Episode 235: The Journey with Our Book Coach Adele Booysen
Episode 235: The Journey with Our Book Coach Adele Booysen
In this episode, we invite you to an engaging conversation with Dr. Adele Booysen, an esteemed book coach and editor.
Adele Booysen is a coach, book editor, and writer with over 30 years of experience in various countries, including South Africa and Taiwan. She has worked in various roles involving writing, editing, photography, and leadership development, and has co-written and ghostwritten several books, including one that was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.
We focus on details of our collaboration, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of our book, "Polarity Intelligence: The Missing Logic in Leadership." Learn about the challenges, triumphs, and the unique approach Adele brings to the world of nonfiction editing.
Get ready as we explore the impact of Polarity Intelligence™ beyond the pages of the book, offering valuable insights into its practical application in everyday life.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
4:11 - Dr. Adele Booysen’s remarkable journey
6:18 - Adele shares her personal story, from her early days as a magazine editor in Taiwan to her transition into full-time book coaching and editing during the pandemic.
7:09 - Adele’s passion for nonfiction editing, particularly leveraging Polarity Intelligence, where they help authors communicate their knowledge and skills to readers in a clear and effective manner.
12:29 - The concept of leveraging polarities at personal and organizational levels.
13:43 - The importance of meaningful dialogue in exploring opposing views. Adele emphasizes the necessity of creating a safe space for understanding and applying the principles outlined in Polarity Intelligence.
14:39 - Adele shares her initial exposure to polarities, acknowledging that she had heard about them in a negative context.
17:10 - Learn about Adele's learning journey with Polarity Intelligence and how it goes beyond polarity thinking to encompass all three components.
20:19 - Explore the different writing styles of Tracy and Michelle.
21:32 - Discover how Adele helped Tracy and Michelle find the right writing process, including the use of dictation and achieving the perfect balance between scientific evidence and practical strategies.
22:13 - Polarity Intelligence applied in the lives of friends and colleagues of Adele.
25:54 - Recognizing polarity in everyday conversations.
27:59 - Applying Polarity Intelligence to family dynamics.
30:03 - Reflect on Adele's continuous learning journey with Polarity Intelligence
31:03 - Understand the importance of discerning true polarities from other tensions.
If you've found inspiration in our conversation, we encourage you to delve deeper into the world of leadership, book coaching, and Polarity Intelligence. Dive into the discussion here or catch it here to watch on the MissingLogic LLC YouTube channel to find out why.
Best Way to Reach Dr. Adele Booysen:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adelebooysen
Instagram: @bluethread.life
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