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You can do everything right and still lose 😪 Let’s be real... disappointment hurts. I don’t believe anyone who says otherwise. If it truly matters to you—your business, your career, your dreams—then when things don’t go your way, it stings. You gave it everything. You put in the hours. You did the work. And yet… you didn’t get what you wanted. That kind of pain is real. So I did something unexpected. I asked ChatGPT for advice. I told it: "Be a spiritual master with 30 years of wisdom. Tell me how to deal with disappointment as an entrepreneur." And the answer surprised me. "Disappointment is not a sign that you are failing. It is a sign that you are deeply invested in something meaningful. And that is a gift. But here’s the truth—disappointment is not meant to break you. It is meant to reveal you. Every time life doesn’t go as planned, you have two choices: 1️⃣ Let it make you bitter. You can shut down, blame the world, and let the pain shrink you. 2️⃣ Let it make you wiser. You can sit with it, learn from it, and grow into someone who cannot be shaken by setbacks. The most successful people in the world are not the ones who never feel disappointment. They are the ones who know how to sit with it, process it, and rise anyway. So when you feel disappointed, do not rush to escape it. Instead, ask yourself: "What is this teaching me?" Because hidden in your disappointment is your next breakthrough." I sat with that for a while. And I realized… disappointment doesn’t mean I’m on the wrong path. It just means I care deeply. And that’s not a weakness. That’s my power. So if you’re dealing with disappointment right now, you are not alone. Feel it. Learn from it. And when you're ready—rise anyway. Has disappointment ever taught you something powerful? Would love to hear your thoughts. #Entrepreneurship #Resilience #GrowthMindset

Yes... there is a REAL market for PAID speaking. And we’re doing everything we can to help you win in it. As we gear up for our #GetPaidToSpeak bootcamp this April (with 250+ aspiring speakers expected), I asked my team at Experts in Asia to prepare a presentation on how speakers can land more paid speeches. Here’s what they found: 🚀 In 2024 alone, we helped our GPTS speakers generate over $250,000 in income through paid speeches and consulting opportunities we supported them with. That’s a quarter million dollars and it’s just the beginning. At the bootcamp, we’ll be sharing the latest case studies on how some of our speakers landed these speaking deals. And on 28 May, something even more exciting is happening: We’re hosting a corporate showcase featuring 16 of our GPTS speakers, and my company Experts in Asia has already invited 41 corporate clients to attend and see them in action. Our goal? To help even more of you in Asia find your voice, refine your message, and get rewarded for the value you bring to the world. This isn’t just about getting applause. This is about building a sustainable career as a speaker where your ideas inspire, your presence moves, and your expertise gets paid. And I want you to know this: 💛 We’re not just teaching speaking. We’re building speakers. 💛 We’re not just giving advice. We’re opening doors. I care deeply about creating a movement in Asia where more experts, coaches, and founders are seen, heard, and paid fairly for the transformation they bring. We’re already full for April’s bootcamp, and the speaker lineup for the showcase is locked in. But if you want to be considered for the next round… 📩 Drop us a DM and we’ll put you on the waitlist. The boat has sailed but another one will come. Just make sure you’re on it next time. #GetPaidToSpeak #ProfessionalSpeaking #ExpertsInAsia

