What's Working Now
Look, I know you’ve achieved unheard of levels of success as an entrepreneur. So the real question is, while the world is RADICALLY shifting, how do we not get caught in the chaos but instead access our untapped capacity? (you know what I’m talking about ;)I’m Katie Richardson, Business Coach to Superstar Entrepreneur and host of What’s Working Now. I’m here to show you how to UNLOCK and MAGNIFY your Untapped Potential. So that we can create the dream, live with purpose, and do what we are born to do. On this podcast, we are asking a different set of questions.
What's Working Now
138. Live the Life You Were Designed to Live
In this conversation, Katie speaks with Greg McKeown, renowned author of "Essentialism" and "Effortless". Greg, a maverick in various aspects of life, has forged his own path in personal and professional realms. His approach to life and business is unconventional yet remarkably effective, reflected in his visionary actions and decisions. Throughout our discussion, Greg shares insights into the arduous process of writing a book, offering valuable guidance and solutions, which have profoundly impacted my perspective. We delve into his personal experiences, successes, and failures, exploring better strategies and questioning norms in pursuit of extraordinary outcomes.
Key Takeaways from this episode:
- Greg shares amazing principles from his books "Essentialism" and "Effortless"
- He has carved his own path in life, business, and family, embodying a maverick spirit in his approach.
- The conversation delves into the challenges of writing a book, with Greg providing valuable insights and solutions that have reshaped perspectives and approaches.
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About Greg McKeown:
Greg McKeown has dedicated his professional life to uncovering counterintuitive ways to be very successful–without burning out. In this pursuit he has written two New York Times bestsellers, “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less”, which has sold over one million copies and been voted by Goodreads as “The #1 Leadership and Success Book to Read in a Lifetime” and “Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most”. Together they have been published in 37 languages. McKeown did his Masters of Business Administration at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, his Global Leadership and Public Policy certificate at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and is currently doing doctoral research at the University of Cambridge.
Connect with Greg:
https://gregmckeown.com/books/essentialism/
https://gregmckeown.com/books/effortless/
About Katie Richardson:
Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker.
Connect with Katie:
Website: https://katierichardson.com/
CASE STUDIES: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creator
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698
BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280
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