This 140 Interview is with author Ian Sanders. Ian is a professional “juggler” with over twenty years of entrepreneurial experience. He currently runs OHM, a consultancy business for those who need fresh thinking and better marketing insight. Ian’s a busy guy - when he’s not writing books or running his own business, he’s the proud dad for two young boys.
Ian took some time to Twitter with me about his new book, Juggle: Rethink Work, Reclaim Your Life, social media and more. I did this interview over a month ago. Clearly I need to take more of Ian’s advice to heart!!
Be sure to follow Ian on Twitter @iansanders and check out his blog, Life on Planet Juggle.
1 DM per answer! tell me about your latest book JUGGLE! RETHINK WORK, RECLAIM YOUR LIFE.
It’s ensuring that the Work You reflects your plurality of ideas, talents & desires. Being multi-disciplined increases your value/ happiness.
What inspired you to write such a book?
Its the story of my life; how we don’t have to be restricted by a single job title, but we can carve out our own niche and break a few rules.
How did it become the story of your life?
I guess I have always juggled ‘more than one thing’. When I worked for a corporation, and when I worked for myself, I always mixed things up.
For JUGGLE you interview quite a few business gurus. Why were certain people asked to participate; why were they right for your book?
I wanted stories from these jugglers because they all had good stories to tell. And good stories help communicate what Juggle is about.
You said that juggling has been the story of your life. How/why did you become a juggler yourself?
I hated the idea of just doing one thing in life; I preferred the notion that I could mix things up and have a portfolio of projects.
Besides being an author, what do you “juggle” now?
I juggle consultancy projects for media clients with creating video content, planning my next book and being a daddy to 2 young kids.
Sounds busy! How does social media play a role in this, both as an entrepreneur and as an author?
Social Media is at the heart of my juggling: connecting with clients, meeting new people and spreading the Juggle word!
Books about work/life balance & lifestyles are very popular these days. What makes JUGGLE! stand out?
Juggle is written in an authentic style; empowering and inspiring the reader to reframe their worklives; to let the Work You be The Real You.
What’s the best piece of (140 character!) advice you can give someone so they can do that?
Have self-belief and put passion at the heart of all you do. Be guided by your gut…
Of the interviews for JUGGLE! Did one particularly stand out or was particularly memorable?
I think Kevin Roberts stood out. Here is proof that you can be at the top of your game and be a juggler; I love his take on life & business.
Are you working on any new projects?
I’m working with some new clients at my business OHM London, doing some new Juggle videos & planning my next book!
Oooh, what’s your next book going to be about?
New book is still under wraps as still planning what it’s going to cover!
Well, I guess I’ll have to wait to find out. Thanks!
Thank you.
Juggle: Rethink Work, Reclaim Your Life is currently available through Amazon.
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This week’s 140 interview is with self-published debut novelist, William Aicher. William’s first book, The Trouble with Being God, a philosophical thriller about journalist and alcoholic Steven Carvelle, who begins to question the nature of everything from religion to the relationship with his girlfriend once a series of murders impacts his life.
Are you ready for this? 1 DM per answer. Tell me about your book THE TROUBLE WITH BEING GOD.
This week’s 140 Interview is with “authorboy” Brendan Halpin. Brendan is the author of seven different books, including Dear Catastrophe Waitress, Donorboy and more. 
What inspired you to write this book?
This week’s twitter interview was with Julie Wilson, the proprietor of 
That’s great!! How does “seeing” work? Are you “on the prowl” or is it more passive and spontaneous? 
Do you follow through on all your sightings?
Kim Werker is a crochet and community queen. The founder of 
You’ll get the hang of it!! So tell me about your most recent crochet book.
This week’s 140 interview is with Spokane, Washington-based humorist and writer Terry Bain. He likes writing books, making t-shirts and eating bacon. Aah, the simple pleasures in life.
What’s your working/writing schedule like?
Last night, the designers paired up to create a two-look collection to complement the L’Oreal Paris spring 2009 looks. The winning looks would be featured in a promotion at Shoppers Drug Marts across the country. While the team challenge was a refreshing change of pace, it didn’t bring out the personalities and aesthetic conflicts I was hoping it would.
We didn’t see much of Adejoke last night, only that she wasn’t too pleased about being partnered with Brandon. Adejoke is revealing herself to be very mediocre - a mediocre personality and a mediocre designer. This is probably moreso the fault of the show’s format, which is limiting her rather than letting herself shine, but it’s still frustrating to watch because she isn’t adding anything to the show.
While Adejoke is mediocre, Baylor is good. He’s quiet and unassuming but can pull designs out with the best of them. He doesn’t have the creativity to really thrive on the show, but should make it far based on skills alone. He was also so genuinely pleased to have one a challenge, which was endearing. And his pants were impeccable. 
Now that Christie is gone, I expect Brandon to become the hot mess of the bunch. He just doesn’t have the skill set or maturity to do well here. He isn’t ready to be a designer in his own right. While he’s one of the few designers who showed personal evolution last night - holy fuck, this is a design competition, not a personality competition - it’s not enough to keep him around. I expect him to pul one brilliant challenge out of his ass before he goes down in a ball of flames.
It was more of the same from Christie last night. A complete meltdown and a subpar garment. While Christie was aware she was self-destructing. I find it hard to believe her design skills are as above and beyond as they’re being represented on the show as she claims. I’m glad she’s gone, she wasn’t adding anything to the show except tears.
Genevieve is emerging as this season’s dark horse. She’s calm and collected, knows what she wants and worked with Kim very well, even when there was clear disagreement between the two of them. Her dress was modern and fresh, showing she has a distinct style and point of view (which is very important on this show.) I think it’s early, but I’m calling a top-three finish for her.
I still don’t think Jason is a great designer. His color palette, immunity and partnership with Christie just made him look less worse than the rest of the crowd. Also, I find it weird his personal sense of style is so rudimentary. It would be part of his charm if I actually found him charming. 
Oh Jeff. I want to like you so very much. But it’s becoming very clear that why, after 20 years in fashion, still no one knows your name. You’re overly ambitious and seem to not know your own limitations, let alone the limitations placed upon you by the show. I like you, you’re sweet and funny and put up with Jessica’s suburban ghetto queen act wonderfully, but you’re so gone next week.
A few weeks ago, I predicted Jessica would become annoying and become a one-note designer. She’s not there yet, but boy is she close. If she could learn to inject that personality into her clothes, she would be at the front of the pact. But she seems more concerned about her ability to fist bump Jeff than she does about the poor construction of her garment. I’m losing interest and fast. Which is too bad, because Jessica Biffi is an awesome name for a clothing line.
Unfortunately for Kim, her narrative this week was exactly the same as last week. Time management! Oh no! I suck! This is over! Oh my god, my dress is so fresh, flirty and cute! Phew. I like Kim a lot, her dress last night was adorable, and she and Genevieve seemed to be the best team (Sunny and Baylor appeared conflict-free, whereas Kim and Genevieve worked through each conflict maturity and compromised when necessary), but the show needs to let her grow. I’m chalking this up to the editors and not Kim, but if it happens again, I’ll be disappointed.
Oh Sunny. You are wonderful and wonderfully unpretentious. Your designs are whimsical and unusual and your construction might be the best PRC has ever seen. You seemed truly overjoyed when you won this challenge (although we all knew it from the moment you picked Baylor). You’re going to win this show with a collection that is equally architectural and fantastical, then you’re going to cry tears of happiness and Canada will cry with you.
