Jun 9, 2020Class of 2020 — Graduating into a Recession? Here are 5 Questions for You to Gain Clarity and DirectionTo say… COVID19 has impacted many people in an unprecedented fashion is no overstatement. The past 2 months in Singapore — we’ve seen businesses folding, workers being laid off, massive changes to how work and life have been organised and delivered, couples getting engaged live via Zoom to relationships coming…Careers7 min read
Apr 30, 2020A Quiet Farewell for My UncleExactly a week back, I received a call from my younger sister. It was late at night and my suspicions were proven right. In her jittery tone, she told me… “Peh deh (my eldest uncle) has passed away” It was a mix of disbelief, loss, shock and most so, a…Death And Dying3 min read
Jan 27, 2020UNSHAKEABLE: What Does It Take To Be The #1 In Your SpaceAs a professional #Millennial speaker, many often think I’ve one of the most enviable jobs in the world. With the blessings from my clients, I’ve had the opportunities to travel to over 15 cities last year alone and be on stages from Singapore to Sydney to share my work and…Sales11 min read
Jul 22, 20196 Lessons That China Taught Me In 6 DaysI once had a mentor tell me, “Ben, whatever happens in life for you happens for a good reason. And you should know… life, also happens in seasons” At the risk of making it sound like a romantic rhyme, the different layers of interpretation all rang true and deep for…China11 min read
Apr 28, 20199 Steps to Sell to Someone More Influential than youAs one of the youngest Public Speaking Trainers and Millennial Coaches in Asia, one of the questions I often get is how to reach out to influential people and convince them to work with you. …Sales9 min read
Mar 27, 20195 CEOs who use Public Speaking to Shape their Company CultureOne key ingredient for business success is the ability to communicate the vision and mission of a company. Strategic thinking, industry knowledge, vision, and the ability to adapt swiftly — these are all qualities that set leaders apart. But the modern CEO has evolved to become the face of the…Public Speaking6 min read
Jan 18, 2018The Puzzling “Marketing Budget” of the MOF and its Social Media “Influencers”My first fascination with money was this. Circa 1994… THIS was the craze among my peers in an all-boys primary school. Everyone took pride in having the “complete” set of country erasers (48 of them, if I recall) for obvious bragging rights. …Influencer Marketing6 min read
Jan 1, 2018Five Defining Life Lessons from a 20-something (turned 30) Professional Speaker in 2017Every time it comes to the end of the year, it’s a potpourri of emotions for me. To be more exact, it’s a mixed bag of revelry, respite, pensiveness, restlessness, anticipation, gratitude, regrets and what have you. I’ve refrained from typing full length reflections since a couple of years back…Public Speaking8 min read
Nov 9, 2017Four Travel Hacks so You Can Travel like a PRO!Four Travel Hacks so You Can Travel like a PRO! Find out how you can save on FX fees and conversion charges, skip long immigration queues and more Whether for leisure or business, travelling to a new country can be inspiring but also challenging and tedious — just ask any…Travel6 min read
Sep 12, 2017A POST-GE 2015 OPEN LETTER TO YOUNG SINGAPOREANS12-Sep 2017: Re-posting this reflection entry again in lieu of our Presidential “Election” 2017. Different circumstances but still, a lot of thoughts, frustration and perhaps for some, even anger with the state of affairs in Singapore. — Alas, I’ve bit my tongue, held my silence and maintained my personal policy…Singapore7 min read
