The Japanese have a word, ikigai, that represents the intersection of what you love, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. It’s your purpose, and though elusive, it is fantastic when it shows up.

You may already know your ikigai. Helping you capture and share your story is mine.

I help people truly discover the stories they’ve been writing with their lives. It’s often not the story they think they’ve been writing, not even close. I stir up the conversational dust, let it settle, and then describe the patterns in the dust. I can’t not do it, and I always figured everybody knew how to do that. As it turns out, it’s kind of an unusual gift.

I’ve ghostwritten for traditionally published and self published authors whose worlds include professional sports, military leadership, medicine, non-profit leadership, entrepreneurship, academia, and so, so many more. It’s a joy and an honor to be entrusted with the stories, words, and voices of other people.

Here’s the thing: the past really is prologue, and there’s no such thing as wasted time. Your story is ready, even if you don’t think it is, and we need to hear it as only you can tell it. There’s never been a better time than right now to get started. Keep scrolling to find out how we can collaborate together, and where to find me. I’m so glad you’re here!

Working Together

How can I help you? Collaborating together encompasses much more than writing books.

Content Development

Original content personally crafted to reflect your authentic voice. Newsletter articles, blog posts, proposals, one-sheets, project summaries, individual and team thumbnails and profiles, corporate histories, portfolio content, annual reports, keynote speeches…the sky really is the limit.

Interviews, Analysis, and Summaries

One-on-one interviews conducted with kindness, curiosity, and confidentiality, vital in gathering discovery information, building 360-degree feedback content, and supporting leaders who want to truly hear and understand their people, their clients, and their perspectives. Consultants and coaches depend on this information to help them know their clients and craft their approach to serving others well.

Research and Reports

Current and prospective client and research summaries, service comparisons, project overviews and portfolio content, reports to donors and supporters, all useful for in-house insights and presentation to clients as part of coaching or consulting services.

“This is Who We Are” in Story Form

This is the hidden gold – stories and information gleaned along the way during research and interviews. A custom narrative gift for a client, relative, leader, or anyone with whom story resonates. If you’ve got an anniversary, retirement, or transitional milestone coming up, consider giving the gift of story, captured and shared in a distinctive format.

Ready to get started? Let’s talk!

Contact me:

e-mail: debbie.burdick01@gmail.com

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/debburdick

Instagram: @deb.burdick