Podcast appearances and mentions of ann sheybani

How do you differentiate yourself in a crowded market? And how do you ensure your potential customer understands who you are and what you stand for? For book coach Ann Sheybani, one of the best ways to tell your customers more about you (and get them to open their wallets to you) is in the pages of your own business book.

Have you wondered how I went from nurse and mother in autism denial to BCBA, two time author, and the creator of transformative courses and community? My friend and Harvard trained writer, Ann Sheybani, interviews me in this special episode where we talk about how I came to write my second book, Turn Autism Around. 

Welcome to today's episode where we'll be discussing all things related to writing and publishing with Ann Sheybani, a bestselling author and expert in the field. Ann Sheybani is the founder of Summit Press Publishers, a certified sales and marketing coach, a Harvard-trained writer, content developer, and publisher of numerous award-winning books. With her extensive experience, she understands what makes a story compelling and engaging, and what doesn't. In this episode, we'll cover a wide range of topics, from finding inspiration to bringing your story to life, and everything in between. Ann has an amazing story to share, so you won't want to miss out on this exciting discussion. So let's jump right in! Here is a glance at the episode (03:12) - Getting to know Ann Sheybani (19:48) - Finding Inspiration (22:33) - Building Characters and Worlds (28:05) - The essence of a memoir (33:15) - Favorite Quote Links mentioned in the episode Ann Sheybani Website Ann on Instagram

Walt shares the Peak Performance Mindset to Gain Influence During our conversation, Walt shares: The difference between Peak Performance and sustainable Peak Performance The first step to create sustainable Peak Performance How to protect the most important asset to achieve Peak Performance and gain influence The three E's for self-care and their role in Peak Performance The Importance of being mindful and intentional when striving to achieve Peak Performance.  How to create a plan to achieve your grander vision How to avoid a common trap: short-changing our potential and vision The two questions to ask ourselves when we wake up to achieve Peak Performance The system to track our results and continue our success The reason we need to gather the strength and the courage to share our message even when obstacles and challenges pop up along the way About Walt Walt Hampton, J.D. is President of Summit Success International, a global personal & professional development firm; and creator of the Consultant's Success Formula®. He is a business coach, management consultant, leadership trainer & motivational speaker. He is the best- selling author of Journeys on the Edge: Living a Life That Matters, named a Top 10 Non-Fiction Book and a two-time recipient of the North American Book Awards; as well as the author of The Power Principles of Time Mastery: Do Less, Make More, Have Fun.  A 1984 graduate of The Cornell Law School, Walt was managing partner of a law firm for nearly 30 years with a practice focused on commercial litigation and criminal defense. He was trained as a Results Coach by Robbins Research International and worked directly for Tony Robbins as one of Tony's elite business coaches.  Walt's passions are high-altitude mountaineering, ultra-distance running, blue-water sailing & adventure photography. He and his wife, the writer Ann Sheybani, reside in Castletownshend, Co. Cork Ireland.

Ann Sheybani is not only a survivor but a thriver. She took the challenges of her childhood and early years to become a successful writer and entrepreneur, founding her own publishing company. Join us today as Ann talks about the strategies she used to change her life. She grew up in an alcoholic family and got pregnant to escape her family and "catch" her man. They moved to Iran where she struggled with the culture while raising two children.Following her return to the USA and divorce, she tapped into her intellectual honesty and worked hard on understanding and forgiving herself. She was determined to actualise the potential she knew she had. Each day she makes choices toward the life she knows and deserves. She climbs mountains, runs marathons and sets an example for all of us, of what is possible in our lives, if we dare to dream and take action. Ann has a wonderful sense of humour and is honest about her challenges and strengths.I hope you are inspired by Ann, to keep chasing your dreams and living the life you deserve. If you enjoy this podcast, please like, subscribe and share it with friends and family.If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nzYou can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world.https://mailchi.mp/61eb6eb3e0df/newsletter-signupYou will find my website with more information and free resources here:https://susanbirch.co.nz/You can follow me on Facebook here:https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz

