“If you can start, you're ahead of 90% of authors who have an idea and never do a d*mn thing with it. Just start.” - Henna PryorToday’s featured award-winning bestselling author is a mom, wife, executive coach, virtual presenter, team facilitator, dynamic Workplace Performance Expert, and 2x TEDx and global keynote speaker, Henna Pryor. Henna and I had a chat about her book, “Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become the Bravest You”, using awkwardness as data, overcoming roadblocks in writing her book, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What awkwardness really is and how it can be a powerful catalyst for self-discoveryHow awkward moments can be a gateway to personal growthWhat helped Henna navigate the detours on her path to authorshipThe importance of giving your goals the space to flourish Henna’s Site: https://pryoritygroup.com/Henna’s Book: https://a.co/d/4cSjJ6iHenna’s TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/henna_pryor_why_awkwardness_is_your_secret_weapon_for_risk_taking_at_work?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare The opening track is titled "Kareru R Daichi Q-MIX" by Rukunetsu AKA Project R (@Rukunetsu). Use the following link to hear the full track and support his craft. https://on.soundcloud.com/62w8XPlease support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon You Might Also Like… #WintheWellnessWAR Bonus Ep. – “Own Your Awkward” with Andy Vargo (@awkwardcareer): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/winthewellnesswar-bonus-ep-own-your-awkward-with-andy-vargo-awkwardcareer/ Ep. 721 – “Rediscovering Permission to Play as an Adult” with Mike Montague (@PlayfulHumans): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-721-rediscovering-permission-to-play-as-an-adult-with-mike-montague-playfulhumans/ Ep. 452 – “Writing a Penetrating Tell-All Memoir” with Karin Freeland (@KarinFreeland): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-452-writing-a-tell-all-penetrating-memoir-with-karin-freeland-karinfreeland/ Ep. 806 – Big Bet Leadership with John Rossman (@johnerossman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-806-big-bet-leadership-with-john-rossman-johnerossman/ Ep. 761 – Be Your Own Cheerleader with Neelu Kaur (@NeeluKaur01): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-761-be-your-own-cheerleader-with-neelu-kaur-neelukaur01/ Ep. 403 – “My Pursuit of Beauty” with Vince Spinnato (@vincespinnato): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-403-my-pursuit-of-beauty/ Ep. 786 – Claim Your Inner Warrior Badass with Kate McKay (@Katemckay18): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-786-claim-your-inner-warrior-badass-with-kate-mckay-katemckay18/ Ep. 725 – “Closing the Confidence Gap” with Kelli Rae Thompson (@_KelliRThompson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-725-closing-the-confidence-gap-with-kelli-rae-thompson-_kellirthompson/ Ep. 695 – “Becoming Flawesome” with Kristina Mand-Lakhiani (@KristinaMandLak): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-695-becoming-flawesome-with-kristina-mand-lakhiani-kristinamandlak/ 279.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “The Game Of Self Domination” with Natsune Oki (@lifeupeducation): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2795-host-2-host-special-the-game-of-self-domination-with-natsune-oki-lifeupeducation/ Ep. 798 – Mixing Business with Pleasure to Publish Pleasurable Reads with Liv Arnold (@liv_au): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-798-mixing-business-with-pleasure-to-publish-pleasurable-reads-with-liv-arnold-liv_au/ Ep. 796 – The Tao of Self-Confidence with Sheena Yap Chan (@sheenayapchan): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-796-the-tao-of-self-confidence-with-sheena-yap-chan-sheenayapchan/