Entrepreneur to Author

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan is joined by Jonas Van Riel, author of Leading with Capabilities. Jonas shares how his passion for capability-based management (CBM) led him from a career in IT and enterprise architecture to writing a book that translates complex strategic concepts into accessible, practical guidance.

Jonas reflects on the writing and publishing process, including how he structured his ideas, collaborated with editors, and navigated the challenges of turning academic research into a clear, engaging narrative. He also discusses the creative decisions behind incorporating visuals like capability maps to enhance reader understanding.

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Visit capmap.org to explore training opportunities, connect with the community, and access free resources. You’ll find high-resolution versions of the book’s examples, templates to build your own CapMap, and additional materials to help you apply CBM in your organization.

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Jonas Van Riel is a consultant, lecturer, and researcher with over 15 years of experience in guiding digital and enterprise transformation programs across various industries in Europe. He specializes in Capability-Based Management (or CBM), helping organizations bridge the gap between strategic vision and operational execution through a clear, actionable framework. Jonas holds a position at Ghent University, where his research focuses on how capabilities can drive better decision-making and implementation of operating models.

He served as Program Director for the Master of Science in Enterprise Architecture for six years and has been a senior lecturer for over a decade, sharing his insights with both students and professionals. Most recently, Jonas founded CapMap, an initiative aimed at making Capability-Based Management accessible and practical for organizations worldwide. His mission? To empower leaders, architects, and strategists with a shared language and practical tools to align their strategy and execution—one capability at a time.

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Book Website: amazon.ca/Leading-Capabilities-Capability-Based-Management-Implementation/dp/1998528227/
Websites: capmap.org and facete.org
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jonasvanriel/    

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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Russell Cullingworth, the founder and CEO of ProDio Audio Learning, Inc.—the world’s first formal mobile audio learning company. Russ shares his journey from a finance career into emotional intelligence training, and how his frustration with traditional e-learning led him to pioneer StoryStyle™ audio learning—an immersive, story-driven approach that boosts engagement and knowledge retention.
Together, they explore Russ’s latest innovation: Book to Reality, a unique audio companion experience designed to bring nonfiction books to life through dramatized, real-world scenarios. If you’re an author, expert, or thought leader looking to deepen your impact and extend the life of your book, this conversation is packed with insight.

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Russell Cullingworth is the CEO and founder of ProDio Audio Learning Inc., the world's first formal mobile audio learning company. Since launching ProDio in 2017, he has pioneered StoryStyle™ Audio Learning, transforming expert-led professional development into immersive, story-driven audio courses that engage the imagination, enhancing learning engagement and effectiveness. 

Russell is a thought leader in StoryStyle™ audio learning for professionals, leveraging neuroscientific principles to enhance imagination, engagement and knowledge retention through storytelling and scenarios. His vision for ProDio continues to drive its success as the go-to platform for fully accredited, instructor-led professional audio learning.  

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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/russcullingworth/
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YouTube: youtube.com/@prodioaudio    

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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan talks with Anthony Moss, director of Lead Your Industry and author of The CEO Game Changer. Anthony shares his journey from New York to Australia and discusses the challenges and rewards of writing a book which aims to simplify advisory boards and provide a practical roadmap for CEOs.  

Anthony's insights offer valuable lessons for entrepreneurs and authors, highlighting the power of structured advice and the fulfillment of completing a book.

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Website: www.leadyourindustry.com
Get the Book: leadyourindustry.com/the-ceo-game-changer-book

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Working with CEOs and boards, Anthony helps companies discover the Right Strategy and the Right Governance structure. Strategy that sits at the centre of an organisation’s Purpose, their Potential and their Appetite for growth and risk. The right governance framework provides accountability for execution and a model for decision-making focused on ensuring a sustainable future.

In a corporate and consulting career spanning more than 30 years, Anthony has worked with more than 180 medium to large private companies.
Before establishing his management consulting business, he worked in the UK, Europe, the United States, and Australia in services, manufacturing, and distribution industries, holding CEO and director positions.