In this episode of the podcast, Rich talks to business coach Walt Hampton. Walt is someone who loves his work and that is so apparent in this interview where we talk about what he loves to do in and outside of work and how he can help you work better, to get more time to do the things you love to do. He and wife, Ann Sheybani, enjoy distance running, mountaineering and adventure photography but they are business partners too and their work for Summit Success where their mission is 'to provide Executives, Business Leaders & Professionals with the tools they need to live rich, full and balanced lives. Find out more about Walt here:- https://www.walthampton.com/ Find out more about Summit Success here:- https://summit-success.com/ If you missed last weeks episode with Dom Barstow, you can find it here:- https://youtu.be/62JVunO4G5E To find out more about Born Anxious, the clothing Rich wears in the episode, you can find them here:- https://www.bornanxious.co.uk/ To find previous seasons and episodes of the podcast, you can find them here:- https://anchor.fm/inside-the-orange Thanks so much to Thom Burt & Andrew Brien from Songwriters Lounge for creating our new theme song. You can find their work here:- https://www.songwriterslounge.net/ Follow us and Reach Out: Website: http://www.insidetheorange.co.uk Email: insidethisorange@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetheorange Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrangeWhats Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insidetheorange Anchor: https://anchor.fm/inside-the-orange #insidetheorange #podcasts #interview #seasonthree #guests #richstevens #walthampton #annsheybani #summitsuccess #work #life #fulfill #fulfillment #happy #positive #future #planning #quarter #business #mountaineering #running #livelife #livetowork #worktolive #covidfatigue #seaonthree #motivational #motivationalspeaker #selfhelp #helpothers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inside-the-orange/message

How can you tell stories that draw people in, enhance your credibility and don't send the audience running? Ann Sheybani has the answer, and she shares her wisdom in great detail in this interview. Ann excels in helping speakers, coaches, and entrepreneurs write and publish books that attract their ideal clients and make them stand out from the rest. You will love her truth-telling, direct approach in describing what works…and what doesn't.Ann is the Founder of Summit Press Publishers and The Influential Author. She's also the author of How to Eat the Elephant: Build Your Book in Bite-Sized Steps. Ann received a Masters degree in Creative Writing and Literature from Harvard University and is a Book Yourself Solid Certified Coach.  She currently resides in rural Ireland with her husband and a former guest on my podcast, Walt Hampton. Ann and Walt together run Summit Success, a global business and personal development consultancy. You'll discover: Why storytelling is such a critical component of a book or speechMistakes that authors and speakers often make around storiesThe kinds of stories you may be reluctant to tell…but will have strong persuasion powerHow one client almost lost a book deal because she was going to omit her most powerful story

My guest on this episode of The Sensitive Rebel is Ann Sheybani. Ann is the founder of Summit Press Publishers. She helps service professionals and entrepreneurs write and publish expert-positioning books that matter, that get read from cover to cover. A sales and marketing certified coach, Harvard-trained writer, Amazon bestselling author, and ghostwriter, she knows which stories get results, and which should be soaked in gasoline and burned on the lawn (her words, not mine!)Connect with Ann:Web - https://annsheybani.comEmail - ann@annsheybani.comYou can also get her free guide to the 4 Obstacles Between You and a Finished Book here: https://summitsuccess.lpages.co/4-obstacles-between-you-and-a-finished-book/Connect with Steve:Email - steve@sensitiverebel.comWeb - https://sensitiverebel.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk7zd5kba1SQZOyM5sKKiVAInstagram - https://instagram.com/thesensitiverebelBooks & Topics mentioned in today's episode (links may be affiliate links):Adult Children of Alcoholics - https://adultchildren.orgTony Robbins - https://tonyrobbins.comVipassna Meditation - http://www.dhamma.orgShadow (Jungian psychology) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_(psychology)Michael Bungay Stanier - https://mbs.worksThe Coaching Habit - Michael Bungay Stanier

Walt Hampton, J.D., 63, is a former criminal defense lawyer, author. speaker, adventurer and bonvivant who helps solopreneurs and entrepreneurs to grow and scale businesses that set them free. A longtime resident of the Hartford/Connecticut area, Walt and his wife Ann Sheybani now reside in rural Ireland. It serves as home base for their very global lives. What impulses propel you to trade one life for another that looks, smells and feels radically different? What gets in the way of dreaming the unthinkable? What inflection points in your life help you lean into what your heart desired? http://www.walthampton.com/ (www.walthampton.com)

