- Scott Harrison, Founder and CEO, charity: water
“Personal storytelling is a powerful way to build a truly meaningful connection with others. In Glow in the Dark, Mark Leruste provides a brilliant and compassionate guide to connecting with your authentic self and finding the courage to share your personal story in a way that will inspire others into action. His advice is practical and compelling. A must-read for entrepreneurs and business leaders.”
“Mark will convince you why your personal story is important, and show you how to tell it. He is a gem, and this book is gold.”
— Sarah Knight, New York Times bestselling author of the No F**ks Given Guides
“Do me a favour, if you have something important to say or share and want to make a positive impact with your work, don't waste another minute, read Mark's book.”
— Dr Rupy Aujla, best-selling author and founder of The Doctor's Kitchen
“Finally a book that not only talks about the value of sharing our personal story to better connect and engage with our audience but actually shows you how to do it in a simple and practical way.”
— Nir Eyal, Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Hooked and Indistractable
“If you want to stand out from the crowd and be remembered you need to read this book. Simple, powerful, actionable.”
— Shaa Wasmund, bestselling author of Stop Talking, Start Doing
“A must read for every entrepreneur and business leader who wants to raise their profile and turn their personal story into a powerful asset that gets noticed.”
— Daniel Priestley, Co-Founder and CEO of Dent Global and bestselling author of Key Person of Influence
“An inspiring book for impact-driven leaders that will change how you approach storytelling. Mark Leruste gives you the courage to stop feeling like an imposter and share your story authentically.”
— Jadah Sellner, Best-selling author of Simple Green Smoothies and She Builds and host of Lead with Love podcast
“I feel like Mark Leruste has written this book from inside my head. I love the work I do, but I hate having to create content and put myself out there. This book is human, funny and intensely practical. It is already helping me remove some of the ‘ickyness’ from the idea of telling my story. Thank you, Mark!”
— Graham Allcott, Founder of Think Productive and best-selling author of How to be a Productivity Ninja
“Mark’s book shows us how powerful our stories can be when we develop the courage to share them. His practical tips help us unearth the connective stories each of us has – and Mark shows us that when we tell them, they can create impact beyond what we imagined.”
— Emily Gindlesparger, Author of Please Make Me Love Me
"Our species survived and thrived because of our ability to tell a good story. Today we need the positive stories of the people and ideas solving the world's biggest problems to spread far and fast. Mark is the ideal guide to help our stories glow bright in dark times."
— Ben Keene, Co-Founder of Rebel Book Club & Raaise
“Everyone loses when bright people play small. Mark Leruste brilliantly changes the dream killing question, ‘Who do you think you are?’ to ‘Who do you think you are to NOT share your story?” This book is must-read for anyone seeking to have not only an authentic business – but an authentic life.”
— Dr Valerie Young, Author of The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women and Co-Founder of the Impostor Syndrome Institut
“Mark taught me that sharing your story is the most powerful way to create a sacred sense of connection between you and your audience. I feel it’s the reason why I’ve been invited on so many platforms to share my story. So if you feel you have a message to share with the world, then this book is going to be a great gift for you and those who are waiting to hear from you. I can’t wait for you to read it.”
— Tony Riddle, Founder of The Natural Life-Stylist and best-selling author of Be More Human
"If there ever were a book that could solve one of the biggest tragedies most entrepreneurs and business leaders face, it's this book. I predict this will become one of your new go-to bibles on how to connect and engage with your audience when you talk."
— Sophie Devonshire, CEO of The Marketing Society and Author of Superfast and LoveWork
"It's easy to get story envy when you listen to someone else. Then you fall into the trap of believing your life isn't interesting. Thankfully, Mark Leruste is here to show us otherwise. In Glow in the Dark, Mark shows us the power of a life story - and how everyone sharing that story with people in a genuine and authentic way can be one of the most transformative things for your life and business."
— Mike Pacchione, Celebrity Speech Coach and host of Best Speech podcast
“As entrepreneurs, the road we travel is often neither straightforward or paved with gold. But all the bumps and bruises we get along the way are what make us perfectly placed to help others on their road to success. I learnt this when I worked with Mark to share my story authentically with the world. Mark is the perfect guide to support you on your journey of personal discovery and professional freedom, and his incredible knowledge, insights and compassion that he shares so generously in his book will help you tell your story in a way you never believed possible.”
