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225: Want to Write a Book? Success Secrets from My Publisher & Editor Tess Newton Feb 14, 2024

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Tess Newton is an Editorial Lead at Greenleaf Book Group, where she uses her love of words to transform manuscripts from a wide variety of genres—business, self-help, memoir, fiction, health—into polished, professional books. In today’s episode, Tess joins Erin to talk about the publishing process for Erin’s book that’s launching on February 20th (!), what an editor’s role is vs. what it is not, and the differences between traditional publishing, self-publishing, and hybrid publishing. Tess describes what you actually need to send to publishers to write a book (hint: it’s not an entire manuscript) and how to build an audience that will support your book launch. If you've ever considered writing a book – this is the episode for you. Show Links:

Purchase the I See You Meditation Album
Pre-order Erin’s newest book, I See You! A Leader’s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy
Get our free 4-Step Consistency Planner here
Check out Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett’s podcast, Where Work Meets Life
Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us.
Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here.
Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here.

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Tess’s LinkedIn

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@itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter
Erin’s LinkedIn
improve it! TikTok
Improve it! Instagram
Improve it! Facebook
improve it! website
Book a Laugh Break
Book a Workshop
Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com

“I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)
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224: How Do You Get Struck with Your Own Passion? John Miles Tells All Feb 07, 2024

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John Miles is the Founder & CEO of Passion Struck, Podcast Host, Keynote Speaker, Author, and Navy Veteran. In today’s episode, John joins Erin to talk about the differences between your actual self, ought self, and ideal self; why he felt numb when he was at the height of his career; and what it means to pursue your passion versus a profession. John shares about his near-death experience, how it shifted his life perspective forever, and how you can start playing big by picking one small element of your life and doubling down on it. If you want to start letting your passion lead you instead of your stress – this is the episode for you. Show Links:

Purchase the I See You Meditation Album
Pre-order Erin’s newest book, I See You! A Leader’s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy
Get our free 4-Step Consistency Planner here
Check out Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett’s podcast, Where Work Meets Life
Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us.
Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here.
Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here.

Connect with John Miles:

John’s LinkedIn
John’s Podcast
John’s Instagram
John’s website

Connect with Erin Diehl:

@itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter
Erin’s LinkedIn
improve it! TikTok
Improve it! Instagram
Improve it! Facebook
improve it! website
Book a Laugh Break
Book a Workshop
Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com

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223: How Do You Stand in Your Power to Draw Others In? Protect Your Vibes with Rita Buck Jan 31, 2024

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Rita Buck is a certified sound bath instructor and brand ambassador for Erin Diehl. In today’s episode, improve it!’s Marketing Manager, Nicole Entzeroth, talks with Rita about how the only two things you can control are your attitude and your effort, the guilt we carry to “brighten each other up,” and why you should be asking for help as a leader. Rita gives you a physical exercise you can do to literally stand in your power and a morning routine to protect your energy all day long. If you’re looking for new ways to stand in your power so you can attract the right people at the right time – this is the episode for you. Show Links:

Purchase the I See You Meditation Album
Pre-order Erin’s newest book, I See You! A Leader’s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy
Get our free 4-Step Consistency Planner here
Check out Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett’s podcast, Where Work Meets Life
Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us.
Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here.
Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here.

Connect with Erin Diehl:

@itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter
Erin’s LinkedIn
improve it! TikTok
Improve it! Instagram
Improve it! Facebook
improve it! website
Book a Laugh Break
Book a Workshop
Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com

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222: Are You Ready to Stop Playing Small? Discover these Game-Changing Strategies to Elevate Your Leadership Presence Jan 24, 2024

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You know what limiting beliefs, not going after your dreams, and the fear of failure have in common? Playing small. Then maybe talking yourself out of it for a bit. And then playing small again. In today’s episode, Erin walks you two activities from one of her dear friends that will help you set the tone for the year, get specific about what it is you want, and literally burn away old habits. If you're looking for an extra umph into achieving your goals this year, this is the episode for you. Show Links: · Purchase the I See You Meditation Album · Pre-order Erin’s newest book, I See You! A Leader’s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy · Get our free 4-Step Consistency Planner here Check out Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett's podcast, Where Work Meets Life · Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us. · Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here. · Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here. Connect with Erin Diehl: · @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter · Erin’s LinkedIn · improve it! TikTok · Improve it! Instagram · Improve it! Facebook · improve it! website · Book a Laugh Break · Book a Workshop · Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)
For more information on improve it! visit www.learntoimproveit.com.

