In this episode, Helen ONeill sits down with Wendy Keir, coach, mentor, and founder of Empower AI, to explore the fascinating intersection of book writing and artificial intelligence.

Wendy shares her journey of writing her book #BeMoreWolf: A Survivor's Story, Breaking the Trauma Cycle over eight months, and we debate whether that’s a long time or not!

We discuss:

• Navigating the emotional challenges of writing about personal trauma
• Her experience of being a writer with dyslexia
• Lessons learned from self publishing on Amazon
• How Wendy has transformed her book into an AI agent
• Ethics and being human in an AI agentic world

Connect with Helen

Website: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen

Join the January 2026 cohort of Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90

Connect with Wendy

Website: https://wendykier.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendykier/

Book: https://amzn.to/4bCKPrX

Resources mentioned

The Creative Penn Podcast https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2026/01/05/2026-trends-and-predictions-for-indie-authors-and-the-book-publishing-industry-with-joanna-penn/

In the first episode of 2026, Helen speaks with Kenny Archer business coach and founder of Archer Inspirations. Kenny shares the deeply personal story behind his book, The Story Behind the Coach.

We discuss:

• How to discover your authentic coaching identity.
• How writing can become a tool for healing
• The practical approaches that simplify self-publishing
• Writing from the heart

Resources mentioned:

Free weekly newsletter from Helen: https://www.helenoneillcoaching.com/signup

Coach write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90

Coaching services: https://www.helenoneillcoaching.com/services

Connect with Helen:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen

Instagram: @helenoneillcoaching

Connect with Kenny:

Website: www.archerinspirations.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennyarcher-business-coach/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inspirationsarcher

Book: The Story Behind the Coach: https://amzn.to/4pkhmX2

*some of the links above are affiliate links

In this minisode, Helen shares her top 10 tips for making your non-fiction book un-putdownable.

Connect with Helen

Website: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen

Join the January 2026 cohort of Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90

Resources: People Who Pivot: https://amzn.to/4pdLXFO

EMCCUK Events: https://emccuk.org/groups-and-events/events/

In this milestone tenth episode of the Coach Write Podcast, Helen ONeill sits down with Helen Hopper, co-founder of leadership consulting firm H Cubed and co-author of ‘The Art and Psychology of Board Relationships: The Secret Life of Boards.’

Helen Hopper tells the fascinating story of how a chance conversation around a campfire in Rajasthan led to a four-year journey of researching, writing, and publishing her first book with co-author Joy Harcup. From interviewing 50 board members to navigating the traditional publishing process with Routledge, Helen shares her insights into what it really takes to bring a book to life.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How to find and work successfully with a co-author, including simple but effective collaboration techniques
• What to expect when working with a traditional academic publisher
• The ‘ART’ framework developed for the book
• Why sometimes the simplest solutions are the most powerful
• How writing a book can deepen your coaching practice and reconnect you with foundational theory

People and resources mentioned:

Coach Write 90 https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90

People Who Pivot by Helen ONeill: https://amzn.to/4oONVvW

EMCC UK https://www.emccuk.org

Coach Write Blog https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/blog

The Power to Choose by Robbie Swale https://amzn.to/4991Rwc

Leaders quest https://www.leadersquest.org/

Helen’s co-author: Joy Harcup

Routledge https://www.routledge.com/

The Work Revolution by Jonathan Males https://amzn.to/4pCpGm2

The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami https://amzn.to/3MXei5u

World of books https://www.worldofbooks.com/

Connect with Helen Hopper

Website: https://www.hcubed.co.uk/

Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-hopper-h3/

Book: The Art and Psychology of Board Relationships:The Secret Life of Boards https://amzn.to/4acIFyB

Connect with Helen ONeill

Website: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen

Join the January 2026 cohort of Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90

*some of the links above are affiliate links

In this moving episode of the Coach Write Podcast, Helen speaks with executive coach Carolyn Cowperthwaite about co-authoring ‘The Grief Book’ - a guide for those experiencing loss.

Carolyn shares her journey to becoming an executive coach, and how a kitchen conversation with her neighbour led to a two-year writing collaboration that resulted in a book designed specifically for those ‘middle of the night moments of grief.’

We cover:

• The emotional journey of writing about grief while processing personal losses
• Co-authoring strategies and the importance of trust and care between writing partners
• Why they chose simplicity over academic complexity for their readers
• The decision not to market a grief book and letting it find its audience organically
• How community and collaboration can transform the solitary act of writing

People and resources mentioned:

Join the next cohort of Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90

Joanna Lott https://joannalottcoaching.com/

The Coaching Crowd Summit https://youtu.be/SZIXOLFren4?si=5SP7PUJDr5FbBQmT

EMCC UK https://www.emccuk.org/

Emily Powell https://www.emilypowellstudio.com/

Emily Powell Instagram: @emilypowellstudio

Connect with Carolyn

Website: https://cccoachingltd.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-cowperthwaite-61747b141/

Instagram @cccoaching_ukltd

Facebook @carolyn.cowperthwaite

Book: The Grief Book https://amzn.to/4pvsNeQ

In this episode of Coach Write, Helen speaks with Viv Chitty, executive coach, coach supervisor, and author of ‘Coaching for Optimal Energy: A Guide for Executive Coaches.’ Viv shares her journey of transforming her MA research on energy management into a published book, offering valuable insights for coaches considering a similar path.

