“Be the leader you wish you had.”
– Simon Sinek

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When I found this quote, I laughed.  During my 20 years in corporate, I only had one boss I respected and trusted.  I find that sad when I had over 10 people I reported to during those two decades. 

I have learned that charisma is not necessary to be an effective leader. What truly matters is your ability to inspire hope, instill confidence, and demonstrate a clear vision for overcoming obstacles. That’s exactly what that one boss did for me and our executive team.

Join us as we explore practical strategies and personal insights to help you develop and enhance these critical leadership skills.

About Katya Hughes:
Katya is the Founder and CEO of Inflection Point Studio. She is a thought leader in business operations with nearly 20 years of senior leadership experience in high-pressure industries like aerospace and defense. She has held senior leadership roles in established companies such as Honeywell Aerospace and Northrop Grumman, as well as startup organizations like GOGO Wi-Fi and Virgin Galactic. 

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Website:   www.inflectionpointstudio.com
Free guide on Organizational Alignment: www.InflectionPointStudio.com/training

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“Great things are done by a series of small things done together” – Vincent van Gogh 

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In other words, we must create a system of small tasks and habits and string them together to achieve sustainable results quickly. 

What sales system do you use, if you have one at all?

I just had a conversation with someone about sales from a mindset perspective.  No judgment: salespeople face an inner game, and our mindset or inner dialog can be a catalyst or a log jam for sales success.

So, in addition to mindset, all salespeople need to create a tangible, duplicatable sales system that can be taught and repeated so we can better predict sales results, our return on time, and money spent on sales activities.

About Connie Whitman:
Known for her high-energy, passionate, heart-centered, and enthusiastic approach to sales, teaching, and coaching, Connie Whitman has been the CEO of Changing the Sales Game for 25+ years, helping business owners, leaders, and sales teams build powerhouse organizations.

Connie is a four-time #1 International Best-Selling author, including her book ESP (Easy Sales Process): 7-Steps to Sales Success, speaker, and podcast host.  Her inspired teaching, transformational tools, and content ensure business owners and salespeople grow their revenue streams through enhanced communication skills.

She is thrilled to share inspiring content on her international podcasts “Changing the Sales Game” and “Enlightenment of Change.”

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The Author

Adrian Winney is an award-winning author from Scotland in the UK. He was born in Lowestoft in England and has been married to his wife Maggie for more years than he cares to recall. The story of Tosher was in Adrian’s head for some considerable time and it was his wife who finally persuaded him to put pen to paper and publish all those ideas that had been floating in his head. Adrian’s life like so many people’s lives has been a life of contrast, he spent thirteen years in the Royal Air Force working in avionics both in the UK and Germany. In addition to his career in the Royal Air Force he worked in the Gas and Oil Industry for over twenty-five years which took him all over Europe and eventually onto the Nort Sea Rigs. Life on the platform rigs can be challenging at the best of times as the weather conditions in the North Sea can be perilous. However, after an industrious career complex medical issue imposed a more subdued lifestyle on Adrian, these changes profoundly affected both his physical and mental health. Adapting to new circumstances has come with difficult choices, some good, some bad but one of the better ones was writing, especially in the genres he loves best, them being, historical, adventure and science fiction which are prevalent in this first book of his, so let’s turn to the book.

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The Book

When you open this book, you’ll discover twenty-three chapters brimming with history, adventure and fascination. The story is set in the eighteen hundreds in London in the Uk and tells the story of Tosh and Jack Tanner’s lives around the sewers beneath the streets of London. At that time working in the sewers was dangerous and at times violent, you needed to know whom you good trust to survive. Tosh is a foundling who Jack Tanner takes under his wings, their life is far from easy, yet Jack manages to instil in Tosh a means of survival by whatever means. From a foundling to a streetwise young man Tosh cleverly engineers a path for himself, but that path is littered with tragedy, strife and mistrust, coupled with a degree of rightful revenge undertaken with brutal tactics. Can revenge ever be justified by rightful means in a person’s mind? Tosh seems to think so but would you the reader agree with Tosh’s actions – You need to read the story to formulate your own viewpoints on how Tosh conducts himself throughout this whole gripping sequence of events – Hmm…is all I say. The cast of characters blend well together and compliment the overall tale, which I must admit has been well composed to make a real page-turning narrative. It’s certainly worth a read. 