Today’s Guest Walt Hampton, J.D.​ Walt is a career and success coach. Ivy-educated as a trial attorney, he is a high altitude mountaineer, adventure photographer, blue water sailor, and ultra-distance runner. His book, Journeys on the Edge: Living a Life That Matters, an Amazon best-seller, was named a Top 10 Non-Fiction Book in 2013; and was a two-time winner of the North American Book Awards. He is also the author of The Power Principles of Time Mastery: Do Less Make More, Have Fun. President of Summit Success and founder of the Positive Leadership Academy, Walt is a leading authority on the application of positive psychology to career and job success, business development and goal achievement. He is a dynamic motivational speaker, driven entrepreneur, sought-after leadership trainer and skilled professional coach. Walt is also President & Chief Operating Officer of Book Yourself Solid® Worldwide. Book Yourself Solid® is the original business building system founded by Michael Port in 2003; and is the fastest, easiest and most reliable system for getting more clients and customers than you can handle, even if you hate marketing and selling. Walt’s mission: to help others have great lives; to rediscover their passions; to live their dreams. For more than 25 years he has counselled and advocated for business leaders and individuals through countless transitions, difficult, challenging and rewarding. He teaches leadership, goal achievement and lifestyle design. Walt and his wife, the executive coach and writer, Ann Sheybani, reside in Canton, Connecticut and Castletwonshend, Co. Cork, Ireland. Website: walthampton.com Master Your Time Step 1: Do Less. Step 2: Make “No” your default answer. Step 3: Have a plan. Step 3: Use Power Tools. Step 4: Have a rest. Support the show: https://www.systemhub.com/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Walt Hampton, J.D. is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Summit Success International. He is also the President and Chief Operating Officer of Book Yourself Solid® Worldwide, while practicing as an executive business coach, management consultant, and leadership trainer. Founder of the Consultant’s Success Formula®, Walt helps entrepreneurs and business professionals make the impact they want and the income they deserve. He’s the best-selling author of Journeys on the Edge: Living a Life That Matters and of The Power Principles of Time Mastery: Do Less, Make More, Have Fun. A graduate of The Cornell Law School, Walt practiced law in the areas of corporate and commercial litigation and criminal defence and was the managing partner of a law firm for more than 30 years. Walt’s passions are high-altitude mountaineering, ultra-distance running, blue water sailing & adventure photography. He and his wife, the author Ann Sheybani, live in Castletownshend, Ireland. In today’s episode Walt shares his insights and philosophies on how to approach the working day and the personal 5 hours he carves out before taking his first meeting. He discusses the problem with the concept of Time Management and how he developed a skill set rather for Time Mastery, through a necessity born out of working full time in a law practice while a single dad to three young boys. Walt strips back the fundamental foundations of great coaching to four key functions and explains why communication with prospective clients needs to be established clearly before you begin to work together. He also reveals the core skill all prospective coaches must display before he will accept them onto his coaching program, and why understanding the science of change and leaning into lifelong learning will produce the best coaching practice experiences. “That whole idea of being an apprentice, being a mentor, looking for a master and becoming part of that community, I think is the first step” – Walt Hampton “It's really important to have good boundaries. Not only for the work we do, but for the lives we live, and knowing when you're going to start and when you're going to stop is of critical import” – Walt Hampton “We have the greatest profession on the planet. We get to help people in times of greatest need. We get to help transform businesses. Literally the work that we get to do as coaches has the capacity to change the world and we can't do it in less we're whole and complete ourselves” – Walt Hampton “If we're going to walk the talk of telling our clients that they ought to invest in themselves, then we need to invest in ourselves” – Walt Hampton “When we master ourselves then we are masters of our time” – Walt Hampton “So much of what we do as coaches is to hold space with another human being, creating a safe container to do deep work” – Walt Hampton This week on Profit For Coaches: The secret of keeping 5 hours of your day just for you Why you should have a ‘hard stop’ at the end of your working day Why practicing selfcare is critical for supporting your clients The 4 functions you should have to be a great coach Walt’s philosophy on Time Management v Time Mastery Why you need to listen deeply to your prospective clients Why emotional intelligence is a key skill in coaching The two hats you must wear as a coach Resources Mentioned: Book: Journeys on the Edge: Living a Life That Matters Book: The Power Principles of Time Mastery: Do Less, Make More, Have Fun The Power Principles of Time Mastery Connect with Walt Hampton: Summit Success International Website Book Yourself Solid Website Walt Hampton on Facebook Walt Hampton on Twitter Walt Hampton on LinkedIn Connect with Jos Willard: Profit For Coaches Website Jos Willard on LinkedIn Jos Willard on Twitter Jos Willard on Instagram   The Four Must Havesfor a Profitable Coaching Practice I want to make sure that the time you invest here is profitable. And the best way to do that is to make sure you grab a copy of the free eBook The Four Must Haves for a Profitable Coaching Practice.   It’s absolutely free, it’s worth every penny. It outlines the four areas that every profitable coaching practice on the planet has in common.  And thus, they’re the four things that you must have nailed down in your coaching practice if you want it to be consistently profitable.   So if you want an easy to understand very specific tool that makes it crystal clear where to be focusing your attention in your practice, and what you can safely ignore to ensure that your practice is consistently profitable and supports the life that you want to be living go to: Profitforcoaches.com and download your copy of The Four Must Haves for a Profitable Coaching Practice            