This hottest anime right now might just teach you how to build a 6-figure speaking career Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of the anime "Solo Leveling". It’s EVERYWHERE. And for good reason. The story follows a weak, low-ranked hunter named Sung Jin-Woo, the kind of guy no one takes seriously. But something changes. He gains a unique ability: 💥 The power to keep leveling up, infinitely. And that’s how he outgrows everyone. He starts from the bottom but every fight, every challenge, every grind makes him stronger. He showed up, levelled up and later became unstoppable. Here’s the lesson: It doesn’t matter where you start. It matters that you keep leveling up. If you’re an aspiring speaker, it’s the same. You might not have the big stage yet. You might not be confident in your delivery yet. You might not even know how to get paid yet. But if you keep doing the work, keep leveling up in the right areas, you will outpace people who started ahead of you. Inside our Get Paid To Speak community, we focus on three core “levels” that every speaker must master: 🎯 Level 1: Positioning Clients don’t pay speakers. They pay experts who happen to speak. So you must learn how to position yourself as an authority in your chosen niche. 🎤 Level 2: Public Speaking This isn’t just about being able to talk. If you want to get paid, you need to master the kind of public speaking that shift mindsets, moves hearts and sparks action. 📣 Level 3: Pitching Outreach is everything. The world needs to know you exist before they can pay you. The challenge is being able to communicate your value to the right people without sounding desperate or salesy. Master these three levels and you won’t just get paid to speak, you’ll solo level your way to the top 1%. The kind of speaker that conference producers and companies pursue. 💬 Who else is watching Solo Leveling? #SoloLeveling #GetPaidToSpeak #AspiringSpeakers

Most coaches are leaving money on the table… are you? If you are only coaching 1-1, you are working harder than you need to… and you are leaving a massive income stream untapped. Just ask Shirlyn, a brain health and nutrition coach. With my help, she - secured four paid speaking engagements - gained two new coaching clients - launched two successful training programs … all within just six months. Hear Shirlyn’s story below. Now if you are thinking… “But I am not a polished speaker…” That’s ok. I will show you how to land paid gigs even if you are not a stage pro. “But I don’t want to quit coaching…” You don’t have to! Speaking enhances your coaching business by boosting your authority, attracting premium clients and opening new income streams. If you, like Shirlyn, want to reach more people, change more lives and unlock a whole new world of income and impact through professional speaking, join me for my free webclass, Get Paid To Speak. Comment "paid" and I will send you the details. #GetPaidToSpeak

Not everyone is meant to be a big boss and that’s ok. After coaching and observing so many successful people over the years… I’ve noticed something insightful. You can tell, within just one conversation, whether someone has the potential to be a big boss or not. It’s not about their background. Not about how much money they have. Not even about how “passionate” they are. It’s about their energy, decisions, and patterns. Here are five traits I consistently see in people who go on to build empires: 1️⃣ They dare to do what others won’t They’re bold. They make tough calls. They don’t wait for permission. They’re not afraid to offend. They’ll risk failing because they’re obsessed with winning. 2️⃣ They’re usually (not always) extroverts Not because extroverts are better... But because building a business from 0 to 1 to 100 requires constant interaction. With clients. With government. With partners. With strangers. In the early stages, the founder is the face, the voice, and the engine of the business. And extroverts usually carry that weight better. 3️⃣ They know how to deal with people Not just manage but navigate, influence, hold boundaries, and build real connections. They can read a room. They know when to push, when to pull back. They know how to build trust and how to walk away when needed. 4️⃣ They win hearts Let’s be real... winning hearts can sound manipulative. But it’s really about inspiring loyalty. Big bosses know how to gather people, rally them, and make them feel part of something bigger. That’s leadership. 5️⃣ They have a superpower Every big boss has one thing they’re amazing at. It could be sales. It could be people. It could be operations. Whatever it is, they own that lane, and they run fast in it. (And for many entrepreneurs here in Asia? That superpower is sales.) If you have all five? You’ve got a real shot at becoming a big boss. Curious... how many of these traits do you see in yourself? Which one are you still working on? #Entrepreneurship #BigBossEnergy

This video looks like me. Sounds like me. But it is NOT me. Watch the video below. Looks like me, right? Sounds exactly like me? Well, guess what, that’s NOT me. It’s my AI avatar. The entire script? Written by AI. The voice? Generated from my real voice. The facial expressions? AI-powered. Even my closest friends couldn’t tell the difference. And I’m telling you, AI is a GAME-CHANGER. I know, I know, some of you will freak out. When I first shared this on social media, a lawyer jumped in and dissed me, saying I was being “careless” for not talking about the dangers of AI. But pardon my excitement because there is SO MUCH AI CAN DO FOR US. We are standing at the edge of something revolutionary. Think about it: 🤖 AI can write, edit, and create for us—so we can focus on bigger ideas and storytelling that moves people. 🤖 AI can automate the boring stuff—so we can spend more time building relationships, mentoring, and leading with empathy. 🤖 AI can handle data, analysis, and repetitive tasks—so we can focus on creativity, vision, and high-level decision-making. 🤖 AI can optimize workflows and processes—so we can dedicate our time to solving complex problems and driving real impact. AI doesn’t replace us—it elevates us. The future isn’t AI replacing humans. The future is AI freeing humans. Watch my AI video and tell me what do you think? Exciting? Terrifying? Or both? #AI #FutureOfWork

