Career Trends and Crowdfunding Success with Della Judd [S3 E8]

Welcome to another episode of Business Book Bites! Today I am chatting with Della Judd. Della, an accomplished author, podcaster, and executive coach, who shares her journey of transforming a career coaching book into a deeply impactful writing project.   

In this episode, you'll hear about Della’s collaborative effort with her daughter to create a student-friendly adaptation, the courage required to share unique perspectives, and the importance of turning your ideas into written words.   We'll dive into the meticulous research and structured approach that helped her craft her book, ‘Get the Job You Really Want, in a Post Pandemic World’, and how it became a vital resource during a time of significant change.   

She discusses the shifts in work-life balance emerging from the pandemic, and the ongoing challenges with stress and burnout in the workplace. Della also reveals valuable strategies for maintaining accountability and discipline throughout the writing process, alongside her very successful book crowdfunding campaign.  

We explore her exciting new ventures, including publishing her grandfather's World War II diaries, and how these projects continue a rich family tradition of writing. Whether you're an aspiring author or looking to glean insights on business and personal growth, this episode is packed with actionable advice and heartwarming stories.   

And, if you’d like help with your book, like Della, then check out our upcoming events at www.librotas.com/librotasevents.   

• Our next free online Coffee and Connect Café networking event is on Tuesday 5 November at 12pm BST and we are also running an online Book

• Launch Blueprint workshop on Monday 11 November – perfect if you want to learn how to become an Amazon bestseller.  

3 Key Takeaways:  

Be Brave and Share Your Unique Story: Della emphasized the importance of recognizing the value of your personal experiences. She encourages budding authors to start by jotting down ideas and trusting in the uniqueness of their perspective.  

Embrace Accountability and Deadlines: Della shared that setting strict deadlines and having an accountability partner or support group can significantly boost productivity and maintain momentum in writing projects.  

Balancing Research and Personal Insight: Her approach involves merging detailed research with personal anecdotes and case studies, providing a comprehensive and relatable narrative. This balance ensures credibility while keeping the content engaging.


Bio:   

Della Judd is a writer, podcaster and executive coach. She has always been interested in writing - it runs in the family. As well as publishing a business book, she is now working on writing a military history and publishing her grandfather’s second world war diaries.  

Website:  www.dellajudd.co.uk www.synjonbooks.co.uk  

Socials:    

 www.facebook.com/mygrandadsWW2diary

www.linkedin.com/in/della-judd-career-coach

www.linkedin.com/company/synjon-books  

Time stamped overview:  

00:00 Writer turned coach, then shared more widely.