In a world of self-improvement and personal development books, the concept of "exspeaktations" stands as a profound and transformative idea. This term, which essentially means "what you say is what you get," underscores the profound influence of our words on our thoughts, emotions, actions, and ultimately, our reality. The power of our words to shape our lives has been a timeless theme, but it's gaining fresh attention in a new book about expectations and the role language plays in creating our destinies. The idea that expectations play a pivotal role in shaping our lives is not new. Ancient wisdom traditions and modern self-help gurus have long emphasized the Law of Attraction, which suggests that like attracts like. In essence, if you expect positive outcomes and express these expectations through your words and thoughts, you're more likely to experience positive results. In my new book, Exspeaktations, I dive into the science and psychology behind the
How to find a Keynote Speaker and avoid speaker bureau fees One of the biggest challenges when it comes to finding a keynote speaker for your next event is getting a speaker that everyone can agree on and one that fits your needs and your budget. Do you go with someone with experience in your industry or someone from outside who can bring a new perspective? Do you go with the tried and true speaker from a speaker bureau or an agency that will cost you an arm and a leg, or do you go online, research and hire on your own? Both of these methods work, but I think you will find you get what you pay for... or do you? Have you ever asked the waiter at a restaurant, "what's good today?" only to hear him proceed to tell you everything on the menu. It's not often they will honestly tell you if a meal isn't really very good. The same is true when you get a speaker through a speaker bureau or agency. They aren't going to tell you that one of their speakers i