Ep233 Judi Harrington—From Stuck to Published: How Leaders Turn Expertise Into Books That Actually Matter

About this episode

Mike O'Neill interviews Judi Harrington about how leaders can turn their expertise into impactful books.

Mike O'Neill sits down with certified book coach Judi Harrington to tackle the question more executives are asking than ever: "Should I write a book?" In this episode, you'll learn how to close the "recognition gap"—that space between being brilliant at what you do and being known for it. Judi breaks down the three mental blocks that keep leaders from starting, reveals why AI is a tool (not a replacement for your voice), and shares the simple "Think-Know-Do" framework to clarify your book's purpose before you write a single word. Mike and Judi explore how writing a book strengthens leadership by forcing clarity, builds credibility that opens doors to speaking engagements and high-value clients, and creates a lead generation tool that works 24/7. You'll discover the top 10 list exercise that turns everyday client conversations into book chapters, why books don't need to be 300 pages to make an impact, and what to do when you hit the inevitable wall of "stuckness" in the writing process. Whether you're author-curious or ready to commit, this episode gives you the practical next steps to move your idea from "someday" to "published." Find all the show notes and links here…

People in this episode

Host: Mike O'Neill

Guest: Judi Harrington

Topics covered

• book writing
• leadership
• executive coaching
• personal branding
• content creation

Keywords

• book coach
• recognition gap
• Think-Know-Do framework
• lead generation
• writing process

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