Enjoy! I did.

Awards

Certificate of Award
This Outstanding Creator Award is Proudly Presented to Adrian Winney for ‘Tosher’
Best Fiction Book of Fall 2022 (Honourable Mention) Fantasy (3RD -Place), Action & Adventure (2nd-Place), Teen/YA (3rd Place). Best Character (Honourable Mention) Best Supporting Character (Winner)

Podcast Info

This podcast is available to listen to on all major podcast platforms search Talking Books hosted by J T Crowley. The video is available on YouTube search Talking Books hosted by J T Crowley and now on Roku and Amazon Fire Stick streaming devices. Download the Experts and Authors app on your Roku or Amazon Firestick device or visit: www.Expertsandauthors.tv online and click Talking Books Show.

Thank you, Adrian, for giving me the wonderful opportunity of interviewing you about your stunning book Tosher. I wish you every success with it.

I love the Bronx
It’s people, I love
I’ve no problem waking up
To go to the Bronx, to the people, I love

The forgotten borough
The smallest borrow
Where, President Jimmy Carter
Flew October 5, 1977 to the S. Bronx

There was no gun shots
There was no one shot
There people with love
Give me a drink or two, have no money to spare!

As all shouted out
Give us money!
We want jobs!
Out of his limousine, there unmanned homes

Abandoned buildings, cracked homes
Burned to the ground homes
President motorcade
Rubbles-strewn burned out homes without hopes

Mr. Carter
Came with water
Came to NYC
U.N. General Assembly

On that date
He was not scared
To face the poorest of South Bronx
He knew, he can understand a poor man

He a democrat of his days
The despair of a broken neighborhood
Can he make it rise?
It takes a man with a vision to rise it like the sun

He died Dec 29, 2024
Does anyone in the Bronx?
Remembered Carter? The test of his heroic
Effort to stand next 2crimes

S. Bronx gets a bad vibe
There’s the faith of every man
Because, it’s the Bronx
Doesn’t mean, they bad people

They all have same need and wants
Just like everyone else
What the difference
Them and all?

The changes and opportunities
The very few are born
Some have to fight, yea some have to fight
While others have fought too hard …

Their desire tonight gone
Their first black like stone
They tried too hard
Now, their hearts made of stones

Mr. Carter looked all around
He saw their pain
He listened to their faith
With fortitude and all …

Minerva A. Garcia, your Poet

The Author

Molly Arbuthnott is a teacher, editor and academic from Perthshire in Scotland. She is passionate about the promotion of children’s literature. With a solid understanding of literature and the ability to read, she believes you can take on the world.

She uses her experiences from life as inspiration for her writing. Teaming up with four fantastic illustrators has helped her to breathe life into the stories. Each story is loosely based on family or friends who have been important in her life whilst also trying to tell stories in an honest and gentle way, singing praise to the things we must celebrate in our world. Teaching children to look out for others, work as a team and not be afraid of doing the right thing that is important. Such lessons might then filter through and be reflected in the way we live in the magical world around us.

Each book teams up with the charity which is associated with the theme of the book in some way. Part of the profits from the book sales are then donated to the designated charities.

Possessing an affinity for the world of books, Molly often finds herself at bookstores, libraries, schools and book festivals throughout the UK, sharing interactive and engaging writing and storytelling workshops. Her, podcast ‘My Favourite Books,’ engages both young and not so young to chat about common book interests.

Molly is keen to ensure young minds through smart innovation see nature in its most natural format and once they have seen that natural beauty the world has to offer, then right from an early age they will start to understand how important it is to protect earth’s delicate balance, plus respect and appreciate it more. Some of her books open this burning emotion of hers to young kids to explore and contemplate.

