[TSE 94] How to Create a Body of Work You Can Be Proud Of with Pam Slim

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I met author, speaker and business consultant Pam Slim when I was first starting out in business. She was speaking at an event in Vancouver, where I was living at the time, and I remember being thrilled when she agreed to take the time to meet with me for coffee at like 7am!

Ever since then I have been a huge fan. For those of you who don’t know Pam (and you totally should!) she is passionate about helping others build a career by following their passions in a way that benefits others.  She covers all of this in her new book Body of Work.

Something that really resonates with me about her new book is the emphasis she puts on needing to re-frame what we think of the term “career”. Entrepreneurs love to think they are superior for having their own business, but don’t consider their business a career.

On the contrary, entrepreneurs see those who choose a career (aka those who follow the corporate path) as being lesser than them. What I love is how she calls those people out for this insulting way of thinking and instead shifts the focus to be on creating a body of work that we can be proud of.

Now without further ado, click on the play button at the top or download this in iTunes or on Stitcher Radio (and do not forget to leave a review as these help others to find and enjoy my podcast).

What you’ll learn in this podcast:

• What inspired her new book Body of Work and why she felt the need to write it
• How her passion for social change and experience in Colombia made her realize her own career path
• The importance of finding what drives us (our roots) for our work and how to align your strengths, skills and passion in a way that benefits the market
• What your overall ingredients are and how to mix them to make a great recipe for success in business
• The approach Pam took when she began her latest book, the challenges she faced and what she plans to do on future projects
• Great tips and tools she learned from Betsy Rapoport that she swears by when writing a book
• Our thoughts on self publishing versus traditional publishing
• What the future looks like for Pam Slim

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Win Pam’s Book

Pam has graciously offered to give away a copy of her new book Body of Work: Finding the Thread That Ties Your Story Together. For your chance to win:

1. Send out some Twitter love to @PamSlim

2. Tell her why you need this book in your repertoire by using the hashtag #tsebook

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Key resources related to this podcast:

• Get your hands on Pam Slim’s Escape from Cubicle Nation and her latest book  Body of Work
• Read through my first interview with Pam
• Reserve your spot at her Sedona Writing Retreat in October
• Susan Cain’s book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking

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