Guidance in How to BE rather than how to DO
Self-change, Self-empowerment, New Thinking, Communications Skills, Change Management, Conscious Living
Date Published: 5/15/2025
Publisher: Serapis Bey, Arizona, USA
In this age of ‘busy-ness’, stress, anxiety and the constant feeling of having to do, this book will help you to remember that we are human BEings and not human DOings.
You will find perspective, and guidance to be, and all the ways that being can enrich your life and bring calm and peace. This book will help you to quieten your mind and live according to your most important ways of being. It is full of personal anecdotes and real-life experiences to give you practical help to be. There are uplifting affirmations and life lessons to support you as you find your way to being and no longer feel compelled to be doing. You can find your raison d'etre through the guidance contained in every chapter.
Interview with Alicia Sedgwick.
How did publishing your first book change your process of writing?
It gave me confidence and the knowledge that I could write and publish a book.
What was an early experience where you learned that language had power?
I was a lawyer before becoming a Communication Coach and Writer, and I found that language was very powerful, as it could be used to defend or prosecute a person, and could be used against you with mighty effect. Words had to be chosen very carefully so as not to be misinterpreted.
What one thing would you give up to become a better writer?
I do not think as a writer we need to sacrifice anything – all experience helps writing.
Tell us a little about yourself? Perhaps something not many people know?
I think as I mention in my book “BEING” that I was very shy and nervous especially as a teenager when I used to perform as a singer. I learned why from my singing teacher because singing is like standing naked in the middle of the road. One is vulnerable and exposed. This helped me to understand my clients and students lack of confidence when Speaking and Presenting now I am a Communication Coach and to empathise, and support them through their experience.
If you had to do something differently as a child or teenager to become a better writer as an adult, what would you do?
I would not change anything because it all led to my experience and knowledge which I can share now as a writer to help people through the same or similar experiences.
What is the biggest surprise that you experienced after becoming a writer?
That I could write, and my words would help people so significantly in the way I had always dreamed.
Could you tell us a bit about your most recent book and why it is a must-read?
I want to help people always through my work as a Communication Coach, and through my writing. This day and age is so busy, unsettled, unstable and stressful, and my book “BEING” is to help people to find calm, peace and the ability to deeply connect.
People will be reminded that we are human BEings and not human Doings.
My book offers perspective, and guidance to be, and all the ways that being can enrich your life and bring calm and peace. This book will help readers to quieten their mind and live according to their most important ways of being. It is full of personal anecdotes and real-life experiences to give the reader practical help to be. There are uplifting affirmations and life lessons to support readers as they find their way to being and no longer feel compelled to be doing. The reader will find their raison d’etre through the guidance contained in every chapter.
As one reviewer said “this book is exactly what the world needs in this moment.” (Kathy Pickard, California, USA.)
About the Author
Alicia Sedgwick is an English professional corporate trainer, communication
coach, international bestselling author, speaker and Master of Ceremonies
based in the Principality of Monaco, with an extensive background in the
entertainment and events industry.
She has been featured in international webinars, podcasts, blogs and e-zines from India to Australia, and from the US to Vietnam. Her communication and confidence-building training clients, include corporate CEOs, non-profit associations, foundations and educational institutions. Her private training initiatives range from providing communication skills to international refugees from war zones and countries in conflict, to coaching seasoned executives in confrontational situations before key shareholder groups.
Her first book Communicating Through Change (2021) has been described as ‘life-changing’ and shows readers how to communicate through major changes in their lives. It is packed with real-life stories, practical exercises, insightful tips and uplifting affirmations. Addressing relevant challenges, which everyone meets at one time in their life, this book gives hope, resilience and clarity about how to move forward.
Alicia is known globally as The Communication Coach and Expert and leads Team Alicia to help people to cope with and share their experiences of change, as well as to learn how to express themselves with confidence and power. Alicia has been through many unexpected and traumatic changes in her life, which she shares in her first book in intimate detail, to help people know that they are not alone and there are ways to embrace change and thrive.
She delivers training about soft skills development and communication skills for numerous private companies and non-profits. She has created public speaking and communication curriculum for the International University of Monaco and also teaches undergraduate and Masters level students. She designs and executes public speaking training courses for the International School of Monaco, and she oversees their annual TEDx Youth Event.
Alicia has moderated international press conferences at the Olympics, hosted three TEDx conferences, and managed red carpets for the Laureus World Sports Awards. She has managed Talent Relations for the BBC Chelsea Flower Show in London, and in the “Green Room” of the World Music Awards.
A London city-trained lawyer, Alicia has worked as a professional mediator, specialised in conflict management. She was also co-founder and managing director of Absolutely Monte Carlo, an Event Management company, and Monte Carlo Media Inc. A professional blues singer and stage performer for more than 25 years, Alicia has hosted her own Internet TV Show and international Radio Show. She has a very high level of energy and is caring, motivating and inspiring.
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1 comments:
I like the message this book gives. Definitely a book I want to read!
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