The world of academia Is at the heart and soul of this young Scottish woman’s life, she has taught in Italy, Africa as well as the UK. Molly has several degrees from prestigious universities like St Andrew’s in Scotland and Cambridge in England, she’s recently completed a M.Ed. in Children’s Literature from Glasgow University.

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The Books

Eddie the Duckling

This is the latest children’s book Molly has put out and as the title alludes to it’s all about an extraordinary duckling called Eddie. Eddie has different characteristics to him which puts him aside from his other brothers and sisters in the brood, for a start he didn’t have the lightening bolt of brown courage that every duck had encrusted on their heads. Eddie struggled to keep up with his siblings in a whole host of mannerisms particularly being courageous, however an encounter with a ferocious hawk changed matters considerably as suddenly in his panic he began to produce in conjunction with his feathers a beautiful musical tone. All the other animals around the pond were taken aback with Eddie’s musical performance even the hawk was put off his stride. Eddie’s musical escapade had saved not only his family but all the other animals nearby from a predatory attack. The illustrations that accompany the story are bright, vivid and bold and enhance the storyline wonderfully. I love the animals playing the various musical instruments especially the beaver playing the grand piano. Clearly Eddie has found his forte.

Well done Molly on delivering another amazing story backed up with imaginary illustrations.

A story about never giving up for things always turn out all right in the end.

Peanut the Hamster

Paul is a writer; a famous writer and Peanut is a hamster. A Strange combination you might think, but they help each other out, the perfect symbiotic partnership.

Paul writes stories and Peanut provides the inspiration. Life steams along as they travel together on the sleeper train. Then, one day. Peanut goes missing and, with him, all of Paul’s story ideas.

All that Paul is left with is an old peanut. A reminder of the life he once had, but fate had other plans in store.

A story about faith, hope and never giving up.
You never know what’s around the corner!

Oscar the London Cat
One of the Oscar and Friends Series

Oscar is an adventurous Siamese cat whose curiosity can at times get him into all sorts of entanglements. In this book Oscar and Mercy, his close companion who accompanies him on several exciting exploits throughout the series find themselves caught up in changing of the guard routines in London, a far cry from their lives on the ferry boat back home in Scotland. Oscar and Mercy’s decision to curl-up for the night in Captain James’ Bearskin hat brings them to London. Read the story of how the two cats lead the Queen’s Guard and meet the Queen. A great story that captures the long and proud military tradition that is the Queen’s Guard. The illustrations wonderfully enrich the story. 

Other Books by the Author
Oscar the Italian Cat
Oscar the Ferry Cat
Oscar the Hebridean Cat
George and the Steam Museum
Simon the Sloth
Conrad the Spider
Athena the Cheetah
David the Pizzly Bear
Angus the Robin

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Webpage: www.mollyarbuthnott.co.uk
Instagram: www.instagram.com/molly_arbuthnott_books
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mollyarbuthnottbooks
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/molly-arbuthnott-8b528764

Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/mollyarbuthnott@mollyarbuthnott search Molly Arbuthnott
Wiitia: www.wikitia/mollyarbuthnott.com
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The Podcast Information

This podcast is available to listen to on all major social podcast platforms search Talking Books hosted by J T Crowley. The video is available on YouTube search Talking Books hosted by J T Crowley, and now on Roku and Amazon Fire Stick streaming devices. Download the Experts and Authors app on your television or visit: www.Expertsandauthors.tv online and click TALKING BOOKS.

Molly, I wish you all the best in your new adventures and once again thank you for giving me another interview to talk about your fabulous children’s series ‘Oscar and Friends.’ Plus Eddie and Peanut.

Originally Published December 10, 2020. Let’s revisit an inspiring conversation with James Miller, producer of Lifeology. James shares his insights on achieving balance and fulfillment in personal, professional, and spiritual life. He emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and developing a mindset that allows us to create the best version of ourselves. Join us as James explores his ‘golden pearls’ of wisdom and offers practical tips for living a more fantastic and intentional life.

