Episode 19 Fiction Writing and Empowering Your Practical Writing Life with Beth Barany

Marcia Yudkin shares insights on myths about introverts and marketing and tips for how to market in your own way as an introvert. Welcome to Episode 21 of the Create Your Story Podcast on Marketing Tips for Introverts. I’m joined by Marcia Yudkin, author and specialist in the area of introverts and marketing, based on many years' experience as a marketing coach and consultant. Full transcript here: https://www.quietwriting.com/marketing-tips-for-introverts-marcia-yudkin/ In this episode, we chat about: Myths about introverts Ways of being bold as an introvert Myths about introverts and marketing Push vs pull marketing – and what works best for introverts Authentic marketing for introverts Content marketing and pull marketing – what’s the difference Being clear in communicating who you are and how you work Substack as an option for free and paid offerings and writing Being inclusive of introverts in marketing What we can learn from introverted characters in fiction and real life About Marcia Yudkin For more than 10 years, Marcia Yudkin has stood up and defended introverts as worthy of respect and understanding. This developed out of her work as a marketing coach and consultant. She’s the author of 17 books and too many ebooks, online courses and so on to count. Her current focus is a Substack newsletter called Introvert Upthink, which critiques society’s misunderstandings and disparagements of introverts.  She lives in the woods of Western Massachusetts, where she walks or runs five miles every day in the company of chipmunks, beaver, deer, porcupines and occasionally bears. Introvert Upthink: https://www.introvertupthink.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/marciasmantras Marketing in Tune With Your Personality: A Guide for Introverts: https://www.yudkin.com/intune.htm   Terri’s links to explore: Books: Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition: https://www.quietwriting.com/wholehearted-book/ & quick links to buy: books2read.com/wholehearted Wholehearted Companion Workbook: https://www.quietwriting.com/wholehearted-companion-workbook/ & quick links to buy: books2read.com/b/companion Free resources: Chapter 1 of Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition: quietwriting.net/wholehearted-chapter-1 Personal Action Checklist for Creating More Meaning + Purpose: https://www.quietwriting.net/checklist  Coaching and writing programs: Work with me: quietwriting.com/work-with-me/ The Writing Road Trip with Beth Cregan: quietwriting.net/writingroadtrip Connect on social media Instagram: instagram.com/writingquietly/ Facebook: facebook.com/writingquietly Twitter: twitter.com/writingquietly LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/terri-connellan/

Audio excerpt from 'Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition' Welcome to Episode 20 of the Create Your Story Podcast on Beginning the Journey of a Wholehearted Life. It's a solo episode celebrating the first anniversary of Wholehearted's publication. And other significant life and Quiet Writing anniversaries! I share insights to support and guide you in your own journey of change and transformation to a life that resonates and aligns with what’s important to you. You can find the transcript and links here including where to get your copy of Chapter 1: https://www.quietwriting.com/beginning-the-journey-of-a-wholehearted-life-audio-excerpt-from-wholehearted/ In this episode, I share about: The first anniversary of publishing Wholehearted & the Companion Workbook. The sixth anniversary of leaving full-time work and starting Quiet Writing. The beginning of transition journeys. How uncertain and unsettling they can feel. The beginning of my own transition journey to a more fulfilling life. Steps and processes that can help in navigating major change. What can help us in the beginning stages of a making a significant change. How my Wholehearted books can help guide you if you are going through major change. How to get your copy of Wholehearted and the Companion Workbook. About Terri Connellan Terri Connellan is an author, creative transition coach, accredited psychological type practitioner and podcaster. Her coaching and writing focus on three elements—creativity, personality and self-leadership—especially for midlife women in transition to a life with deeper purpose. Terri works with women globally through her creative business, Quiet Writing, encouraging deeper self-understanding of body of work, creativity and psychological type for more wholehearted and fulfilling lives. She lives and writes in a village on the outskirts of Sydney surrounded by beach and bush. Links to explore Books: Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition: https://www.quietwriting.com/wholehearted-book/ & quick links to buy: books2read.com/wholehearted Wholehearted Companion Workbook: https://www.quietwriting.com/wholehearted-companion-workbook/ & quick links to buy: books2read.com/companion Free resources: Chapter 1, Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition: quietwriting.net/wholehearted-chapter-1 Personal Action Checklist for Creating More Meaning + Purpose: https://www.quietwriting.net/checklist  36 Books Creative Influence Guide: https://quiet-writing.ck.page/36bookspdf Coaching and writing programs: Work with me: quietwriting.com/work-with-me/ The Writing Road Trip with Beth Cregan: quietwriting.net/writingroadtrip Connect on social media Instagram: instagram.com/writingquietly/ Facebook: facebook.com/writingquietly Twitter: twitter.com/writingquietly LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/terri-connellan/

