Episode 239 Turning Expertise into a Book: How (and Why) Consultant LeAnne Lagasse Finally Did It

Many consultants dream of writing a book, but few turn that dream into a strategic business asset.

In this episode, Melisa Liberman interviews LeAnne Lagasse, independent consultant and author of The Congruent Leader. 

LeAnne shares how writing a book has become both a creative pursuit and a catalyst for business growth.

She walks through her writing process, from the spark that inspired the book to the disciplined habits that keep her making progress week after week. You’ll hear how she uses AI to brainstorm, outline, and edit while keeping her authentic voice at the center of everything she produces.

LeAnne also talks about the deeper purpose behind The Congruent Leader: helping leaders align who they are with how they lead, and why that congruence creates more effective, fulfilled, and human-centered leadership.

Then, the conversation shifts to Leanne’s consulting business where she’s built a steady, thriving pipeline, developed repeatable systems, and learned to delegate the right work to her assistant so she can stay focused on high-value activities.

You’ll take away practical insights for how to:

• Turn your intellectual property into thought leadership that supports your consulting goals

• Use AI as a creative partner instead of a crutch

• Design business systems that give you more freedom and flow

• Build a consulting practice that’s both sustainable and scalable

Writing a book isn’t just about what you publish. It’s about who you become in the process.

Tune in to Episode 239 to learn how to turn your ideas into influence and create a business that reflects your values, expertise, and vision as an independent consultant.

FOR MORE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT RESOURCES:

1. Coaching for Consultants: Click here to schedule your Coaching Exploratory Call.
2. Book: Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality
3. YouTube Podcast Channel
4. LinkedIn 
5. Website
6. Related Podcast Episodes:
   1.  ️Episode 071 – Creating Compelling Consulting Offers (and more) with LeAnne Lagasse 
7. Connect with LeAnne:
   1. Book Website: https://www.thecongruentleaderbook.com/
   2. Main Website: https://www.leannelagasse.com/
   3. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannelagasse/ 
8. Connect with LeAnne’s amazing book team:
   1. Becky (Graphic Designer): https://beckysgraphicdesign.com/
   2. Deb (Editor): https://www.radiantmedialabs.com/
   3. Vanessa (Copyeditor): https://www.vanessamayco.com/