PowerPoint: Sometimes You Have to Laugh to Keep from Crying
I wanted to Post this from Garr Reynolds’ Presentation Zen a long time ago… but didn’t due to several reasons. Most because I was very proactive at procrastinating. I’m sorry! But the good news is… it’s here! I like this post because of it was structured to included visual aids and a video to highlight … Read more
Animate Your Message!
In a research report published years ago, it was noted that words constituted a considerably small portion of a message. Naturally, non-verbal messages such as our vocal tone, rhythm and body gestures form a considerably larger portion of of the messages we’re trying to communicate! To highlight this, I found a little video on Youtube … Read more
The Beautiful Thing About Being Human…
One of the most beautiful things about being human, is human ability to learn something new. Wouldn’t you agree? Ever since we were born, we’ve constantly been learning and growing with bombardment of information and knowledge. Cultivated and socialised by our parents and friends as we grew up and learned about how to “fit into … Read more
Conversation Starter: Crouching Cuppa, Hidden Dagger
Like some great inventions, some great techniques in inter-personal relationships and communication are discovered by accident. I discovered one through such an accident today. I was helping out in school (yes, I’m still studying!) as a facilitator during our Freshman Admission Day exercise when a group of facilitators (all ‘boys’) gathered and chattered eagerly among … Read more
Effective Emcee-ing!
I’ve learnt a great deal during my stints as Emcee over the last couple of months… and here are some insights for anyone who wishes to be an effective emcee or are just starting out emceeing themselves. Role of the Emcee As the Emcee, (or Masters of Ceremonies), you are the bridge between the audience … Read more
Maybe Someday…
Maybe Someday, you’ll start living every day true to the best that is within you and seriously pursue your most treasured dreams. Maybe Someday, you’ll stop holding back and live the richness of every moment and show the world who you really are. Maybe Someday, you’ll explore the best of those possibilities that you know … Read more
A Heart to Learn to Love…
A heart to learn to love, and to love to learn. (Because there) are so many things in life to love and appreciate I came across this quote while blog surfing (randomly of course!) and found it beautifully written by the author. A heart to learn to love and love to learn… piques my imagination … Read more
Pour Your Heart Into It!
Where it comes to speaking and fulfillment of goals, it came to my attention that seldom does one succeed without enthusiasm, passion and belief. Like a laser beam, I believe that when we are able to focus all our energies – mental and physical – onto a particular task or goal, half the battle is … Read more
Podcast: Speak Smart
I was randomly surfing for public speaking materials and sites when I came across this podcast on Public Speaking! It’s a conversational recording of two trainers sharing some of the tips and strategies that are critical for anyone who are venturing into the arena of public speaking, and for those who want to take their … Read more
It Just Keeps Getting Easier!
In an earlier post, I shared about how We Can Only Get Better! In today’s post, I’d just like share some of my thoughts and reflections I gathered from my latest public speaking adventure to reiterate once again how a particular task can only get easier after the initial trials! I was Emcee-ing at the … Read more
Handling Criticisms
To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing Most people hate getting critcised. Many people try to avoid it. Yet, there’s really no way to get away from it. I recall this story of the mule and the Old Man and His Grandson… There was once an Old Man and his Grandson, travelling to … Read more
