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The Advocacy Engine: Igniting Change with Odette de Beer
From Farm Chores to Hardcover
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From Farm Chores to Hardcover

The Perseverance of Jo Speirs

In this episode, host Odette de Beer dives deep into the strategies and stories that help businesses and individuals thrive by living and working purposefully. Her remarkable guest, Jo Speirs, takes us on a journey from her humble beginnings on a farm to becoming a published author and editor.

Key Takeaways:

- Perseverance and passion are crucial in pursuing your dreams, regardless of your background.

- Early experiences and a love for reading can spark a passion for storytelling.

- Following your heart and finding a supportive community can make all the difference in navigating the challenges of a writing and editing career.

- Authenticity and building genuine connections with like-minded individuals contribute to business success.

- Writing a book is a challenging and iterative process that requires dedication, multiple drafts, and continuous learning.

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Remember, dreams can find their way off dusty shelves when fueled by perseverance and love. Tune in to this inspiring episode and start amplifying your life with purpose.

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The Advocacy Engine: Igniting Change with Odette de Beer
Join Odette de Beer on her podcast "The Advocacy Engine: Igniting Change". This podcast brings to life engaging conversations and insightful interviews, and perspectives.
Odette's advocacy engine, a groundbreaking paradigm she’s meticulously developed, serves as the driving force of this podcast. This engine is based on the foundational principles of empathy, understanding, and active engagement, which Odette passionately believes can be applied to every facet of life. It's all about advocating for change, improvement, and progress, whether in personal life, business, church, leadership, team dynamics, or customer experience.
Each episode brings you a deep dive into a different sphere of life, exploring how the principles of the advocacy engine can ignite transformation. From one-on-one interviews with leading experts and influencers to discussions with everyday individuals applying these principles in their lives, Odette's podcast inspires, educates, and motivates listeners to become active participants in their worlds.
"The Advocacy Engine: Igniting Change" isn't just a podcast—it's a call to action. It's about empowering people to drive meaningful change, advocate for what matters, and understand that they hold the keys to improvement in their hands. So if you're eager to broaden your perspectives, challenge your preconceptions, and engage in the world around you more effectively, this podcast is your ticket to a journey of discovery.
Together with Odette de Beer, let's start the engine and accelerate the pace of positive change.