As a passionate advocate of their value to private company CEOs, Anthony chairs several Advisory Boards. Anthony is also the non-executive Chair of Makinex Pty Ltd, a global supplier of innovative tools and power equipment to the construction industry.

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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, Scott MacMillan sits down with Myriem Slater—career coach, purposeful entrepreneur, and founder of Purposeek Coaching. Myriem shares her transformative career journey, transitioning from a successful finance director to an inspiring coach and author.
She discusses her structured approach to career transitions, drawing insights from her book, Career Changes Chaos, Unless You Find Your Purple Purpose. Myriem explains how her early passion for writing made the book-writing process more fulfilling and how her problem-solving skills from finance shaped her structured writing style.
Additionally, she shares her experiences working with editors, how her analytical mindset helped her organize ideas, and why the publishing journey was both enlightening and rewarding.  

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Amazon book link: www.amazon.com.au/Career-Change-Chaos-Unless-Purpose/dp/199875698X
Barnes and Noble book link: barnesandnoble.com/w/career-change-is-chaos-myriem-slater/1146642612?ean=9781998756988
Book page on my website: purposeekcoaching.com.au/the-book/  

GUEST BIO Myriem Slater is a Purposeful Entrepreneur, Career Coach, and Founder of Purposeek Coaching. She previously worked as a Finance Consultant with leading global firms such as Accenture, EY, and Deloitte, and later served as Finance Director at the NSW Department of Justice.

Now, as the Co-founder and General Manager of three businesses in the construction industry and the author of Career Change is Chaos... Unless You Find Your Purple Purpose, Myriem shares her journey of transitioning from corporate roles to purposeful entrepreneurship. She is passionate about helping people align their careers with their values, achieve personal fulfilment, and live with purpose.  

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Book Website: purposeekcoaching.com.au/the-book
Website: purposeekcoaching.com.au
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/myriem-slater-coaching/
Instagram: instagram.com/purposeekcoaching
Facebook: Facebook.com/myriem.slater

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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan is joined by Andrea Kates, author of From Stuck to Scale and former Silicon Valley Tech CEO. Andrea is passionate about ensuring great ideas don’t die on the vine. She shares her expertise in helping corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and scale-ups harness the tools needed to successfully transform innovative ideas into scalable, breakthrough businesses.

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Andrea Kates focuses on taking business from stuck to scale, by addressing critical questions: Why don’t the best ideas become the best businesses? Why do important initiatives die on the vine? She works with entrepreneurs and leaders of large organizations to break through barriers and drive growth.

Andrea is a former Silicon Valley tech CEO, MIT Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Sloan School of Management, and Senior Fellow at The Conference Board. She’s advised companies across 5 continents like Ford, Fujitsu, Intel, KK Wind, Mayo Clinic, and Tata.

Her new book, From Stuck to Scale, integrates insights from working with 13,000 teams and diagnoses exactly what it takes to help corporate teams and ecosystem leaders succeed in bringing new initiatives all the way across the finish line.

A highly sought-after speaker, Andrea has keynoted on the TED main stage, CXO Forum in Tokyo, Edison Awards, Qintess (Brazil), Dubai 2020, Connect Bogota, and RUFORUM Africa. Above all else, Andrea loves to help leaders achieve higher levels of impact.

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Email: andrea@andreakates.com 
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Vimeo: vimeo.com/user157124071

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Writing a book is just the beginning—real impact and income come from what you do beyond the book. In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan breaks down why some authors thrive while others struggle to gain traction. Discover how successful thought leaders turn their books into powerful business assets and leverage them for high-ticket opportunities, premium speaking engagements, and scalable revenue streams.

Scott walks through five proven business models that can transform your book into a thriving business. Whether you're an aspiring author or have already published, this episode provides a roadmap to maximize your book’s potential and establish lasting influence.  

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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Keenan Wardrope. Keenan is the Audiobook Director and Head of Production at SquareSound Studios Australia. SquareSound specializes in producing high quality audiobooks and podcasts.

