Eric Feng

Top Voice | I help trainers, coaches & entrepreneurs get paid to speak

For a long time, I did everything “right.”

Built a personal brand. Spoke on global stages. Hit milestone after milestone.

But somewhere along the way, I lost myself behind the image.

The pressure to perform. The constant proving. The silent burnout.

After a health scare in 2025, I made a quiet decision.

I still want to scale my business and influence but not at the expense of my soul.

I haven’t figured it all out yet.
But I’m building differently now.
And I’m using this space to document the journey.

If you’re a high achiever who’s starting to question the old definition of success…

If you’re ambitious but tired of hustling on empty…

If you're craving more peace, purpose, and meaning in how you build your businesses...

You’re not alone.
Let's walk this out together.

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With 200K+ following on Facebook and 51K on Instagram, I have been using these platforms to share my knowledge on sales, marketing and branding. Target audience are service professionals who market directly to consumers (B2C).

Eric Feng (CSP) - Global Speaker

I didn’t have childhood trauma.
I had childhood invisibility.

I was the shy, scrawny, self-conscious kid sitting quietly at the back.
Never picked for leadership roles.
Never invited to birthday parties.
Often forgotten.

Even my best friend once joked:
“Eric, even if you were in the room… we probably wouldn’t notice.”
We laughed but deep down, it stung.

I thought it was just a phase.
But it followed me into adulthood.
And it hurt my speaking career.

No matter how hard I hustled, I was rarely chosen.
And on the rare occasion I was… I had to speak for free.

So when I met Ron Kaufman - one of the top speakers in the world - I thought this would be my big break.

He taught me everything: how to find my niche, how to craft my message, how to grow my brand.
But still, nothing shifted.

Then one Saturday morning, I walked into our usual mentoring session.
The table was empty.
And I had this sinking thought:
“Maybe he’s dropping me.”
And if that was true, this would be the end of my speaking career. 

But instead, Ron looked at me and asked:
“Eric, do you even see yourself as a somebody?”

Silence. 
I didn’t answer.
He saw the answer on my face.

Then he said something I’ll never forget:
“Until you see yourself as a somebody, people will always treat you like a nobody.”

That hit me like a truck.

Because for the first time, I realised…
The real battle wasn’t out there.
It was in here - in my mind.

For a long time, I had been living from the old scripts:

“You’re not special.”
“No one wants to hear you speak.”
“You are a nobody.”

And the world simply mirrored that back to me.

So I began rewriting those scripts, one by one.
Not with affirmations but with inner work.

I began dismantling the old scripts that shaped me, the ones written by family, by society, and by the frightened boy I used to be. 

Scripts that taught me to shrink, to hide, to stay small. 

And as those scripts fell away, something new emerged. 
I started seeing myself as someone who deserved to be heard. 
Someone who deserved to be paid. 
Someone whose stories and lived experiences could change lives. 

And when the scripts changed, everything else shifted.

I started getting invited.
Getting paid.
Getting seen.

Not because I became someone new.
But because I finally believed I mattered.

What about you? 

Have you ever felt invisible too?

If you do, what story about yourself are you still believing that you’re finally ready to let go of?

Drop it in the comments.
Let’s rewrite the script together.

#InnerWork #ScaleWithSoul #SelfWorth

Documenting my journey of scaling without losing my soul

This video wasn’t supposed to be controversial…

I was just sharing a moment of joy and remembering how far I’ve come. 

But three days later, this video (see below) went viral and we got 3000+ shares and over 100K+ views. 

And I got a lot of positive comments too, mainly thanking me for reminding them to be grateful.

But for some strange reason, I had some negative comments too. 

“So the point is… I am rich.”
“What’s the big deal with biz class or first class”
“Ok we get it. U rich.”

Just to be clear, these comments were from TikTok not Instagram but it still got me thinking…

How can the exact same story with the exact same message get such different reactions?

And then suddenly I remembered what I learnt at a recent inner work retreat. 

“We don’t see things as they are –
We see things as WE ARE.”

If you are wired for joy, everything around you will inspire you. 
If you are wired for fear, everything around you will threaten you. 

In the case of the commenter who thought I was flexing when I mentioned flying business class, he probably had an inner script that says “All rich people love to show off” which led him to get triggered.

I used to have the same script too because growing up, I had rich classmates who would flaunt their wealth at me just to make me feel lousy about myself. Or at least that’s what I think.

And so I secretly hate rich people. 

But what I didn’t realise is that because I hate rich people, I have in effect cursed myself from being rich. because we will never become who we secretly dislike.

So the next time you feel triggered, you should be happy. 

It’s free therapy session!