Our guest on the podcast this week is Walt Hampton JD, helps mid-career professionals pivot into the work and lives they love. A graduate of The Cornell Law School, Walt trained with Tony Robbins to become an executive coach. Walt is the founder of Summit Success International, a global personal and professional development firm. His passions are high-altitude mountaineering, ultra-distance running and adventure photography. He lives with his wife (and business partner), the author Ann Sheybani, in Castletownshend, Ireland. - Welcome Walt Listen in as we co-create a deep dialogue exploring what it means to be human in today's modern world. Walt shares his love of entrepreneurship, the freedom and flexibility and how it is a counter-culture to today's speed of working longer, harder and faster. We talked about the idea of rest, how that allows us to connect and how in today's corporate world there is no place to rest and how this is contributing to unprecedented levels of fatigue. Walt speaks with such a humble elegance that only comes from plunging the depths of your own interior. He invites you into deep metaphors and stories to inspire you to wake up to your own truth, and discover what it means for you to live a ‘whole' life. If you're curious about what it means to be human, you will love this conversation as much as I did. I hope it acts as a portal for you to find yourself in unexpected ways as you listen to the insights from the self-proclaimed “Priest Of Possibility”. Enjoy! Resources related to this episode include: http://walthampton.com/ (Walt's Website) BOOK:https://amzn.to/372Sdvl ( Journeys On The Edge by Walt Hampton) BOOK: https://amzn.to/3dn2DY1 (The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman) BOOK: https://amzn.to/34VsjXQ (Deep Work by Cal Newport) POEM: https://www.greeka.com/ionian/ithaca/about/poem/ (Ithaca by Constantine Cavafy) http://sacredchangemakers.com/ (SacredChangemakers.com) https://sacredchangemakers.com/community (Our Sacred Community) https://www.instagram.com/jayne_m_warrilow/?hl=en (Jayne Warrilow on Instagram) If you would like to support our show: Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and other podcast platforms. We would be SO grateful. Sacred Changemakers is a transformation company that believes in change for good. We partner with changemakers (coaches, consultants, speakers, authors, business owners, leaders, conscious humans) who want to become more purpose-driven, create a lasting impact and inspire a better future for all. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in our world. If you are a fellow changemaker who would like the support of an incredible community (and make a bigger impact along your path), you can http://sacredchangemakers.com/ (find out more about us here.)

