Create Your Story Podcast

Author, creative transition coach and personality type practitioner, Terri Connellan, hosts conversations on creativity, self-leadership and personality to inspire your wholehearted life. Terri and guests share how they have created their most positive life story. Creatives, writers, coaches, coaching clients, teachers, editors, publishers, artists, psychologists, personality type practitioners, bloggers and others interested in creating and shaping their story in the richest of ways share their insights. Transitions, turning points, professional life, creative practice, intuition, tenacity - real stories, ordinary people, extraordinary lives, honed and crafted from the moments of every day. Join guests exploring all that they have learnt along the way and are still learning. Connect and learn - because connecting through the transitions we make is so powerful and life-enhancing, sparking more connections and inspiration. Website: https://www.quietwriting.com/ Podcast episodes: https://www.quietwriting.com/podcast/ Books: https://www.quietwriting.com/wholehearted-book/ Free copy of Chapter 1 of Wholehearted: https://www.quietwriting.net/wholehearted-chapter-1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writingquietly/

Episode 21 Marketing Tips for Introverts with Marcia Yudkin 11/18/2022

Episode 21 Marketing Tips for Introverts with Marcia Yudkin Marcia Yudkin shares insights on myths about introverts and marketing and tips for how to market in your own way as an introvert. Welcome to Episode 21 of the Create Your Story Podcast on Marketing Tips for Introverts. I’m joined by , author and specialist in the area of introverts and marketing, based on many years' experience as a marketing coach and consultant. Full transcript here: In this episode, we chat about: Myths about introverts Ways of being bold as an introvert Myths about introverts and marketing Push vs pull marketing – and what works best for introverts Authentic marketing for introverts Content marketing and pull marketing – what’s the difference Being clear in communicating who you are and how you work Substack as an option for free and paid offerings and writing Being inclusive of introverts in marketing What we can learn from introverted characters in fiction and real life About Marcia Yudkin For more than 10 years, Marcia Yudkin has stood up and defended introverts as worthy of respect and understanding. This developed out of her work as a marketing coach and consultant. She’s the author of 17 books and too many ebooks, online courses and so on to count. Her current focus is a Substack newsletter called Introvert Upthink, which critiques society’s misunderstandings and disparagements of introverts. She lives in the woods of Western Massachusetts, where she walks or runs five miles every day in the company of chipmunks, beaver, deer, porcupines and occasionally bears. Introvert Upthink: Twitter: Marketing in Tune With Your Personality: A Guide for Introverts: Terri’s links to explore: Books: Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition: & quick links to buy: Wholehearted Companion Workbook: & quick links to buy: Free resources: Chapter 1 of Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition: Personal Action Checklist for Creating More Meaning + Purpose: Coaching and writing programs: Work with me: The Writing Road Trip with Beth Cregan: Connect on social media Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: LinkedIn: /episode/index/show/createyourstory/id/25059339

Episode 20 Beginning the Journey of a Wholehearted life with Terri Connellan 09/04/2022

Episode 20 Beginning the Journey of a Wholehearted life with Terri Connellan Audio excerpt from 'Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition' Welcome to Episode 20 of the Create Your Story Podcast on Beginning the Journey of a Wholehearted Life. It's a solo episode celebrating the first anniversary of Wholehearted's publication. And other significant life and Quiet Writing anniversaries! I share insights to support and guide you in your own journey of change and transformation to a life that resonates and aligns with what’s important to you. You can find the transcript and links here including where to get your copy of Chapter 1: In this episode, I share about: The first anniversary of publishing Wholehearted & the Companion Workbook. The sixth anniversary of leaving full-time work and starting Quiet Writing. The beginning of transition journeys. How uncertain and unsettling they can feel. The beginning of my own transition journey to a more fulfilling life. Steps and processes that can help in navigating major change. What can help us in the beginning stages of a making a significant change. How my Wholehearted books can help guide you if you are going through major change. How to get your copy of Wholehearted and the Companion Workbook. About Terri Connellan Terri Connellan is an author, creative transition coach, accredited psychological type practitioner and podcaster. Her coaching and writing focus on three elements—creativity, personality and self-leadership—especially for midlife women in transition to a life with deeper purpose. Terri works with women globally through her creative business, , encouraging deeper self-understanding of body of work, creativity and psychological type for more wholehearted and fulfilling lives. She lives and writes in a village on the outskirts of Sydney surrounded by beach and bush. Links to explore Books: Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition: & quick links to buy: Wholehearted Companion Workbook: & quick links to buy: Free resources: Chapter 1, Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition: Personal Action Checklist for Creating More Meaning + Purpose: 36 Books Creative Influence Guide: Coaching and writing programs: Work with me: The Writing Road Trip with Beth Cregan: Connect on social media Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: LinkedIn: /episode/index/show/createyourstory/id/24265956

