Are you ready for next level? (You’re already in a personal development program—you just don’t know it yet.)
An author recently reached out to me to ask if I could quickly help her turn around a non-fiction book proposal in time for a publishing house contest.
I told her no.
Because I couldn’t make promises when I didn’t even know what I was dealing with—meaning, was this shit scoops or next level?
There was no point going in and polishing up a book proposal (next level) when the manuscript was a mess (shit scoops).
Who cares about chapter summaries that sound nice, when the story is broken?
It’s the same in life, too.
When I staffed leadership trainings, we would “clean house” to prepare the space for our students. That meant getting OUR OWN affairs in order: organizing our business and our calendars, connecting with family and friends, getting healthy, tying up any loose ends, making peace, forgiving, even self care, before we gave ourselves over to the transformation process. Because leaders go first ;)
The truth is, you’re already in a personal development program. You just might not realize it yet. In this great leadership training called LIFE, you can’t lead, grow or transform—you, your business or your team—when you’re sitting on a pile of shit scoops.
You get to clean house first, prime your space and create a solid foundation for what’s to come.
So are you ready for next level? Or do you have some shit scoops to clear out?
Personally, as I make the leap to expanding my business and my team, I know what I’ll be doing this weekend. And yes, it might include doing my taxes as well ;)
Cat xo
PS: If you're not feeling your best self--not confident, not strong or not good enough--know that any of those tactics listed above will go along way to making you feel like the leader you are.
Get your write on!
I have some friends I’m holding the flash sale cart for … Which means YOU still get to enjoy these savings as well!
If next level for you includes writing a book, sign up for my book publishing membership now to save big and enjoy all these great member benefits below. Offer expires March 31 at midnight!
For $49/month or $399/year (Canadian dollars—which is pesos to you American friends ;), you’ll get:
-Weekly Write-ins, for additional support and accountability
-Monthly group coaching with me :) For support on helping you write your first draft, move through edits and revisions, query agents and publishers, and plan your book launch.
-Access to My Kickstart Your Book online course and book planning modules
-Become part of my growing author community
-And so much more!
Plus, for those who purchase the yearly membership, you’ll also receive a one-hour book consultation with me, to deep dive into your book outline, publishing strategy and book launch/book marketing plan.
Click here to sign up to enjoy these member benefits and more!
“Before working with Cat, I was feeling overwhelmed and stuck about where to start and how to tackle writing a book. My experience working with Cat was nothing but fantastic. From start to finish, Cat helped me set goals and timelines for accountability. She’s incredibly knowledgeable about all things book writing and editing. And now I’m so close to completing my book and sending out proposals to publishers. I highly recommend Cat. She's amazing!”—Caryn Bird
The power of immersion
I recently shared this interview with a friend and it reminded me of how gorgeous my conversation was with the amazing Paul Zak for my series, The Power of Story.
In this talk, the author of Immersion: The Science of the Extraordinary and Source of Happiness, shares how story transforms us and makes us better humans, even as we experience it, thanks to the power of immersion.
Click here to watch now.