This post is for aspiring speakers and even seasoned pros. Let me say it plain and bold: If you want to be rich doing what you love, You must learn to be a little... shameless. Not sleazy. Not desperate. But bold enough to ask for the opportunity you know you deserve. Over the past year grooming speakers, I’ve noticed one thing: 100% of those who landed paid gigs didn’t just “wait to be discovered.” They reached out. They asked. They pitched. A few of them even used the word “shameless.” And honestly? I love that. Because there’s nothing wrong with reaching out to ask for what you want. Why wait? You have something valuable to offer. Your voice matters. Your message can change lives. Shoot your shot. At most, you get a “no.” But guess what? One “yes” can change everything. Here’s what I recommend if you want to build serious momentum: 🕐 Set an alarm for 1 hour every day. 📣 During that hour, reach out to as many prospects as you can. Start with your warm market, then move to cold. 🎯 Pitch your talk (with a clear problem you solve), share your story (to build emotional connection), and ask for the stage (because you know your message can serve the audience). ⏰ When time’s up, move on. No guilt, no overthinking. Just consistency. Do this for 30 days and watch what happens. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be brave enough to ask. Picture below features one of my students Asmah Perveen who got a number of paid speeches as a result of being "shameless". This is her sharing her story with 200+ aspiring speakers last Dec. #GetPaidToSpeak #AspiringSpeakers #ProfessionalSpeaking

Founders and speakers, the day you get a copycat, celebrate! Because that’s the day you know you’re doing something right. The recent lawsuit between ClickFunnels and Go High Level reminded me of a hard truth: If you’re building something real, someone will try to copy it. Let’s get specific. Here’s what copycats often do: 🚨 Slide into your DMs pretending to “connect,” but they’re really trying to poach. 🚨 Show up in your community groups just to quietly funnel people elsewhere. 🚨 Launch suspiciously familiar programs with different names but no originality. 🚨 Bad-mouth other creators just to make themselves look trustworthy. If this happens to you or someone suddenly pitches you something that sounds a little too familiar… Pause. Think. Check the source. If they start throwing shade, don’t be quick to believe them. If their offer sounds way too cheap, there’s almost always a catch. Cheap doesn’t mean better. It often means cut corners, empty promises, or worse, a scam. Just because someone speaks confidently doesn’t mean they have credibility. So if something feels off, ask questions. Check in with the source. Trust your gut. Because not everyone with a smile has good intentions. Now to my fellow founders and speakers: What do we do when the copycats show up? We can’t stop them from copying. But we can stay ahead by doing this: 🛡 Educate your audience. 🛡 Lead with substance. 🛡 Strengthen what only you can offer. You don’t need to clap back. But you do need to protect your people. Because when people can’t outdo you, they’ll try to divide you. Don’t shrink. Don’t retaliate. Just rise. 💬 Founders and speakers, how do you deal with copycats? Drop your thoughts below. I’d love to hear how you handle it. #founders #copycats #realtalk

Most people spend money to travel. But professional speakers get PAID to travel the world. In the last 5 years, I’ve spoken in Prague, Budapest, Turkiye, Middle East, almost all the countries in Asia and in the coming week, Romania (see pic). Business class flights. Five star hotel accommodation. Plus a four to five figures speaking fee (per speech). And here’s the crazy part. I  am not a celebrity. I am not a famous motivational guru. I am not even an extrovert. I just know how to get booked at conferences and corporate events that pay top dollars for experts. If you want to get paid to travel and speak - without quitting your job - join my free webclass, Get Paid to Speak and I will show you exactly how. Comment your favorite country you like to speak in and I will send you the details to make it happen! #GetPaidToSpeak

