About Me

Les Kletke
“If you dont know where your going you’ll end up someplace else” – Yogi Berra

Les Kletke is a book coach, freelance writer and speaker with an exceptional resumé. Les has coached people across the globe through the process of writing, and publishing their books. For past 10 years Les has also worked as a freelance writer, and has had work published in numerous newspapers, and magazines, while authoring six of his own books.

He has studied as a Nuffield Scholar in England and has a degree in Economics and a diploma in Agriculture from the University of Manitoba. He worked as an agronomist in Russia and studied in Canada, the U.S., Korea, Brazil, New Zealand, and most recently Mongolia and China. He is also a graduate of the Continental School of Auctioneering. Having worked and travelled around the globe, Les brings experience to his work like no other.

I have worked with more than 70 people on their books and each one brings it’s own challenges and highlights.

Tim Haigue, winner of the Amazing Race Canada was one of the highlights. He sold his story to a major publisher before we finished the project. The book was a Canadian best seller and has just been released in paper back (early 2020).

We are currently talking about his second book which will concentrate on his battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

I would like to chat with you about your book idea!

I am inquisitive, I have enjoyed asking questions all my life. I took what I thought would be a winter job in radio and stayed for 15 years because I loved it. The concept of being able to ask people questions that would normally get you punched in the nose and put the answer on the radio was very appealing.

That is where I spent my 10,000 hours asking questions. Malcolm Gladwell says it takes 10,000 hours to master a skill and I spend that long in radio.

This gave me the skillset to challenge you with engaging questions to get the most out of your writing.

People ask if a studied journalism?

I have a diploma in Agriculture, and a Degree in Economics from the University of Manitoba.

I was fortunate enough to win a Nuffield Scholarship and the Asia Pacific Journalist Award which allowed me to study internationally.

How did I become a book coach

I had written 7 or 8 of my own books when a friend suggested I become a ghost writer.

“With your experience you should write books for people” Warren Evans told me.

I did that for a dozen books and though people should have the enjoyment of writing their own story so I developed the ISRI system that allows me to coach them through the writing and yet they have the satisfaction of writing their own story.

My Portfolio

Testimonials & Book Excerpts

3 Time Paraolympic Gold Medalist - Sledge Hockey

Josh Pauls – Lessons Learned

“Les – I can’t begin to thank you enough for helping me make my dream of writing a book a reality. This turned out greater than I could have hoped and can’t tell you how enjoyable you make the process. Our sharing of hockey stories and getting sidetracked in conversation are some of my most fond memories.”

Men's Life Coach in California

Esmee St James – Chick Magnet

“To Les – Thank you for being my lifeline + super coach through this process, with love Esmee”

They say that the eyes are the window to the soul, but what does that really mean? Our eyes are not just used to spot predators and pretty girls, they also expose our thoughts and emotions.

Established Virgin South Africa in Record Time

Caroline Ravenall – Stop Worring and Start Trying

“Les – Thank you for everything, much love – Caroline x”

Until one has written a book, one has no idea what’s involved. It sounds easy, it isn’t. Writing a book is a team effort, so there are a few people I should mention, Les Kletke, my book coach.

First Winners of the Amazing Race Canada

Tim Hague – Perseverance

“To Les – Who would’ve thought it! Thank you for helping me to get here. I would have not made it without you! Tim”

We all have an idea of what perseverance means, but it was only relatively late in life that I really came to understand it.

Jim Brousseau

Author of Jounce!

“Les, for helping me finally getting all the clay our on the table for this project – thanks!”

Richard Lannon

Author of S.E.T. For Success

“Thanks for your help with my book. You were instructmental in getting this started and guiding me along the way. Because of you I can call myself an author. Make your journey count.”

Michelle Ray

Author of Lead Yourself First

“To Les – May you always be the leader of your own life! Thank you for your book boot camp and what it provided me to get this book to the world.”

Angela Mondor

Author of the Geek Girl’s Guide to Creating an Online Brand

“Les! To the best book coach I could have ever dreamed of!”

Paul R. Roy

Author of It Happened on Purpose

“Les, I am forever grateful. – Paul”

Lyn Watner

Author of Philanthropy and Sports – A Real Game Changer

“To Les – The man who knows my deepest secrets and also taught me how to write a great book!”

William H. Smalley

Author of Intelligent Selling

“I am happily and gratefully another of your success stories.”

Crystal Conway

Author of Never Lose Hope

“Thank you for your encouragement, your patience and your belief in me. You are an amazing coach.”

