Why Struggle When You Can Share? August 15, 2009
Posted by Gary in Articles, Dealing with People, The Shy Speakers' Guide, Thoughts and Reflections, Values and Beliefs.1 comment so far
Dare to Share
I got to read a really touching story in the local newspaper lately which really reminded me of the time I spent with my mother too. (See post)
Besides reminding me of my own story, I thought this article might be a worthy read for you too. Take some time to read the article below and reflect upon it and your life.
Here it is… (more…)
iImpressed @ iPresent 2009 August 8, 2009
Posted by Gary in Events & Experiences, Personal Development, Public Speaking, The Shy Speakers' Guide, Thoughts and Reflections.2 comments
iPresent 2009
The bustling streets, fervor activity. I’ve long heard about their friendliness, sincerity and enthusiasm at learning. But none had really prepared me for the scenes I was to see, yet alone be part of.
I’m of course, talking about my latest training adventure at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Organised by a team of passionate and dedicated Vietnamese students, the iPresent,iLead workshop was incepted to address the mismatch of skills between young graduates and the demands of fast changing Vietnam labor market. Communication and presentation skills (hence iPresent) was identified as one of the key areas that they sought to shore up.
And boy did we have fun… training, I mean *winks*.
Over two days, two hundred students walked through the gates of the Ho Chi Minh University of Economics to gather skills on How to Overcome their Fears of Public Speaking, How to Craft an Impactful Speech, and How to Make Body Language Work For You. (more…)