Ann Sheybani talks to Peter and Kathleen from her home in Ireland about her extraordinary life, writing, books, and how she helps coaches and consultants get that book written and published. Website - AnnSheybani.com - check out her blog Upcoming Influential Author course go here Get Ann's free download of this book. "The 5 BIG Mistakes Most Coaches, Consultants, and Speakers Make When Writing A Book" The Yakking podcast is brought to you by Peter Wright & Kathleen Beauvais contact us to be a guest on our show. https://TheYakkingShow.com peter@peterwrightsblog.com https://karytechsolutions.com   kathleen@karytechsolutions.com  

Walt Hampton, J.D., bestselling author, President of Summit Success International and creator of the Consultant’s Success Formula, shares three key questions to gain influence and connect with influencers in your field. Three Key Questions to Gain Influence and Connect with Influencers During our conversation, Walt shares: Three key questions to gain influence in the marketplace and connect with influencers in your field What influence really means The role of a strong value proposition when it comes to gaining influence How to grapple with the "head trash" that tends to pop up when we're sharing our message The systematic practice to nurture your network of connections so you can stay in touch without feeling overwhelmed by the process More about Walt Hampton Walt Hampton, J.D. is President of Summit Success International, a global personal & professional development firm; and creator of the Consultant’s Success Formula®. He is a business coach, management consultant, leadership trainer & motivational speaker. He is the best- selling author of Journeys on the Edge: Living a Life That Matters, named a Top 10 Non-Fiction Book and a two-time recipient of the North American Book Awards; as well as the author of The Power Principles of Time Mastery: Do Less, Make More, Have Fun. A 1984 graduate of The Cornell Law School, Walt was managing partner of a law firm for nearly 30 years with a practice focused on commercial litigation and criminal defense. He was trained as a Results Coach by Robbins Research International and worked directly for Tony Robbins as one of Tony’s elite business coaches. Walt’s passions are high-altitude mountaineering, ultra-distance running, blue-water sailing & adventure photography. He and his wife, the writer Ann Sheybani, reside in Castletownshend, Co. Cork Ireland. Connect with Walt at walthampton.com Connect with Walt on Social Media https://twitter.com/walthampton https://www.facebook.com/walthamptonjr

Life has many seasons, and this week’s guest is ROCKIN’ her current season in life and loving her empty nest. Ann Sheybani is revelling in the time she now has to live life entirely on her terms, engrossed in what thrills her and setting off on countless adventures. I loved our conversation about love and worry (spoiler alert: it’s not the same thing), how you can have it all, but NOT all at the same time. My favourite quote? “This superwoman thing is CRAP!” because we end up like we’re falling short all the time. Not good and so true. When her children were young, Ann tried to shield her children from suffering as their father fell ill and eventually died. That’s when she learned the hardest lesson of all for a mother “you can’t save your kids from pain and suffering. You can’t control everything. The guilt and worry is totally a waste of energy and time. Do your best, trust that you’re doing your damndest, and give it up to god or whatever.” Words to live by. We meander through the quickest way to destroy a marriage and detour over to risk and its benefits for our kids before landing on some real nuggets of advice. Make sure you listen right to the end, because Ann’s wisdom is so, so valuable. I’d love to know what was your favourite piece of wisdom from Ann? Head into our free MamaFuel Facebook group to tell us about it and join the discussion here. If you’d like to learn more about Ann, check out her web site here.

