I get asked these questions a lot:
- Who is YOUR mentor?
- What are your favourite books?
- Which blogs are you subscribed to?
- What events do you go to?
- Who do you learn from?
So I thought I'd tell you!
Here is a list (in no particular order!) of people who have—and in most cases still do—inspire me, blogs I subscribe to, emails I get, events I go to and authors I love.
All of the people here have shown me how to do my Thing bigger, better, more often or show me which steps to take next.
Oh, and just so you know, there is NO WAY I could list all the great books I've read here so I'll let you know about some of those another time (but do read all the ones the people on this list today have written!).
Here are some ladies who I love to learn from:
Joanna Martin
Joanna was my mentor last year and I love what she teaches. An absolute expert on speaking from stage, you get to learn this AND how to build a business that works for YOU too. I love her style, approach and her answers. If you're thinking about speaking more, or you're already speaking and want to know how to put together a presentation that sells, definitely go check her out. She's the reason my speaking diary is always pretty full!
Suzanne Evans
I met Suzanne at a Mastermind in the US in 2011. She is FULL of energy, extremely smart, and is devoid of any B.S. whatsoever. Don't follow her if you're not a fan of people fully expressing themselves (she happily swears with no apologies!). I love her stuff. Straight to the point no nonsense business, marketing and sales advice. You can get a fab free DVD from Suzanne here
Marie Forleo
Marie TV is a must watch for me every week. This lady is elegant, sharp and funny all at the same time. She answers questions brilliantly on life, love, marketing, business, the universe and pretty much everything in between. She likes to rock it!
And now for some chaps who inspire me and have taught me great stuff...
Paul Avins
Paul is my business mentor and coach at the moment. He has me slapping my head in all sorts of 'why didn't I think of that?' moments! Much as I spend my time pointing out what is on the end of other people's noses I need someone to do that for me too. Paul is that person! There's a LOT of experience and good advice for any business owner in his book and on the Business Wealth Club site
He also runs the Business Wealth Clubs which are brilliant networking and workshops all rolled into one—if there is one near you definitely go. I do!
Peter Thomson
There's not much to say about Peter apart from that what he doesn't know about marketing and making products from your Thing isn't worth knowing. An absolute goldmine of information, how-to and experience. I love learning from 'Uncle Peter'. And I happily listen to him over and over!
He has some super affordable 1 day events coming up soon that if you can get to I highly recommend (I went twice last year!), and definitely sign up for his 'TGI Monday' emails for his latest ideas and thoughts.
Nick James
Nick is really smart at launches, copy writing and business strategies that make money. I've worked with Nick and also been to his events and he knows his stuff. If you want to the detail without the fluff check out what Nick is up to.
James Lavers
James is brilliant at video—how to 'be' on camera is totally his Thing. He shows you how to engage with your audience, get connected and run your business from the other side of a lens. If you're adding video to your marketing, or you want to improve what you're doing already go see what he's up to.
Seth Godin
Seth is smart. He is insightful, forward thinking and I love reading his blog every day. If you want a genius-eye view on things go have a read. He's written a LOT of books too. You can also see Seth LIVE in London here (I'll be there too!)
Steven Pressfield
My 'Go-to' guy on procrastination! Doing your Thing is like creating Art and Steven knows all about that. The War of Art, Do the Work and Turning Pro are all excellent books I highly recommend.
And finally...
...get a daily note from the Universe
I hope you get some inspiration too.
Want to talk more about this?
Hi Lucy,
What an inspiring post, I love to see mentors and really don’t believe any of us can get very far without them.
You can’t coach yourself as the famous Alan Weiss once said.
I don’t know all the mentors here but I’ll have a look at a few especially the video guy, that’s something I feel like getting into.
Have worked with Marie Forleo and she’s really grounded and stylish.
Look forward to seeing more of you this coming year!
Hugs Grace
Learning is my number 1 value so I HAVE to have a mentor (or 10) :)
Not just for learning though – it’s the short cuts and seeing the wood for the trees that I really value. Someone like me with a head FULL of ideas finds this aspect really useful!
So go check out James and his video stuff he knows a LOT about connection. And I know I’d love to see a lot of videos from your gorgeous Italian villa in the sunshine.
L
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