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Guidance in How to BE rather than how to DO

Self-change, Self-empowerment, New Thinking, Communications Skills, Change Management, Conscious Living

Date Published: 5/15/2025

Publisher: Serapis Bey, Arizona, USA

In this age of ‘busy-ness’, stress, anxiety and the constant feeling of having to do, this book will help you to remember that we are human BEings and not human DOings.

You will find perspective, and guidance to be, and all the ways that being can enrich your life and bring calm and peace. This book will help you to quieten your mind and live according to your most important ways of being. It is full of personal anecdotes and real-life experiences to give you practical help to be. There are uplifting affirmations and life lessons to support you as you find your way to being and no longer feel compelled to be doing. You can find your raison d'etre through the guidance contained in every chapter.

Interview

Can you tell us a little about the process of getting this book published? How did you come up with the idea and how did you start?

I was inspired by the visit of dear friends at the beginning of the year. As mentioned in this excerpt from the book:-

At the beginning of the year, 2025, very dear friends, Linda and Ems, visited from England. As always, we shared wonderful, meaningful conversations, one of which took place in the sunshine on the terrace of Fraise et Chocolat in Roquebrune Village, in the South of France.

Ems asked us what our word for the year was. Linda replied first.

“Gratitude.” I said that same word had come into my head, too.

Ems added her word next. “Rest.”

However, she did not feel comfortable with that because it did not truly reflect how she felt about the year ahead. She wanted to express not feeling compelled to be doing. I reminded her that we are not human DOings, but human BEings, and that led us to the word that truly resonated for us all – BEING. Indeed, it inspired me to fill the opening page of my 2025 diary with all the BEING that the year can bring, and every year thereafter. Including being grateful, bringing us back to Linda and my first thought on that sunny terrace in January. And being restful, to incorporate Ems first thought, too.

I then wrote the book based on all the BEING I had thought of to help people as they go through the weeks and months ahead with simple lessons of BEING. As they read, I hope they enjoy BEING guided and supported.

What surprised you most about getting your book published?

I am delighted that it all happened very speedily, and it has been so well received. Bestseller in so many categories all over the world on Amazon. Clearly there is a need for the guidance in the book, as I thought.

Tell us a little about what you do when you aren’t writing

I am a Communication Coach, and I help people to communicate effectively both in person and online, with confidence and power. I am also an MC and Speaker.

As a published author, what would you say was the most pivotal point of your writing life?

Obtaining best seller status on Amazon for both my published books, mostly over night on release of the books!

Where do you get your best ideas and why do you think that is?

Often in bed at night before going to sleep. I think it is because I have the chance to let my mind wander then.

What is the toughest criticism given to you as an author?

Happily, I have not received any tough criticism! Only very positive feed forward from my Book Editor and beta readers.

What has been your best accomplishment as a writer?

To express my vulnerabilties, my true self and personal experiences in order to help other people through their vulnerabilty, and be true to themselves, and cope with changes in their lives. Learning from my experience.

How many unpublished and half-finished books do you have?

None. My two books have been written and published.

About the Author

Alicia Sedgwick is an English professional corporate trainer, communication coach, international bestselling author, speaker and Master of Ceremonies based in the Principality of Monaco, with an extensive background in the entertainment and events industry.

She has been featured in international webinars, podcasts, blogs and e-zines from India to Australia, and from the US to Vietnam. Her communication and confidence-building training clients, include corporate CEOs, non-profit associations, foundations and educational institutions. Her private training initiatives range from providing communication skills to international refugees from war zones and countries in conflict, to coaching seasoned executives in confrontational situations before key shareholder groups.

Her first book Communicating Through Change (2021) has been described as ‘life-changing’ and shows readers how to communicate through major changes in their lives. It is packed with real-life stories, practical exercises, insightful tips and uplifting affirmations. Addressing relevant challenges, which everyone meets at one time in their life, this book gives hope, resilience and clarity about how to move forward.

Alicia is known globally as The Communication Coach and Expert and leads Team Alicia to help people to cope with and share their experiences of change, as well as to learn how to express themselves with confidence and power. Alicia has been through many unexpected and traumatic changes in her life, which she shares in her first book in intimate detail, to help people know that they are not alone and there are ways to embrace change and thrive.

She delivers training about soft skills development and communication skills for numerous private companies and non-profits. She has created public speaking and communication curriculum for the International University of Monaco and also teaches undergraduate and Masters level students. She designs and executes public speaking training courses for the International School of Monaco, and she oversees their annual TEDx Youth Event.

Alicia has moderated international press conferences at the Olympics, hosted three TEDx conferences, and managed red carpets for the Laureus World Sports Awards. She has managed Talent Relations for the BBC Chelsea Flower Show in London, and in the “Green Room” of the World Music Awards.

A London city-trained lawyer, Alicia has worked as a professional mediator, specialised in conflict management. She was also co-founder and managing director of Absolutely Monte Carlo, an Event Management company, and Monte Carlo Media Inc. A professional blues singer and stage performer for more than 25 years, Alicia has hosted her own Internet TV Show and international Radio Show. She has a very high level of energy and is caring, motivating and inspiring.

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