😮‍💨 If you've been thinking about writing a business book but aren't sure how to turn your ideas into authority, you're in the right place.

You already have the knowledge. What you're missing is a clear path from what's in your head to a published book that positions you as the go-to expert in your field.

Most professionals struggle because
• They have too many ideas and no structure
• They don't have time to write from scratch
• Self-publishing feels confusing
• They don't know how to use their book to attract clients

That's exactly what I help with.

📘 WHAT I DO

I help experts, consultants, and coaches turn what they already know into a published business book that builds authority, visibility, and client trust.

This isn't just about becoming an author. 

It's about becoming the obvious expert in your market.

🎯 THE EASY PEASY APPROACH

My Easy Peasy system removes overwhelm by focusing on what you already have.

I can
• Turn your existing content into a clear book structure
• Extract your expertise through guided interviews
• Walk you through writing and self-publishing
• Handle layout and typesetting
• Help you get your book live on Amazon
• Create a LinkedIn-based visibility plan so your book attracts the right readers

You don't have to do this alone.

💬 WHY I DO THIS

It took me twenty one years to write and publish my first book. I know how frustrating it is to have the knowledge but not the roadmap.

I’m not a publishing executive turned coach. I’m an author turned guide. I’ve been through the process myself, so my clients never have to go it alone.

Today, I’m a five time business book author, podcast host, and visibility strategist who’s helped hundreds of professionals grow their credibility and reach.

Everything I teach is designed to make the journey from expert to author to authority feel achievable.

📩 YOUR NEXT STEP

If writing a business book is on your radar, whether you are just getting started or already have a messy draft, message me on LinkedIn.

We can talk about your ideas and goals. No pressure. Just clarity.

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A BIT ABOUT ME

🌏 Citizen of four countries with a global heart 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇮🇱

📚 Lifelong lover of business books and the people who write them

👩🏻‍💻 Digital nomad currently working remotely from San Antonio, TX 🤠

🫖 Powered by tea… ideally with biscuits on the side 🍪

🎯 INFJ who believes everyone has a book inside them

🐾 Dachshund lover and former rescue mom to two pups who stole my heart ❤️

Gillian Whitney

⏰ Reminder to Attend: LinkedIn Live Book Launch Party!

The celebration is just days away! Join us as we launch "The Butterfly Strategy: Transform Online Connections Into Community and Clients" by Val Roskens Tews.

🦋 What This Book Offers: 

✅ Heart-centered approach to LinkedIn visibility 
✅ The proven 3 Cs method for authentic connection 
✅ Strategies to stop performing and start connecting 
✅ Ways to build genuine business relationships 
✅ Guidance for becoming consistently visible as yourself

About the Author: Val Roskens Tews is a first-time author and content writer who believes in the quiet power of kindness. She created The Butterfly Strategy to help people find their courage and voice online because she knows what it's like to feel uncomfortable talking about yourself.

🗓️ Monday, February 16, 2026 
🕐 1pm EST | 12pm CST | 11am MST | 10am PST 
📍 Live on LinkedIn

🔗 Click the link to attend: https://lnkd.in/gKBqTGrB


Let's celebrate Val's achievement together!

Business Book Coach & Author Visibility Strategist ⭐️ I help experts turn ideas into a business book so they can build authority & attract clients 📚 5x Author & Podcast Host

Hannah Morgan

Showing job seekers ways to proactively uncover new opportunities and get discovered! Job Search Strategist, Speaker & Trainer 🏆 LinkedIn Top Voice in Job Search and Careers.

Do you have a plan you are following to find a new job? Without the right to-do list it can take a long time to secure a new job. 

I help job seekers understand how to look for work more effectively and land a job faster. 

What I do is equip people who are serious about managing their careers with the strategies and tools to market themselves during job search (and forever). It's about creating a reputation of excellence and connecting with people you need to know in person or virtually! 

In today’s world, it’s too easy to get overlooked when you just apply for jobs online. I want you to get the attention you deserve. But it isn’t easy. It requires consistent effort and stepping outside of your comfort zone. 

Develop a plan to find your next job faster!

RESOURCES I OFFER:

Do you get my Sunday Career Essentials newsletter? It's curated content by experts in the job search, recruiting and careers fields you need to know! Subscribe here https://career-essentials.beehiiv.com/join

Do you know about my Motivation Monday Job Search Accountability Group? It's a intimate group of job seekers that meet weekly to push through the process, collaborate, and get support and accountability. Learn more here: https://careersherpa.net/need-help/motivation-monday-job-search-accountability-group/

Interested in learning more about my services? See this page: https://careersherpa.net/products-services/

Career Sherpa.net serves as the umbrella for all the things I love doing: training (virtually and in person), speaking, and writing. Visit my website to get the latest on job search trends and tips to improve your online visibility ⇨ 
https://careersherpa.net

 ► Speaker/Trainer ◄ 
Delivering presentations and workshops is my passion.  I love educating and the personal satisfaction that comes from seeing the "a-ha" moments of participants. 


