The Plot Twist That Turned Me into an Author (You Can Do It Too)



In 2001, my 20+ year tech career ended abruptly.


I was a casualty of the dot com crash.


For over 20 years my intuition guided my career and kept me ahead of the curve.


In 1980 I landed my first job in the computer industry long before most businesses used computers (long before fax machines).


I learned computer networking as it was being invented.


In 1989, I was employee number 40 at Cellular One as the cellular industry was just starting.


Cellular One used to bring in coaches (before they were called coaches) to help us work better as a team.


I fell in love with coaching and in 2001 I earned my coaching certification (a real certification, not your $37 certificate).


I spent most of 2002 building my coaching practice.


Marketing experts said a good way to get coaching clients is to speak at events.


With no track record of coaching, I struggled to get speaking engagements.


A good way to earn credibility was to write a book.


That's how I met Micah Schwader.


Instead of writing an entire book, I had the opportunity to co-author a book and learn the skill of writing from Micah.


This opportunity launched my writing career that launched my speaking career.


Since then I've co-authored three books and wrote three editions of Ultimate Guide to LinkedIn for Business and Ultimate Guide to Twitter for Business.


Next Tuesday at 10 AM Pacific time, Micah will be my guest and he'll show you how you can share your legacy.


You've lived an incredible journey - isn't it time to share it with the world?


During this interactive webinar, you'll discover:

- How to identify the pivotal moments that have shaped your life's journey

- Proven techniques to write compelling stories, even if you've never written before

- Strategies to create a lasting legacy for your family and community

- Practical steps to finally check "Write my life story" off your bucket list


This webinar will show you how to harness your experiences and transform them into a powerful narrative that inspires future generations.


Reserve your spot today by registering here


Every story matters, and yours deserves to be told.

Join us for this transformative session and take the first step toward creating your legacy.


Here's to your epic encore,


Ted Prodromou
Founder, Epic Encore


P.S. Can't make the live session? Register anyway, and we'll send you the recording.

Ted Prodromou

Join 60,000+ seasoned professionals who are done with the corporate world. Epic Encore is an almost daily newsletter with inspirational stories from leading experts. Your Epic Encore is about turning your lifetime experiences into the cornerstone of the rest of your life. It represents your audacious leap into entrepreneurship, fueled by the wisdom and tenacity you've garnered in your successful career. This isn't about playing catch-up in business and building a 7-figure business. It's about forging a unique path, using your distinct perspective, seasoned judgment, and invaluable insights that can only come from years of life experience.

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