Almost 1 in 5 Americans lived with an alcoholic while growing up, an experience my guest today knows all too well. Abandoned by his mother, the Australian native spent his childhood in the care of an extremely abusive alcoholic stepmother, while his father was incarcerated.

In addition to the physical and verbal abuse he suffered, he lived in absolute squalor for most of his youth. Even to this day, although having achieved many goals despite his childhood experiences, he admits that he still struggles psychologically and emotionally.

Because of his childhood experiences, he has now set off on a global mission to help others both survive child abuse, and to help them see that, in his own words: “No matter where you come from you can achieve something in life.”

To learn more about Steven Murphy, visit the website: www.thepyjamaboy.com You can also purchase copies of his book directly from the website.

 

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In this interview, my guest is Philippa Jane Ballantine, a New Zealand author and podcaster. Philippa’s Award winning work includes: Weavers Web, Digital Magic, and Chasing the Bard, for which Philippa was Awarded the Sir Julius Vogel Award for best novel in 2009, and Weather Child.

Philippa’s work in the arena of podcasting includes:

1.Weather Child
2.Weavers Web
3.Erotica a la Carte
4.Whispers at the Edge

She also provides a guest voice to 11 other podcasts.

To learn more about the talents of Philippa Ballantine, visit:
pjballantine [ dot ] com. You can follow Philippa on Twitter: @philippajane. Also, I must mention that Chasing the Bard, and Digital Magic are available in paperback from Amazon.com.

Chasing the Bard

Digital Magic

 

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Dr. Alessandra is a prolific author with 18 books translated into 49 foreign language editions, including the newly revised, best selling The NEW Art of Managing People; Charisma; and The Platinum Rule.

He is the originator of the internationally-recognized behavioral style assessment tool – The Platinum Rule®. And today, we’re going to be talking about The Platinum Rule.

The Platinum Rule: Discover the Four Basic Business Personalities and How They Can Lead You to Success

 

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Making his third appearance today on Conversations, is Social Media specialist, Tee Morris.Our interview with Tee Morris today, focuses on the release of his first solo title on a social media topic: ALL A TWITTER : A Personal and Professional Guide to Social Networking with Twitter.

Tee began using Twitter back in the Spring of 2007. As of this interview, Tee has: 3,393 Followers: he is Following: 3,198 people on Twitter, and has made 39,347 Tweats!

A companion blog and podcast for the book is available at: www.allatwitterbook.com. Tee & I also did an interview, in which I featured as the guest for the companion podcast: Bird House Rules. Watch this space for the release of my interview on how and why I use Twitter!

All a Twitter: A Personal and Professional Guide to Social Networking with Twitter

 

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Welcome to a Special Edition of Conversations with Coach Ian Scott!

Back in February 2009, I interviewed Tee Morris, author of Podcasting for Dummies and Expert Podcasting Practices for Dummies. During our interview Tee mentioned his seminar and workshop tour of New Zealand.

I thought it would be a great idea, if we did a follow up interview with Tee on the success of his tour.

So, making a very welcome return to the show today, is in fact, Tee Morris.

On today’s show however, he is not alone! Joining Tee, is Philippa Ballantine.

Philippa is an author, podcaster, and social media enthusiast. Tee and Philippa have worked together extensively now for several years. They are currently working on some projects together. Philippa has being actively involved with the organizing of Tee’s New Zealand tour.

During our interview we consider:

1.Tee’s seminar and workshop tour
2.Projects that Tee & Pip are working on
[ Erotica a la carte; Books 'n' Braun; i-Phone apps w/AppEngines.com ]
3.Some of the work Philippa has done over the years
[ Weatherchild; Chasing the Bard ]
4.The release of two new books by Tee Morris
[ ALL A TWITTER; Teach Yourself Twitter in Ten Minutes ]
5.What the future holds for Social Media and why individuals and companies need to embrace it!

Note: ALL A TWITTER is now available from Amazon.com The regular price will be $19.99.

 

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