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221: Dissecting Perfectly Hidden Depression? Here Are the Secrets to Healing with Dr. Margaret Rutherford Jan 17, 2024

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Dr. Margaret Rutherford is celebrating her 30th year as a psychologist in a private clinical practice that she loves in Fayetteville, Arkansas. In 2014, Dr. Margaret published an article on The Huffington Post that went viral. That article evolved into Perfectly Hidden Depression, Dr. Margaret’s debut novel which focuses on how destructive perfectionism can act as an unconscious camouflage for silent despair, loneliness, and even suicidal thoughts. Dr. Margaret joins Erin to discuss how we’ve learned to camouflage our emotional pain with accomplishments, what's underneath it all (the way we show up, our sense of humor, our personality, our energy) that needs attention, and the difference between constructive perfectionism and destructive perfectionism. Dr. Margaret explains why perfectionism is highly regarded in corporate culture and tools we can use to heal. If you’re looking for a science-backed understanding of perfectly hidden depression and perfectionism, this is the episode for you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Share this episode with a friend. Show Links: · Purchase the I See You Meditation Album · Pre-order Erin’s newest book, I See You! A Leader’s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy · Get our free 4-Step Consistency Planner here · Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us. · Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here. · Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here. Connect with Dr. Margaret Rutherfod: · Dr. Margaret’s website · Dr. Margaret’s podcast, The Selfwork Podcast · Dr. Margaret’s blog · Dr. Margaret’s LinkedIn Connect with Erin Diehl: · @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter · Erin’s LinkedIn · improve it! TikTok · Improve it! Instagram · Improve it! Facebook · improve it! website · Book a Laugh Break · Book a Workshop · Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)
For more information on improve it! visit www.learntoimproveit.com.

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220: Which Core Values Help You Hire and Retain Top Talent? Jan 10, 2024

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As leaders we hear and think about core values more often than not, but do we actually know strategies to create the most aligned set of core values for ourselves and our teams? In today’s episode, Erin walks you through two activities from her newest book I See You!, to create your own set of core values solo and create your team’s set of core values collaboratively. If you're looking for a refresh on your core values at the start of a new year – this is the episode for you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Share this episode with a friend and check out Episode 110 of the improve it! Podcast for continued learning. :) Show Links:

Episode 110 of the improve it! Podcast: Are You Hiring? How a Clear Set of Core Values Can Help You Hire and Retain Top Talent with Special Guest Jenna McDonnell
Purchase the I See You Meditation Album
Pre-order Erin's newest book, I See You! A Leader's Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy
Get our free 4-Step Consistency Planner here.
Did today's episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us.
Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here.
Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here.

Connect with Erin Diehl:

@itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter
Erin's LinkedIn
improve it! TikTok
Improve it! Instagram
Improve it! Facebook
Improve it! website
Book a Laugh Break
Book a Workshop
Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com

"I love this podcast and I love Erin!!" If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people - just like you - move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won't miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)
For more information on improve it! visit www.learntoimproveit.com.

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219: Crave Purpose in Your Life and Career? Rha Goddess Tells All Jan 03, 2024

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Rha Goddess is THE entrepreneurial soul coach behind hundreds of breakthrough changemakers, cultural visionaries, and social entrepreneurs. Rha is also the Founder & CEO of Move The Crowd, an entrepreneurial training company dedicated to creative and cultural entrepreneurs working at the intersection of values, profitability, and social impact. Rha joins Erin to discuss what magnetic cultures are really about and how to achieve them, her six-step framework for people to find their calling (and where people get stuck the most), and her four-step ritual for forgiving yourself and letting go of what no longer serves you. Rha explains that being present this year is where the revolution is and asks about the moments in our lives that force us to confront our own mortality - have we done everything that we’ve said we were going to do? Can we recognize that the ceiling really is limitless? If you’re looking for a launchpad into your best year yet, this is the episode for you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Share this episode with a friend. Show Links:

Purchase the I See You Meditation Album
Pre-order Erin's newest book, I See You! A Leader's Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy
Get our free 4-Step Consistency Planner here
Did today's episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us.
Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here.
Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here.

