{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 109: Nick chats with Dr Angela Lauria - Coaching Conversations","description":"EPISODE IN BRIEF In today\u2019s episode of Coaching Conversations, Nick speaks with very special guest, Dr Angela Lauria \u2013 founder of the Author Incubator.  Angela recounts her life story; spring-loaded with inspiration and an immense wellspring of single-focused energy.  You\u2019ll learn how Angela\u2019s mid-life autism diagnosis allowed her to touch the lives of thousands of people. And having helped more than 500 first-time authors publish high-quality, life-changing, bestselling books, Angela has further words of wisdom for all us. Enjoy this very special conversation with Dr Angela Laurea\u2026 Time Code\/Show Notes  0.26 Intro: Nick introduces Angela with a dazzling array of awards, stats and reviews! 1.50  Angela speaks of her upbringing and living in a small business family. Her Dad was obsessed with Hot Rods and achieved enormous success doing what he loved; she firmly believes you live what you learn. Travel and writing is her passion.  6.35  `Autograph your work with excellence\u2019. Angela lives by the systems and processes of doing the job right. \u201cThe customer is always wrong\u2019 also underpins her philosophy. 8.42  Growing up in an entrepreneurial family exposes you to the reality that business involves risk. The market speaks first and loudest. 10.14  The Author Incubator\u2026 over 17 years, Angela wrote everything to bring her to this point in time and mastery.   13.45  Despite the amazing foundation of writing 56 books, there were challenges of youth; namely, lack of strategy, how to create it and measure it. Learn how Angela moved on from Tech Books to working with entrepreneurs.  16.57  Angela speaks of a mind-set switch so she no longer traded time for money. How can you productise your knowledge?  Learn the 80% of what you teach clients (that others can do) and determine the 20% that is your magic. Going from one on one to a group is the biggest step forward. 23.13  Angela switches gears to speak of her Autism diagnosis Monotropism explains the \u2018obsession\u2019 with writing and special interests.  26.17  Learn about selective mutism, managing emotional life when taken away from a \u2018special\u2019 interest, control of surroundings, timing and sensory issues. Angela\u2019s father found a creative way to work with his (un-diagnosed) autism. 30.00  Mid-life diagnosis; how it happened and how Angela coped. 33.20  Nick and Angela talk about goal setting and Angela\u2019s two overlapping missions which include helping neuro-divergent people build a business around their \u2018special interests\u2019. People with Autism are data collectors and this makes them amazing with systems and processes. 35.54  Angela speaks of her hobbies. She loves karaoke and pub trivia!(25% of attendees at Trivia nights have Autism according to stats)                 37.26 \u201cTake me as I am or watch me as I go\u2026.\u201d Be more yourself. 39.55  Mindset, hard work and luck are Angela\u2019s keys to success in life and business. 40.48  Angela and Nick talk holiday destinations; the Amalfi Coast, Positano, Malta, Sicily\u2026 42.30  The conversation moves to Angela\u2019s great reads and favourite artists including 4 years touring with Australian music royalty, Crowded House. Michael Jackson and Kanye West are also on her list of greats. 45.23  Nick speaks of his core pillars of strength and ability to love what he does. Nick is confident he hasn\u2019t worked a day in his life because of his love for what he does. 48.45  Like to know more? You can get in touch with Angela via her website: differencepress.com  48.55  For more info on how Nick and Chris can help you \u201cdo what you love for life, reach out to ask@upcoach.com.au  EPISODE SUMMARY  If you have the idea and you have the passion, now is the time to make the difference you were born to make.  It can be writing a book. It can be channelling your great obsession into a workable model that makes you a living. You can become the person you\u2019ve wanted to be for your kids, your partner\u2026 yourself. Back yourself with Angela\u2019s mantra \u201cTake me as I am or watch me as I go\u201d. The time is now to change your mindset and stop trading time for money. Be more yourself; do what you love, work hard to achieve that single-minded goal\u2026. and success will follow. ","author_name":"The Upperlimits Show","author_url":"https:\/\/www.upcoach.com.au\/upcoach-podcast\/","html":"