When Publishing a Book, The End is Actually the Beginning

After 6 years of concepting, market-testing a new framework for building high quality connections at work: The Knock Method®, interviewing inspiring leaders who cultivate human connection to make a greater impact on our world, researching, and navigating the publishing world – oh, and a little bit of writing, it felt like KNOCK publication day was the end of a very long journey. And, it was. But, it was an end disguised as a beginning.

On the 1 year anniversary of the publication of my now bestselling career development book, KNOCK: How to Open Doors and Build Career Relationships that Matter, I am reflecting back on the many doors that were opened after the book was released out into the world. The many people I crossed paths with at various points in my life who turned back around into my life to support me, buy the book, and share it with their community. Relationships were rekindled, and new ideas were spread further than one could imagine.

I received a note from my 8th grade Speech teacher who saw my on the news in El Paso!

After posting a picture of me pointing out copies of the book stocked at the Boulder Book Store in Colorado, the next day, I woke up to a Linkedin post with a picture of a colleague from my very first job out of college about 14 years prior outside the book store after popping in on a vacation with a BIG smile and a copy of KNOCK in his hand!

I received a Facebook message from a sorority sister of mine who saw KNOCK at the University of Texas Co-Op bookstore, with a picture and a note sharing that she bought a copy when she recognized the author!

Because of a KNOCK giveaway, I was introduced to a new friend and colleague who not only shared her enthusiasm for the ideas and strategies in the book for cultivating high quality career relationships on Linkedin, she invited me to deliver a workshop for a Career Development Employee Resource Group of 50 coworkers at her company.

What’s Next for KNOCK and The Knock Method?

There are countless stories like this one, and I am still blown away by the support, and generosity of KNOCK readers, and even those who have given KNOCK as a gift to graduates, colleagues, interns, mentors, mentees, family, and friends.

This first year since the publication date of KNOCK was just the beginning. Here’s what’s coming next:

1. Workshops & Training Programs for Professional and Student Groups: I am thrilled to be delivering highly interactive learning experiences like workshops to help teams, students, and leaders continue to build meaningful careers through building meaningful career connections. Looking to help your new hires in onboarding programs with new strategies to help them connect meaningfully while working virtually? Or, rolling out a new mentoring program? Look no further than The Knock Method workshops to help cultivate connection, effective communication, and collaboration with internal teams and clients. Email me for a programs & offerings overview brochure. We can even create a program tailored specifically to your culture and goals.

2. A New Online Course for Career Changers: I’m also building my first online course for career changers (coming early Summer 2022)- sign up for the waitlist!

3. A New Linkedin Newsletter: Career Connections – Subscribe to receive book, article, podcast recommendations on the topics of career and connections, as well as updates on upcoming career development events and workshops.

4. KNOCK in the airport! Coming soon – local bookstores in select cities will be carrying KNOCK for travelers – keep a look out at the Tattered Cover bookstore in the Denver International Airport if you’re heading to/from the mountains!

Thank You!

Before I close, I must Thank You! Your support, reading, enthusiasm, sharing, gifting, and Knock-ing is making a difference in how we all connect more thoughtfully to make a bigger difference together, than we can alone.