— Donna O’Toole, Founder and CEO of August Recognition and author of Win!
“Lots of people tell you that you need to have a story when presenting. Not everyone tells you how to do it though. Mark leads by example and Glow in the Dark is a blueprint of not just the WHY but the HOW.”
— David McQueen, Co-Founder of Q Square Ltd
“Mark practices what he preaches and is living proof that sharing your story can catapult a career to new heights. His compelling arguments and relevant examples will spark ideas and have you scribbling down copious notes of what to do! Mark has been on the journey himself and his insights are insanely valuable. The methods in this book will get you out of the shadows and into the spotlight where you belong.”
— Jodie Cook, Entrepreneur and Author of Ten Year Career
“What I love about the whole book is that when you tell your story for yourself it is incredibly powerful for you, and when you share it with others it’s powerful for them. I also love the way Mark puts it: that your story is about you but it’s not for you. I think it’s a perfect way of expressing how you can tell your authentic, personal, vulnerable story for the benefit of the reader rather than for your own gratification.”
— Alison Jones, founder of Practical Inspiration Publishing and host of The Extraordinary Business Book Club
“Many people are scared to share their TRUE story, the one that will make people warm to them like never before, and in a content marketing focused world, this is more important than ever. We need genuine stories that elevate the world, but from a business perspective, to warm people to what you do. Mark’s book does an awesome job at showing you the value of YOU, opening up your mind to the power of your story, and creating a framework for you to share it. What’s the ROI of this book? 100x its value, read it.”
— Ben Coomber, Founder of Awesome Supplements
“This book is profound in its ability to show you that no matter what your story - you can tell it! Not only can this be liberating and connect us as humanity but can connect us to clients, expand our mission and help us build our networks and business. Even though it's scary, there's really no reason not to tell our stories after reading Mark's incredible book!”
— Petra Velzeboer, Founder and CEO of PVL
“As an entrepreneur (and somewhat of a psychology nerd) l've long been aware of the transformative benefits of uncovering and sharing your story. However, there's a million different books and courses out there on the subject, so it's a minefield trying to find a resource that succinctly captures the essence of storytelling, without going into unnecessary detail. What I loved about Mark's book is its practicality and the frameworks he provides. Tools like "The 3 C's". "Source, Shape, and Share", and the River of Life are invaluable for anyone (like me) who finds it difficult to share their stories with others. Highly recommend picking this up if you want to leverage the power of storytelling to improve both your personal life and business.”
— Niall McKeever, Founder of The Weekend University
“An incredibly useful read for those who want to work on their personal brand with authenticity. It has actually sparked some rethinking on my part too - around the way I share my own story and how I can infuse it with more of my own personal journey.”
— Valerija Cerovec, Book Club Manager at Journey Further
“So much more than a book... An actionable transformation that brings your story to life for life! Reading this book will completely shift your mindset and attitude towards yourself and the value you bring to any situation, professionally and personally. Even the most outgoing, confident person will begin to understand why and how certain behaviours over time have shaped their story and how they present themselves on the world's stage and the impact it has on others and themselves. This book is gold.”
— Nupur Saxena, Author of The IMPACT Roadmap
“Packed full of engaging stories, Glow in the Dark demonstrates how the ancient art of storytelling is critical today and explains why your personal story is the key to your future success. The book invites the reader to break through their fear of vulnerability and step out of the shadows in order to become a figurehead in their field of industry. The judges enjoyed the blend of Mark’s own stories and why you need to tell yours, the personal growth that is required to be more visible and the practical insights on how to source your story and tell it in a compelling way.”
— Business Book Awards
“I’ve read, and heard, many people talk about the importance of storytelling, how to structure and use stories for greater impact. What was different about Mark’s book is that it made me take action and apply what I’d read. Up to that point I had nodded my head in agreement but I didn’t change anything. Mark you have a lot to answer for, in a good way ;) Thank you!"
— Maria Franzoni, Founder of Speaking Business Academy.