I’ll admit it. I’m a people pleaser. My therapist says it likely stems from childhood conditioning… That desire to be liked, to feel safe, to avoid conflict. And honestly? It worked. I’m nice even to strangers. People like me. And in many ways, that’s part of why I’m successful. But there’s a cost. Every time I say yes when I mean no… Every time I take on projects that pay well but drain me… Every time I give more than I should just because someone has a “good reason”… I lose a little bit of myself. The turning point came when a healer looked at me and asked, “Are you really happy?” She continued, “Do you want to be successful… or do you want to be happy?” And I remember thinking… "Why not both?" She smiled and said, “Start with happiness. Start with real joy. And then the right kind of success, the kind that doesn’t come with anxiety or sleepless nights, will find you.” That conversation stayed with me. So at the end of last year, I made a decision: To be kinder to myself. To make joy my compass. To say no, even if it disappoints others. And yes… some people I used to be close with slowly drifted away. It was unsettling at first. But it was also strangely liberating. And truthfully? I feel lighter. I feel more at peace. I feel… happier. It’s only March, so who knows how this journey will unfold. But so far? It’s been beautiful. And every day, I remind myself of this quote by Brené Brown: “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others.” Here’s to saying no... so we can say yes to ourselves! Anyone else navigating this too? I would love to hear how it’s going for you. P.S. I saw this rainbow right after leaving the healer's house. I think it is a sign, don't you think? #Boundaries #SelfLove #MentalHealthAwareness

We can live forever. I was recently interviewed by Kevin Wee (Speaker, Creator, Author, Edupreneur), one of Singapore’s top podcasters. His final question caught me off guard: “What do you want to be remembered for?” I had to pause. Because in the end, it’s not about the money we make, the titles we hold, or the things we own. It’s about the lives we touch. I said, “I wish that something I said or did gave people hope, encouragement, and the energy to be the best version of themselves.” And when that day comes—when someone tells me this—I know I will cry. And it will be raining that day. Because in that moment, I’ll know… I made a difference. That’s how we live forever. Not through fame. Not through wealth. But through impact. Through the way we lift others, inspire them, and push them to dream bigger than they ever thought possible. So today, I want to ask you the same question Kevin asked me: What do you want to be remembered for? Drop your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear them. 🎥 Watch the full moment from my interview in the clip below 👇 #Legacy #Entrepreneurship

You don't need more fans. You need friends who will tell you the truth. But I had to learn that the hard way 🫠 In 2017, I had a breakthrough year in my professional speaking career. I was finally getting paid well, travelling, and getting recognised. And I let it get to me. Almost every weekend, I was out partying. Drunk most nights. Surrounded by people who adored me. And to be honest, I loved the attention. I was a late bloomer. I was never the popular kid. So when the spotlight came, it was addictive. But in 2018, I started noticing something... I lost momentum. I lost interest in my work. I was thinking more about weekends than weekdays. Then one night, at a sky bar in Singapore around 3am... Music was low, lights were up, everyone around me was wasted. And I was just sitting there… dazed. What happened to me? Why am I here? Why am I spending money buying drinks for people I don’t even like? Then the real question hit me: “What did I used to do... that I stopped doing?” And the answer hit even harder: 👉 I stopped being around people who challenged me, called me out, and pushed me forward. 👉 I replaced them with people who stroked my ego, people who told me what I wanted to hear, not what I needed to hear. That night was a wake-up call. I left the bar. And I never contacted those “friends” again. Instead, I made the effort to reconnect with real ones. Friends who weren’t afraid to tell me I was slacking. Friends who didn’t care about my popularity, only my growth. And that’s when I started picking myself up. That shift led to two of the biggest milestones in my career: 🎤 Speaking in front of 10,000 people at a major conference in Hong Kong. 🏆 Receiving my CSP designation (awarded to the top 12% of speakers worldwide). In "Your Next Five Moves", Patrick Bet-David writes: “Your ego is your biggest enemy. The only way to keep it in check is to have people around you who will tell you the truth.” It’s so true. So if you're rising in your career, don’t just surround yourself with people who clap for you. Surround yourself with people who call you out. Who challenge you. Who tell you when you’re slipping. That’s the circle that keeps you grounded. That’s the circle that keeps you growing. Who in your life tells you the truth, even when it hurts? Tag them. Thank them. Keep them close. #Entrepreneurship #CertifiedSpeakingProfessional