Beth Barany shares insights on fiction writing, story-telling, empowering women and practical writing and self-publishing tips. Welcome to Episode 19 of the Create Your Story Podcast on Fiction Writing and Empowering Your Practical Writing Life. I’m joined by Beth Barany, award winning author, multi genre writer and creativity coach and teacher. Full transcript here: quietwriting.com/fiction-writing-empowering-your-practical-writing-life-beth-barany/ We cover: Choosing fiction writing Genre fiction and life stories World-building and dialoguing with characters Centring women in stories as main characters Women's power to negotiate in story and life Creative coaching for genre fiction writers Writing the best way that works for you Discovering your best writing process Beth's writing process and rituals Top practical productivity tips for writers Filling your well creatively Self-publishing tips and processes About Beth Barany Award winning author, Beth Barany writes in several genres including young adult adventure fantasy, paranormal romance, and science fiction mysteries. Inspired by living abroad in France and Quebec, she loves creating magical tales of romance, mystery, and adventure that empower women and girls to be the heroes of their own lives. For her day job, Beth helps other novelists write, publish, and market their books as a creativity coach and a teacher.  Website: author.bethbarany.com/ Twitter: twitter.com/bethbarany LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bethbarany/ Terri’s links to explore: Books: Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition: quietwriting.com/wholehearted-book/ & quick links to buy: books2read.com/wholehearted Wholehearted Companion Workbook: quietwriting.com/wholehearted-companion-workbook/& quick links to buy: books2read.com/b/companion Free resources: Chapter 1 of Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition: quietwriting.net/wholehearted-chapter-1 Personal Action Checklist for Creating More Meaning + Purpose: quietwriting.net/checklist Coaching and writing programs: Work with me: quietwriting.com/work-with-me/ The Writing Road Trip with Beth Cregan: quietwriting.net/writingroadtrip Connect on social media Instagram: instagram.com/writingquietly/ Facebook: facebook.com/writingquietly Twitter: twitter.com/writingquietly LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/terri-connellan/

Welcome to Episode 18 of the Create Your Story Podcast on Quiet Empowerment Coaching and Creating. I’m joined by Jo Slessor, a certified Quiet Empowerment Coach. We chat about about midlife shifts and transitions, embracing the quiet strengths of introversion and the value of creativity, crafting and rewriting our stories. Full transcript here: https://www.quietwriting.com/quiet-empowerment-coaching-creating-jo-slessor/ We cover: Seeking change in midlife Becoming a life coach Journey of midlife change Midlife as a stage not an age Quiet empowerment in midlife Being a proud introvert Valuing crafting and creativity The power of rewriting our stories Power of coaching in midlife Building a new business later in life About Jo Slessor Jo is a certified Quiet Empowerment Coach supporting introverted and reflective women to embrace quiet and thrive in midlife and beyond. After a long career in education, working with young people with additional needs and their families, Jo stepped back to embrace gentle living, combining coaching with running women’s groups based around crafting and exploring her own creativity. Jo lives just outside London with her husband and their Cockapoo, Woody. She enjoys daily walks in nature and weekends away!  Connect with Jo: Website: www.joslessor.com       Instagram:  https://instagram.com/joslessor Terri’s links to explore: Books: Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition: https://www.quietwriting.com/wholehearted-book/ & quick links to buy: https://books2read.com/wholehearted Wholehearted Companion Workbook: https://www.quietwriting.com/wholehearted-companion-workbook/ & quick links to buy: https://books2read.com/b/companion Free resources: Chapter 1 of Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition https://www.quietwriting.net/wholehearted-chapter-1 Free 10 Tips for Creating more Meaning and Purpose Personal Action Checklist https://quietwriting.lpages.co/10-tips-mp-checklist/ Coaching and writing programs: Work with me: https://www.quietwriting.com/work-with-me/ The Writing Road Trip with Beth Cregan email list: http://eepurl.com/hNIwu9 Connect on social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writingquietly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writingquietly Twitter: https://twitter.com/writingquietly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-connellan/

