How To Handle Tough Questions And Disagreements In Your Presentations
Do you know that the number one fear in people is the fear of public speaking. It is ranked even higher than death itself. Speaking in front of people is already difficult, but how do you handle it when your audience throws at you challenging questions or even disagrees with what you say? What do […]
How To Engage Your Audience On The Platform
I have been giving a lot of talks to corporate clients and know that even the most seasoned speakers sometimes have problems in engaging audiences. Most speakers I have seen are very content focused and do not focus so much on delivery. Sometimes, they do not make it a point to stir interest within their audiences. If […]
Personal Sharing: My Training Experience in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is located in Central Asia and is a previous Soviet Union state. It is literally the world’s 9th largest land mass (for a country) in the world. Just to give you an idea how big it is, the distance from one end of Kazakhstan to the other is the same as from London to […]
Do Motivational Talks Really Work?
“Do motivational talks really work?” I get this question a lot. This is my 4th article to be featured in the Straits Times and is personally one of my favourite. Read the truth behind such talks and what value it can bring. Motivational Talk does not do miracles Some people hold the unrealistic belief that […]
Seven Emcee Tips when doing Road Shows
I recently emceed a slot in the Singapore Food Festival 2009 (17-26 July), right in the heart of Orchard Road. This year particularly highlighted Peranakan cuisines and a great deal of their culture. Tips on Emceeing Road Shows: Ensure that you are dressed for the occasion. (I wore a Batik shirt to match the theme) […]
The Art of Public Speaking – Speak with Power and Authority
I have seen many people over time speak from the stage and yet lack the essence and stage presence in order to make a powerful speech that will impact people. As a trainer and speaker who has spoken to thousands of individuals, allow me to share some concepts on the art of public speaking that […]