You get a chance to look inwards and find out what still hurts, what still scares you and what still needs healing. 

And the beautiful part?

If we’re willing to sit with the discomfort – not judge it, not run from it – we can rewrite the script.

We can release the old beliefs that no longer serve us.
And we can finally allow ourselves to receive what we once pushed away.

So if the next time you are triggered by a video, a person or a situation, get curious. 

It might just be a doorway back to yourself!

#scalewithsoul #stevenbartlett #awakeningachiever #innerwork

Two weekends ago, I did something a little crazy.

I fed an entire year of my journals into ChatGPT and asked it to identify the lessons that kept repeating for me, just to make sure I don't make the same mistakes in 2026. 

What came back was scarily revealing. 

It made the year feel less random. It also helped me understand why certain paths closed, why slowing down was unavoidable and why some endings had to happen. 

After reading the lessons, I knew for a fact that I wasn’t falling behind. I was being guided.

So here are the ten lessons of 2025. 

May they prepare you for 2026! 

1. Slow down to course-correct. Speed hides the truth.
2. Joy is a compass. If it feels heavy, pay attention.
3. Don’t try to be clever. Try to be helpful. Pure intention wins.
4. The body never lies. Fatigue is feedback, not weakness.
5. No one can fill your loneliness except you. 
6. Endings are not failures. They are completions.
7. Leadership starts with self-regulation. 
8. Work matters, but it is not life. Life makes work better.
9. Do your part, then let God handle the rest. Less force, more faith.
10. Inner work doesn’t delay success. It prepares you to receive success.

Your turn.

What is one lesson 2025 kept repeating for you? Share with me below! 

Also if you want an elaboration of the above lessons, see comments below. Hit a like for the lessons that resonated the most with you. 

#2025recap

10 lessons 2025 forced me to learn

“What would you say to your younger self in 10 words or less?”

I was asked this question on stage, in front of 300 people.

Before I could even answer, I broke down because I didn't realise how much of me still needed to hear it.

Watch the video below.

What about you? What would you say to your younger self?
Share with me in the comments!

#ScaleWithSoul #InnerWork #AwakeningAchiever

After five seasons, I realised Stranger Things was never just about the Upside Down. It was about...

... the monsters we all face in real life.

Not the ones with claws.

But the invisible ones that show up when you’re tired, overwhelmed, or quietly burning out.

That’s why I made this carousel below.

Each slide breaks down one of these “monsters” through the lens of a character and what their journey teaches us about the human mind.

If any of these hit a little too close, don’t judge yourself.

Most achievers including me learned to look strong, even while battling something deep underneath.

Swipe through and spot the monster you’ve been wrestling with.

Better yet, let me know what’s the monster that shows up most in your life right now? 

In my next post, I’ll share some tools and ideas that have helped me face these monsters too. We can walk this out together!

Picture credits: @strangerthingstv

#StrangerThings #InnerWork #AwakeningAchiever #ScaleWithSoul

Stranger Things mental health carousel cover with red Upside Down sky and Hawkins kids on bicycles, titled “Stranger Things taught us how to beat these monsters in real life,” about inner work, emotional healing, therapy concepts, and self-growth.

Stranger Things self-reflection slide showing a lone character facing a dark storm, text says “After five seasons I realised this… the real monsters were never in the Upside Down, they were inside us,” about shadow work, emotional triggers, mental resilience, and healing from insecurity.

Stranger Things emotional healing carousel showing Monster 1 Shame, with characters hugging and crying, about overcoming shame through honesty, vulnerability, and self-compassion.

Stranger Things therapy-inspired slide about Monster 2 Grief, showing a tearful hug, teaching that grief feels heavier when isolated and becomes easier when supported by loved ones.

Stranger Things psychology carousel slide about Monster 3 Anger, featuring an intense character expression, explaining anger as a secondary emotion covering grief, fear, hurt, and helplessness.

Stranger Things self-growth slide about Monster 4 Ego, featuring Steve in uniform, explaining ego as chasing approval and status, and healing through caring, humility, and protecting others.

Stranger Things motivational therapy carousel about Monster 5 Self-Doubt, featuring Nancy aiming a gun, showing how purpose and love quiet self-doubt and build courage to take action.

Stranger Things self-worth slide about Monster 6 Unworthiness, featuring Dustin in a cap and headset, teaching self-acceptance, confidence, belonging, and leaning into strengths instead of flaws.

Stranger Things trauma healing slide about Monster 7 Trauma, featuring Eleven using her power, explaining trauma memory, avoidance, and recovery through processing painful experiences and reclaiming power.

