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Rated PSB's Top 10 Most Influential Bloggers on Public Speaking 2007
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Why You Must Speak!
Ideas are a matter of taste. What is a good idea to some is a bad idea or boring to others. A good idea is a clever solution to a problem – one I have never seen before. But if an idea is not taken up and used as a solution to a problem, it … Read more
The One Rule You Must Know If You Want to Be A Better Speaker
Too many people spend too much time trying to perfect something before they actually do it. Instead of waiting for perfection, run with what you go, and fix it along the way… – Paul Arden – International Best Selling Writer Many a times, many people think themselves to death when they think about public speaking. They … Read more
iSalute to a Legendary Visionary
The world woke up to a startling reality today. The world lost a revolutionary leader… a legend who, through his passion and brought on a new era in technological development and living with technology. Russian President, Dmitri Medvedev, said: ‘People like Steve Jobs change our world. American President, Barack Obama, said: He transformed our lives, redefined entire industries, … Read more
An Enjoyable Journey in Sharing and Growing
I had the privilege and honour of being invited to share my entrepreneurial experience to a group of highly positive and driven individuals a few months back. And as I recall the the scene in which I was approached was invited appeared comedic in retrospect, I can assure you that it came as much as a surprise … Read more
Body Language in Action: Assertive or Aggressive?
This is one of a series of articles written in response to the action taking place in Singapore’s General Election. The aim of this post is to share with you lesson on public speaking – the good and bad – from Singapore’s potential representatives in parliament. Please note that I do not know most of … Read more
Coming Soon: Speaking Lessons from Singapore’s General Election
Some of you may know of it. Most of you are involved in it. That is if you are Singaporean, that is! A battle is raging on our usually peaceful and restful nation. The General Election fever has hit our sunny island, and the battle for the electorate’s votes have been raging like wild fire! … Read more
5 Simple Steps to Shortcut & Achieve Speaking Success!
Wise men learn by other men’s mistakes, fools by their own. -Unknown I gave a talk on learning and progressing as a public speaker recently, when I was asked by a participant, “how exactly can we model and learn specific skills from observing other, better speakers”. Fantastic question! Earlier, I had spoke about shortcutting one’s … Read more
[Quotable Quotes] On Life and Learning
I came across some really fine quotes recently, and began jotting them down in my learning journal – when it struct me: Why not keep it here so that everyone can have a look at them too? It’s not the most exhaustive, of course, but we’ll be adding it on over time! Feel free to … Read more
Finally, Something to Hold on To!
It’s finally here! After several weeks of deliberation and rounds of discussion with participants from training, the very first downloadable article on how to Win with Fear and Communicate with Confidence is out! The article consists of insights gathered from years of research on the issue of fear, its hindrance in our performance in communication, … Read more
Facebook Page Updates 28 Sept/10
Hello! Links to two new recommended readings have been uploaded on my facebook page! Check it out here at: http://www.facebook.com/theshyspeakersguide Leave a question, or drop a comment for discussion! Here’s to your speaking success! – Regards, Gary G
Enhancing the Quality of Your Visual Presentations with PowerPoint 2007
Are you a user of PowerPoint? Ever thought of designing and delivering more professionally looking presentations with PowerPoint? Going around, in my quiet moments, I’ve been observing presentations and instances for learning and sharing with you. And the theme for September shall be dedicated to helping you enhance the quality of the design for your … Read more
The Shy Speakers’ Guide on Facebook!
Here’s an Update that’s taken too long to arrive: The Shy Speakers’ Guide is coming to Facebook! And to celebrate this launch, I’m going to release my latest compilation of speaking tips and techniques (with bonus resources) that will be free for you to download! For all you emcee-wannabes, I may even throw in a … Read more
The Biggest Lesson You’ll Ever Learn About Stage Fright to Become A Better Speaker
So the stage is set – you’re going to stand before an audience and you’re going to have to “say a few words”. Whether it’s for the big presentation before business associates, or deliver a speech at a seminar, or play a bit-part as an emcee, you cannot escape the fact that you’re going so … Read more
Communication Beyond Affection
For those of you (Singaporeans) who have had the luxury and opportunity to tune in to the local television network lately, you may have noticed a new family campaign going on. The campaign – more specifically the video – aims to strengthen family bonds and encourage the spirit of filial piety amongst the generation that … Read more
Hello World! Gary’s Back!
Hola! So it’s been almost a year since I last posted a entry… I’m well aware of that, and I apologize to all of my loyal fans and readers out there! Well, you must say that I didn’t leave you without a treasure trove of thoughts, reflections and tips! My only ‘sin’ was that I … Read more
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