In this episode, we dive into Stacey Swann's journey as a writer, from her experience in writing programs to her path to publication. Join us as Stacey shares what she wishes she knew earlier in her writing life, how she managed to persevere through tough writing moments, and the promise she made to herself to finish her book. Stacey also discusses with Zahie the valuable insights she gained from investing in coaching – including the power of conversational hypnosis and mental rehearsa...
Jul 26, 2023
35 min
In this episode, we explore the art of protecting and nurturing your vision as a creative individual. You will learn to overcome creative blocks caused by negative comments and create a nurturing creative space that fosters experimentation, risk-taking, and authenticity, empowering you to confidently navigate feedback while preserving your artistic identity. We talk about: [1:45] My four-step process to build and maintain a relationship with your book[3:00] Early feedback causing cr...
Jul 12, 2023
19 min
Welcome to the very first episode of the Mindset to Finish Your Book. In this episode, I take you through step one of a four-step process that will help you finish your book (and fix everything that’s wrong with it). I’ll teach you about the origins of the 5 to 1 praise to criticism ratio in all healthy relationships and what that has to do with your relationship with your book. Plus I’ll share the questions I ask clients that make the creative process most fun, interesting, a...
Jun 28, 2023
14 min
Why haven’t you finished the book you really, really want to write? Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, The Mindset to Finish Your Book Podcast will help you shift your relationship with your creativity so that you can finish the exact book you’ve always wanted to write, on exactly your own terms. Every other week, Zahie El Kouri—author, certified life coach, former lawyer, and current mother of three—shares insight on the most transformative tools of life coa...
Jun 15, 2023
3 min