Stranger Things therapy carousel cover explaining how therapy helps defeat inner monsters by naming emotions, understanding them, and getting support instead of ignoring pain or suppressing feelings.

Stranger Things inspirational slide with a character in front of fire saying “That’s how you take your power back,” about emotional resilience, healing, and reclaiming control over your mindset.

Stranger Things reflection prompt slide asking “What monster shows up in your life the most?” listing shame, grief, anger, ego, self-doubt, unworthiness, trauma, encouraging inner work and healing.

If you feel undervalued at work… this will explain everything.
(and maybe even break your heart a little)

You give your best.
You stay late.
You go the extra mile.

But somehow… you're still overlooked, underpaid, or under-appreciated.

Ever wonder why?

This short video I shared tells the story of a father, a son, and an old watch.

And I promise you, the lesson will stay with you long after it ends.

Here are some of the comments I woke up to the morning after I posted. 

“I teared up when I got to the message,” 
“This is so powerful, I got goosebumps hearing the five words” 
"Eric, I really needed this, thank you.” 

If you’ve been feeling like your work or worth isn’t being recognised…

Watch the video below (just 1 min+). 

It might be the perspective shift you didn’t know you needed.

#scalingwithsoul #awakeningachiever #innerwork #selfworth

Why can one simple comment ruin your whole day??

Have you ever been triggered by a simple comment like:

“There’s a mistake here.”
“You overlooked this.”
“This doesn’t look right.”

On the surface, it looks like normal feedback…
but somehow it stings deeply.

A few nights ago, I asked my teacher why this happens.

Her answer felt like cool water on a burning day:

We get hurt not because people are mean…
but because deep down, we believe they’re right.

You might want to read that again. 

We believe them because we lack confidence in ourselves.

And when our confidence is shaky, we rely on others to tell us we’re “good enough.”

So when someone says, “You messed up,”
it doesn’t feel like feedback.
It feels like confirmation of our worst fear.

So how do we stop taking everything so personally?

It starts with building a stronger relationship with yourself:

- Know your values, truth, and purpose.
- Talk to yourself with love and kindness.
- Notice your real needs through your emotions.
- Learn to fulfill your own needs and not rely on others to do it.

Because the more you know and trust yourself,
the less you’ll need others to validate you.

And feedback?
It becomes just that -- feedback.

Not a weapon to hurt you.
Just data to inform you.

I am curious. What’s one piece of feedback that used to hit you hard but now lands differently?

Comment below, I would love to hear your experience!

#scalewithsoul #awakeningachiever #innerwork

What if your birthday could unlock your entire life story?

I recently gave ChatGPT my birthdate and what it revealed blew my mind.

See the exact prompt I used below and try it for yourself. 

By the way, I shared it on IG recently and the post went viral with 169K views  and 2000+ shares because of the accuracy of the output. 

Here's the prompt: 

Use my zodiac sign, numerology and Chinese animal sign to construct an archetypal identity blueprint. Then, relate back to my patterns, my strengths, my blindspots and recurring life patterns.

Zodiac: [Your Sign]
Numerology: [Your Birthdate]
Chinese sign: [Your Animal Sign]

After you get the output, you can even go further and ask:

1.⁠ ⁠How does someone with this blueprint become successful (rich in money, energy, contribution & fulfillment)?

2.⁠ ⁠What can you predict about my 20s/30s/40s/50s (pick one) based on the information and patterns so far?

3.⁠ ⁠Please forecast my 20s/30s/40s/50s (pick one). But before that, what questions do you need to ask me to give me an accurate response?

Reply to the questions and then you will get a forecast of your next decade.

If you're in a season of rediscovery, this prompt is God-sent. 

Try it and let me know your thoughts on the output. 

#chatgptprompt #lifepath #archetype #spiritualtech

Most speakers, industry experts, financial advisors, and property agents don’t have a LinkedIn problem.

They have a conversation problem.

They’re visible. They’re active. They know what they’re doing.

But the right decision-makers aren’t engaging and conversations aren’t turning into paid opportunities.

That’s where I come in.

I help speakers, industry experts, financial advisors, and property agents turn LinkedIn into quality conversations that lead to paid speaking, advisory, and deal opportunities without paid ads.

Not by posting more.
Not by pitching strangers.
But by designing how authority, targeting, and conversations work together.

What this looks like in practice:
• Turning profile views into meaningful conversations
• Engaging real decision-makers (not time-wasters)
• Combining inbound visibility with outbound precision
• Creating momentum without sounding salesy or desperate

Because people don’t buy your credentials, titles, or years of experience.

They buy when they feel:
• Understood
• Safe
• Confident about what happens next

Trust is built before the call.

Authority is established before you speak.