Episode 19 Fiction Writing and Empowering Your Practical Writing Life with Beth Barany 07/29/2022

Episode 18 Quiet Empowerment Coaching and Creating with Jo Slessor 06/20/2022

Episode 17 Gentle Living for Highly Sensitive People with Becky Corbett 05/25/2022

Episode 17 Gentle Living for Highly Sensitive People with Becky Corbett Welcome to Episode 17 of the Create Your Story Podcast on Gentle Living for Highly Sensitive People. I’m joined by Becky Corbett, aka The Gentle Living Nurse, a holistic nurse and coach for highly sensitive souls. We chat about what it means to be a highly sensitive person (HSP) and Becky’s gentle living framework and podcast that provides support for HSPs. Becky also shares insights on burnout and impacts on health care workers in recent times and how people can nurture and prioritise their own well-being as they care for others. Full transcript here: We cover: Becky’s background as a nurse and challenges faced Shifting to a path of gentle living Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) Strengths and challenges of being highly sensitive How to balance your nervous system High sensitivity and other personality preferences Experiencing burnout and making change Signs of burnout Being a holistic nurse Impacts on health care workers in covid times Social media options as a highly sensitive person About Becky Corbett Becky Corbett (aka The Gentle Living Nurse) is a holistic nurse and coach for the highly sensitive soul based in sunny Brisbane, Australia. The Gentle Living framework was birthed as a result of Becky’s personal healing journey of anxiety and navigating the world as a highly sensitive person (HSP). Becky now supports other HSPs to create their own Gentle Living journey to nurture the nervous system, through combining elements of evidence-based science, spirituality and intuition. Her mission is to support as many HSPs as possible to connect with their sensitivity gifts to flourish and thrive! Connect with Becky: Website: The Gentle Living Podcast: Free Self-Soothing Guide: Terri’s links to explore: Podcast chat with Becky: Books: Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition: & quick links to buy: Wholehearted Companion Workbook: & quick links to buy: Free resources: Chapter 1 of Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition Free 10 Tips for Creating more Meaning and Purpose Personal Action Checklist Coaching and writing programs: Work with me: The Writing Road Trip with Beth Cregan email list: Connect on social media Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: LinkedIn: /episode/index/show/createyourstory/id/23220671

Episode 16 Raising Social Justice Awareness with Meaghan Katrak Harris 05/05/2022

Episode 16 Raising Social Justice Awareness with Meaghan Katrak Harris Welcome to Episode 16 of the Create Your Story Podcast on Raising Social Justice Awareness. I’m joined by Meaghan Katrak Harris – Social Worker, Academic, Consultant, Writer and author of Memories and Elephants: The art of casual racism. We chat about writing Memories and Elephants, genres, influences, publishing, casual racism and privileged practices and behaviours and their impact on individuals and society. And how the arts can be a powerful medium for raising social justice awareness. Full transcript here: We cover: Meaghan’s background in social work and academia Meaghan’s Book, Memories and Elephants: The art of casual racism Lived experience and telling your own story How we’re all more than one story The insider/outsider dance Creative non-fiction and memoir-based narrative Creative influences and inspiring authors How privilege plays out in racism and other contexts Raising social justice awareness through the arts About Meaghan Katrak Harris Meaghan Katrak Harris is a social worker, academic, consultant and writer. She has a long and diverse social work background. This includes extensive experience and commitment to working alongside First Nations Peoples, families and communities. When not writing, Meaghan lectures and researches in social work at the University of Sydney and works in private practice across social work supervision, individual, group work and organisational change. Memories and Elephants: The art of casual racism is her first creative non-fiction book. You can connect with Meaghan: Instagram: LinkedIn: Terri’s links to explore: My books: Free resources: Chapter 1 of Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition Other free resources: My coaching & writing programs: email list – community writing program with Beth Cregan Connect on social media Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: LinkedIn: /episode/index/show/createyourstory/id/23013029

