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Have you ever felt that a story inside you could inspire and transform others?

In today’s episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca welcomes Julie Broad, founder of Book Launchers and a self-publishing expert. Together, they discuss the powerful impact of self-publishing, navigating challenges, and how to leverage your unique story for personal growth and professional success. Julie’s journey of turning rejection into resilience is packed with insights on creating a book that doesn’t just sell but serves as a platform to expand your brand, empower others, and fulfill your purpose.


Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• Turning Rejection into Resilience - Julie Broad shares how traditional publishing rejections led her to self-publish and create Book Launchers, showing how setbacks can open new doors.
• Building a Brand Through a Book - Discover Julie’s insights on leveraging a book as a personal brand tool, allowing authors to expand their influence and reach new audiences.
• Curiosity as a Core Value - Learn how Julie’s approach to leading with curiosity has helped her team at Book Launchers embrace challenges and maintain a culture of continuous growth.

About Julie

Julie Broad is the founder of Book Launchers, an Amazon Overall #1 Best Selling Author, and the winner of 15 different book awards, including a Gold Medal in the Indie Book Awards. Her most recent books, Self-Publish and Succeed and Self-Promote and Succeed help non-fiction authors write and sell a book to grow a brand and a business.

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• Order Self-Promote & Succeed: The No Boring Books Way to Build Your Brand, Attract Your Audience, and Market Your Non-Fiction Book

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What if unlocking your full leadership potential is all about getting clear on your purpose and aligning it with your top priorities? When those two things come together, the possibilities are limitless!

In this empowering episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca welcomes Pete Steinberg, an expert in authentic leadership. They dive deep into the importance of purpose in leadership and how understanding time as a resource can transform your effectiveness.

Pete shares his unique Authentic Leadership Model, outlining how leaders can align their priorities with their true purpose, leading to greater energy and fulfillment in their roles.

With insights drawn from years of coaching, Pete emphasizes the significance of reflection and creating space for authentic leadership in our hybrid work environments.

Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• Unlocking Leadership Shock - Pete Steinberg discusses the concept of Leadership Shock and how it can impact even the most successful leaders when their old strategies stop working.
• Purpose vs. Vision - Discover the distinction Pete makes between purpose and vision, and why connecting to your true purpose is essential for sustainable leadership.
• Reinventing Yourself as a Leader - Becca and Pete share personal stories of career reinvention, highlighting the power of self-awareness in transforming your leadership approach.

About Pete

Pete Steinberg is a leadership and innovation expert with extensive experience consulting with top Fortune 500 professionals. He also has more than 20 years of experience as an elite rugby coach, coaching the USA Women’s Rugby Team at two World Cups and the Rio Olympics.

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• Order Leadership Shock: Using Authenticity to Navigate the Hidden Dangers of Career Success

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What would happen if you spent just 15 minutes each day doing something that truly matters to you?

In this episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca chats with Sam Bennett, author of The 15-Minute Method. Sam shares her simple yet powerful approach to beating overwhelm and making real progress by dedicating just 15 minutes a day to what matters most.

Becca and Sam explore the power of small, consistent actions and how they can transform your life, whether chasing a big dream or trying to carve out more time for yourself.

They dive into the struggles of high achievers and creatives alike, offering insights on breaking free from burnout and self-sabotage while finding peace and alignment in daily life.

This episode will leave you feeling inspired to pause, reflect, and make time for yourself—one small step at a time.


Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• The Power of 15 Minutes – Sam shows how just 15 minutes a day can create lasting change. Small, consistent actions help you overcome procrastination, reach personal goals, and find more balance and fulfillment in your life.
• Embrace Inspiration Without Overwhelming – Learn how to act on big ideas without feeling overwhelmed. Sam shares how small steps can transform even daunting tasks into achievable goals, inspiring you to embrace your creativity and act.
• The Importance of Pausing – Sam and Becca discuss how intentional pauses and reflection can spark creativity, reduce stress, and lead to personal breakthroughs, helping you achieve more balance and clarity in life.

About Sam

Sam Bennett is the author of Get It Done, Start Right Where You Are, and most recently, The 15-Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done.

A writer, speaker, actor, and creativity/productivity specialist, she is the founder of TheRealSamBennett.com, a company committed to helping overwhelmed creatives and frustrated overachievers get unstuck.

Sam is also a popular course instructor on LinkedIn Learning with over a million class participants worldwide and she lives in Connecticut.

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