I didn't plan to share these.. but maybe you need to hear them too. March was humbling. It cracked me open in the best and hardest ways. And while I didn’t plan to share these lessons, I realised they’re not just mine. They might be yours too. Or at least, the ones your soul is quietly asking for. These didn’t arrive like breakthroughs. They came quietly. Through exhaustion, restlessness, and loneliness. Through moments when I finally stopped distracting myself and started listening. Here are three honest truths that found me last month: 1️⃣ Courage doesn’t wait for fear to disappear. March forced me to have conversations I didn’t want to want, gave feedback I was scared to give, and released ideas before they were “perfect.” But every time I chose movement over fear, my self-trust deepened. And with each step, I was gently led closer to a positive outcome. 🟡 If fear’s been in the driver’s seat, remember this: “Fear less” doesn’t mean no fear. It means trusting your power anyway. 2️⃣ Emotional discomfort is not the enemy. It’s the entry point. I kept reaching for dopamine - Netflix, Instagram, even random conversations -just to escape the ache of disconnection. But when I finally sat still and let the loneliness speak, I realised what I wanted was real connection. With others. And with myself. So I began with me. I talked to myself like I would a friend. I made a playlist I could dance to. I planned a solo date to my favourite café. Small things... but they brought me back to myself. 🟡 If you’ve been feeling disconnected, maybe it’s not more input you need… but more intimacy with you. 3️⃣ Your work is sacred. But it’s not everything. Get Paid To Speak. Known Loved Respected. Experts in Asia… I pour my heart into these. But March reminded me that no matter how meaningful my work is, it’s not the whole story. I don’t want to build a successful business while missing sunsets, slow weekends, laughter, or moments that make me feel human. The truth is, we create better when we are living fully, not just working endlessly. Let your life be big. Let work be one part of it, not all of it. These were my lessons. But maybe, just maybe, one of them is exactly what you needed too. If April is your fresh page, let it be the month you stop chasing, start feeling, and come back to what truly matters: Your energy. Your truth. Your joy. Your whole self. 💬 Which one spoke to you the most? I’d love to know. #reflections

The ChatGPT x Studio Ghibli controversy... and what it taught me about influence If you’ve been on the internet recently, you might have seen the buzz around ChatGPT’s latest image feature, specifically its ability to generate art in the style of Studio Ghibli. Some people are loving it. Others? Absolutely furious. And it’s fascinating to watch. Let’s start with those against it: 🎨 Artists and fans are saying it’s disrespectful. “It’s copying a sacred style without permission.” “It undermines real artists.” Even Miyazaki himself once said that AI-generated art is “an insult to life itself.” There’s a lot of emotion. A lot of pushback. But on the flip side? 📈 The feature went viral. People were posting Ghibli-style portraits everywhere. (See mine below) It brought a massive surge of new users to ChatGPT. In other words, it worked. And that’s where the lesson hit me. As aspiring and professional speakers, we want to be liked. We want our content to be safe, inclusive, palatable. But here’s the truth: If you want to build real influence, you have to be willing to be polarising. Make a stand. Say something that matters. Let your voice carry weight even if not everyone agrees. Trying to please everyone waters you down. You won’t be remembered. The Ghibli-style controversy offended some people but it also gained ChatGPT an army of new fans. Not everyone will like your message. But the right people? They’ll love you for it. 💬 Curious. Are you for or against ChatGPT's move to generate art in the style of Studio Ghibli? #ChatGPT #StudioGhibli #ChatGPTGhibli