Do you tell yourself you just need more time, more motivation, or more willpower? In this episode of Authors’ Allies, Rebecca sits down with success and personal growth coach Stacy Baxley, creator of INTENTIONAL, a simple framework that helps busy women stop living in survival mode and start designing their days with purpose.

Stacy shares how her 25 years in career development shaped the tools she now teaches women—clarity, confidence, goal-setting, decision-making, self-awareness, and follow-through—using 5–10 minute daily practices that actually stick.

You’ll hear how to choose a “word of the day,” identify your MVPs (Most Valuable Priorities), reframe negative thoughts, and create momentum without burnout… even if your calendar is already a trash fire. 😂📝✨

In this episode, we cover:

00:54 The Importance of Personal Connection in Coaching

01:00 Stacy's Journey to Empower Women

01:55 Designing Your Day with Purpose

06:14 The Concept of a Word of the Day

08:27 Overcoming Overwhelm with Small Habits

11:38 Breaking Down Goals into Manageable Steps

13:47 Tracking Progress and Reflection

15:10 Celebrating Small Wins

16:32 The Limitations of Vision Boards

17:56 Finding What Works for You

19:54 The Importance of Accountability

20:57 Habit Stacking for Success

24:59 Prioritizing Tasks Effectively

30:12 Creative Energy for Authors

32:26 Taking Baby Steps Towards Goals

33:33 Where to Find More Tips and Resources

RESOURCES:

➡️ Grab Stacy’s Note Card Guide + program info:

https://stacy-baxley-healthy-habits-inside-ou.aweb.page/p/0c54c1aa-b26d-4cd0-af69-275cb1a83935

Stacy’s Journal on Amazon: https://amzn.to/45V6jwz

You might also consider

Eat That Frog https://amzn.to/4pOpu2f

Atomic Habits https://amzn.to/49PBeLX

And, if you’d like my class on finding your best energy times: https://payhip.com/b/t0nhG

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Want more visibility without living on social media? Podcast guesting is one of the fastest ways for authors to grow an audience, build trust, and increase book sales… by borrowing other people’s audiences. 📚💫

In this episode, Rebecca breaks down how to find the right podcasts, how to get chosen as a guest (without landing in File 13 🗑️😂), and how to show up like a pro so you get invited back again and again.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Podcast Guesting

01:01 Finding the Right Podcasts

03:53 Getting Chosen as a Guest

06:11 Preparing for Your Podcast Appearance

09:59 Recording and Promoting Your Episode

11:25 Action Plan for Podcast Guesting

Quick Action Plan

Make a list of 10 dream podcasts
Listen to 2 episodes each + read the show notes
Prep your assets folder (bio, photos, links, freebie)
Apply consistently—start with one per week
Promote every episode like you mean it

Resources:

Podmatch for getting hooked up with podcasters. https://joinpodmatch.com/rpaciorek

Monitor clip for filtering glare on glasses: https://amzn.to/45LuWM5

Our blog about podcast guesting.https://www.bluedotdigitalmarketing.com/post/why-authors-should-get-on-podcasts

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Ebook: Did you download your copy of 10 Steps to Your Ultimate Book Marketing Plan ebook yet? You can get that⁠ ⁠HERE.⁠⁠ ⁠https://mailchi.mp/15e024a36fd4/marketingplanebook⁠

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Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE. I often recommend products and services that I use or that have been recommended to me by people we trust. I only suggest items that I have personally used and love. In many cases an affiliate link accompanies these recommendations, (including Amazon -except for my products which are mine and not affiliate links) which provides me with a referral commission should you click through and make a purchase. This is always at no additional cost to you. #author #indieauthor #selfpublishing #authorsallies

In this episode of the Authors Allies podcast, Rebecca Hallbach Paciorek discusses effective annual planning and goal setting for authors. She emphasizes the importance of finding a planning tool that works for the individual, whether it be a vision board, bingo board, or a word of the year. The conversation covers the significance of reflecting on the past year, experimenting with different planning styles, and creating a loose plan to achieve writing goals. Ultimately, the episode encourages authors to embrace flexibility and creativity in their planning process.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Annual Planning for Authors

02:04 Understanding Different Planning Styles

03:39 Reflecting on the Past Year

04:35 Creating Vision Boards and Bingo Boards

06:56 Choosing a Word of the Year

08:20 Converting Dreams into a Loose Plan

10:16 Finding the Right Tools for You

12:09 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

Get the notes/worksheets HERE.

Follow Stacy Baxley, coming guest, HERE.

Join the RoundTable: Want help planning your next magical marketing move? Join the Authors’ Allies RoundTable, where indie authors brainstorm, collaborate, and make book marketing fun again. Authors’ Allies⁠ RoundTable⁠ can be found on our ⁠website.⁠ https://www.bluedotdigitalmarketing.com/Ebook: Did you download your copy of 10 Steps to Your Ultimate Book Marketing Plan ebook yet? You can get that⁠ ⁠HERE.⁠⁠ https://mailchi.mp/15e024a36fd4/marketingplanebook📧 Email us: info@authorsallies.com⁠⁠Follow us on the⁠⁠ social media platform of your choice for more tips and tricks.

😀📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlueDotCommunications/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blue_dot_digital/🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccapaciorek Would you like to apply to be a guest on the show? Go here to fill out the application. https://forms.gle/p7aNuDbLd49t1EPz5Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE.I often recommend products and services that I use or that have been recommended to me by people we trust. I only suggest items that I have personally used and love. In many cases an affiliate link accompanies these recommendations, (including Amazon -except for my products which are mine and not affiliate links) which provides me with a referral commission should you click through and make a purchase. This is always at no additional cost to you. #author #indieauthor #selfpublishing #authorsallies