GREAT WORK CHANGES EVERYTHING
Book Talks and Fireside Chats
Whether you recently attended a talk or you’re interested in hosting one, you’ll find the next steps below.
Start Here
Attended a talk?
Access the resources, free chapters (Intro, Chapter 1, and Chapter 2!), and links referenced during our conversation.
Interested in hosting?
These conversations are offered as either a 30-minute book talk with Q&A or an interactive fireside conversation, shaped by your audience and setting.
Get Your Copy of Great Work
Great Work: Do What Matters Most Without Sacrificing Everything Else explores why the work that matters most is often the first to be sidelined, and what it takes to keep it at the center of a full life without burning out.
Resources from our session
Sign up below to receive Three Free Chapters of Great Work (including the Introduction and Chapter 1-3!) plus the links we discussed in our session!
Hosting a Book Talk or Fireside Chat
Great Work: Do What Matters Most Without Sacrificing Everything Else
30 minutes + Q&A
This conversation introduces the core ideas of Great Work and gives audiences a grounded way to think about meaningful work in their own lives and careers. Drawing from cognitive psychology, research, and stories from the book, Amanda explores why the work that matters most is often the first to be sidelined and how people can reconnect with purpose and forward movement without adding pressure or urgency.
These conversations are accessible, reflective, and practical. They work well for libraries, community organizations, and professional groups.
Details
Offered at no cost for libraries and community organizations
Available in person or virtually
To begin the conversation about hosting, email amanda@amandacrowell.com with details about your group, setting, and timing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. The conversation stands on its own and is accessible whether or not participants have read Great Work.
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A book talk is a 30-minute talk covering the core ideas of Great Work, followed by Q&A to dig deeper.
A fireside chat is facilitated by a local host, allowing the conversation to reflect what their specific audience is most curious about.
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Yes. If an organizer would like to offer copies of Great Work to attendees, books can be purchased directly from Amanda at a discounted rate. Details can be discussed when planning the event.
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Yes. Events are available both in person and virtually.
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Most events run 45 minutes. Book talks include a 30-minute talk followed by 15 minutes for questions. Fireside chats run for approximately 45 minutes and feature interactive discussion facilitated by the host.
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Yes. Book talks and fireside chats are offered at no cost for libraries and community organizations.
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Email amanda@amandacrowell.com with details about your group, setting, and tdate/iming to begin the conversation.
Still have questions? Contact us.
Meet the Author
Dr. Amanda Crowell is a cognitive psychologist, author, and speaker focused on helping people do work that matters without sacrificing everything else. Her work sits at the intersection of psychology, education, and real life, offering grounded frameworks for meaningful work in a demanding world.
She is the author of Great Work and leads conversations, classes, and programs focused on purpose, sustainability, and how ideas move through people and communities.