Decisions are made before anyone says “Let’s book a meeting.”

Recognition & Wins
My work and results have been recognised publicly:
• Featured on LinkedIn News Asia (Feb & Mar 2025)
• Featured by New in Asia (Mar 2025)
• Featured by SG Visionaries (Apr 2025)
• Named Top 10 LinkedIn Creators in Singapore by Favikon (Aug 2025)
• Featured as Top 25 Entrepreneurs – For Female Founders in Canada (Dec 2025)

Alongside media recognition, I’ve also
• Secured my first speaking engagement within 30 days
• Landed international speaking opportunities, including Hong Kong
• Proven LinkedIn can generate real opportunities without ads
• Built a repeatable system that now helps others do the same

Who I Am
I’m Michelle Koh, also known as the Meepok Lady.
I was once a Singapore hawker selling fishball noodles, before going viral between 2019–2022.
During COVID, while my business looked successful from the outside, my life collapsed privately.
My father was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and he passed away shortly after.
That season broke me and rebuilt me.
Instead of staying lost, I chose to build a mission and a voice.
I’ve built businesses from zero, sold millions without ads, and gone from
hawker stall → entrepreneur → speaker.

Your story already matters.

I just help you make sure the right people hear it and start the conversations that change outcomes.

If you want to see where your LinkedIn conversations are breaking down,

DM me “SWIFT.”

Michelle Koh

Fear doesn't disappear. You just get stronger than it.

Sales professionals often wait: "Once I feel braver, I'll…"

 • raise my price
 • ask the hard question
 • show up consistently online
 • But courage isn't a personality trait. It's a muscle.

I've built businesses from zero, rebuilt my life from rock bottom, and closed $2 million in sales without fancy scripts.

Here's what nobody tells you about courage:

It doesn't come before action. It comes during repetition.

When I stood behind that hawker stall with zero F&B experience, I wasn't brave. I was terrified.

But I showed up. Served anyway. Repeated daily.

That's how courage gets built.

From hawker stall to healthcare recruitment, to car sales and then LinkedIn trainer, nothing in my journey came from feeling ready.

It came from: Make a decision. Take a step. Survive the discomfort. Repeat.

Courage in sales looks boring:

 • Send the follow-up even when you feel "annoying"
 • Hold your price when your stomach drops
 • Ask "Shall we move forward?" then stay silent
 • Post the story you're scared will flop
 • You don't need a new script. You need a higher reps count.

After 20 reps of discomfort, you stop asking "Can I?" You start deciding "I will."

That's when clients trust you. Because trust isn't built on perfect pitches. It's built on steady, courageous follow-through.

Weekend challenge:

Pick ONE courageous action:

 • One DM you're scared to send
 • One boundary you've been avoiding
 • One offer you've been hiding
 • Do it before the day ends. Log it. Date it. Own it.

Because once it's written down, it becomes part of who you are.

Courage isn't something you wait to find. It's something you quietly build, until even your fear has to respect you.

What's the one sales move you've been avoiding this week?

Michelle Koh (Speaker)

I help speakers, industry experts, financial advisors & property agents turn LinkedIn into quality conversations that lead to paid speaking, advisory, and deal opportunities without paid ads.

Michelle Koh training courage like strength, showing up even when it's uncomfortable.

Posting more doesn't fix broken positioning.

You're exhausted cranking out content daily. 

Zero leads. 
Zero visibility. 
Zero speaking invitations.

What LinkedIn coaches tell you:

 • Post 3x a day for the algorithm
 • Chase trends for reach
 • Write long stories for engagement
 • Comment everywhere to be seen

What top experts actually do:

 • Build a visibility system that attracts ideal clients
 • Craft authority-driven positioning that sells before calls
 • Use story frameworks that trigger trust instantly
 • Create content that converts attention into opportunities
 • Focus on relationship depth over vanity metrics

Most experts post endlessly but stay invisible.

Speakers and advisors burn out posting daily with no leads, no gigs. 

The problem isn't effort. It's the absence of a system.

I landed my first speaking engagement in 30 days not by posting more, but by building a Visibility System: story-driven profile audit, trust-hook content matrix, and repeatable authority rituals.

My clients book stages and attract inbound leads within 90 days. Systems create predictable visibility. Volume doesn’t.

DM me to Grab a 15-minute Visibility Audit this week.

 Professional headshot of a smiling woman in a brown top at an outdoor venue

Michelle Koh, visibility strategist for speakers and advisors . Speaker and visibility expert who helps advisors book stages in 90 days

You're staring at your pipeline.

Three deals. All stuck. All "thinking about it."

January deals don't stall because budgets freeze.

