That's it! Period. I am making a comeback to emceeing, public speaking and hosting.
After having been working in Beijing for almost a year and now working in Guangzhou, I realized that what I missed most is standing on the stage, speaking to a crowd of audience.
Beijing - I did a few events and that was it.
Guangzhou - No events yet. Have barely been here for a month.
2-3 days ago, I was on the MSN with a childhood friend who is an avid toastmasters member back in Singapore. She is thinking of being a freelance emcee and we spoke about what it is like to be a freelance emcee/showhost/presenter. In our parting exchange, she said, "Richard, why not you put up some info on hosting on your blog as a FAQ or sort? I am sure many of my toastmasters club members will be very keen. It is certainly different experience than compared to speaking in our usual toastmasters chapter meetings."
I pondered for a while, wondering if heavens is sending me a sign to get in touched again with what I love to do in life.
Today, I guess I did the right thing. I contacted various toastmasters clubs in guangzhou and decided to join them for their weekly chapter meetings. I am hoping to share my knowledge and also experience in emceeing and also some skills in public speaking. At the same time, it allows me to get in touched with life and what life is all about - Living your life, living your passion!
Tomorrorw I will attend the first session.
Cheers!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
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Friday, January 30, 2009
Dear Readers...
Dear readers,
Good day!
Thank you for being and avid supporter of my blog. I am glad that many people read this blog and thanks to all whom have been asking me to host/emcee their events. Sorry that I have not been able to help in your event as I have been away in Beijing for the past 10 months.
There are some readers among us whom are looking for tips on how to host an event as an emcee, how to speak in public, how to attract the crowd's attention, etc. Let me know how I can help you.
My plan for 2009 is to revamp my blog and share with all my readers on books that I have read or currently and the wisdom that I have learnt from my readings. I would like to believe all my readers whom stopped at my blog, will be able to pick up simple yet valuable knowledge/wisdom/inspirations.Maybe it is something about me since young that I always love to do, get together with a group (be it big or small), and just share with everyone lessons that I have learnt in everyday life. Could be a joke, an observation or anything under the sun.
(Just a second ago, my brother was telling me that he doesn't know what he is supposed to do for an event and nothing has been briefed to him. I told him... just roll and go with the flow. Be in The Present and not worry about the future.)
To all my readers, thank you for always supporting me in my work.
To new visitors, welcome to my blog.
Cheers and best regards,
Richard Siaw
Good day!
Thank you for being and avid supporter of my blog. I am glad that many people read this blog and thanks to all whom have been asking me to host/emcee their events. Sorry that I have not been able to help in your event as I have been away in Beijing for the past 10 months.
There are some readers among us whom are looking for tips on how to host an event as an emcee, how to speak in public, how to attract the crowd's attention, etc. Let me know how I can help you.
My plan for 2009 is to revamp my blog and share with all my readers on books that I have read or currently and the wisdom that I have learnt from my readings. I would like to believe all my readers whom stopped at my blog, will be able to pick up simple yet valuable knowledge/wisdom/inspirations.Maybe it is something about me since young that I always love to do, get together with a group (be it big or small), and just share with everyone lessons that I have learnt in everyday life. Could be a joke, an observation or anything under the sun.
(Just a second ago, my brother was telling me that he doesn't know what he is supposed to do for an event and nothing has been briefed to him. I told him... just roll and go with the flow. Be in The Present and not worry about the future.)
To all my readers, thank you for always supporting me in my work.
To new visitors, welcome to my blog.
Cheers and best regards,
Richard Siaw
Monday, August 25, 2008
Olympics Team Singapore Celebration in Beijing
Date: 23rd August 2008
Venue: Grand Millenium Hotel Beijing
Time: 6.30pm - 9pm
Style! emcee:
This event was organized to bring together Singaporeans overseas and celebrate Singapore's first Olympics medal after 48 years. Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Mr Ng Ser Miang and Dr Tan Eng Liang were all there too. Take a look, I had the chance for photographs beside our Table Tennis athletes!
Posing with Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan
It's me with Wang Yuegu!
Here's the heroine... Li Jiawei!!
And not forgetting Jin Junhong too!
Upclose with Li Jiawei (Too bad photo blur)
Mr Ng Ser Miang - Chef De Mission for Singapore
Beautifully taken - Dr Vivian Balakrishnan & Me
Venue: Grand Millenium Hotel Beijing
Time: 6.30pm - 9pm
Style! emcee:
This event was organized to bring together Singaporeans overseas and celebrate Singapore's first Olympics medal after 48 years. Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Mr Ng Ser Miang and Dr Tan Eng Liang were all there too. Take a look, I had the chance for photographs beside our Table Tennis athletes!