We cover:

• How to turn academic research into a book
• The difference between traditional and independent publishing
• The importance of finding the right team to help publish your book
• How to market your book
• The debate about AI in coaching

Connect with Viv:

Website: https://vivchittyassociates.co.uk/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viv-chitty-b938b912/

Book: Coaching for Optimal Energy: https://amzn.to/47GAARc

Connect with Helen

Website: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk

Website: https://www.helenoneillcoaching.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen

Instagram: @helenoneillcoaching

Register for the free Coach Write workshop on 3rd or 4th December https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/workshop

Other books and resources mentioned:

Hard Fork podcast https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/podcasts/characterais-teen-chatbot-crackdown-elon-musk-groks-wikipedia-48-hours-without-ai.html

Joanna Lott https://joannalottcoaching.com/

Coaching Crowd Summit https://youtu.be/SZIXOLFren4?si=L0movGVC7b-IrVIL

Seth Godin The Dip https://amzn.to/3K48O83

Joh Whitmore the GROW model (Coaching for Performance) https://amzn.to/47GCPUy

Anne Schooler Meyler Campbell https://www.meylercampbell.com/our-people/anne-scoular/

The School of Coaching https://www.britishschoolofcoaching.com/

Miles Downey https://mylesdowney.com/

Tony Schwartz: On Form: Managing Energy, Not Time is the Key to High Performance, Health and Happiness https://amzn.to/3XubuPl

Adrian Myers https://www.brookes.ac.uk/profiles/staff/adrian-myers

Tatiana Batch-Grover https://instituteofcoaching.org/author/bachkirova-tatiana

Deb Marcy https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbymarcy/

Ingram Spark https://www.ingramspark.com/

Amazon KDP https://kdp.amazon.com/

Oxford Brooks Coaching and Mentoring Conference https://www.brookes.ac.uk/

British Psychological Society https://www.bps.org.uk/

Coaching Perspectives https://www.associationforcoaching.com/general/custom.asp?page=CoachingPerspectiveP

Coaching at Work https://www.coaching-at-work.com/

Coaching Supervision Academy https://www.coachingsupervisionacademy.com/

Association of Executive Coaches https://www.aoec.com/

*some of the links are affiliate links

In this episode of the Coach Write Podcast, host Helen O'Neill welcomes Colin Tapscott, EMCC accredited senior practitioner coach and author of "Everyday Alchemy: Transforming Trash into Treasure." Colin, who established Everyday Leader in 2017 after 17 years as a head teacher, shares his journey from coaching practice to published author.

We cover:

• A behind the scenes look at a book launch
• How to combine fictional characters with real-life stories to strengthen a books message
• Insight into different publishing experiences
• How ideas percolate to become our books

Connect with Colin

Website: https://everydayleader.co.uk

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-tapscott/

Facebook: fb.me/everydayleaderuk

Book: https://amzn.to/47stZtD

Connect with Helen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen

Secure a place at the free Coach Write workshops on Wednesday 3rd Dec or Thursday 4th December https://coachwrite.co.uk/workshop

People and resources mentioned: Patrick Lencioni

Seth Godin

Reedsy https://www.Reedsy.com

EMCC UK https://www.emccuk.org/

Alliance of Independent Authors: https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/members/join?affid=10461

In this special bonus minisode, we tackle the number one barrier preventing coaches from writing their books: time. Drawing from her experience as a change management professional and coach, Helen explores practical strategies for fitting writing into busy schedules without sacrificing your coaching practice or personal life.

Helen shares insights from previous podcast guests and their diverse approaches to finding writing time, from joining the 5am club to scheduling dedicated writing hours during the workday. She emphasises that you don't need to lock yourself away or decline social invitations—even 15 minutes of daily writing can lead to significant progress over time.

The episode covers:

• Alternative writing routines
• Creating boundaries around your writing time,
• Leveraging accountability through community or public commitment,
• Choosing dedicated writing spaces
• And importantly, knowing when not to write.

Resources mentioned:

To reserve your place at the next free Coach Write workshop running Wednesday 3rd December at midday GMT or Thursday 4th December at 6pm GMT go to https://wwwcoachwrite.co.uk/workshop

Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott https://amzn.to/4o2nymJ

Connect with Helen

Website: https://www.helenoneillcoaching.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen

Register to join the waitlist for the next cohort of Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90

*Some of links above are affiliate links