Creating Happy Writers

S3: Why Self-Help Books Don't Help - with Georgia Holleran

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Ever wondered why self-help books haven't quite delivered the transformation they promised? Or why, despite consuming endless personal development content, you still find yourself searching for answers? This month’s guest is here to help.

Georgia Holleran enjoys exploring what life is all about and helping others do the same. With a background in the arts, education and research, she has spent over thirty years exploring the effectiveness of various self-development approaches. Georgia's conclusions of what actually works were published in her book The Last Self-Help Book You'll Ever Need. 

Since its publication, Georgia spends her time supporting others to gain perspective and enjoy life as their own, authentic self. There are free resources always being added to on her website (link below) and she welcomes anyone to sign up to her monthly newsletter, or drop her a line.

During our fantastic conversation, we talk about:

  • Why Georgia believes there's a "deception" in the self-help industry and what prompted her to write a book challenging it
  • The fascinating triangle theory that explains why knowledge alone isn't enough for personal transformation
  • How understanding your "inner parts" could be the key to breaking through personal blocks
  • The story behind Georgia's intriguing concept of her "14 ladies" and how they've shaped her approach to self-development
  • A powerful perspective on why writing isn't just about the end product, but about the transformation of the writer
  • The surprising reason Georgia believes you need to understand yourself before you can help yourself

    • Georgia's refreshing take on personal development challenges conventional wisdom and offers a more nuanced approach to self-understanding. Our conversation offers some brilliant insights into why internal work matters more than external solutions.

    I hope you enjoy listening.

    Connect with Georgia and her book:
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      • Further resources from me
      • My book, ‘Dare to Write: How to Write a Nonfiction Book to Grow Your Business,’ is available now on Amazon or directly via my website.
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