It is always inspiring to see a couple who share similar interests and use their passion to touch lives. Ann Sheybani and Walt Hampton, J.D are one such couple.  Ann Sheybani is the author of How to Eat the Elephant:  Build Your Book in Bite-Sized Steps. She received her Masters in Creative Writing and Literature from Harvard University.   She's an elite book coach with a sales and marketing bent and also helps successful entrepreneurs create powerful, expert-positioning books.  Her husband, Walt Hampton, J.D. Biography is the Executive Director of Summit Success, LLC, a global personal and professional development firm.  He is a business coach, law firm management consultant, leadership trainer & motivational speaker, also the founder of the Positive Leadership Academy. Walt is a leading authority on the application of Positive Psychology in the workplace. He is the best-selling author of Journeys on the Edge: Living a Life That Matters, named a Top 10 Non-Fiction Book in 2013, and a 2014 winner of the North American Book Awards. He is also the author of The Power Principles of Time Mastery: Do Less, Make More, Have Fun.  A 1984 graduate of The Cornell Law School, Walt practiced law in the areas of corporate and commercial litigation and criminal defense. He was the managing partner of a law firm for more than 25 years.  Walt's passions are high-altitude mountaineering, ultra-distance running, blue-water sailing & adventure photography. He and Ann Sheybani live in Castletownshend, Ireland and Collinsville, Connecticut. Business background It is quite interesting to know that a little while after Walt and Ann were married, more than a decade ago, the missus found a way to drag her husband to a Tony Robbins 3-day event: "unleash the power within" – and as Walt explains it; he didn't really want to be there. However, this was a game-changing event for the couple. They were both engaged in Tony's ‘mastery university,' and later on, Walt was invited by Tony's team to apply for the school of coach training.  Walt would go on to become one of 70 elite results coaches under Tony Robbins at the time, a role that afforded him the opportunity to use his analytical, problem solving and listening skills more frequently. "It was so much fun, and because I'm entrepreneurial, I thought well; if Tony can do it, I can do it [too]. So Ann I, now more than a decade ago, created Summit Success" Walt said rather enthusiastically The couple has worked side by side over the last decade, doing the work of consulting and coaching. What Ann & Walt are grateful for? "I think we are grateful for the opportunity to work with each other, that's a great gift," Walt said while treating the topic with so much emotion. Looking through the exploits of Ann and Walt, it is easy to detect that being able to reach out to individuals through their work is a thing of pride and fulfillment for the couple. "I think when we started, we had about two and a half people and I think they were relatives on our list, and now we have tens of thousands of people from all around the world, and it's a great gift to be able to touch so many lives," Walt said. Ann believes that creating a deep connection with people is vital in their line of business. She said “When we work with people, we get to know them at such a good level; it’s a very intimate relationship that we have with the folks that we work with. And I think it’s what’s missing in so many people’s lives,” Summing it up perfectly, Ann put it this way: "It's great to be paid for reading, but it's even better to get  really close to the people we work with." Defining the need for clarity in the message provided to the audience Ann believes in being known for something in your niche. Knowing who your target market is and what significant result your clients will get out of your work. She emphasizes that trying to cast your nets wide and speak to the general public, will cause a situation where almost no one identifies with your work, be it a book or any other kind of business. "The other thing is that there are a lot of folks who just want to sound smart, so they want to put all of their concepts all their big quotes in there, and they don't want to show that they have probably been there first class." She said. The renowned author is adamant that sharing stories about step by step processes to solving situations, especially stories from your own experience, go a long way in helping people. "To tell the truth about who you are in your business, in conversations, in a book, it is to make yourself free because you are no longer hiding, you are no longer waiting to be uncovered for who you really are" Ann said. Issues encountered during work Walt recalls not being fond of the technical problems that occur with the podcast sessions sometimes, naturally. And of course, you would expect that the couple gets to be on the road a lot while having to juggle a packed schedule. They enjoy this phase of the business but admit that it can be quite cumbersome. Managing a family and a business together Ann and Walt developed ways to work together and achieve the desire always to want to be in charge, over the years. "Walt and I are used to being in charge and taking the lead, so we had to learn how to balance – and how to dance" Ann recollects. It is quite interesting that the duo took tango lessons a few years ago, knowing that there has to be just one leader per time while they dance. They gradually developed systems to work as a team and plan everything down to the barest minimum. The couple seems to have developed mastery in creating time to have fun and relax – fun fact: they are both introverts. “For both of us, we can be three weeks, five weeks, six weeks on the road doing great events and then we’ve got to come back to our little Irish hillside where we get quiet” Walt said. Tips for effective in communication Walt believes that it "makes sense to slow down" when the stakes are high. Slowing the action down is a very important tool in his work, and it aids his message being put across to clients. Ann, however, speaking off of the experience she gathered during research on negotiations during high-stress situations, concluded that it is important to "feel comfortable" during high stakes communication. She reaches that this habit is learnable. Walt encourages speakers and writers always to define the journey they want to take their audiences through. He sees this as a sure way to keep engagement at a maximum. Resources annsheybani.com  

