Guest Post by Randy Lyman, The Purpose-Driven Leader “Write a book,” they said. “It will be fun,” they said. Haaaa! I had considered writing my first book for almost twenty years before I actually started. What an experience it turned out to be! I had already experienced everything included in the book before I wrote […]
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6 Picks: Books That Promote Positivity in Your Professional Pursuits
Looking for the key to success? Then focus on positive self-improvement. But don’t take my word for it. Success gurus concur the best way to excel in any endeavor is to work harder on yourself than anything else. “The greatest gift you can give is self-improvement” ~ Jim Rohn. This also extends to taking a […]
Author Q&A With Christine Trimpe
Christine Trimpe is a transformative wellness leader dedicated to empowering professional Christian women to reclaim their health and vitality through her faith-based, holistic approach to weight loss. As the founder of The SugarFreed Me Method and a certified SUGAR® Licensed Practitioner, Christine helps clients achieve lifelong healing from sugar addiction and food-related struggles. Her clients […]
Guest Post: Non-Fiction is About Reality: Fiction is About Truth
Guest Post by Dr. Randy Overbeck At a recent writers’ conference, I heard the best-selling author, S. J. Rozan, share with the audience, “Non-fiction is about reality; fiction is about truth. Or at least it should be. Truths can sometimes be revealed in fiction far better than in any non-fiction forum.” This insight struck me. […]
Author Q&A WIth Susie Helme
Susie Helme is an American from Nashville, Tennessee, living in London after sojourns in Tokyo, Paris, and Geneva. Once a journalist and editor of mobile communications magazines, she now writes historical fiction novels and works as a freelance editorial consultant proofreading and editing other people’s novels. She has been a judge on the Killer Nashville […]
Unlocking Hidden Creativity to Fuel Personal and Professional Growth
Guest Post by Tamara Gilmore Reinvigorating creativity is a powerful way to fuel personal fulfillment and professional achievements. Creativity isn’t just for artists – it’s a tool for problem-solving, innovation, and finding fresh perspectives in everyday challenges. When the spark of inspiration dims, it’s essential to explore new methods for rekindling it, from changing routines […]
How Self-Help Books Can Change Your Mindset, Not Just Your Career
Guest Post by Career Coach, Bella Roy Personal development books and ‘how to’ guide books are usually labeled as the most significant revolutionaries for individuals and businesses. But have you ever asked yourself what mechanisms behind those changes make the impact so deep? These books force you to let go of certain paradigms and be […]
6 Picks: Books That Inspire Love
It’s that month when all the stores capitalize on the “lovely holiday,” Valentine’s Day. Of course, we all know St. Valentine’s Day didn’t stem from a grand love affair. Instead, it honors Christian martyr San Valentino, a defiant priest who disobeyed Roman law to help young lovers secretly wed. The dark history surrounding this day […]
Book Teaser: Captains Wanted
Inspired by personal anecdotes and direct experiences with indigenous ceremonial and Western therapeutic modalities following his time at some of Silicon Valley’s largest tech companies, Andres Schabelman’s Captains Wanted ( Feb. 11, 2025 ) combines elements of magical realism and literary fiction to offer an utterly unique, experiential take on success and self-growth. The reader’s surrealistic journey begins with […]
Author Q&A With Lois Melbourne
Lois Melbourne likes to write female characters who make things happen. They may push the boundaries others set, but somebody will be proud of them. With a tech background, Lois respects the pragmatic truth about what technology can do for us. The engineering promises in her book Moral Code are actual or possible with what […]