Connect with Rha Goddess:

Rha’s Instagram
Rha’s LinkedIn
Move the Crowd website
Rha’s book, The Calling: 3 Fundamentals to Stay True, Get Paid and Do Good

Connect with Erin Diehl:

@itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter
Erin’s LinkedIn
improve it! TikTok
Improve it! Instagram
Improve it! Facebook
improve it! website
Book a Laugh Break
Book a Workshop
Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com

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218: Craving Routine? Habits that You’ll Actually Stick to? (Pssssst, It’s Just 4 Easy Steps) Dec 27, 2023

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Consistency can be quite the buzzword these days. We hear it all the time—whether it comes to our personal routines, work habits, or relationships. In reality, there’s more to consistency than just talking about it. In today’s episode, Erin gives you the top four reasons why we lack consistency and the four solutions to creating a routine that works for you—that you’ll actually keep. If you're looking for the cure to sticking to what you say you’re going to do—this is the episode for you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Share this episode with a friend and get your free 4-Step Consistency Planner below! Show Links: · Purchase the I See You Meditation Album · Pre-order Erin’s newest book, I See You! A Leader’s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy · Get our free 4-Step Consistency Planner here · Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us. · Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here. · Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here. Connect with Erin Diehl: · @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter · Erin’s LinkedIn · improve it! TikTok · Improve it! Instagram · Improve it! Facebook · improve it! website · Book a Laugh Break · Book a Workshop · Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)
For more information on improve it! visit www.learntoimproveit.com.

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217: How Do You Become a Selfless Leader? Pamela Lookingglass Spills the Tea Dec 20, 2023

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Pamela is OUT and she is ready to PLAY. In today’s episode, improve it!’s Community Manager Nicole Entzeroth interviews Erin’s very own Brand Ambassador and Top Executive at Synergy Consulting, Pamela Lookingglass. They discuss what selfless leadership means (and what it doesn’t), habits to become a selfless leader, and how to attract a magnetic culture. If you're looking for something to spice up your leadership regimen—this is the episode for you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Share this episode with a friend. Show Links: · Purchase the I See You Meditation Album · Pre-order Erin’s newest book, I See You! A Leader’s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy · Get our free 4-Step Consistency Planner here · Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us. · Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here. · Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here. Connect with Pamela Lookingglass: · Pam’s Instagram Connect with Erin Diehl: · @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter · Erin’s LinkedIn · improve it! TikTok · Improve it! Instagram · Improve it! Facebook · improve it! website · Book a Laugh Break · Book a Workshop · Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)
For more information on improve it! visit www.learntoimproveit.com.

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216: How Does a Four-Day Work Week Impact Your Team? with Special Guest, Jenna McDonnell Dec 13, 2023

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Working one less day a week sounds nice in theory, but is it actually possible? In today’s episode, Erin and VP of Client Experience Jenna McDonnell talk about the why behind improve it!’s decision to move to a four-day work week, how they did it, and the changes they’ve noticed since. If you're curious about a four-day work week—this is the episode for you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Share this episode with a friend. Show Links: · Check out improve it! Four-Day Work Week Manifesto here · Purchase the I See You Meditation Album · Pre-order Erin’s newest book, I See You! A Leader’s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy · Get our free 4-Step Consistency Planner here · Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us. · Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here. · Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here. Connect with Jenna McDonnell: · Jenna’s LinkedIn Connect with Erin Diehl: · @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter · Erin’s LinkedIn · improve it! TikTok · Improve it! Instagram · Improve it! Facebook · improve it! website · Book a Laugh Break · Book a Workshop · Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)
For more information on improve it! visit www.learntoimproveit.com.