Welcome to Episode 17 of the Create Your Story Podcast on Gentle Living for Highly Sensitive People. I’m joined by Becky Corbett, aka The Gentle Living Nurse, a holistic nurse and coach for highly sensitive souls. We chat about what it means to be a highly sensitive person (HSP) and Becky’s gentle living framework and podcast that provides support for HSPs. Becky also shares insights on burnout and impacts on health care workers in recent times and how people can nurture and prioritise their own well-being as they care for others. Full transcript here: https://www.quietwriting.com/gentle-living-highly-sensitive-people-becky-corbett/ We cover: Becky’s background as a nurse and challenges faced Shifting to a path of gentle living Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) Strengths and challenges of being highly sensitive How to balance your nervous system High sensitivity and other personality preferences Experiencing burnout and making change Signs of burnout Being a holistic nurse Impacts on health care workers in covid times Social media options as a highly sensitive person About Becky Corbett Becky Corbett (aka The Gentle Living Nurse) is a holistic nurse and coach for the highly sensitive soul based in sunny Brisbane, Australia. The Gentle Living framework was birthed as a result of Becky’s personal healing journey of anxiety and navigating the world as a highly sensitive person (HSP). Becky now supports other HSPs to create their own Gentle Living journey to nurture the nervous system, through combining elements of evidence-based science, spirituality and intuition. Her mission is to support as many HSPs as possible to connect with their sensitivity gifts to flourish and thrive! Connect with Becky: Website: https://www.thegentlelivingnurse.com/ The Gentle Living Podcast: https://www.thegentlelivingnurse.com/thegentlelivingpodcast Free Self-Soothing Guide: https://www.thegentlelivingnurse.com/selfsoothingguide Terri’s links to explore: Podcast chat with Becky: https://www.thegentlelivingnurse.com/podcast/episode24 Books: Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition: https://www.quietwriting.com/wholehearted-book/  & quick links to buy: https://books2read.com/wholehearted Wholehearted Companion Workbook: https://www.quietwriting.com/wholehearted-companion-workbook/ & quick links to buy: https://books2read.com/b/companion Free resources: Chapter 1 of Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition https://www.quietwriting.net/wholehearted-chapter-1 Free 10 Tips for Creating more Meaning and Purpose Personal Action Checklist https://quietwriting.lpages.co/10-tips-mp-checklist/ Coaching and writing programs: Work with me: https://www.quietwriting.com/work-with-me/ The Writing Road Trip with Beth Cregan email list: http://eepurl.com/hNIwu9 Connect on social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writingquietly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writingquietly Twitter: https://twitter.com/writingquietly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-connellan/

Welcome to Episode 16 of the Create Your Story Podcast on Raising Social Justice Awareness. I’m joined by Meaghan Katrak Harris – Social Worker, Academic, Consultant, Writer and author of Memories and Elephants: The art of casual racism. We chat about writing Memories and Elephants, genres, influences, publishing, casual racism and privileged practices and behaviours and their impact on individuals and society. And how the arts can be a powerful medium for raising social justice awareness. Full transcript here: https://www.quietwriting.com/raising-social-justice-awareness-meaghan-katrak-harris/ We cover: Meaghan’s background in social work and academia Meaghan’s Book, Memories and Elephants: The art of casual racism Lived experience and telling your own story How we’re all more than one story The insider/outsider dance Creative non-fiction and memoir-based narrative Creative influences and inspiring authors How privilege plays out in racism and other contexts Raising social justice awareness through the arts About Meaghan Katrak Harris Meaghan Katrak Harris is a social worker, academic, consultant and writer. She has a long and diverse social work background. This includes extensive experience and commitment to working alongside First Nations Peoples, families and communities. When not writing, Meaghan lectures and researches in social work at the University of Sydney and works in private practice across social work supervision, individual, group work and organisational change. Memories and Elephants: The art of casual racism is her first creative non-fiction book. You can connect with Meaghan: Memories and Elephants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaghankatrakharris/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-meaghan-katrak-harris-37718a209/ Terri’s links to explore: My books: Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition Wholehearted Companion Workbook Free resources: Chapter 1 of Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition https://www.quietwriting.net/wholehearted-chapter-1 Other free resources: https://www.quietwriting.com/free-resources/ My coaching & writing programs: Work with me The Writing Road Trip email list – community writing program with Beth Cregan Connect on social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writingquietly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writingquietly Twitter: https://twitter.com/writingquietly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-connellan/