They stall because you're waiting for permission.

You told yourself: "Let them settle first. Don't push. 
They'll reach out when ready."

That's not patience. That's fear disguised as strategy.

The Real January Problem
Your prospects aren't ghosting you, they're drowning in new-year chaos.
Competing priorities. Endless meetings. Decision fatigue.

They're waiting for someone to cut through the noise and tell them what matters most.

Your silence reads as:
• Unsure of your value 
• Afraid to lead the conversation
• Just another vendor checking boxes

From hawker stall to closing $2M deals: I learned hesitation kills momentum faster than rejection.

Customers bought when I confidently said, "Here's what you need now, not later."
This week, try:
✅ Decide for them: "Based on Q1 priorities, we should lock this in by Friday, here's why."
✅ Create urgency: "Delaying past Jan 31 means missing February outcomes. Ready to move?"
✅ Own the timeline: "I've blocked 30 min Thursday to finalize, does 2pm or 4pm work?"

No apologies. No "just checking in." Pure leadership.

Q1 winners don't wait for prospects to get organized.

They organize for them.

Be the voice cutting through January chaos, or watch competitors who will.

What's one deal you're taking the lead on this week?

Professional headshot of a woman with long dark hair, wearing a black blazer and white button-up shirt, facing the camera with a slight smile against a light gray background.

Most people don't fail. 

They just stop quietly.

This week, you didn't need more motivation. 

You needed a finisher identity.

I learned that behind a hawker stall in Singapore. 

Same noodles. Same recipe. Same brutal heat every day. 

The difference between stalls that survived and stalls that closed? 

One finished the lunch rush. 

The other stopped mid-queue.

Prospects don't reward potential. 

They reward follow-through.

Your to-do list isn't a personality type. 

Finishing is a skill you train like any other rep.

Here's your Friday reset for finishers:
1️⃣ Pick one deal you must close next week. 
2️⃣ Write the next step in one sentence. Block 30 minutes on Monday. No excuses. Send the message before you feel ready. 
3️⃣ Track reps, not moods. If you drop it, restart within 24 hours.

Confidence arrives after receipts, never before. 

And receipts come from finishing, not starting.

People buy clarity, story, and safe energy. 

Safe energy is consistency they can trust.

Next week, be the person who finishes things. 

Deliver like a leader. 

Become someone you trust again.

Reply with the one deal you'll finish by Monday and your deadline.

Selfie of Michelle Koh in a gray coat with sunglasses on a chain, standing by a fountain under leafy trees, in front of a backlit sign with Chinese characters.

You’re not stuck because you lack confidence. 

You’re stuck because you lack clarity.

Sales pros wait to “feel ready” before raising prices, posting, or leading hard conversations. 

But confidence is a lagging result. 

Clarity is a decision.

Get clear on:
1️⃣ Who you serve
2️⃣ The painful problem you solve
3️⃣ The outcome you stand behind
4️⃣ What it costs to access that transformation

When that’s decided, you don’t need to psych yourself up, you execute.

In every chapter of my journey as a hawker, recruiter, salesperson, now mentor, results jumped when clarity improved, not courage.

Try this 5‑minute Clarity Script:
Write one line: “I help X get Y without Z.”
Make one decision: “My next aligned action is ______.”

Don’t wait to feel confident. Act from clarity; confidence will catch up. 

If this landed, share your one-liner and next action before Monday.

Professional headshot of a woman Michelle Koh in a white blouse against a neutral background

How you ever had the moment when you stopped proving yourself is the moment your authority became real?

Because your story not your CV - started doing the heavy lifting.
​

I used to walk into every room armed.
Armed with titles, numbers, logos, screenshots.
Armed with “evidence” that I deserve to be here.

But here’s the quiet truth no one tells you.
When you keep proving you belong, you secretly believe you don’t.

For years, I over-explained my journey.
From hawker stall to recruiter to trainer.
Every “I’ve done X” was really “please don’t doubt me.”
​

The moment I stopped proving myself was painfully ordinary.
Not a stage.
Not an award.
Just a Zoom call where someone said:
“I don’t care how many years you have.
Tell me why this work matters to you.”

Your pain shaped your voice.
Mine was losing what I built.
Shutting down a viral business to care for a dying parent.
Watching life collapse while social media clapped.
​

That ache did something numbers never could.
It made my voice shake less when I raised my prices.
It made my content sharper, not louder.
It made me say:
“If you don’t see my value, I’m not your person.”

Here’s the paradox.
The less you perform, the more people lean in.
Because people don’t trust perfection, they trust truth.
​

If you’re exhausted from proving yourself, try this today:
1️⃣  Tell one story where you lost, not won.
2️⃣  Share the lesson, not the highlight reel.
3️⃣  Make one offer without justifying your price.


