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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.