Welcome to Episode 15 of the Create Your Story Podcast on Valuing Different Through Type  I’m joined by Sue Blair – Personality Type Coach & Educator, Author, Speaker and Resource Creator. We chat about Sue’s 20 plus year passion for personality and psychological type and how she works with educators, parents, careers advisors, young people and type practitioners to communicate type concepts clearly and simply as a guide for living and decision-making.  Full transcript here: https://www.quietwriting.com/valuing-difference-through-type-sue-blair/ We chat about: Parenting children who have very different personality types How type can help educators, parents and young people Offering choices for different personalities in educational contexts Lenses of type: Cognitive Processes, Temperament and Interaction Styles. ‘Simplexity’ as Sue’s signature style in type work Common misconceptions about introverts and extraverts Being extraverted in preference including in covid times Differences between Sensing and Intuiting preferences. How type helps you be comfortable in yourself and value difference Reframing Imposter Syndrome and self-doubt About Sue Blair Sue has been working with psychological type for 20 years. She is an international presenter and keynote speaker, as well as a qualified MBTI practitioner and adult educator. She is the author of The Personality Puzzle coaching cards, now used worldwide by coaches and counsellors. She has taught thousands of teachers, parents, students and businesses about the importance of self-awareness and communication. Sue is the recipient of the APTi 2015 Gordon Lawrence Award. This award recognises an outstanding achievement to the field of education You can connect with Sue: Website: SueBlair.co.nz or PersonalityPuzzles.co.nz Personality Puzzles: https://www.personalitypuzzles.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-blair/ Terri’s links to explore: My books: Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition Wholehearted Companion Workbook Free resources: Chapter 1 of Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition https://www.quietwriting.net/wholehearted-chapter-1 Other free resources: https://www.quietwriting.com/free-resources/ My coaching & writing programs: Work with me The Writing Road Trip six month membership program – enrolling now for a 2 May start The Writing Road Trip email list – community writing program with Beth Cregan Connect on social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writingquietly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writingquietly Twitter: https://twitter.com/writingquietly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-connellan/

Welcome to Episode 14 of the Create Your Story Podcast on Self-Styling Your Life. I’m joined by Janelle Wehsack – Certified Life & Style Coach, Creative Writer and Distant Francophile. We chat about Janelle’s signature approaches to coaching based on clarity, mindset and action and self-styling your life. With 30 plus years in corporate along with concurrently operating both a successful coaching business and Distant Francophile focused around a love of all things French, Janelle is an inspiring example of how to intentionally shape a life that you love. Plus she is a Self-Belief Coach with an extensive tool-kit for wrangling self-doubt. The full transcript is here: https://www.quietwriting.com/self-styling-your-life-janelle-wehsack/ We chat about: Creating a self-styled life Self-doubt and building self-belief Janelle’s signature framework: clarity, mindset & action Embracing a multi-faceted life Choosing to work part-time in corporate and coaching Integrating different skills and roles Both/and thinking Following breadcrumbs and experimenting Working with evidence The value of blogging Distant Francophile About Janelle Wehsack Janelle Wehsack is a certified life and style coach and a creative writer who also happens to have 30 years experience—and counting—in the corporate world. In her coaching practice, Janelle employs her signature coaching framework that combines clarity, mindset and action to support professional women to dance with their self-doubt so that they can build tailor made, self-styled lives. You can connect with Janelle: Website: Janelle Wehsack.com Website: Distant Francophile Instagram: Janelle Wehsack Instagram: Distant Francophile Terri's links to explore: QuietWriting.com My books: Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition Wholehearted Companion Workbook Author page - Books2read Free resources: Chapter 1 of Wholehearted: https://www.quietwriting.net/wholehearted-chapter-1 Other free resources: https://www.quietwriting.com/free-resources/ My coaching & programs: Work with me The Writing Road Trip email list – a community program with Beth Cregan  Connect on social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writingquietly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writingquietly Twitter: https://twitter.com/writingquietly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-connellan/

