The Power of Personal and Professional Growth with Zana Goic Petricevic [S2 E12]

Welcome to the latest episode of Business Book Bites! I’m your host, Karen Williams, and in today’s conversation, I sit down with Zana Goic Petricevic, an executive leadership coach and author. We discuss her experiences in writing and publishing her first book, ‘Bold Reinvented’, and her upcoming second book. Zana shares insights into the personal growth and professional success she has experienced as a result of her book writing journey, emphasising the importance of courage, resilience, and embracing vulnerability. Join us as we explore how writing a book can be a transformative personal development journey and the impact it can have on shaping one's message and legacy. Tune in for valuable advice and practical tips for aspiring authors and entrepreneurs and discover how Zana's books are igniting conversations and sparking change worldwide. ** Get the Business Book Bites Best Bits from all our episodes in series two in one simple to consume guide. Go to www.librotas.com/bbb2 ** Highlights: ** Embrace the journey: Writing a book is a process of personal and professional growth. It's about finding the grit to keep going, even in moments of doubt, and recognising that each step forward contributes to a powerful legacy. ** ** Seek mentorship: Having a mentor to guide you through the writing process is invaluable. A mentor can provide insights into message clarity, structural integrity, marketing strategies, and overall growth. ** ** Multiply your impact: Writing a book isn't just about putting words on paper; it's about encouraging a wider conversation with readers and fellow authors. It's an act of vulnerability that opens doors to new opportunities and platforms for sharing your message. ** Bio: Zana Goic Petricevic brings to her work a blend of nearly 20 years as a corporate manager, executive leadership coach, and trainer with a great passion for writing, teaching and public speaking. She is also a game changer and believes in the transformative power of bigger, bolder conversations, which enhances her work with executives and leadership teams across the world. Through her keynote speaking and books, Zana aims to encourage conscious bold leaders who are ready to live and lead from a place of courage and boldness, so that they fully honour their own authenticity, and lead themselves and others to purposeful achievement. She is the author of ‘Bold Reinvented’, designed around her SOUL framework, and she is currently working on her second book. Website: www.boldleadership-culture.com https://www.amazon.com/dp/9534961205 Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zanagoicpetricevichttps://www.instagram.com/zanagoicpetricevic Time stamped overview: 00:00 Embracing authority in the book writing journey.05:55 Embracing bold leadership, overcoming fear with courage.08:37 Marketing your book is essential for success.10:25 Success in APAC region, growth in business.14:07 Realising multiple books from one original question.17:29 Book 2 expands on leading in varied environments.21:51 Having a mentor is essential for growth.23:14 Expressing gratitude for Zana's time. Discussion questions: What challenges did Zana face in her book writing journey, particularly during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how did she overcome them? How did Zana describe the personal and professional growth that she experienced as a result of writing and publishing her first book? In what ways did Zana’s book contribute to her business growth, and how did it impact her ability to work on a global scale outside of Croatia?Discuss Zana's concept of "relationship agility" and "emotional agility" as she applies it to her leadership principles. How do these ideas influence her approach to leadership and her interactions with others in the workplace?How does Zana's analogy of "walking on the edge" relate to the experience of writing a book, taking risks in sharing one’s message, and the potential impact of that message?What are the overall central themes of Zana’s second book, and how do they compare or contrast with the themes in her first book?Zana emphasises the importance of mentorship in the book writing process. How has her mentor's guidance influenced her book writing and personal development journey? How does Zana articulate the role of vulnerability in book writing and sharing one's message? In what ways does vulnerability play a part in creating a book and engaging in meaningful conversations with readers?Zana emphasises the idea of continuously pushing forward with determination and grit in the book writing journey. How has this resilience contributed to her growth and success as an author and leader?How does Zana believe her second book will impact her future endeavours and aspirations? What are her visions for the future? Keywords: executive leadership coach, entrepreneur, game changer, keynote speaking, conscious leaders, courage, bold ...