Retire from the performance of being “enough.”
Lead with the scar, not the certificate.

What’s one story you’re done proving?

Michelle Koh, Personal Branding speaker and LinkedIn coach working out in a gym with her her tied up with a selfie.

Bookings don’t come from fame, luck, or connections. 

They come from decisions.

I went from zero to booked in 30 days after making five decisions:

 1. I’m already an expert. Stop waiting to be knighted. 

 2. Your lived experience is expertise to someone three steps behind. Decide, then prove it daily.

 3. I serve one specific person. Not “anyone who needs motivation.” I help established experts who struggle with inbound speaking leads. Specific wins; vague gets ignored.

 4. I deliver one transformation. From invisible to booked in 90 days. One clear promise, repeated everywhere.

 5. I will be visible now. Not when the site is perfect or after 10K followers. Now, messy, real, consistent.

I build systems, not luck. 
Warm outreach script. 
Proof posts. 
One speaker link. 
Repeat weekly.

Decisions create positioning. Positioning creates bookings.

If you’re an aspiring speaker, answer today:

 • Who exactly do you serve?
 • What’s your one-sentence transformation?
 • What’s stopping you from being visible today?
 • What decision are you making right now?

Share your one‑sentence transformation. I’ll rewrite one live.

Speaker and positioning expert , Michelle Koh smiling in professional setting

Commitment over comfort isn’t glamorous. 

It’s the quiet choice that turns your story into proof people can trust.

I thought my “big break” would be a viral post or a new credential. 

It came from boring commitment:
✅ Posting when no one reacted
✅ Holding my price when my voice shook
✅ Showing up when I wanted to disappear

My pain was feeling invisible while looking “successful.” 

Building a business, caring for family, rebuilding from zero forced a choice:
1️⃣ Comfort = staying quiet
2️⃣ Commitment = telling the truth, again and again

What commitment over comfort looks like in real life:
✅ You publish after three flops
✅ You repeat your message when you’re tired of it
✅ You keep serving when the likes don’t match the effort

People don’t trust perfection; they trust patterns. 

Patterns come from commitment, not moods.

Comfort protects your ego. 

Commitment builds your authority. 

Choose commitment over comfort.

For the next 30 days, what’s the one area you’ll choose commitment and what daily action will prove it?

Close-up gym selfie of Michelle Koh wearing a black Adidas sleeveless top, gently smiling, with weight racks and industrial lighting in the background.

Why people don't buy expertise.

Your credentials sparkle.
But their wallet stays shut.

Expertise alone? Invisible commodity. 

People ignore resumes, titles and years logged.

It's all noise. 

They crave clarity on their pain, a trusted guide through chaos.
​
From my hawker stall to $2M sales: 
I didn't sell "fishball skills." 

I sold 'a relief' for hot meals ending hunger pangs, fast. 

Leadership: spot need and deliver solution.
​
Real Barriers to "Yes"
 • No trust: Feels like a transaction, not transformation
 • Vague value: "Expert help" vs. "Cut client chase time 50%"
 • Zero urgency: Pain unnamed, problem unsolved

Lead to the Sale
Reframe conversations:
 • Diagnose: "What's blocking your next win?"
 • Prescribe: "I've fixed this for 20 advisors like you."
 • Close confidently: "Ready to 'lead' your leads home?"

Serve first and results will pour in.
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Share this with one expert who hates selling.

The hardest part isn't becoming a better speaker. 

It's becoming a visible one.

Most speakers stay invisible for years, not from lack of skill.

But because nobody can see what they do, who it's for, or why to book them.

I started in Sep 2024 with zero visibility. First gig in Nov 2024.

I didn't get booked in 8 weeks because I'm special. 

I got booked because I stopped behaving like an invisible speaker.

What keeps great speakers hidden:

 • Talking to everyone, not one clear audience
 • Posting tips, never transformations
 • Hiding the messy origin story that makes you human
 • Waiting for a viral post to "prove" you're ready
 • Making organisers guess your topic or how to book you

What got me booked in 8 weeks:

 • One line: "I help aspiring entrepreneurs turn side hustles into sustainable businesses."
 • Sharing how I went from Meepok Lady hawker to recruiter to speaker
 • Posting proof: clips, screenshots, outcomes, testimonials
 • A clear talk promise with outcomes

An obvious booking path: profile banner + pinned post + calendar link

Most will stay invisible. You don't have to. 

Which one will you change this week?

Speaker, Michelle Koh in a white blazer presenting on entrepreneurship and LinkedIn lead generation, gesturing beside a screen displaying a slide.