Posing with Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan
It's me with Wang Yuegu!
Here's the heroine... Li Jiawei!!
And not forgetting Jin Junhong too!
Upclose with Li Jiawei (Too bad photo blur)
Mr Ng Ser Miang - Chef De Mission for Singapore
Beautifully taken - Dr Vivian Balakrishnan & MeI realized that there were a lot of Singaporeans either working or studying in Beijing! The event was filled with good fun, good food and good company!
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Photos: Singapore Airlines New Products Launch
Style! Emcee:
Here are some of the photos for the event!
The first session of the event was for the media...
Backdrop in chinese...
Welcoming the event with excitement and enthusiasm...
"We are giving away free business class tickets!"
Describing the Airbus A380...
"Did you know that the Airbus A380 is HUGE??"
Guest of Honour delivering his speech...
When the night falls, the ballroom was rearranged with cocktail reception...
Behind the screen is a marvel of display
The PPS Club members and their guests
Squinting my eyes. The name is in fine print...
As our lucky winner comes onto the stage...
"Ahh.. There you are. I can see you from afar!"
Me stealing glances at our pretty SIA stewardess
This pretty lady and I are born in the same day, month and year! I think even same time!
How come most events organizers are ladies?
Look of success - Sitting on the throne of the first class seat
Someone thought that I was the steward!
Here are some of the photos for the event!
The first session of the event was for the media...
Backdrop in chinese...
Welcoming the event with excitement and enthusiasm...
"We are giving away free business class tickets!"
"Did you know that the Airbus A380 is HUGE??"
When the night falls, the ballroom was rearranged with cocktail reception...
Behind the screen is a marvel of display
The PPS Club members and their guestsHere we go round and round... Who's the first lucky winner?
Squinting my eyes. The name is in fine print...
"Ahh.. There you are. I can see you from afar!"
Me stealing glances at our pretty SIA stewardessFinally, at the end of the event, had a chance to take photos with some of the organizers
This pretty lady and I are born in the same day, month and year! I think even same time!Another member of the organizing committee...
How come most events organizers are ladies?An Invitation - Touring the new Boeing 777-300ER
Look of success - Sitting on the throne of the first class seatThe new business class section...
Someone thought that I was the steward!Friday, June 27, 2008
Singapore Airlines New Products Launch in Beijing
Event: Singapore Airlines New Products Launch in Beijing
Date: 27th Jun 2008
Venue: China World Hotel, Beijing, China
Event Production: TBWA - Auditoire China
Pax: 120
Style! Emcee:
My first debut event in Beijing and second event in China. The first was in Dec 2006 in Shanghai. Now here's the second one.
The event was held for the whole day, with 2 sessions, one from 2.30pm - 5.30pm and the other from 7pm - 10.30pm.
First Segment: Media Launch (2.30pm - 5.30pm)
Audience from major media companies, including broadcasting stations, were invited to catch a glimpse of the latest products offering on the Airbus A380 (super jumbo in the sky) and the Boeing 777-300ER.
There was a question and answer session, with our guest of honour from Singapore Airlines Mr Yap Kim Wah, Senior Vice President Products and Services who chaired the panel of speakers. The guest of honour also delivered his presentation earlier, sharing with everyone some of the luxurious features found in the cabin of the two new aircrafts.
The finale of the session was amazing. After a video presentation, the huge screen was slowly drawn to the side, together a spectacle of lights and sounds, revealing the tempting A380 suite, B777-300ER widest First Class Seat and other wholesome surprises. Audience were invited to step up to the stage and right into the exhibition behind the screen.
Second Segment: PPS Launch (7.00pm - 10.30pm)
The evening event was catered to the PPS club members, also known in full as Priority Passenger Service (PPS). Membership for PPS is earned via miles and value flown with Singapore Airlines. Invited guests brought along their partners and business associates, all waiting to witness and discover for themselves the splendour and delight of the new A380 suite class.
The fifth Airbus A380 delivered to Singapore Airlines will be used on the Singapore - Beijing sector for a week (2nd - 8th Aug) leading up to the Olympics. Additionally the Boeing 777-300ER will be flying the Singapore - Beijing sector from 1st July. For our frequent flyer passengers, it presents a whole new flying experience.
