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How to Write to Build Trust
Have you wondered, "How do I write so prospects think, 'This person understands my problem?'" How do I build trust? One of the fastest ways to lose a potential client is to sound generic. Prospects who are reading your blog posts, emails, LinkedIn articles, and...
The Best Business Stories You Can Share
Some business owners believe they have nothing interesting to write about. They assume great content comes from dramatic events, celebrity clients, or extraordinary accomplishments. As a result, they stare at a blank screen, wondering what to post next. The truth is...
Professional Writing Tips for Business Professionals
Many coaches, consultants, and speakers fall into the trap of trying to sound “professional” by writing as if they are preparing a corporate policy manual or letter. The result is content that may be technically correct but difficult to connect with. Readers skim it,...
From Blog to a Book
If you’ve been publishing blog posts consistently, you may be sitting on the foundation of your next book without realizing it. Instead of starting from scratch, you can shape your existing content into a focused, valuable short book that reflects your expertise and...
How to Conduct Interviews for Written Profiles or Expert Q&As
If you’ve ever struggled to come up with fresh content ideas, you’re overlooking one of the most reliable sources sitting right in front of you: other people’s expertise. How you conduct interviews—whether for written profiles, expert Q&As, or guest podcast...
SEO for Experts Who Don’t Want to Sound “SEO-ish”
A colleague once told me she had stopped writing blogs for her website altogether. Not because she lacked ideas—she had plenty—but because every time she tried to “optimize” a post, it started to sound stiff and unnatural. She felt like she was writing for a machine...
Writing for Different Audiences: How to Adjust Your Tone
A speaker delivered a presentation to a room of peers. It was detailed, filled with insights, and sparked a lively discussion. Encouraged, he turned the talk into a blog post and shared it with prospective clients. It fell flat. No emails, no calls, no invitations to...
How to Use a Case Study in Your Blog to Build Credibility
A potential client lands on your website, scans your services, and then pauses. Then they read a case study. They are not looking for a list of credentials. They are asking themselves a different question: Can this person really help me? This is where case studies...
Turning Speaking Engagements Into Written Content
Sarah Jackson had just spent a day at an Atlantic City Casino when her bus pulled up to the curb. When she walked across the front of the bus to get to her car, a driver coming up beside the bus hit her hard enough to throw her onto the hood of the car, leaving a...
Email Newsletters as a Content Engine
Many professionals treat email newsletters or ezines as a routine task. You send out a message, hopefully your subscribers read it, and then it fades into the digital background. The real opportunity lies in viewing ezines differently—not as one-time communications...