Carol Ring

Author of Ignite Your Culture

“Thank you, thank you, thank you! You launched this dream and now here it is. Your guidance and support through all of this means so much to me.”

3 Chapters Written Guaranteed!

REGISTER FOR A BOOK BOOT CAMP

An Intimate Writing Experience

Buffalo Point, Manitoba, Canada

Many different lodging options available.

Join myself and my wife, Sandra, at our lakefront home in beautiful Buffalo Point, Manitoba.

Here you will be able to get intimate coaching with the peaceful surroundings of being near Lake of the Woods with many activities and amenities to make this a fantastic learning experience.

Virtual Book Boot Camp

Multiple Intake Options

Write your book with confidence, from home.

Virtual book camps allow you to the feedback from other people who are starting their books with out the challenge of travelling to another city, you can do it from the comfort of your own home.

When we have 4 or 5 people interested in writing their books we form a group and meet a Friday evening and 3 consecutive Saturdays. You get an introduction to the ISRI process, the outline of your book done in the first evening. Then on the Saturday mornings you write the chapters of your book with unlimited access to my coaching.

You are guaranteed to get 3 chapters of your book done, and feed back from other writers in the group, all this for less than $500.

Our next group is starting in late April.
Get Les To Speak At Your Event
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I am a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and have been active on the speaking circuit for a number of years. My twenty years of traveling and adventures have blessed me with a vast knowledge of different countries and intriguing stories.

Contact me to find out more about my presentations, and experience the unique and enlightening perspective I can provide.

Testimonials:

“We invited Les to our CFGB windup where he shared his experience in writing his book – Voice of Thunder. Les did not disappoint. We saw the passion Les had for his friend – Jim – who has become a very close friend. We heard stories about Les’s interviews in researching for the book, he read excerpts from it and used his unique way of keeping the audience’s complete attention. Our group learned about a man who had a vision for his people. They live only a couple of hours down the road from us yet few knew of the remarkable progress Jim had made for his community. In self government and financial independence. All who attended this evening came away learning something about Jim but more importantly being able to take some of the his insights with us and hopefully apply to our daily lives. Thanks Les for taking the time to share. An excellent presentation. “

– Art Enns, Canadian Food Grains Bank

“I found the presentation both entertaining and informative. You have a good way of catching the audience’s attention and keeping it. Your interspersed funny comments make people laugh and stay with you. Jim’s story was delivered well in a short period of time, starting with his childhood and up to today.”

– Karin Mueller on Les’ presentation on his book, Voice of Thunder, at the HOPE dinner in Arnaud, Manitoba

I do not sell cows or cars. I am a charity auctioneer and realize the difference between a charity event and a regular auction. Your donors and bidders will get the recognition they deserve for helping with your cause. A charity auction provides a revenue source, while delivering great entertainment for your event.

More Than an Auctioneer

We provide:

  • Experienced ring persons who add to the excitement and revenue of your event;
  • Accounting services at the event;
  • Extra revenue sources such as sponsored bid paddles;
  • We offer a year long planning calendar to help make your event a success. Great sales don’t just happen, they are a result of planning and preparation.

Testimonials

“It was very nice to meet you last night! I thought you did a great job and just wanted to thank you again. I am sure the other coaches and organizers that were in attendance will be contacting you in the future. Thanks again!”

– Don MacGillvray, University of Manitoba, Bison Hockey

“Working with a pro such as you allowed me to concentrate on other aspects of the evening.”

– Leslie Spiegel, Director, Synergy Events Inc., Producer Evergreen 2008

“Les’ presence at the Signature Dessert Event was entertaining and engaging as he bantered with the crowd and auctioned some of the finest desserts you can find in Winnipeg. He helped us raise more than forty thousand dollars.”

– Abe Bergen, Director of Development, Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg

“Your skill and enthusiasm as an auctioneer was obvious as you helped raise the highest amounts to date for our foundation.”

– Dave Kemp, Chair, Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS) Foundation

No Winner Ever Got There Without a Coach

Les Kletke, Dr. Pam Brill and David Rock

What does it take to succeed in business and in life? Insight Publishing is pleased to present Les Kletke, Dr. Pam Brill, and David Rock in an exceptional compilation of resourceful people who will tell you how they learned how to be successful. They will share with you their secrets and reveal remarkable insights on how to set goals in life and write your own winning game plan.

To order a copy of the book, contant me with your name and address.

Start Your Journey Today

LES KLETKE N. SCH.

BUFFALO POINT, MANITOBA, CANADA

EMAIL: LESTHEBOOKCOACH@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: (204) 437-3077

CELL: (204) 324-4011