AN INTERVIEW WITH ANN SHEYBANI This is Ann. “I began my practice as a book-writing coach, not just because I like bossing people around, which I do, but also because I know all of your sorry excuses for not settling down to write your book, because I invented them. In other words, I’ve got your number, cupcake. I may look nice, but don’t  let that fool you. You need to prepare yourself for  an ass kicking. It’s time to blindfold your sorry  excuses for not writing your book, hand them a lit  cigarette, then shoot them.” We talk about… What rules do you make for yourself? How to cut yourself a break? Redefine what it is to be a writer How do you get things done? Best way to get the work done? What can you do in 10 minutes? What a music video can teach you about writing First month is FREE for the Writers' Block! Go to writingforchildren.com/writersblock use code WBPOD18

I speak with Ann Sheybani and Walt Hampton about launching an online mastermind group, including how to know when you're ready, how to format your offering, and how to attract clients.

This is a different kind of conversation. A talk about entrepreneurship, tackling difficult and challenging times in business, overcoming obstacles, building confidence, enduring in extreme rock and ice climbing and a quiet life in Ireland. I invited a real power couple onto the show, Walt Hampton and Ann Sheybani. Both are highly successful entrepreneurs, endurance athletes and thought leaders. I first „met“ Ann back in 2011. My first website on ultra marathon training had been up and running for about year and she had sent me a really nice email in regards to an ebook I had written. As I found out, she´s all about endurance, too. Not just in sports but in life. In her early 30´s Ann broke free from a challenging and troublesome marriage in Iran where she had lived and raised her two daughters. After she began running her life fundamentally changed from the ground up along with her passion for writing. Ann now runs her on- and offline business as a Book Yourself Solid sales and Marketing Certified Coach. She´s a harvard-trained writer, amazon best-selling author, writing workshop director and book bootcamp master sargent. Walt helps entrepreneurs and professionals create the work and the lives they love. Lives filled with with purpose, passion and possibility. Lives filled with prosperity and peace; joy-filled lives so that they can re-claim for themselves freedom, fun and fulfillment. Four years ago, Ann and Walt deciced to turn their backs on their busy lives in the US and now reside on the coast in Ireland where they enjoy a quiet life in between working, running, climbing the world´s highest summits and traveling back for their other businesses in the States. Walt, acclaimed keynote speaker and writer, educated as trial attorney and founder of Summit Of Success and Book Yourself Solid – coach, author of „Journeys On The Edge“ – living a life that matter is also trained as a Tony Robbins Results Coach and teaches Michael Port’s Book Yourself Solid™. Busy and stressed you think? It´s all about time mastery. Walt and Ann share their powerful routine that helps you stay in your lane and focused. Plus, this is a conversation about confidence, the slow and steady progress as entrepreneurs and what the main mistakes are that people make as they embark on their entrepreneurial journeys. Having built four businesses from scratch, Walt claims: Focus will be the new currency of the economy. If you want to live 11 years(!) longer, things must change. We need to shift from losing ourselves on social media and constantly checking emails to committing ourselves to our life goals and aligning those to the true purpose of our being and existence. Enjoy the conversation. Folge direkt herunterladen

