we couldn’t!), so massive thanks to:

* Geoff Ong (theme music: Massachusetts Avenue, published by Songbroker)

* Our team at Intelligent Ink

* And you, for listening!

Welcome to Intelligent Think, the podcast in which we explore what makes ideas great, how we can make our thinking better, and why it’s so important to share your ideas with the world.

In this episode, Christina and Verity chat about:

* What makes an idea good – and whether there’s really a way to know or not;

* How to know if an idea is worth turning into a book (hint: you can find out using our free resource The Book Topic Test; and

* How you can test out your ideas BEFORE you invest lots of time and effort into them.

We couldn’t create this podcast on our own (no really, we couldn’t!), so massive thanks to:

Lochana Media (video production)

Geoff Ong (theme music: Massachusetts Avenue, published by Songbroker)

Our team at Intelligent Ink

And you, for listening!