As Singapore Airlines puts it "Travelling in a new light"...
The audience came from all parts of the world and have been flying with Singapore Airlines for many many years. Some of them have businesses here and some of them specially flew in for this event. It was indeed my honour and pleasure to meet these well-acoomplished guests and to host the event for them.
There were free flow of red and white wines, beers, cold canapes and other delicacies that were served rounds after rounds.
One of the highlight for the night was a lucky draw and two lucky winners were drawn and they walked away with krisflyer miles that are equivalent to a free return ticket on the Singapore - Beijing sector on business class! I could share the elation and thumping joy when names were being announced. Just imagine if you were one of the winners....
The event company that managed the entire production was Auditoire China, a subsidiary of TBWA.
I had a wonderful event. Guests were enjoying themselves. It was awesome!
Date: 27th Jun 2008
Venue: China World Hotel, Beijing, China
Event Production: TBWA - Auditoire China
Pax: 120
Style! Emcee:
My first debut event in Beijing and second event in China. The first was in Dec 2006 in Shanghai. Now here's the second one.
The event was held for the whole day, with 2 sessions, one from 2.30pm - 5.30pm and the other from 7pm - 10.30pm.
First Segment: Media Launch (2.30pm - 5.30pm)
Audience from major media companies, including broadcasting stations, were invited to catch a glimpse of the latest products offering on the Airbus A380 (super jumbo in the sky) and the Boeing 777-300ER.
There was a question and answer session, with our guest of honour from Singapore Airlines Mr Yap Kim Wah, Senior Vice President Products and Services who chaired the panel of speakers. The guest of honour also delivered his presentation earlier, sharing with everyone some of the luxurious features found in the cabin of the two new aircrafts.
The finale of the session was amazing. After a video presentation, the huge screen was slowly drawn to the side, together a spectacle of lights and sounds, revealing the tempting A380 suite, B777-300ER widest First Class Seat and other wholesome surprises. Audience were invited to step up to the stage and right into the exhibition behind the screen.
Second Segment: PPS Launch (7.00pm - 10.30pm)
The evening event was catered to the PPS club members, also known in full as Priority Passenger Service (PPS). Membership for PPS is earned via miles and value flown with Singapore Airlines. Invited guests brought along their partners and business associates, all waiting to witness and discover for themselves the splendour and delight of the new A380 suite class.
The fifth Airbus A380 delivered to Singapore Airlines will be used on the Singapore - Beijing sector for a week (2nd - 8th Aug) leading up to the Olympics. Additionally the Boeing 777-300ER will be flying the Singapore - Beijing sector from 1st July. For our frequent flyer passengers, it presents a whole new flying experience.
As Singapore Airlines puts it "Travelling in a new light"...
The audience came from all parts of the world and have been flying with Singapore Airlines for many many years. Some of them have businesses here and some of them specially flew in for this event. It was indeed my honour and pleasure to meet these well-acoomplished guests and to host the event for them.
There were free flow of red and white wines, beers, cold canapes and other delicacies that were served rounds after rounds.
One of the highlight for the night was a lucky draw and two lucky winners were drawn and they walked away with krisflyer miles that are equivalent to a free return ticket on the Singapore - Beijing sector on business class! I could share the elation and thumping joy when names were being announced. Just imagine if you were one of the winners....
The event company that managed the entire production was Auditoire China, a subsidiary of TBWA.
I had a wonderful event. Guests were enjoying themselves. It was awesome!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Singapore Airlines A380 flying to Beijing for the Olympics
Style Emcee:
Singapore Airlines will be flying the new A380 to Beijing to welcome the Olympics! I am sure it is a great news for all travelers whom will be coming in to Beijing via Singapore. Just imagine your itinerary....
1. Fly A380 on SQ802 and arriving in Beijing in the afternoon around 3pm.
2. Proceed straight to the Olympics for the grand opening ceremony
3. Stay throughout the entire month (8th Aug - 24th Aug) and watch the adrenaline rushing games and soak in the atmosphere as everyone gathers to cheer for their teams.
How nice would that be.... Imagine flying here on the new A380 suites, having a glass of champagne and tucking in to succulent and tender beef steak or fine cuisine, followed by hours of entertainment watching the 23" LCD TV with Bose headset, and finally a heavenly nap on the new flat bed.
I am looking forward for a chance to view and enjoy the new features and products of this great new aircraft!
Look out for my next post!
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