Today’s episode marks the one year anniversary of my Straight Talk for a Curvy World podcast. I truly believe in the work we are doing here on the show and all of your generous feedback lets me know you believe in it too. To help me celebrate this milestone, I am speaking today with an amazing woman, Ann Sheybani. Ann was my very first guest on my very first episode of this podcast. During her episode, Sharing Secrets About the Stranger Within, she opens all the way up and shares her secret truths. Her episode is to date, the most popular and most downloaded episode from the past year.   A Great Writing Coach Ann Sheybani is my writing coach. If she tells me I am ready to release my book, I believe her. Ann says there are many people who are not able to share their stories with the world because they have not yet dealt with their emotions around the subject they want to write about. According to Ann, “When you are writing about your past, your feelings come back to you as if you are experiencing them again...” She says, many people dissociate from their feelings which make them hard to access. If they want to write a powerful story they have to think about everything they were feeling at the time and allow the reader to identify with the why behind the what. As a book coach, Ann Sheybani likes to form deep bonds with her clients. She wants the relationship to be a positive one for both parties. She will refuse a client if they are damaged or need more therapy than writing can provide. But she says, when a writer is ready to learn and to be critiqued without getting their feelings hurt, she can help them to uncover their role in their past situation. And, that is when the story gets interesting.   I Thought I Loved Myself While I was revising my still untitled book, there were numerous epiphanies that bubbled up. One epiphany that really stood out was looking back at all the times I thought I loved myself. How do you know if you love yourself anyway? If I thought I loved myself then and I think I love myself now…how is a girl supposed to know? Given the transformative process that this book has had on me, I realize it is much easier to be honest than it is to hide things. There will always be someone judging. It’s unavoidable. The takeaway I want people to get from my book is to remind them they are not alone, they are not the only one, and they are not crazy either.   Send Me Your Questions and Your Stories Do you need to catch up on early episodes of this podcast? If you do, go to Annpeck.com. You can share your comments, questions and feedback with me on the blog page or on social media @Iamannpeck. Send me a private email at ann@annpeck.com (I am the only one who reads it). If you would like to send in a voice recording, you can record a voice memo on your phone -including your name- and share your message with me. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share your review on whichever platform you use to listen.

As the year ends and we look back at the beginnings and endings we have experienced over the last 365 days, we take the time to appreciate that we are responsible for those transformations. We make breakthroughs by using our courage, we heal ourselves and others through our compassion and we obtain clarity by being true to our essence. This special highlight episode brings together some inspirational examples of guests who have experienced, overcome and transformed themselves through the simple act of living their truths. Ann reminds us she is here for us and she will continue to inspire us with more episodes of Straight Talk for a Curvy World in the upcoming year. We can do anything together!   Key Takeaways: [1:08] Get your application in now, for a very special 4-month Curvy World immersion program [3:08] Ann Sheybani displays clarity and coming home clearly [8:20] Karen Gray shows us compassion through loving our children [16:00] Lowry Olafson displays courage through his very personal journey [23:33] Shannon Crotty shares a transformational message with us [29:33] Lowry opens up his heart in song [33:25] Get a free and printable copy of The I Am Habits [33:50] Ann’s book and other special gifts are available as of 2016   Mentions: Curvy World Women’s Mentorship Experience Polka Dot Powerhouse link  Coupon Code - CurvyWorld saves you $50 on your membership Ann Sheybani’s book Ann Peck Ann@annpeck.com @iamannpeck  

When writing your first draft you may find the pages filled with venom and angst. And during your second draft emotions start to settle and an ounce of perspective is gained. Then behold your third draft, the home stretch, a comfortable place where deep understanding and clarity based on past experiences seem to write your words for you. Much like writing a book your life contains many drafts of yourself. You may seek exotic places with older men. You may take a frivolous approach to sex and you may lose yourself during the journey. Don’t fret, by observing others and uncovering your secret truths through writing you will find solace.   Key Takeaways: [1:00] Freeing oneself through intimacy [1:47] A thought provoking Judith Duerk quote [2:55] Ann’s journey to adulthood using a man as a crutch [7:40] Feeling trapped in different culture but not connecting with it [8:30] It took going home to realize I was a stranger to myself [11:10] I saw what I thought was an exotic lifestyle as horror through my friends eyes [13:54] Access to an outside perspective [15:17] A blind date led me to a writing degree from Harvard [20:17] I love you writing job! [20:55] Moving somebody through your story makes it worth the effort [22:26] Using your blogs as bricks to make a good book [26:47] An intimate question and answer session with a reader [30:10] Are we afraid of arming people with the stake that may one day go through our hearts [33:38] Writing the truth with accuracy and love [36:02] If you want to write a book but don’t know what steps to take first [41:26] Being detached from your sexual self impacts your ability to love [47:55] Finding inspiration through environmental factors [49:45] The Anne factor [56:46] Finding solace while getting a runners body [60:37] Morning pages get the flow going    Mentions: Wild Tiny Beautiful Things How to Eat the Elephant Traveling Mercies The Black Swan The Artist’s Way Ann@annpeck.com