SMART Property Expo – Expert Discussion On Singapore Property
Do you want to find out more information about Singapore Property and the Property Markets in the region?
You can visit the Smart Property Expo on 28 Mar 2009 (Saturday) at Hall 401, Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre at Suntec City.
Our member, Dennis Ng, founder of HousingLoanSG.com, has been invited as one of the experts, to discuss about Singapore Property Market in the Expert Panel Discussion session on 28 Mar 2009 (Saturday) from 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm.
Admission is FREE.
Internet On The Go With Broadband On Mobile
March 16, 2009 by Vern Lai
Filed under Business Technology
Have you ever encountered a scenario where you’re urgently in need to access the Internet, however you’re no where near a wireless hotspot? Well, I believe most of us would have…
Sometimes, we take things for granted, and never know the true value till we really need it…
My commitment to my client is to give them prompt reply to their email queries, and as well as prompt submission of their broadband applications. But, this would never have happened if I were to rely solely on wirelessSG for my broadband usage while I’m out in the field networking, and sourcing for more businesses.
Well, having hotspots with free wireless Internet access is definitely good, however, if there are too many users, you may get kicked out from the queue, and on top of that, the bandwidth can be easily sucked up by multiple users watching videos concurrently…
What if there is no wireless hotspot? You either waste time looking for one, or need to rush back to your office. Either way, it will never beat this…
Even now, as I’m writing this piece of article, I’m sipping my Chai Latte at the nearby cafe, with my trusted little Broadband on Mobile (usb modem) cum 1GB thumb drive, inserted into my laptop to access the Internet.
Now, I can never leave home without my Broadband on Mobile, my laptop is useless without one.
The Art of Public Speaking- Speak with Power and Authority
March 15, 2009 by Kenneth Kwan
Filed under Business Services, Professional Services
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 certain concepts that will make you a very Desirable and Effective Speaker. Whether you are doing a small presentation or a huge one, the principles are the same.
1. Know the WIIFM
Do you know what is the greatest FM station in the entire world? Its WII FM station. It basically stands for “What’s In It For Me”. Most presenters start by sharing a joke or telling a story, while this is good, it does not usually get the buy-in from the audience right from the beginning. Speakers should try immediately start by addressing why the audience should listen to them (WIIFM). It can come in the form of presenting a problem and making it clear that it is a BIG problem. Once the audience agrees with you and find that they need the solution, they will know that they have to listen to you.
2. Create Empathy by Sight
Most speakers do not maintain enough eye contact with their audience. They speak to audiences, but do not take time to scan the audience when they are talking. Scanning is very important as it helps the audience know that you acknowledge their presence. A simple technique that I teach my participants is to pick three persons in the audience; one on the extreme left of the audience, centre and the extreme right. When you talk, slowly move your head from left to right, pausing for three seconds before you move to the next target person. Look out for the eyes of each person. When a person knows you are looking at him/her, they get attentive and listen closely to what you have to say.
3. Involve Participants In Actions
The more kinestatic you make your audience, they more they will enjoy it! Being kinestatic means that they are able to move their hands or legs, echo back what you have said, sharing what they have learnt with each other or patting each other on the back! These actions are important in creating energy in the room and you should us them throughout your entire program. They keep the energy level high and want to learn more.
4. Be Clear
One of the fastest way to lose an audience is to speak softly. It is important to know that audiences do want you to succeed. So, it is important to loose the inhabitations and articulate every word clearly. Test out how loud your speech is by asking the last person behind if they can hear you and give them permission to signal you if your volume of your voice were to dip.
Follow these principles on the stage or presentations and people will follow you. Start by making a Deep Impact today!
PS: I could be holding a seminar on “Training People to Speak from the Stage and earn Tons of Money Sharing Your knowledge”. Would that interest you? Email me at coach(a)deepimpactonline(dot)com if you are keen.
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Written by Kenneth Kwan
Principal Trainer
Website: www.deepimpactonline.com