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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

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

May 4, 2011 · 1 Comment

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

May 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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

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

Susan Boyle: A Story of Talent, Persistance and Belief


If I’ve said it once, I’ve must have said it a thousand times: our mindset is fundamental to our success and failure. Wouldn’t you agree? Our mindsets pave the way … Continue reading

April 21, 2009 · 1 Comment

PowerPoint Revolution!


The patience of audiences around the world are thinning rapidly. The number of PPT (PowerPoint Terrorists) sympathisers in the world are declining drastically too. No longer content to sit back … Continue reading

January 11, 2009 · 6 Comments

How to Establish Connection and Engage Your Audience like Barack Obama?


Photo: Courtesy of Mikie Bones I’ve been following the American election race for awhile now – not for the politics, but really for the opportunity of studying the quality of … Continue reading

October 24, 2008 · 1 Comment

Body Language: What Can You Learn at the Expense of Politicians!


When it comes to elections, do the body gestures of politicians mean anything? Well – they sure do! With elections fever all the rage in America right now – this … Continue reading

October 19, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Crackling Standup Comic! – Australian Baggage by Rhod Gilbert


Alright… I couldn’t help it. It’s been one week since I last set foot in the comedy club but I haven’t been able to get the scene or the concept … Continue reading

September 15, 2008 · 1 Comment

The Power of Personality!


Oh dear me! I’d never thought I’d see such an example of personality on stage! And I’m glad I did! You see, I’m not a big fan of television (amazing, … Continue reading

April 23, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Power Moves! – 5 Tips to Make Body Language Work for You!


Gestures and Body Language are important and powerful tools which have in them, an immense potential and ability to affect the end effect of our speeches and presentations! When used … Continue reading

October 12, 2007 · 18 Comments

Podcast: Speaksmart 2


Popular Podcast offering listeners insights and ideas on how we could improve our public speaking performances is back with Part 2! As with the first installment, I found this podcast … Continue reading

September 27, 2007 · Leave a Comment

Everybody Wants to Be Entertained!


Everybody wants to be entertained. And when I mean entertained, I do not mean entertainment in the Russel Peters or Jerry Seinfield sense! Entertainment is not necessarily confined to the … Continue reading

August 5, 2007 · Leave a Comment

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