Branded For Success Private Book Launch Cum Charity Event
The intent was simple and that was to have a book launch for “Branded For Success”. But we wanted to do it a little differently from the book launches which almost always happen at the bookstores. And that was how the idea of a private book launch was conceived. As the word ‘private’ suggests, only a select group of people would be invited. To make it a special private book launch, I decided to include a charitable angle into it. So the stage was set for a ticketed private book launch. And half of the proceeds from the sales of the …
Communication Training Workshop For MINDEF
The importance of communication cannot be overemphasized. Without communication, human life would be practically non-existent. How do you think we would be able to convey our message, thoughts and emotions across on a personal level to others? If communication did not exist, we would all be living in our own little secluded world. Communication forms the bedrock of all our daily activities, starting from the every moment we wake up each morning to the time we retire to get our rest each night. Most importantly, I am of the view that effective communication skills is the key to a effective relationship. If …
Career 2013 At Marina Bay Sands Expo Convention Centre: The Art of Conversation Talk
It’s a different venue and a different crowd this year. But my guiding principles remain the same – to give maximum value to the audience who spent the next one hour listening to me at this year’s Career & Education 2013 Fair: Navigating Your Future. Held at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Center this year, it’s a repeat of the same topic I spoke last year. At the invitation of the organisers for the third year running, welcome to today’s talk titled the Art of Conversation. Seats were quickly taken up and others who came after I started joined in …
Communication Skills Training Workshop For MINDEF
We all know the importance of both speech and writing. The former focuses on verbal communication while the latter written communication. In my humble opinion, while each has its own merit, I feel the ability to communicate lucidly by speaking well is more crucial than being to write well. In a world that is becoming increasingly interconnected through both space and time, speech has become a faster and more appealing mode of communication. If I can record my thoughts and message in an audio message and send it across via Wechat or Whatsapp, why bother typing it out? Calling someone …
21st Century The Prestigious Brand Award 2013
In a world which is increasingly shrinking as technological advances makes connectivity easier, we came together in Penang (Malaysia) to honour the Asian winners of the 21st Century Prestigious Brand Award 2013. Honoured to be conferred this title by the organisers, I joined close to 200 award winners from 10 different Asian countries to receive the 21st Century Prestigious Entrepreneur Award 2013 from the Malaysian Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. A. Kohilan Pillay. This is my second business award since staring my own business in May 2009, the first being last year’s Successful Entrepreneur Award. I value each and every …
Health Promotion Board Student Health Ambassador Programme For Secondary Schools: Temasek Secondary School
After a successful first run at Yuhua Primary School for the primary school students, the Student Health Ambassador Programme began its inaugural run for secondary schools. Welcome to Temasek Secondary School, the hosting school for the two day workshop. A collaboration of Health Promotion Board and Lionel Lim Lifestyle Works, we welcomed an energetic group of slightly over 40 students from East Spring Secondary School, Pei Hwa Secondary School, Yishun Town Secondary School and Temasek Secondary School. It may be the one week school break but there’s no stopping the enthusiasm of the students who turned up in full force. Young, energetic and …
Communication Course for Mindef
There are many reasons why misunderstandings happen. The chief of them is because there is a miscommunication or breakdown in communication. Communication is a dynamic process, usually involving two or more people. If it’s me, myself and I, then it’s not communication at all. We call that a soliloquy or monologue. Through this process of communicating with others, we convey a thought or feeling to someone else. How it is received depends on a set of events, stimuli and even past experience of the person. As listeners, we may choose to filter and interpret only parts of the message. There …
Asia Pacific Brands Award 2013 – Coup D’ Established Award Winner
We probably have heard the numerous stories of our forefathers who left the comfort of their homes and ventured overseas in search of a better life. In the same vein, we start new businesses or expand our current ones too to improve our lot in life. We feel we can make a difference in the lives of others. Life is never a bed of roses. It is through the trials and tribulations that we savour the fruits of our labour. If you have sowed your seeds in spring, you should be able to harvest your crops in autumn before the …