In this compelling episode of the Positive Leadership Academy podcast, Javier Llerena speaks with Ben, creator of the transformative Influence With A Heart® method. They explore how early engagement with ideal clients enriches the book-writing journey, discuss the empowering advantages of self-publishing, and uncover pivotal insights gained from Ben's experiences with high-profile clients. Ben reveals how writing impactful books rapidly can exponentially boost your influence, emphasizing the intrinsic value of authorship as a powerful business catalyst. Highlighting the mantra that pain is inevitable, yet suffering remains optional, Ben illustrates how personal adversity has profoundly influenced his leadership philosophy. The episode concludes with practical strategies for consultants and coaches to elevate their practices and maximize their business potential.

Key Takeaways:

• Early engagement with ideal clients enhances the relevance and impact of your book.

• The Influence With A Heart® method centers around deeply understanding client needs.

• You can successfully write a powerful book within five weeks.

• Self-publishing gives authors complete creative and financial control.

• The primary benefit of authorship transcends sales—books are gateways to new business opportunities.

• Pain may be unavoidable, but suffering is a conscious choice.

• Client conversations yield invaluable insights that enrich your work.

• Delivering 10x value to clients validates charging premium fees.

• Your book acts as an extraordinary business card.

• Personal challenges profoundly shape and enhance leadership capabilities.

Sound Bites:

• "You can write a book in just five weeks."

• "People care what I'm saying right now."

• "Your book is an amazing business card."

• "Relax your body and get back to work."

• "You can provide 10x value to your clients."

Episode Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Influence With A Heart®
03:03 - The Influence With A Heart® Method Explained
06:01 - Strategies for Rapid and Impactful Book Writing
09:00 - Advantages of Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing
12:08 - Insights from Collaborations with High-Profile Clients
15:06 - The Real Value of Writing a Book (Featuring lead-generation call for Ben: Influence With A Heart) and Javier’s exclusive resource Six Secrets to Becoming a Better Leader19:55 - Navigating Personal Challenges to Enhance Leadership
25:04 - Practical Steps Consultants and Coaches Can Immediately Implement

Discover how Influence With A Heart® can significantly amplify your influence and impact. Visit https://www.influencewithaheart.com/ for more details.

Additionally, enhance your leadership journey by downloading Javier’s powerful guide, Six Secrets I Wish I Knew Before Leading a Team: https://re-invent.consulting/6-secrets?hs_preview=QPOzsEoJ-186890996778