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Create Your Story Podcast on Embracing a Multipotentialite Life I’m joined by Laura Maya—Writer, Nomad, Multipotentialite, Author and Coach. We chat about Laura’s new book Tell Them My Name, the writing journey and living a life that is unconventional, nomadic and multipotentialite. And we explore how she supports and inspires others who are curious and wanting to live a less conventional life. The full transcript is here: https://www.quietwriting.com/embracing-multipotentialite-life-laura-maya/ We chat about: Laura’s new book Tell Them My Name Writing your first book Being a constant beginner Giving ourselves permission to quit Being a digital nomad Embracing a multipotentialite life Opening up life options Riffing with change How change is always hard About Laura Maya Laura Maya is a writer, coach and culturally curious ‘digital nomad’ who has spent over twenty years wandering slowly through 59 countries. Laura is the author of Tell Them My Name (2022, the kind press) and she runs an online business offering professional matchmaking, project management and coaching programs that help women step into the life they want (even if it’s a life other people may not understand.) Laura has spent the pandemic years living in a converted school bus in Australia but usually bounces between Oz, France, Nepal and Tonga and tries to explore everywhere in between. Connect with Laura and buy her book: Website: Laura Maya Instagram: @lauramayawrites Terri's links to explore: My books: Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition Wholehearted Companion Workbook Author page - Books2read Free resources: Chapter 1 of Wholehearted: https://www.quietwriting.net/wholehearted-chapter-1 Other free resources: https://www.quietwriting.com/free-resources/ My coaching & programs: Work with me Personality Stories Coaching The Writing Road Trip email list – a community program with Beth Cregan  Connect on social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writingquietly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writingquietly Twitter: https://twitter.com/writingquietly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-connellan/

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Create Your Story Podcast on Personality Type Coaching and Social Media. I’m joined by Joe Arrigo, Personality Type Coach, INTJ and LinkedIn and YouTube aficionado. We chat about Joe’s journey to psychological type and type coaching and how he shares and connects with people on social media around personality. Full transcript: https://www.quietwriting.com/personality-type-coaching-social-media-joe-arrigo/ In this episode, we chat about: Joe’s journey to being a type coach Learning type as a language The magic of understanding your type Personal growth as an INTJ The power of focusing on our weaknesses Social media and type Being extraverted via social media as an introvert Tips for LinkedIn Being visible on social media About Joe Arrigo Joe Arrigo is a newbie to the professional Type space. What started as a mild interest exploded into an obsession and a coaching business. His goal is to help people find their place in the world by bringing clarity to their personality type. Joe believes that the most important aspect to self-improvement is first knowing yourself. Everything else branches out from there. If a stubborn INTJ like Joe can have a transformation due to Typology, it can certainly do the same for others. He resides primarily on Linkedin and YouTube, and tries to bridge the gap between the Old Guard and New Guard of type. You can connect with Joe: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-arrigo/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GhostofJung/videos Calendly to book a time: https://calendly.com/advisr/30min MailChimp (to get on Joe’s newsletter ) http://eepurl.com/htJ2XH  Terri’s links to explore: My books: Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition Wholehearted Companion Workbook Free resources: Chapter 1 of Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition https://www.quietwriting.net/wholehearted-chapter-1 Other free resources: https://www.quietwriting.com/free-resources/ My coaching, personality type & writing programs: Work with me Personality Stories Coaching a personality type course + 90 minute coaching debrief The Writing Road Map  – 6 week intensive starts 28 February with Beth Cregan The Writing Road Trip – community writing program with Beth Cregan email list Connect on social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writingquietly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writingquietly Twitter: https://twitter.com/writingquietly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-connellan/