HQ pre-empts 'empowering' guide from life coach Ogunlesi

HQ has pre-empted an "empowering" guide to overcoming imposter syndrome from life coach Tiwalola Ogunlesi in a two-book deal.

Zoe Berville, commissioning editor, pre-empted world all language rights to Confident and Killing It from Oscar Janson-Smith, now of Gleam Futures, during his time at Kruger Cowne. It will publish in July 2022.

The publisher said: "In Confident and Killing It, Tiwalola guides readers in becoming the most unapologetic and unstoppable version of themselves. No self-aggrandising or posturing, no pseudo-scientific prose or tired ‘inspirational’ tropes, this is simply a book designed to work. Featuring practical tips and tricks, and real-life stories from everyday women, Confident and Killing It will help you master your mind, overcome fear and live life to the fullest."

Berville said: "Tiwalola empowers others to live more confident and fulfilled lives in a way that feels completely fresh, authoritative and accessible. And in helping women to help themselves, her work speaks directly to the heart of our ethos as a division. We have big plans for Tiwalola's publishing and are thrilled to be joining the Confident and Killing It movement."

Ogunlesi added: "Ever since I learnt to navigate my own struggles with comparison and negative self-talk, I’ve been on a mission to make sure every single woman and girl is awake to her worth and the greatness inside her. This book is a practical game plan to help you unlock your most confident self. No more playing small or settling for a mediocre life – Confident and Killing It will awaken something in you, and then there’ll be no turning back. When you read it, you’ll feel like I'm talking directly to you, because I am. No one is born confident, I’m a woman who learnt how to unlock the power of her mind and step into her light. If I can do it, anything is possible for you."

Janson-Smith said: "I could not be more excited for people to read this. While I am not, necessarily, the target market for the book, I have been profoundly impacted by what I’ve read so far – Tiwalola has this wonderful way of simply making sense. I’ve watched as she’s transfixed, and transformed, audiences across the world with her workshops and am thrilled that we’ve found the perfect publishing partner in Zoe, and HQ, to take her work to the next level."