Daisy Buchanan
Daisy Buchanan is a multifaceted literary talent known for her captivating novels and insightful nonfiction. As the host of the acclaimed podcast “You’re Booked,” she engages with renowned authors worldwide, exploring the books that have shaped their creative journeys. Her dynamic presence and storytelling prowess continue to inspire and entertain audiences across various platforms.
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Meet Daisy Buchanan
Daisy Buchanan is an award-winning journalist, author and broadcaster. Her books include the novels Insatiable (long listed for the CWIP prize), Careering (as heard on BBC Sounds) and Limelight, and the non-fiction titles How To Be A Grown Up and The Sisterhood. She hosts the chart-topping podcast You’re Booked, where she interviews legendary writers from all over the world about how their reading habits shape their work. She’s the founder of the Creative Confidence Clinic, a space where she helps writers of all levels of experience to discover their creative power.
You can hear Daisy on beloved podcasts including Comfort Blanket, Cuddle Club and Crushed. Daisy also regularly appears on Woman’s Hour, The Today Programme, Soul Music, A Good Read, This Morning and Good Morning Britain. She is a TEDx speaker and has guest presented the Booker Prize for BBC News. Her newest novel Pity Party was published in July 2024, and her non-fiction title Read Yourself Happy will be published by DK in Spring 2025.
Daisy Buchanan's 2024 talks & topics
How you can unlock your creative confidence – and what you’ll gain
Every single person is creative. However, many struggle to find the time to express themselves creatively, often feeling that their creative selves have been squeezed out by the demands of busy lives.
As a teacher and fiction writer, Daisy Buchanan has learned that there are immense benefits to approaching life in a creative way. When people allow themselves to use their imaginations, they develop resilience, become brilliant lateral thinkers, and grow more generous and empathetic. Strengthening creative muscles makes individuals happier and stronger. Using prompts and exercises, Daisy can demonstrate how to think creatively, change personal narratives, carve out time and space in daily routines, and find ways to prioritize pleasure, play, and fun.
Ask a great question, get a great answer – the art of being nosy
There are no stupid questions. However, learning how to ask smart questions can lead to discovering the secrets of the universe. Every person encountered has something wise and fascinating to share, and when one learns how to uncover this, they also learn how to learn.
After over five years of hosting the You’re Booked podcast, Daisy Buchanan has had the opportunity to ask countless questions. She has learned to be unafraid of asking something that might seem silly, discovering that this approach can greatly expand one’s knowledge. She has also realized the importance of truly listening, responding thoughtfully, and using questions to develop deep, genuine connections with others. Mastering the art of asking great questions can significantly enhance both professional and social life. It’s a valuable skill that, once acquired, can eliminate the fear of walking into any room alone.
Daisy can share her insights on when, where, and how to ask questions effectively. Additionally, she can discuss the importance of asking oneself meaningful questions and using them as a tool to develop a positive relationship with oneself.
Reading ourselves happy
Reading is one of the best things Daisy Buchanan does for her mental health. She loves escaping into books, yet reading makes her feel present, engaged, and connected. It boosts her empathy, stretches her imagination, makes her wonder, and helps her dream. Studies consistently show that reading offers significant psychological and physiological benefits, but fewer people than ever are reading for pleasure.
Daisy can discuss how to make time for a reading habit, how to overcome the barriers that prevent people from reading, and the enormous benefits that come with cultivating this habit over time. Books can make individuals more resilient, help them become better problem solvers, and foster a more caring, connected, and outward-looking mindset. It doesn’t matter what one reads—reading itself is an accessible hobby that enhances every part of life.
Getting over our Imposter Syndrome in the age of fakery
‘Imposter syndrome’ is a phrase that frequently arises in career conversations, especially among the women Daisy Buchanan knows. It’s common for people to confront their own self-doubt repeatedly, worrying about confidence, conviction, and credentials, and how to prove themselves to themselves. However, perhaps this approach is misguided.
As a working woman and the author of the novel Careering, Daisy has often fretted about being ‘enough’ in the workplace, while also being completely captivated and dazzled by a series of compelling imposters. Over the past few years, she has followed news stories about figures like Anna Delvey, Sam Bankman-Fried, the Fyre Festival, and the Beverly Hills Squatters. Though these are extreme and illegal examples, they are inspiring in their way. These individuals were driven by a willingness to try something out that outweighed their fear of being found out.
Daisy believes that instead of trying to cure Imposter Syndrome, people should learn to lean into it a little. ‘Authenticity’ doesn’t have to mean showing oneself at their worst. As long as one is authentic in spirit and acts with integrity when it truly matters, embracing some of the creative trickster energy of the Imposter can be much more effective than striving for perfectionism while grappling with Imposter Syndrome.
Daisy Buchanan's 2024 speaking fees
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