Episode 15 Valuing Difference Through Type with Sue Blair 04/19/2022

Episode 15 Valuing Difference Through Type with Sue Blair Welcome to Episode 15 of the Create Your Story Podcast on Valuing Different Through Type I’m joined by – Personality Type Coach & Educator, Author, Speaker and Resource Creator. We chat about Sue’s 20 plus year passion for personality and psychological type and how she works with educators, parents, careers advisors, young people and type practitioners to communicate type concepts clearly and simply as a guide for living and decision-making. Full transcript here: We chat about: Parenting children who have very different personality types How type can help educators, parents and young people Offering choices for different personalities in educational contexts Lenses of type: Cognitive Processes, Temperament and Interaction Styles. ‘Simplexity’ as Sue’s signature style in type work Common misconceptions about introverts and extraverts Being extraverted in preference including in covid times Differences between Sensing and Intuiting preferences. How type helps you be comfortable in yourself and value difference Reframing Imposter Syndrome and self-doubt About Sue Blair Sue has been working with psychological type for 20 years. She is an international presenter and keynote speaker, as well as a qualified MBTI practitioner and adult educator. She is the author of The Personality Puzzle coaching cards, now used worldwide by coaches and counsellors. She has taught thousands of teachers, parents, students and businesses about the importance of self-awareness and communication. Sue is the recipient of the APTi 2015 Gordon Lawrence Award. This award recognises an outstanding achievement to the field of education You can connect with Sue: Website: or Personality Puzzles: LinkedIn: Terri’s links to explore: My books: Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition Free resources: Chapter 1 of Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition https://www.quietwriting.net/wholehearted-chapter-1 Other free resources: My coaching & writing programs: six month membership program – enrolling now for a 2 May start email list – community writing program with Beth Cregan Connect on social media Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: LinkedIn: /episode/index/show/createyourstory/id/22837007

Episode 14 Self-Styling Your Life with Janelle Wehsack 03/25/2022

Episode 13 Embracing a Multipotentialite Life with Laura Maya 03/03/2022

Episode 12 Personality Type Coaching and Social Media with Joe Arrigo 02/11/2022

Episode 12 Personality Type Coaching and Social Media with Joe Arrigo Welcome to Episode 12 of the Create Your Story Podcast on Personality Type Coaching and Social Media. I’m joined by Joe Arrigo, Personality Type Coach, INTJ and LinkedIn and YouTube aficionado. We chat about Joe’s journey to psychological type and type coaching and how he shares and connects with people on social media around personality. Full transcript: In this episode, we chat about: Joe’s journey to being a type coach Learning type as a language The magic of understanding your type Personal growth as an INTJ The power of focusing on our weaknesses Social media and type Being extraverted via social media as an introvert Tips for LinkedIn Being visible on social media About Joe Arrigo Joe Arrigo is a newbie to the professional Type space. What started as a mild interest exploded into an obsession and a coaching business. His goal is to help people find their place in the world by bringing clarity to their personality type. Joe believes that the most important aspect to self-improvement is first knowing yourself. Everything else branches out from there. If a stubborn INTJ like Joe can have a transformation due to Typology, it can certainly do the same for others. He resides primarily on Linkedin and YouTube, and tries to bridge the gap between the Old Guard and New Guard of type. You can connect with Joe: LinkedIn: Youtube: Calendly to book a time: MailChimp (to get on Joe’s newsletter ) Terri’s links to explore: My books: Free resources: Chapter 1 of Wholehearted: Self-leadership for women in transition Other free resources: My coaching, personality type & writing programs: a personality type course + 90 minute coaching debrief – 6 week intensive starts 28 February with Beth Cregan – community writing program with Beth Cregan email list Connect on social media Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: LinkedIn: /episode/index/show/createyourstory/id/22099082

Episode 11 Leadership, Self-Awareness & Life Trails with Brian Lawrence 01/28/2022

Episode 11 Leadership, Self-Awareness & Life Trails with Brian Lawrence Welcome to Episode 11 of the Create Your Story Podcast on Leadership, Self-Awareness and Life Trails. Insights, tools and strategies for being a more whole human. I’m joined by Brian Lawrence, Director of Life Trails Consulting and an accomplished global facilitator, Leadership Coach, MBTI Master Practitioner and EQi Master Practitioner. We chat about Brian’s journey to leadership coaching and facilitating and his love of working with teams and individuals on self-awareness with many tools, including personality type and emotional intelligence. And his recently developed program, Dancing with Your Inner Wolves, which inspires personal growth through an innovative approach to the Jungian cognitive functions. It all focuses around how we can be a more whole human. The full transcript is here: We chat about: Self-awareness and personality type Leadership and self-leadership Value of certifications & learning frameworks Misunderstandings about introverts Brian’s Dancing with Your Inner Wolves program Our 8 inner wolves and becoming holistic person Working with cards and tactile learning And so much more About Brian Lawrence Brian Lawrence is the Director of Life Trails Consulting and an accomplished global facilitator and coach. He is an MBTI Master Practitioner and EQi Master Trainer and has accredited over a thousand practitioners in 7 countries over 11 years. He has designed and led numerous programmes in team development, emotional intelligence and leadership across the globe. Brian’s clients include The Warehouse Group, The West Auckland trusts, OXFAM, The Well Connected Alliance, Roche, ASB Bank, Shell, Rio Tinto and BP. He has been a leadership coach and facilitator for 18 years. You can connect with Brian: Website: Facebook: LinkedIn: Email: Links to explore: My books: Free resources: My coaching & programs: —a community program with Beth Cregan—kicking off 31 Jan 2022 Connect on social media Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: LinkedIn: /episode/index/show/createyourstory/id/21937340