My first real speaking breakthrough didn't happen on a stage.

It happened in my inbox.

30 days after I started posting consistently, one message arrived: "Can you speak for our team?"

I stared at it too long.

A year before, I was shutting down my viral Meepok stall, grieving my dad's cancer, and rebuilding my life in recruitment.

No "Speaker" title. No blue tick. No huge following.

But I did three things for 30 days that changed everything:

I chose one audience. 

Speakers, subject-matter experts, financial advisors, brilliant but invisible.

I shared one honest story. From hawker stall to healthcare recruitment to LinkedIn. Messy, painful, real.

I made one clear promise. "I help you turn LinkedIn into speaking gigs and leads without ads."

That organizer didn't book my "potential." 

They booked my clarity, my story, and my system.

Not a TEDx. Not a viral reel. 

A quiet DM from someone who felt safe trusting me with their people.

If you're waiting for your "big break", stop chasing stages.

Start building the three assets that make that first DM inevitable: 
→ One audience → One story → One promise

What's the one audience you're choosing to serve this month?

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"Other people are just braver than me."

No. They've just had more reps with fear.

Courage isn't found. It's built.

Brick by brick:

 • One awkward DM sent.
 • One price said without discounting.
 • One "No, that doesn't work for me."
 • One post that makes your heart race before you hit publish.

People see the stage. They don't see the 100 fumbled calls that got you there.

People see the closed deal. They don't see the nights you questioned everything, the rejections that made you want to disappear, the mornings you showed up anyway.

In every chapter of my journey (hawker, recruiter, salesperson, LinkedIn mentor) - courage was never a lightning strike.

It was repetition: Serve one more customer. Have one more conversation. Tell one more truth.

If you want more courage next quarter, don't wait to feel ready.

For the next 4 Fridays: Pick 1 thing that scares you 5/10. Do it on purpose. Don't explain it away.

By Friday 4, you won't recognize your old ceiling.

Courage grows quietly. Then one day, people call you "fearless" for the fears you've simply walked through.

Pack away the "I'm not brave enough" story.

What's your courage rep before Monday?

Michelle Koh in a blue hoodie sits on an exam bed, wiping a mock tear as a clinician in gloves tends to their knee.

The algorithm didn’t bury me. 

My inconsistency did.

I’d post in bursts, disappear for weeks, switch topics, switch CTAs. 

People couldn’t place me. 

A peer with a smaller audience kept signing clients because she repeated one problem, one process, one path to work with her.

That’s when it clicked: authority isn’t a moment. It’s a system.

Here’s what changed for me:
1️⃣ Solve one painful problem clearly and repeatedly
2️⃣ Share proof often - stories, screenshots, client wins, your own lessons
3️⃣ Teach your process in plain, human language
4️⃣ Show up where buyers already are and speak to their world
5️⃣ Make the next step obvious by using DM, link, or call

♻️ Repeat it weekly so trust compounds

That’s when people move you from “nice content” to “go-to person.” 

Not luck. Not algorithms. BUT Systems.

If you’re done guessing, build an Authority System that works even when you’re not “on.”

DM “AUTHORITY” and I’ll show you the outline I use to attract the right people predictably.

Michelle Koh, LinkedIn Authority Strategist to help subject matter experts, financial agents and property agents generate leads without spending on ads - professional headshot

The hardest part of building a business isn’t the skill. It’s getting people to say yes.

For years, I thought speaking gigs came from fame. Or luck. Or “someone recommending you in a room.”

Then I landed my first speaking engagement in 30 days. 

After that, international opportunities followed too.

Here’s what actually changed. 

I stopped trying to look impressive. And started trying to look clear.

Breakthrough move #1 One talk promise, one audience. Not “I speak about leadership.” But “I help X get Y result.”

Breakthrough move #2 Proof posts, not motivational posts. Story. Client outcome. Behind-the-scenes of my process.

Breakthrough move #3 A simple ask, said consistently. No hinting. No hoping. No “if you know anyone…” Direct: “I’m booking speaking engagements for Q2 on [topic]. If you’re an organizer, let’s talk.”

Because organisers don’t book potential. They book certainty they can explain.

If you’re an aspiring speaker: What’s your one-sentence talk promise? Drop it below.

Want help tightening your promise and profile? Comment AUDIT or DM me AUDIT, and I’ll send the link to book a free 15-minute LinkedIn audit call.

Speaker Michelle Koh celebrating booking speaking engagements

I had 1,682 followers when I landed my first speaking gig. No viral post. No blue check. Just a system that turned proof into trust faster than vanity metrics ever could.

