The Shy Speakers' Guide to Success on Stage

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Upcoming Workshop: The Public Speaking Secrets of Steve Jobs and Barack Obama


I’m proud to announce, that after MONTHS of preparations, we’re finally ready to bring to you our latest public education workshop on the Public Speaking Secrets of Steve Jobs and … Continue reading

June 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Are You an Influential Communicator?


One of the few people that consistently come to mind, when I ask participants at my workshop who they thought was a great speaker, would be the late Steve Jobs. … Continue reading

June 24, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Singapore By-Election Aftermath: 5 Communication Tips for Campaigning Candidates


Those of you residing in Singapore would probably know the story. It was a breathtaking two weeks of hustings with a local by-election in the electoral division of Hougang. For … Continue reading

May 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment

A Big Thank You!


It’s been an upward climb and an incredible journey, but we’ve been recognized as one of the country’s best! And we cannot have done it without you!   Our nomination … Continue reading

May 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment

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 … Continue reading

December 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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 … Continue reading

October 6, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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 … Continue reading

October 5, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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 … Continue reading

November 20, 2010 · 3 Comments

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 … Continue reading

June 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment

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 … Continue reading

June 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment

iImpressed @ 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 … Continue reading

August 8, 2009 · 3 Comments

5 Essential Principles You Must Know For Success on Stage


I was coaching a friend on public speaking a couple of weeks back when we were addressing about her public speaking anxiety. In her own words, her mind would go … Continue reading

July 3, 2009 · 3 Comments

Six Speaking Skills You Need For Managing a Crisis


I got the privilege of evaluating an advanced project during a meeting at Tampines Changkat Toastmasters Club this evening. The project was on “Crisis Management”. The speaker was expected chair … Continue reading

June 1, 2009 · Leave a Comment

The AWARE Saga – Prelude to Leadership Fatalities


Those of you who’re in Singapore would be no stranger to the AWARE saga – an event (or some say coup) involving a Civil Society in Singapore that caught the … Continue reading

May 8, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Leadership Fatalities – 5 Mistakes a Leader Must Never Make!


“The feeling in the room was electrifying. I still can’t get over the fact that we got Aware back. It is a great moral victory.” – Constance Singam, past president … Continue reading

May 8, 2009 · 3 Comments

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