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20 May 2007

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FINALLY!!! I get to update wat i did for these past few days.So it's going to be really long.. ^^ Firstly, i ned to highlight bout the event i was involved in... It was an event tt's organised ONCE every two year - Asia Pacific Speaker Summit-
Tis event is a very important event. Well, why do i say so? Because the entry pricing is alarming!!! This 2-Days Summit fee cost S$888for non-member. See this!!! So, i can proudly said tt i really gain ALOT!!!

So, let the picture do the talking...

My Badge n the artillery...

Photos taken wif my frenz who are also involved...

Next, this are some of the speakers whom i've attended the talk...

Al Argo, Singapore
Upon graduating University with a degree in Advertising/Marketing, Asia’s Enthusiastic Inspirational and Motivational Speaker, Al Argo began to work in Product Development and Sales for one of America's leading daily publications. He later went on to be the Marketing Director of The Alzheimer’s Centers - Tampa Bay. Eventually, Al went on to find Target Marketing which rapidly became one of the area’s leading Advertising/Promotional Product firm.

Argo has presented over 10,000 one-on-one sales presentations, training sessions and speeches in the last 15 years. His diverse background in advertising, sales and marketing, communications, management and the non-profit sector assist in his expertise in training in areas such as goal setting, communications and “Customer Centered Selling”.

Christian Chua , Singapore
APS Singapore
Christian Chua is the creator of the popular workshop ‘Magnet for Success’. He is well known for his lively and humorous speeches and workshops and is described by his audience as one of the most motivating and inspiring trainers.

Christian began as an Entrepreneur at a young age of 23 and has turned a $2 startup to a multi-million dollar business today. At the same time, he is also the author of 2 fast selling books "Financial Literacy" and "Making Extra Pocket Money".

He now focus a large part of his time speaking and training people in the areas of People Skill, Service and Sales Motivation. He is well-booked with over 150 speaking and training engagements every year.

Dave Rogers, Canada
Founding Member
ASA – Singapore Awareness, Understanding, and Making It Happen!
Dave Rogers is a dynamic speaker, author and the Chief Coach of the XL Results Foundation. Dave’s Awareness, Understanding and Making It happen demonstration will illustrate how to use the powers of east and west, embrace the simplicity of time, focus, and being, to shift participants to an empowered state.

Deborah Torres Patel, USA
Founding Member
ASA – Singapore
Deborah Torres Patel is Asia’s Leading Voice & Presentation Coach and expert trainer on Singapore Channel 5’s "Villa Wellness" reality programme and guest star on “Spirit of Service”. For 21 years Deborah has worked in over 60 countries teaching personal and professional clients to speak, sing, and communicate with more confidence and full self-expression using a unique 5-part training series she created called Expressing You! ®

John Shackleton, CSP New ZealandJohn Shackleton became one of Europe’s top inspirational speakers after achieving phenomenal success in many areas. Successful businessman, international sports coach, property developer, British and New Zealand masters swimming champion, executive coach to CEO’s and MD’s, quite a background! In 2003 he sold his UK companies, emigrated to New Zealand and started speaking across Australasia and the Far East. In only his second year in the country he was voted Inspirational Speaker of the year by the National Speakers Association of New Zealand.

Shirley Taylor, Singapore
Shirley Taylor has established herself as a leading authority in modern business writing and communication skills. She is author of several successful books, including international best-seller Model Business Letters, E-mails & Other Business Documents 6th edition.

Based in Singapore, Shirley conducts popular public workshops on business writing, e-mail and communication skills, and also in-house training for corporate clients. Shirley puts lots of energy into her workshops to ensure they are practical and informative, as well as entertaining and fun.

Shirley often speaks at international conferences. She has recently organised and hosted ASSAP 2007, the Asian Summit for Secretaries and Admin Professionals.

