#157 How to navigate the emotional journey of writing a book with Emily Gindlesparger

Emily Gindlesparger is the Head of Book Coaching at Scribe Media who over the last 12 months has been supporting me on and off with my emotional struggle of writing my book via a group coaching programme.

As a ghost-writer, book coach and currently writing her memoire, Emily is uniquely positioned to unpack the emotional yo-yo journey of writing a book and what to do about it.

"So often when I see authors grapple with the question of, 'I don’t know what book to write?' the real thing that is going on is, 'I have many books that I can write and I’m afraid of all of them, and I’m especially afraid of making the decision as to which one to pursue now'. Because it shuts down all the possibility of the others. - Emily Gindlesparger

This is one of my favourite conversations to date as we go deep into the relationship to shame, trauma and overcoming self doubt.

Whether you're looking to write your book or not you will get a TON of value out of my powerful conversation with Emily.

I can't wait to read your comments over on social media (@markleruste) and hear what golden nuggets you got out of our powerful conversation.

Be true, be brave, be kind. And let it rip.

Mark

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IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN

  • Why most people go wrong when it comes down to having a proper sales conversations

  • 3 things you can do right now to improve your confidence in sales

  • Why doing creative, fulfilling work is more important than the names of the clients you work with

  • What are some of the most common fears budding authors will experience (and what to do about them)

  • Why writing a book is a powerful tool to clarify what your truth is

  • Why you need to be OK to push away people (if you want to attract the right audience)

  • What emotional flossing is (and why you need to get on it)

  • How to wrestle and dance with shame (you're going to love this) and why your fear of judgment is a projection of a fear of judging yourself (read it's actually an opportunity to grow and heal)


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