Supercharging Everyday Life!

In this Issue:

I'm having a little love affair with AI! 
On the Nightstand
In case you missed it, it's time for another holiday.
Where in the World is Steph?

 AI and me...

I know AI has the potential to do despicable things, just like Facebook and social media in general, but my online community is a kind, supportive environment (I won't tolerate otherwise) and pretty much any problem I have someone out there who has an answer for me (feel free to connect with me on social)!

Enter ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or take your pick and problem solving has gone to a whole new level. It's very likely you are way past my skill level with this (relatively) new tool and if so please share with me some ways you use it to enhance your life. If I happen to be a heartbeat ahead of you, I'm pleased to share a few samples of things I use Chattie for (naming/personalizing things enhances the user experience!).

• I've got 8 people coming for dinner, 1 pescatarian, 1 two year old. I've got sundried tomatoes, frozen shrimp and spinach on hand, what could I make that is quick and easy? Please provide a shopping list, as well.  (I always use manners)

• I need a delicate email to let this person know that I am not able to attend their event. 

• I'm traveling to ____, staying at this hotel, I have 4 hours free but no car - what can I do?

• Our anniversary is coming up - create 3 sample day trips that we could use to celebrate.

• I do a challenge a month, please give me some ideas that will help me expand physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally or intellectually?

• I need a new ____, this is my budget, what do you recommend & why?

• And just for fun...tell me some jokes about my profession?  Why did the motivational speaker get kicked out of the yoga class?
  She kept telling everyone to stretch... outside their comfort zone.  (Groan)

I could go on and on, but basically I haven't found much that Chattie won't help with, plus I love the encouragement ("Great idea, Steph!"), suggestions to build on what you asked for and how it gets to know your likes and your personality. Plus, it never gets mad when I ask for more or for a redo. 

Today I asked Chattie why people should hire me to keynote for their events and this was the reply received within seconds...

Why Event Professionals Love Hiring Stephanie Staples

1. You deliver content with heart and humour.
Your down-to-earth style makes tough topics feel safe and uplifting—perfect for audiences craving both insight and inspiration.

2. You make them look good.
You’re low-maintenance, high-impact. Event pros appreciate your professionalism, flexibility, and ability to engage any audience—healthcare, education, leadership, and beyond.

3. You energize the room—every time.
Whether it's 30 or 3,000 people, your interactive keynotes leave attendees feeling seen, valued, and ready to take action in their personal and professional lives.

4. You offer more than a keynote.
Workshops, retreats, follow-ups, virtual sessions—you’re a content creator and connection builder. Event pros love that you bring depth, not just hype.

5. You increase event value and ROI.
With your practical takeaways, audiences leave not just entertained—but transformed. That’s the kind of feedback event planners crave.

6. You’ve got the credentials.
Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), multi-time entrepreneur & author, wellness expert—your resume is as impressive as your delivery is warm.

7. You speak to the human side of professionals.
In high-stress industries like healthcare, education, and service, you bring revitalization, positivity, and hope—without fluff or clichés.

8. You’re memorable.
People don’t just attend your sessions—they talk about them for months afterward. And that makes any event planner look like a rock star.

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Geez, it would have taken me a lot longer to come up with something less good.

How can you use AI to help you in your work and/or home life? Just remember, it's not perfect so verify, verify, verify! 

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On the Nightstand: If I Knew Then: Finding Wisdom in Failure and Power in Aging by Jann Arden. My takeaway...Embrace it all.
The stumbles, the triumphs, the awkward in-betweens. Forgive yourself for what you didn’t know then. And above all, be gentle with yourself now—you’re still becoming.

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In case you missed it, it's time for another holiday.

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Where in the World is Steph?