Authority doesn’t come from followers. You’re chasing vanity metrics hoping credibility follows. It won’t. Authority is built through systems.

When someone says “She’s an authority on LinkedIn,” they’re not talking about follower count. They see:

 • Consistent presence with clear positioning
 • Personal proof, not borrowed theories
 • One problem solved for one audience
 • Trust built before any ask
 • Visibility converted into real opportunities
 • A repeatable system that attracts ideal clients daily

Most experts think authority = follower count. Wrong game.

Advisors chase viral posts hoping authority follows. It doesn’t. 

Authority forms when positioning, proof, and system align.

I booked my first speaking engagement in 30 days with under 2,000 followers by building an Authority System: story-driven profile positioning, pain-focused content pillars, trust-building proof loops, and clear conversion pathways. 

No ads. No luck. Just proof repeated until trust was inevitable.

Last quarter, three clients booked speaking gigs within 90 days by building the same system.

Authority isn’t a thing. 

It’s an aggregation of many things done consistently well until the market says your name before you ask.

DM “AUTHORITY” and learn how to turn quiet expertise into booked leads without ads.

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You’re staring at the screen again. 

Another post. Another hour. 

Leads? None. Invites? Zero.

You’ve been told:
 • Post daily
 • Volume wins
 • Just show up

What actually works:
 • Crystal-clear positioning pulls ideal clients
 • One sharp post beats ten vague ones
 • Clear stories create instant trust
 • Quality compounds into leads

For speakers, this hits harder: Views spike. Opportunities don’t. Reason: fuzzy messaging.

My shift (hawker → speaker): I stopped chasing volume and clarified one promise.

 • Rewrote headline and banner to one sentence: who I help + outcome
 • Tightened hooks to speak a pain I can solve now
 • Built trust with simple rituals: proof, behind-the-scenes, consistent
POV 30 days: first paid gig. Since then: steady organic leads.

Clarity systems create predictable pull. Grind without clarity is a lottery.

Question: If you could keep only one sentence on your profile, which one earns you the meeting?

Close-up selfie of a smiling person, Michelle Koh with long black hair, wearing a white sleeveless top, in front of a plain light background.

Your best prospects aren't ignoring you in January. 

They're drowning and you stopped throwing them a lifeline.

I learned this selling as a hawker in Singapore. 

When customers hesitated, backing off killed the sale. 

They didn't need space. 

They needed, "Here's what to do and why."

January amplifies this. 

New budgets. Shifting priorities. Endless kickoffs. 

Decision fatigue is real. 

Most sellers vanish, mistaking silence for respect. 

That creates a leadership vacuum and deals die.

What actually kills January momentum:
 • You bought the "everyone's waiting" myth. 
 • Budgets don't freeze, priorities shift. 
 • If you disappear, you're off the list.
 • Your silence validates doubt. Every day without direction whispers, "Not urgent."
 • No roadmap. "Just checking in" isn't guidance.

How to lead stalled deals this week:
 • Diagnose: "I know Q1 planning is chaos, what's your biggest blocker right now?"
 • Simplify: "Let's cut this to two options. Here's which fits your goal and why."
 • Deadline: "If we move by Friday, you'll solve X before Feb 1. Ready?"

This same approach helped me close $2M in sales during January while others complained about slow months. 
The difference? Making decisions easy, not optional.

Deals don't close themselves when everyone's overwhelmed. 
Either you lead through the noise or your pipeline stays frozen until March.

What's actually stopping you from following up today?

Michelle Koh taking close-up selfie of a smiling person with long straight black hair, wearing a dark blue denim jacket and a hoop earring, against a plain light indoor background.

Last Tuesday at 11:43 p.m., I hovered over “delete.” 

Three posts had underperformed. 

A prospect ghosted. 

Dropping my price felt easier than pressing publish.

Commitment rarely feels sexy. 

It feels like a quiet no. 

No to scrolling when a post flops. 

No to discounting when your voice shakes on Zoom. 

No to shrinking your price because you feel small.

Here’s the hard truth I learned: inspiration is a side effect of commitment, not the trigger. 

After 30 days of showing up, I didn’t feel braver, I felt predictable. 

And that’s what markets trust.

Real life looks like this:
✅ Post even when the last three missed.
✅ Hold your price and finish the call.
✅ Repeat your message until others can repeat it for you.

People don’t trust perfection. 

They trust the pattern they see. 

Patterns come from commitments, not moods.

Tiny dare: pick one place you’ve chosen comfort and replace it with a 30‑day commitment for content, outreach, offers, reps. 

Let consistency do the talking.

What one small commitment will you keep for the next 30 days?

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