Synopsis
At one point in our lives or another, we have all had the experience of wanting to try our hand at something we have no business trying. Whether it's striking out on a new career path or asking someone out who's out of our league, many of us know what it's like to find our way barred before we've even set out.
But even without the requisite qualities, skills, or street cred, we can still make our dreams come true. How? By simply refusing to wait for an invitation!
In this original work of nonfiction, career keynote speaker Allan James Moore argues compellingly for crashing life's parties you feel you should be in but have not been invited to and probably never will. Part memoir and part self-help, Party Crash Your Career & Life shows how making your own opportunities and carving your own path-regardless of your experience, reputation, or credentials-leads to both personal and professional success. Drawing both on his own personal experience-from trying out for a professional soccer team to a stint as a Mandarin interpreter and translator, to his eventual success as a keynote speaker delivering speeches across the globe-as well as a wealth of examples drawn from the worlds of sports and entertainment-from Steve Nash to Susan Boyle-Moore demonstrates the power of party crashing your way into the places, relationships, and positions of your dreams.
"Party Crashers" reminds us that you don't always have to be invited if you have the work ethic and preparation to crash the demands of the party. Moore recognizes that a lack of invitation can be a test to overcome rather than an absolute rejection and leads us to live a life without regret.
Kasia Gruchalla-Wesierski, B.A.(PSYC), OLY
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Champion
2024 CAN Fund Recipient
"I've known Allan for almost 30 years, and this book is a perfect reflection of his journey-creating his own opportunities and breaking through barriers when others would have quit. It's inspiring, practical, and packed with wisdom you can apply right away. If you're ready to take control of your future, this book will show you how to make it happen."
Dr. Jeff Bartlett
BackFit Clinic
"Allan has brilliantly painted what it means to be a party crasher - and the promise it holds to transform the way you approach work and life. His inspiring stories and practical strategies will ensure you stop waiting for the opportunity, get into bold action, and live a life without regret!"
Carol Schulte, M.A. B.F.A.
Keynote Speaker Executive Coach
Founder of The Brave Initiative Building Braver Leaders and Cultivating Braver Cultures.
"The stories are fantastic!
It's a great message and a fun read"
Hugh Culver, M.B.A.,
Business Coach Entrepreneur Keynote Speaker
Past President of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers Association
About the Author
Both personally and professionally, Allan James Moore (Al) has been crashing life's' parties his whole life. A storyteller and career keynote speaker, Moore got his start doing open mics at comedy clubs. He would go on to lead one of the most unique, off-beat careers imaginable, including being an exotic dancer, a professional soccer player, a Mandarin interpreter and translator, a kindergarten teacher and even a hand model among other unique experiences and occupations. He holds a Master of Arts in Leadership degree and has travelled to over fifty countries and worked on four different continents, managing diverse workforces in both English and Mandarin, and has held leadership positions for more than twenty years at Fortune 500 companies such as Stanley Black and Decker and Wood Group.
Outside of professional speaking and writing, Al enjoys sports, travel, hiking in the Rockies, perfecting his Mandarin skills, reading nonfiction (especially Malcolm Gladwell), and engaging in kitchen dance parties with his wife and daughters, with whom he lives in Calgary, Alberta.
Interested in getting in touch? You can find Al on LinkedIn, or at his website, www.allanjamesmoore.com.
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