Blog
Mark your calendars!
The Introvert Teacher will be launched on
Here are the details:
Please Mark Your Attendance on:
I'll see you there!
Now that The Introvert Teacher is printed, it's time to get copies out the door and into the hands of readers.
There have been a number of pre-orders already and we have already gotten some of them to friends and family.
Of course, we aren't stopping there. So, there is going to be a...
BOOK LAUNCH!
We are in the midst of confirming the venue and the time, so stay tuned!
10 months of 2017 have passed. We are now in the final 2 months of the year.
As with the years prior to 2017, I ask myself,
"What have you accomplished this year that you have not before?" (Yes, I talk to myself all the time in this way)
So here we go:
All in all, I'd say this is a pretty hard year to beat in terms of accomplishments. And the best part? There are still two whole months to go, to get more things done.
Right now, I'm planning the book launch for The Introvert Teacher as well as workshops for Loupin Jewels, apart from an overseas trip, all before the year is out!
Very exciting stuff! I am thankful for all that has happened this year and all that is about to happen soon. Thank you for being a part of it!
A little over a week ago, I had an opportunity to speak to Dr. Andrew Goh.
I told him,
"Dr. Andrew, you may not remember me. A few years ago, I asked you for advice on becoming a public speaker. Today, I am well on my way. Thank you for your advice."
I then gave him two copies of The Introvert Teacher, one addressed to him and the other to pass on to anyone he wants.
This was the advice he gave to me. The elaboration is my own:
At the start, the only way to get known and gain recognition is to speak whenever you have an opportunity.
Also, you are going to need the practice and volunteering yourself will help you to figure out your niche topic, which brings us to...
It's all too easy to take on any and all projects that come your way.
However, being a generalist can be confusing, especially for those who are looking for speakers on a particular subject. It also makes you less memorable to those who have already heard you if you tell them that you can do 'any topic you need'.
People look to experts. Establish yourself as one.
At some point, you are going to have to be paid if you intend to embark on speaking as a career.
This can and does happen organically but the surest way is to ask.
Start by getting the organisers to cover your travel expenses, even if it's just a taxi ride.
From there, as you gain confidence, ask for more. Be reasonable. You probably shouldn't ask for 10 thousand dollars per hour if you only started speaking 2 months ago (unless you're already some sort of celebrity) but, hey! If you get it, that'd be quite an achievement.
Still, be firm in your requests. If you give in too easily, you are only shortchanging yourself.
Thank you, Dr. Andrew, for being a teacher I look up to and for taking the time to advise me.
Contact Me Directly