Titus Yong, Singapore
From his first career working on offshore platforms (as an Engineer) to the jungle timber logging camps (as a Process Consultant), Titus moved on to be a Venture Capitalist during the dotcom era. Through these industries, he was struck by the importance of innovation as a strategic competitive advantage as well as a source of joy at work!

His passion led him to pursue research on creativity & intelligence at Harvard University (unfortunately he didn’t drop out like Bill Gates, but graduated with a master degree) and interviewed/learnt from Nobel Prize winners.

Titus is a founder of Emergenetics Asia, which provides brain-based psychometric tools through its over a hundred associates in a dozen Asian cities. He now spearheads Ingenio Pte Ltd, an education/training company that promotes ingenious thinking in children and adults.

Warwick John Fahy , Shanghai
PSA-China Warwick believes “you get what you give” and his massive contribution in China has been to pioneer the growth in the public speaking industry.

He is the Chairman of China Toastmasters 2006-7 and has more than doubled the number of clubs in China during his term. He is also the founding President for the Professional Speakers Association of China, a candidate member of the IFFPS.

Warwick is a make it happen coach. He helps business executives & entrepreneurs like you to acquire, demonstrate and retain the tools, techniques and strategies to take your connecting, influencing and motivating skills to a higher level.

Warwick’s company contributes 10% of all income to the Love without Boundaries charity for orphans in China.

Warwick is a certified professional facilitator with the IAF and published author.

W Mitchell, CSP-CPAE USA
W Mitchell speaks with passion about the human spirit. He speaks to you about the battles, the victories of life and focuses on the positives of change--taking responsibility--and the proven result...himself. From co-founding a metal casting company that put thousands to work, from his election as mayor and congressional nominee, from a fiery motorcycle accident that left him burned over 65% of his body.

His inspirational personal story is of life's challenges in the world of business, politics and day-to-day living; of a new understanding of your inner strengths and abilities. Through his keynote speeches, books, tapes and television appearances, Mitchell has enthralled over 60 million people worldwide.

Zaibun Siraj, Singapore

Currently the Training Consultant at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Zaibun Siraj has previously served as Head of the Educational Development Centre; Director, Excellence in Teaching; Director, International Liaison Unit and Director, International Students Centre at Ngee Ann Polytechnic in Singapore.

She is a founder member and a past President of the Association of Women for Action and Research of AWARE. She has also served as Honorary Secretary of the Management Committee of the National University of Singapore Society. Zaibun has been a member of the National Youth Achievement Award Council since 1995. She has written and spoken extensively on various issues related to education, leadership, success, self-esteem, motivation and women. In 1997, she was awarded the Louis Feraud Award for Women’s Advocate.

Well, this speakers are wonderful.. I heard they are paid from $5k - $10k per hour to giv a speech. Looks like i really gain *hell lots!!!

Below are some pictures taken with some of the speakers...

We gals and Dave Rogers

Me taken wif Warwick John Fahy and W Mitchell

First, i'll talk bout Mr Warwick John.. Guys look!!! He look so like Justin Timberlake*older version* lor!!! So handsome!! Haha.. so happy when he put his hand at my shoulder... I *gasped* Wahaha!!! All the gals got the chance to be so near him.. Yeah!!!

Um.. when i first saw W. Mitchell, i knew he was no ordinary man. He was confident in watever things he do. I became his good frenz after i helped him solved him PALM Treo 650's problem. Time to time, he would come n talk to me. His speeched really motivates me... Every word touched my heart. He gave me his book n wrote some wishes for me...

And not forgetting Mr Malcomn who send us to tis summit...

Today i was late for work!!! Luckily Steven my in charge was a kind soul. he ask me to take my time.. Lol.. Know many frenz there... Got Harris, Henry, Mark, Lional, Xiao Mei n another guy.. Forget his name le... *Opps. These guys here are really nice!! And they r young too.. Age ard 23-28...

Nice working environment... but the problem is *too little people*le!!!

ESTHER was here at 5/20/2007 12:06:00 AM