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The Power of Storytelling: 10 Reasons Why Stories Are Such Powerful Tools
We’ve heard a lot about it. Speakers use it. Politicians love it… But Storytellers started it. What exactly endears an audience to stories? And what makes it such a powerful … Continue reading
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
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
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
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 … Continue reading
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
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
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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
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
Concise Communication Tips for the Day
Greetings are cultural dependent – A Chinese person would most likely ask “Have you Eaten?”, to which you should answer “Yes..” to start the conversation. A Westerner would most likely … Continue reading
Leading Competently with the Language of Leadership
The role of a leader is to lead. Sounds like a no-brainer huh? What is a leader if nobody chooses to follow him? I was once told by my platoon … Continue reading
Why Struggle When You Can 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 … Continue reading
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