Book: The Organized Thinker
Q1. Hello Ma’am, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
Hi, I am Lesley Geller, Founder of Geller Coaching, Business/Life Coach, author, retired teacher, mother of 4 amazing children, wife and blogger. In my spare time I love running, biking, hiking, and spending time moving slowly through life with a pen in my hand.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘The Organized Thinker’ book?
The biggest challenge I faced while writing The Organized Thinker was creating the time I needed to complete it. Luckily at the time I felt challenged was while running my Mastermind Group and had just set an intention for the group to create a 30-day goal for themselves. Simultaneously I set the same goal for myself, and completed the book in the next 30 days!
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
I have spent much of the Pandemic indulging in psychological thrillers, and have enjoyed Blake Pierce’s series, as well as Calia Read. On the non-fiction side, Eckhart Tolle and Mark Manson inspire me about perspective shifts that resonate with me as a Professional Coach.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
My favorite spot to visit is Harvey Cedars, NJ on Long Beach Island. I have known this as my home away from home and have been enjoying the quiet bliss of this beach town since I was very little. It was also my mom’s secret sweet spot, which has made it even more special since losing her to cancer.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
Writing is a magical process to me. I find it difficult to even think about what I will write about, unless my fingers are perched on the keys. I simply open my lap top, read the last few lines of where I left off and begin writing. It is like my fingers have a journey of their own and I am often surprised at what appears on the pages at the end of each writing session.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘The Organized Thinker’ book?
It took me one year to write this book, but actual writing time was about 4 months. After the first 3 months of beginning, I stopped making the time to complete it and simply put it on the side. When I picked it up 8 months later, I committed to completing it in a month. And did!
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘The Organized Thinker’ book to buy?
This book can be purchased on Kindle, Amazon, Good Reads and my website www.GellerCoaching.com
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘The Organized Thinker’?
I knew when I began to write this book that I wanted the title to encompass more than the basic organization category since there are so many organization books. In addition, I do believe that organization is so much more than the word describes. I spent several weeks brainstorming every word I could think of that related to the way one thinks about organization, until one day I found it. I kept all of my ideas on my notes app so I could keep track of my random thoughts and that helped a lot. For the cover I committed to simply looking through hundreds of photos and remained optimistic that I would find a picture that would speak for itself. This cover called out to me for sure, just like a bright bulb!
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I write the way I speak, so that it feels natural to me and personal to the reader. I have worked with so many clients, friends and family on this topic so I knew that if I could share it that way, it would speak in a unique way to readers. I also keep in mind how busy we all are and do my best to write in ways that even the busiest of people can find time to not only read my work, but also begin using the tools I suggest immediately.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
A little inside scoop on the book: “When we are truly present, in our body, life, relationships and work, we become powerful human beings. We awake each day with a sense of calm and can breathe easily, inhaling and exhaling at the exact same slow pace. When we are present, we become aware of our own steady heartbeat. In this state, we are given back the power in our life. We know where we are, where we want to go next and are able to access our tools easily at a minute’s notice. It begins with the way we think.”
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