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Entrepreneur to Author

Entrepreneur to Author

Von: Scott A. MacMillan
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 A clear, concise, and compelling mix of first-person narrative and expert guests that takes the listener on a journey of writing and publishing their expertise-based, nonfiction book. From content creation to story strategy. From building authority to growing a business. From Entrepreneur to Author.Copyright Scott A. MacMillan Management & Leadership Marketing & Vertrieb Ökonomie
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  • E2A 104: Writing Between Flights: Turning Quiet Moments into a Leadership Book with Wendy Walker

    E2A 104: Writing Between Flights: Turning Quiet Moments into a Leadership Book with Wendy Walker
    Feb 10 2026
    In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan speaks with seasoned marketing leader and author Wendy Walker about the hidden emotional and psychological realities of leadership. Drawing from more than two decades in high-pressure, globally distributed corporate roles, Wendy shares how her book Between Flights took flight—quite literally—on airplanes, in the liminal space between meetings, cities, and family time.

    Wendy and Scott explore why so many leaders carry the “unspoken” parts of leadership alone, why reflection is not a luxury but a vital leadership practice, and how small, intentional pauses can help leaders stay grounded and aligned with their values. Wendy also describes her journey from writing purely for herself on her phone’s notes app to sharing her reflections on LinkedIn and ultimately publishing them as a book.

    Whether you’re an executive, an emerging leader, or an entrepreneur aspiring to authorship, this conversation offers a calm, honest look at what it really takes to lead with heart in high-intensity environments—and how writing can help you process, make sense of, and ultimately share those experiences with others.

    GUEST BIO
    Wendy Walker is a marketing leader, creative advocate, and thoughtful voice on what it really takes to lead with heart. For more than two decades, she has shaped brands and cultures across industries and continents, guiding teams through growth, transformation, and creative reinvention.
    She believes leadership is not about titles or power, but about the impact we have on others — and the energy we leave behind long after we’ve moved on.
    Wendy’s career has spanned senior marketing roles at global, regional, and startup levels, always anchored in the conviction that creativity and clarity can drive both impact and integrity. Beyond the corporate world, she has played a significant role in shaping the industry as Founder and President of the International Advertising Association (IAA) Singapore chapter, Global Board Member of the IAA, and former Chair of The Marketing Society in Singapore, where she was awarded the title of Fellow. In 2025, she served as Global Jury President for the Creative B2B category at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, leading discussions that celebrated bold, transformative work on the global stage.

    SHOW LINKS
    LinkedIn Newsletter linkedin.com/newsletters/7323567288211714049/
    Get the book: amazon.com.au/Between-Flights-Reflections-Unspoken-Leadership/dp/199852874X

    CONNECT WITH WENDY

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/ in/wendywalkersg

    CONNECT WITH SCOTT
    entrepreneurtoauthor.com
    grammarfactory.com

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    16 Min.
  • E2A 103: Writing a Field Guide for Generalists with Siobhan O'Riordan

    E2A 103: Writing a Field Guide for Generalists with Siobhan O'Riordan
    Dec 2 2025
    In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan welcomes Siobhan O’Riordan, coach, advisor, and lifelong generalist to discuss her book Reframe: How Generalists Thrive in a Changing World. Drawing on her nonlinear career and client work, she unpacks the “generalist’s dilemma” of being essential yet often unseen and misunderstood. In Reframe, she offers a functional definition of a generalist built around ranging curiosity, creative connections, and context, giving generalists the language and framework they’ve lacked so they can better understand their strengths, articulate their value, and intentionally design careers that fit them.

    She also reflects on the writing journey behind the book, noting that long-form writing is a very different discipline from day-to-day writing. The process forced her to clarify her thinking, decide what truly served the reader, and turn years of experience into a focused, practical guide. With the help of structure, a clear curriculum, and a supportive writing community, she completed a book that argues generalists are increasingly vital in a changing world—able to experiment, test, and take risks in ways specialists often can’t.

    EPISODE LINKS:
    First two chapters of "Reframe" Free big-sea-strategies.kit.com/7b06068914
    Expert Author Community: expertauthor.community

    GUEST BIO
    As a certified coach, advisor, and founder of Big Sea Strategies, Siobhán helps individuals and teams anchor in their strengths to navigate change.

    A Generalist with experience across the social sector, Siobhán has worked with hundreds of individual leaders, teams, and board members across 100+ organizations with revenues ranging from $500K to $30M. Her lifelong commitment to helping others learn, grow, and succeed is her favorite job; she taught high school history at The Lincoln School in Kathmandu, Nepal. Siobhán is a certified Gallup® Global CliftonStrengths™ Coach with a BA in History and MA in Teaching from Tufts University.

    CONNECT WITH SIOBHAN
    Book Website: bigseastrategies.com/book
    Website: bigseastrategies.com
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/saoriordan/

    CONNECT WITH SCOTT
    entrepreneurtoauthor.com
    grammarfactory.com

    LinkedIn (@scottmacmillan): linkedin.com/in/scottmacmillan
    Instagram (@scottamacmillan) instagram.com/scottamacmillan
    Medium (@scottamacmillan): scottamacmillan.medium.com
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    19 Min.
  • E2A 102 Solving Hard Problems: Chris Harrop on Turning Experience into Impact

    E2A 102 Solving Hard Problems: Chris Harrop on Turning Experience into Impact
    Nov 18 2025
    In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan sits down with Chris Harrop, former Senior Partner at Bain & Company with over three decades of experience helping leaders solve complex business problems. Chris shares the challenge of translating a lifetime of hands-on expertise into clear, accessible guidance and reflects on what it really takes to solve hard, never-before-seen problems. His book, The Problem Solver’s Playbook, teaches readers to “tame” problems by narrowing scope, digging to the root cause, and navigating the messy realities of stakeholder alignment and execution. As business challenges grow increasingly dynamic—accelerated by AI—Chris underscores why strong, foundational problem-solving skills have never been more important.

    GUEST BIO

    CHRIS HARROP is a former Senior Partner at Bain & Company with more over three decades of experience helping leaders solve complex business problems. He has advised clients across industries and continents on strategy, transformation, and execution. Chris lives in Sydney, where he continues to work with senior executives and leadership teams.

    CONNECT WITH CHRIS

    Book Website: problemsolversplaybook.com
    Website: bain.com
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chrisnharrop
    Instagram: instagram.com/egmonty

    CONNECT WITH SCOTT
    entrepreneurtoauthor.com
    grammarfactory.com

    LinkedIn (@scottmacmillan): linkedin.com/in/scottmacmillan
    Instagram (@scottamacmillan) instagram.com/scottamacmillan
    Medium (@scottamacmillan): scottamacmillan.medium.com
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    23 Min.
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