Keenan takes us behind the scenes of audiobook production, explaining his role and offering expert advice on adapting written works into audio, choosing between self-narration or hiring a narrator, and much more.  

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GUEST BIO Keenan is an award-winning Audio Engineer and Director with over a decade working in the Audiobook Industry. Passionate about audio, storytelling, and people he enjoys helping storytellers bring their words to life and keeps the audiobook productions on schedule.  

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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan sits down with wealth and mindset coach Emma Lagerlow, author of Worthy and Wealthy: Discovering Abundance and Fulfillment Beyond Money.  

Emma shares her journey from a 25-year career in banking and finance to becoming a coach and published author. She discusses her inspiration, her love of writing, and how life transitions inspired her to help women rediscover their identities and achieve abundance.  

Emma discussed her coaching philosophy, her experience with the Expert Author Community, and how she balances content creation with monetizing her business. She offers practical advice for aspiring authors and shares her vision for how Worthy and Wealthy serves as a foundation for her business and a tool to transform lives.


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Money Mindfulness Budget Planner: Gain control of your finances and align your spending with your values using this practical, easy-to-use planner. Download it here - emmalagerlow.com/free-money-mindfulness-budget-planner

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Website: emmalagerlow.com

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Emma Lagerlow is a wealth and mindset coach, entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and mother of four with over 25 years of experience spanning finance, marketing, and the pharmaceutical industry. She has worked with leading global organisations like JPMorgan, Standard Chartered Bank, and UBS, honing her expertise in wealth creation, management, and personal transformation. She also holds a life coaching certification, further supporting her transformative approach.

This diverse background forms the foundation of Emma's approach as a holistic wealth and mindset coach, where she combines financial expertise with personal growth strategies to guide clients toward financial freedom, holistic well-being, and purpose-driven living. Through her coaching programs, masterclasses, and workshops, she has supported hundreds of individuals in achieving meaningful transformations in their lives.

Her book, Worthy & Wealthy, takes readers on a transformative journey to redefine wealth beyond money, aligning their lives with core values, purpose, and self-worth. Emma is passionate about empowering others to embrace true abundance and fulfilment in every aspect of their lives.

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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emma-lagerlow-4a2849/
Instagram: instagram.com/emmalagerlow/
Facebook: facebook.com/emmalagerlowcoach

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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Chris Chopite, Chris is a real estate sales and marketing coach, trainer and consultant, founder of Inspired Co. and the bestselling author of Real Top Producer: Become a Top 1% Earner in Any Real Estate Market. 

Chris shares his remarkable journey, from his early days as a young immigrant in Canada to his rise as a top-producing real estate agent and now as a sought-after coach and author. He reflects on how he turned his passion for helping others into a thriving business, the challenges of writing a book, and how his book is reshaping his business and personal life.  

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Business Website:
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Discover our full range of services and resources tailored to help you become a REAL Top Producer.

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Get a sneak peek into the strategies and insights from REAL Top Producer to help you achieve success in the REAL Estate World

BPM Accelerator: https://www.bpmaccelerator.com

Get the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1998756521/

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Chris Chopite is a top-tier sales and marketing coach, renowned for his appearances on HGTV as a real estate listing specialist and for empowering hundreds of professionals to consistently achieve six-figure success.

As the founder of Inspired Co. and the Vaughan Real Estate Advisors, Chris has built one of the top real estate teams in the Vaughan area, known for delivering exceptional service and supporting homeowners at every stage of their journey.

His mission is to elevate the real estate profession by inspiring agents to build a brand, deliver quality work, cultivate strong client relationships and build lasting, impactful businesses.

Chris is also the co-founder of the Vaughan Investors Club (VIC) and an International Real Estate Development Company operating out of Yucatan, Mexico.

When not working Chris is busy raising his 4 children with his Wife, scuba diving, playing sports or giving back to his community, especially through his GIVEday Initiative established in 2022.

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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chrischopite/
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Facebook: facebook.com/OfficialChrisChopite/
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