James Miller is the executive producer and host of the nationally broadcasted and syndicated radio show: James Miller Lifeology®. James is a licensed psychotherapist and piano composer who has been in the mental health field for over 20 years. After 14 years in private practice, James left his successful practice in the Washington, DC area and created James Miller Lifeology® where he globally helps people simplify and transform their spirit, mind, and body.

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Sanar Alixandyr is an Empowerment Coach with a degree in education and a diverse background spanning education, entertainment, and holistic healing. Over the past thirty years she has supported herself as a professional musician, director, composer, teacher, and actress. Her journey took a transformative turn when she embarked on the path of healing herself from PTSD, and overcoming depression, suicidal thoughts, and eating disorders. This experience led her to create “BEAUTIFUL!”, which is an acclaimed one-woman musical-drama that documents her own healing journey. Sanar then turned her newly empowered focus to the Healing Arts. She became proficient in various cognitive, energetic, and holistic therapies, and her current focus is on ‘Quantum Field’ Energetic Transformation. It is her belief that this is the new wave in providing a “Quantum Leap” in personal healing and in manifestation power. Sanar’s passion is being of service to the greater vision of the transformation and evolution of women in the world. And toward that end, she offers her own story in her own very personal book, which is called Becoming Sanar – From Shadow to Light: A Journey of Self-Discovery. Sanar’s website is www.sanaralixandyr.com.

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Since a lot of the country is dealing with either snowstorms or heavy winds or both, the Crone talks about some some of the spellwork correspondences associated with these types of weather. She also shares a Freeze It Quick Spell a Witch can use when they need to take a break or step back from a situation for a bit to gain some manageability or perspective. It “freezes” the situation temporarily until you can deal with it. It isn’t intended to stop something permanently.

Clinical child psychologist, Dr. Erin Hambrick PhD, meets with Bryce Hamilton LSCSW, to discuss the impact of chronic illness in families. They talk about how sibling and parental relationships can be affected, how to cope with strains on relationships, missed developmental and educational opportunities and burnout.

Dr. Hambrick shares tips for dealing with burnout, staying consistent with boundaries and how to support and empower children through their diagnosis and understanding their illness.

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Dr. Hambrick, a Clinical Child Psychologist, is the owner of Delta Child Behavioral Health, LLC where she is a consultant and clinician in the area of trauma-responsive research, practice, and systems change. Formerly an Associate Professor at the University of Missouri – Kansas City in the School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences and the Director of Research for the ChildTrauma Academy, she has years of experience in child mental health research, editorship, teaching, consulting, federal and local advocacy, clinical practice, media psychology, and prevention endeavors. 

Dr. Hambrick believes that trauma-responsiveness requires a focus on equity and cultural competence and does not believe there is a line between mental and physical health. She is an avid tennis player and believes that play can develop discipline and inner peace. Dr. Hambrick received her Ph.D. in Clinical Child Psychology at the University of Kansas and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the Developmental Psychobiology Research Group at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She has written over 30 peer-reviewed publications in the fields of child trauma and school-based mental health and works to freely disseminate wisdom on best practices in the field of child mental health.

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“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” — Stephen R. Covey

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Omg, I love this quote. I see it frequently, where people take turns talking at each other, not with each other.  UGH, it makes me crazy. In my sales process, step 4 is Active listening. I gave it its own step because listening is the heart and soul of being good at sales.  In my model, I believe we should be listening 70% of the time, so a 70/30 split.  

Today, I’m so excited to explore the potent impact of language in sales and business as my guest, and I dive into how the words you choose can build trust, foster connection, or completely derail your conversations. Learn how to communicate with clarity, confidence, and authenticity to drive better results.

About Liz Wendling:
Liz is the founder of The Sales Clinic and Purposed-Powered Selling. Liz is driven by the mantra: It’s not WHAT you sell; it’s HOW you sell that matters. Liz understands the sales challenges professionals face when selling in today’s competitive environment.  She shows them how to make a profound difference in their sales approach, language, and process.

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