 ► Author/Blogger ◄ 
I’ve been recognized at one of LinkedIn's Top Voices in Job Search and Career in 2019. I've also been featured in USA Today, Money Magazine, Huffington Post, Aol Jobs, LifeHacker, The Muse,  Business Insider and many other media outlets. 

I've written two books: "The Infographic Resume" and co-authored “Social Networking for Business Success: How To Turn Your Ideas Into Income”.

Job Search Strategist

STOP saying "I'll apply to more jobs." That's not a strategy; it's a wish.

The honest truth: landing the right job isn't a single mission, it's a culmination of small, specific, and measurable steps.

If you're not seeing results, it's because your actions lack definition. It's time to shift from spraying and praying to strategic execution.

This is where the proven SMART Goals framework saves your job search:

Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time-Sensitive
📝 The only template you need:

                   "By [Time], I will [Specific Action/Achievement]."

Example of Execution:

By Friday of next week, I will email 5 former co-workers I haven't talked to in 6+ months to tell them exactly what kind of job I'm after. (Clear, trackable, and purposeful.)

🚫 Vague goals like these are wasting your time: "I'll network more," "I'll be more active on LinkedIn," "I'll update my resume."

🔥 Need inspiration? Check out the examples in the slides below.

Tell me: What is ONE SMART goal you are committing to this week? Share it below! 👇

SMART Goals for Job Search [Examples]

This data is for all of you who think that applying to more jobs will help you secure a new job faster. 

How Many Applications Job Seekers Need Before Getting an Offer

11–20 applications is the sweet spot.

This isn't per week, this is for the entire job search! 

📌 Target jobs you are qualified for (not over qualified or under qualified)
📌 Use the company career portals
📌 Diversify the job boards you use to uncover jobs (consider google's job search function)
📌 Don't just apply and wait. Follow up and/or find an insider

Link to the full research is in the comment below. 

Huntr  "mined the anonymized activity logs from Huntr’s Job Tracker, every application, stage change, and offer recorded by users between January 2025 and December 2025. Covering 1.78 million job entries created by over 57k job seekers, giving us precise timestamps to measure time-to-interview, offer velocity, and weekly application cadence."

Entry-level: 39.9%
Senior-level: 32.42%
Mid-level: 21.79%
Unspecified: 5.88%

Huntr Job Applications before offer received

Let's keep it simple! 

Networking isn't slimy. 

All we are asking you to do is reach out to people you haven't spoken to in a while and ask for a quick call to catch up. 

No explanations, no excuses. 

We all get busy with our lives. And we ARE busy. But seldom too busy for a quick call. 

Ask 5 people for a call today and watch what happens over the next week!

Let's talk about AI versus humans. 

I'm a huge believer in using the right tool for the job! 

AI tools are super for certain things related to job search: 
💻 Identifying target companies (research)
💻 Creating questions you may be asked during a job interview
💻 Generating rough drafts 
💻 Suggesting improvements to resumes and LinkedIn profile. 

But you know what AI is not good at?
🥰 Boosting morale
🥰 Improving self-confidence
🥰 Listening 
🥰 Emotional support

When you rely on technology but don't get human feedback or support it's like only getting half the service you need. 

And yes, I know, you can prompt for emotional support and there are AI apps that do this, but I'm not sold. 

Not everyone needs the warm, fluffy support all the time. But we do need it!

Not everyone has the money to pay for emotional support, but find it from trusted friends, colleagues, or mentors. 

Life is tough when you try to go through it alone. 

🎶We all need a little help from our friends! 

Be a supporter! 
Ask for help! 

Humans do this (technology does not).

Here's what you missed last week:

📌 Use AI for Strategy. Use Humans for Strength
📌 15 Ways You Can Easily Stop Job Scams Today - Mark Anthony Dyson
📌 The 5 Résumé Trends You Need to Know for 2026 - Donna Svei
📌 Your LinkedIn headline has two judges. One is human. One isn't - Richard van der Blom

And more! 

If you are looking for weekly job search tips you can rely on and take action on, then Career Essentials is for you! 

Here's yesterday's edition
https://lnkd.in/eUVe4hDa

And subscribe so you never miss out!

In case your job search didn't get enough love yesterday, 

This week's Career Essentials is here to help. 

You'll find the best way to answer why you left your last job
Plus

💎 Should you contact the employer after you apply (and the right ways to do it) - Jessica Hernandez, CCTC, CHJMC, CPBS, NCOPE

💎 What smart leaders do before a layoff - Gina Riley

💎 Network by asking yourself this question first - Greg Roche
💎 Plus the biggest networkers make - David Hannan

💎 An Open To Work announcement to steal - Sarah Johnston

💎 Something Big Is Happening - Matt Shumer

Plus more! 

Do you subscribe? It's weekly, free, and oh so helpful! 

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